Fit, Fabulous and Pregnant - December 2011
Replies
-
My Dr. highly recommended me to get a flu shot this year. So, I got it for the first time (without preservatives) and had no side effects.
We plan on having our baby fully vaccinated.0 -
Happy Friday everyone! So excited to start my 3 day weekend and hope to get a boatload of crap done (hopefully!).
Got an exercise question for you ladies. I've got a yoga DVD that I like because it's challenging (Power Yoga w/ Rodney Yee) but there are a few moves that I'm pretty sure may not be a good idea for much longer (I'm only 12 weeks)... One move is the reverse bow, which I called a "bridge or backbend" growing up. The other is the regular bow pose where you lay on your stomach, lift your head, chest and legs and grab your feet. These I'm pretty sure I can skip, but I'm wondering about the overall DVD. I have a pre-natal yoga DVD, but it's a bit too easy. I don't consider doing keagles for 20 minutes a good workout (though I know the pelvic floor is important in birth).
Is anyone familiar w/ Rodney Yee's power yoga? If so, what do you think? Ditch it all together and move on to pre-natal yoga and try to mix in strength training in my workout? Or does anyone have a pre-natal yoga DVD that's a bit more challenging as far as the strength bit?0 -
Just tried Jillian Micheals 30 day shred level one, wasnt dure on jumping jacks so I modified it and alot of crunches so again being flat on your back, any thoughts on thse moves ladies?
Tara
19 Weeks Day 60 -
Hi Guys, happy Friday.
I've been reading everyone's post but just have not found the motivation to comment.
A quick update:
I'm doing pretty good. My stomach is huge. We have been doing a birth and baby class at the hospital and we did our tour last night. The woman at the front desk asked me when I was coming to visit and that I look like I'm ready to pop now, haha. I can't believe the time is coming. I'm feeling pretty good. At my 36 week appointment I got the strep B test done and it was negative which is awesome because then I won't need antibiotics during labor. She had also did a cervical examine. at that point I was not progressing at all. This weeks (38 week) appointment I was offered to be checked again but I declined. I don't want to be disappointed plus things can change at anytime. She will check next week though for week 39. If there is no progress she will schedule me for an ultrasound the next week. They check to make sure the baby is still ok and that the amniotic fluid is still good. If it is I can go to 41 weeks but they will keep testing me to make sure things are ok. They will not let me go past 42 weeks. So hopefully there will be some progress next week. My midwife was hoping that I would have dropped by now (when babies head engages into your pelvis and stays there until labor) because it helps you dilate, but silly Hannah has been low this whole pregnancy but now is deciding she wants to move up more. Good thing is that she is head down so not breeched which is really important. So we will see. I have had no contractions so I feel like she is very happy where she is. I'm just taking one day at a time at this point and just trying to get as many things done around the house as I can. It's actually nice because there is so much going on this time a year that I don't have much time to sit and just think about it.
Hope to catch up soon. Next week is my last week of work before I begin maternity leave.0 -
So excited for you, Nichole!
Keeping you and Hannah in my thoughts. 0 -
Yay Nicole! You're getting closer!
Tara, you can modify a lot of things, but I personally think 30DS may be a little much and require too much modiciation for pregnancy. I completed 30 days shortly before I got pregnant. Especially once you go up in levels. Mountain climbers while pregnant sounds terrible. You may ask your dr though.
Stellcorb, I have gone to a slow flow ashtanga class later in my pregnancy and I have to modify anything twisting (I can't really do any twisting), laying on my back (I get propped up), and at the last class, the instructor and studio owner actully assisted me (held my shoulder) during balance poses. I don't think you are supposed to lay on your stomach to the extent of bow (I do cobra during ashtanga as long as my stomach doesn't feel like its pulling) and I doubt that any backbends would be recommended either. I know inversions are not allowed either. I was doing power yoga weekly prior to pregnancy but stopped after I asked my instructor about it and he recommended stopping that class during pregnancy. (It was a difficult.and rigorous class). I have only done classes where an instructor can tell me modiciations and I've done some prenatal stuff. Good luck!
Aimee I hadn't gotten a flu shot in about 7-8 years but my dr. highly recomended it. I too got the preservative free (and its a dead virus) and had no side effects. A bonus is that if you breastfeed you pass the antibody onto your baby too which is good for mine who will be born in prime flu season in January.
OK, I am going home now. You all enjoy the weekend! I'll check in over the weekend but probably not write.
-Ashley0 -
Quick check in. This week has been a complete disaster!! Hubby started new schedule which means we have to both adjust, had planned to work out all week and that never happened. I can't say I've been eating good or drinking my water. Had fun night in and allowed myself 1/2 a glass of red wine. Ive been so wrapped up with everything else, I had forgotten what it was like to just be a girl :smooched:
Working late tonight and working tomorrow (Saturday) but I'm not complaining. Every little bit helps our budget
Hubby and I are bound & determined to finish this year out strong financially, emotionally, physically !!
So onward we go!! :laugh:
Hoping to get a walk in with Neena tonight even if it's late & GOING TO work out tomorrow before I come into the office or after!!
((hugs to everyone))0 -
I got the flu shot from my OB and I talked to him about it before & the mercury concern I had, and according to him the dose is specifically designed for preggos. The hubby was sick last week and thankfully (knock on wood) I didn't get his germs.
Nichole-How exciting! Good thoughts, vibes & prayers for you & Hannah.
I managed to get a 15 min walk during lunch , I really needed it from sitting in the chair too much.
As for the workouts, I also slowed everything down from spin to yoga, and did some PNyoga DVD's. I know the workout isn't sweat drenching but they always make me feel good. I am checking some new ones from the library tomorrow.
~Brenda~ 28wks3dys0 -
Hi Girlies!
So much going on...hmmm...what to talk about first...
Flu shot -- my doc didn't say anything, and I don't plan on getting it. I am just not into it. There is a lot of crap that goes into a flu shot, and I feel like my immune system is pretty tough from working around kids.
Child immunizations -- most are needed...however, I believe in waiting longer to give them. I would prefer to wait until the latest point in the window when the child is more developed. I would also make sure to request mercury free shots. As for them causing Autism -- I have a friend that didn't immunize her child and he ended up diagnosed with Autism...so I don't know about that.
Circumsizing - I don't plan on it, and the majority of my circle of friends have not had their baby boys cut. I don't think it is needed in modern society. However, from what I have read, rates of cervical cancer (which is caused by HPV) are incredibly lower in jewish communities and it is said that the reason is the cut penises carry less germs/disease. I have no idea about pulling the skin back to clean it or whatnot -- I assume that I will be instructed in that along the way by someone in the know. I also did know a 4 year old who needed to be circumsized due to frequent infection...but he also was NOT potty trained, and I think that was the cause of his infections-- that and the fact that he did not allow his parents to bathe him regularly.
babeed- I am with you on laming out on the workouts! I was good Monday, and did a little walking/cleaning on Tuesday and Wed, but nothing today or yesterday. It's ok-- we can get back on track this weekend:)
Nicole -- so happy for your good news! sending positive thoughts your way that Hannah gets things moving on her own...you seem like you are enjoying your last few weeks and staying healthy. Way to go!
Everyone else -- Keep up the good work!!!! Santa is watching
AFM -- have had a lazy past two days...and allowed myself the extra rest. I am looking forward to biking or paddling this weekend, as well as getting caught up on cleaning. I may have to buy some yoga pants...my nice work jeans are too tight from the bloat, and it is too cold for dresses lately. I am up 2 lbs, which isn't too bad for 81/2 weeks I guess.
I am so glad that next week is a short one -- 3 class days and then half days for exams...then Winter break. I will be happy when the first tri and m/s are over. It comes and goes -- today and yesterday were pretty rough....I know it won't last much longer though, and will be worth it in the end!
Have a great night!!!0 -
stellcorb, how did things go with your boss? And one pound? You are NOT allowed to complain!
welcome and congrats to kellyrorie!
rayna, you are positively glowing! Crocheting seems like a perfect way to bond with the MIL
jchecca- sorry to hear about the gas but at least you didn’t get it so bad until this late, I already get it, lol
luna/Brenda – congrats on the steals!
Jalyn – impressive pedigree and training! I am curious as to what your ob will think of crossfit since some of them are against heavy lifting, lol. My energy level has plummeted as well, so I know where you are coming from! You’ll get it back! My uterus was contracting painfully during orgasm up to a week ago. Please see my post below re: circumcision
Babeed – your research looks impeccable! The hospital looks great, but of course the most important thing is to be in and out and to know their complication rate. Sorry to hear about the swelling, only elevating above your heart really helps though. Voting for the pediatric circumcision
offcat- sorry to hear about your computer but it seems you are thriving!
MrsJax, you are doing great, much better than me! A lot of weight gain is just water. Keep up the good work!
Kelly_m, sounds like you are doing fine, the occasional indulgence is ok, no?
Better_Balance, sorry to hear about your doggie, the worst thing about pets are their shorter lifespans. Hope she keeps eating! Have you heard of using thundershirts for wetting behaviour? It’s supposed to calm the dog too
Kristinbee – congrats on having a date set, how exciting!
Kristy – congrats on the US, hope you’re off having fun at the party!
heathercrist – you are doing ridiculously well aren’t you? 8 llbs from pre-preg weight – just wow! Keep the updates coming!
amicklin – welcome and congrats! We are about the same along. I feel you on the nausea and DH and I used to fight about baby names when we were dating so we haven’t even broached that one yet, lol
Nicoe – so exciting, you’re doing so great
taldie – your kielbasa and pierogies sound delightful! Exercises on your back are not recommended after the 1st trimester due to uterine blood flow, most exercises you can modify so that they are in a standing position.
misti – can’t believe how close you are already! I’m sure work will still be there when you get back, so feel free to dream of baby names!
rosannababar – impressive bump! You definitely look all belly! Hope the heartburn relents a bit! Just remember whatever you wear will be soiled beyond belief. I support circumcision for hygiene and preventative care. I have seen too many kids come to the ER with problems from urinary infections to phimosis to balanitis and need late repair. (Rayna, we can agree to disagree on this one, right?) http://www.medicinenet.com/circumcision_the_medical_pros_and_cons/article.htm
Demwitted – thanks for the reminder to all. Benzoyl Peroxide is safe during pregnancy so consider those products. There are a bunch of relative risks in pregnancy, you just have to decide if they are worse taking. I am skipping out on most risk this time around!
atomdraco – sorry you’ve been so busy! Hope things calm down a bit
Hi sandijones, how are you pulling off so little weight loss? Congrats!
Welcome timanda and congrats!
Aimee, glad to see you’re doing great and active as ever
AFM, Very nauseated and tired this week, I haven’t worked out much and have mainly been sleeping. It's to the point where I have largely lost interest in watching what I am eating since my stomach is so finicky anyway :frown:. Not used to having so little energy so looking forward to 2nd trimester for several reasons! So far the LO seems to be surviving my danger week (from the quickie US I check in the ER) but I’m getting my Doppler tomorrow, hopefully I can pick up the hr already!a
With regard to the recent issue coming up, i will say, I’m a doctor, not just any doctor but an ER doctor, so I see a lot of bad things happen to kids. I feel very strongly about immunization and am convinced by the very clear data on the medical benefit to circumcision. I am happy to debate usually. But this has been such a friendly thread, I think we should ask each other if we want to go down this road or if we should save the debates for other forums? We could also go ahead and start a group where we could have multiple threads going on, some about topics of debate, some about pregnancy progress, etc. Especially since we are getting so large. What do we think?
Melissa, 9w 4d0 -
My Dr. highly recommended me to get a flu shot this year. So, I got it for the first time (without preservatives) and had no side effects.
We plan on having our baby fully vaccinated.
Without preservatives? Is that a special kind or something?0 -
My Dr. highly recommended me to get a flu shot this year. So, I got it for the first time (without preservatives) and had no side effects.
We plan on having our baby fully vaccinated.
Without preservatives? Is that a special kind or something?
Preservative-free version is usually giving to young kids and prego. Thimerosal (is a compound that is 49.6% mercury by weight) is typically used for preserving those flu vaccines. You can read more about it online if you like, such as:
http://www.immunizationinfo.org/issues/thimerosal-mercury/mercury-vaccines
0 -
I too,have been having the most vivid and strange dreams lately!EngiAli-Thanks. I eagerly await that day, for sure. I'm sure DH will be excited for the 5th month. I soooo don't want to have sex. Poor man....
Sandijones- welcome and congrats!
Timnada2- Welcome and congrats
AFM:
Weird dreams are taking over my sleep! Last night I dreamt that aliens, who looked like us, were forcing me to eat spiders. Weird and gross.
Question: Do your orgasms hurt? Mine are so painful I'm afraid of them! I get them in my sleep like 2 time a week and I'm not a fan.0 -
Babeed – your research looks impeccable! The hospital looks great, but of course the most important thing is to be in and out and to know their complication rate. Sorry to hear about the swelling, only elevating above your heart really helps though. Voting for the pediatric circumcision
Melissa, 9w 4d
Melissa, good point and this is exactly why I have my notebook!! Because peoples perspectives & opinions are GOLDEN!! Complication rate, got it...will definitely call and ask - or ask my doctor to research!
Thanks again!!
Denise
37 wks (today)0 -
Happy Sunday ladies!!
Moving very slow today, having some severe groing pain but from my reseasrch it shows that it's very normal. I'm 27 weeks today and it sounds like this baby is making it's home lower than I thought it was possible!?! LOL...
Going to do some pilates this afternoon- I'm thinking the stretching may help and as Rayna mentioned earlier prehaps a soothing soak in the tub with epson salts may help out too!!
Most definitely in nesting mode!! House is sweaky clean from top to bottom! You guys are welcome to come over and inspect with the white gloves!!
Have a few more chores to do before I call it a lazy sunday.
Hope everyone is doing well!!0 -
Hello Everyone! I am 9wks pregnant and a friend of mine just referred me to this group. I have been absolutely overwhelmed and frustrated with how tired and hungry I am all the time! Before I became pregnant, I lost 23lbs and have another 40 to go. I'm currently 10lbs above the top of a "healthy" weight range at 164lbs and a BMI of 26.5.
Does anyone have any helpful suggestions for me? I've been struggling with knowing how much I really should be eating each day simply because my calories were set at 1200per day and I know that would not be healthy for me to continue. For me to maintain my current weight, calories would be 1860cal. Is that what I should be eating? I'm very confused, so any suggestions or friend requests to keep me on track would be really really helpful.
HELP! I'm really trying to stay healthy and get back on track after I have this precious little one.
Thank you so much!
Sincerely,
Ruthy0 -
I'm new to this group! I'm 20w4d pregnant with my first child! I got married in July and my husband and i got pregnant a month later! It's definitely been a journey! I used MFP before I got married and loved it. After I got pregnant I wasn't sure if I should still use it and didn't. I'm dance director at a high school and try to be active but after dealing with non stop morning sickness and a 2 week cold I've gained way more weight than I ever thought! At my 20 week appt I have gained a total of 22 pounds and i'm only 5'2, so I decided that even though I have to continue to gain weight for my little one I need to go backto tracking my food, eating healthy, and staying as active as possible!
Name: Julia
Hubby: Jeff
How many kiddos: This is the first but we have two furbabies!
Due Date: 4/27/2012
How far along are you: 20w4d...22lb so far
Gender: Boy
Baby name: Keaton Parker Collins
Where do you live: Outside of Houston
Workouts while pregnant: So far i've just been walking or dancing while I teach but since it's getting colder I want to get back to the gym ot do the elliptical and some light hand weights.
Fun fact about yourself: I am an absolute dog lover!!! If I could be a dog walker/dog sitter and make as much as i'm making now, I would totally do it!! 0 -
Hello Everyone! I am 9wks pregnant and a friend of mine just referred me to this group. I have been absolutely overwhelmed and frustrated with how tired and hungry I am all the time! Before I became pregnant, I lost 23lbs and have another 40 to go. I'm currently 10lbs above the top of a "healthy" weight range at 164lbs and a BMI of 26.5.
Does anyone have any helpful suggestions for me? I've been struggling with knowing how much I really should be eating each day simply because my calories were set at 1200per day and I know that would not be healthy for me to continue. For me to maintain my current weight, calories would be 1860cal. Is that what I should be eating? I'm very confused, so any suggestions or friend requests to keep me on track would be really really helpful.
HELP! I'm really trying to stay healthy and get back on track after I have this precious little one.
Thank you so much!
Sincerely,
Ruthy
Ruthy, I'm definitely not the person to be giving advice on how much/ calories to eat while pregnant but if you go to page 1 of this thread- there are a few postings that may help clarify things!! Best to ya!0 -
Ok, I've been promising pics forever and since I still have a bit of energy left I thought I would take pics of what we have done so far. We still want to do some type of mural (don't know when or how) over the crib. We're thinking name or initials....Other than that we're going to keep it very simple...Again, a very special thanks to everyone in our lives that made this nursery possible at the worst time in our life (hubby unemployed) without them this wouldn't have been possbile :smooched:
Theme: Transportation (remember we got this on ebay for $30)
Rocker my moms gave us as a house warming gift a yr ago, Crib gifted by my mom & sister, dresser given to us by my mom's employer. The picture frames are photos that I found online, blew them up and framed. Don't know exactly where to put them??
Dresser that we TLC'd back to life
Sideway swing also donated by my mom's employer
0 -
I have posted a few times but am now officially joining this group.
Name: Alissa
Hubby: Jeff
How many kiddos: 1 DD who will be 3 in April
Due Date: 21-Aug-2012
How far along are you: 4 Weeks
Gender: Let you know in 14 weeks or so
Baby name: That will be a surprise - we told no one last time
Where do you live: Calgary, Alberta
Workouts while pregnant: Literally just found out yesterday, but the plan is to continue with C25K as well as "New Rules of Lifting for Women" (heavy weight lifting), as well as playing hockey once per week while the little bug is still protected by my pelvis, skate treadmill once per week. I'll start changing and adapting what I have been doing as my body starts to change.
Fun fact about yourself: I delivered my first baby at home in our bathtub with Midwives. It was the most amazing experience. I am a big advocate of low intervention natural birth, midwives and Bradley Method. I used a accupuncturist to deal with my morning sickess and a specialized chiro to keep my body happy. Plan is to do it all the same this time.0 -
Ok, I've been promising pics forever and since I still have a bit of energy left I thought I would take pics of what we have done so far. We still want to do some type of mural (don't know when or how) over the crib. We're thinking name or initials....Other than that we're going to keep it very simple...Again, a very special thanks to everyone in our lives that made this nursery possible at the worst time in our life (hubby unemployed) without them this wouldn't have been possbile :smooched:
Theme: Transportation (remember we got this on ebay for $30)
Rocker my moms gave us as a house warming gift a yr ago, Crib gifted by my mom & sister, dresser given to us by my mom's employer. The picture frames are photos that I found online, blew them up and framed. Don't know exactly where to put them??
Dresser that we TLC'd back to life
Sideway swing also donated by my mom's employer
Your pictures are darling! Thank you for your advice---I will check that out right away. I'm looking forward to finding out if we're having a boy/girl and starting the decorating, baby shower phase! 0 -
Good morning Mamas! Ugh, another Monday. Weekends are entirely too short.
Welcome to all of the new peeps. Our board is just growing!
Nicole - How are things coming? I guess you are next. I think Rosanna is after you. How exciting. I hope you are both feeling good.
Denise - you posted you were 37 weeks on one post and I was totally confused! Then I saw the following post saying 27 weeks. You nursery looks really cute; I love the theme. Good for you for being so productive. I need some productivity, but mostly time in my life to get it all done.
Ruthy - you should set your calories to maintenance in your first tri and then add on each trimester. There is info at the beginning of this board that Heather put together. I was eating about 1200 a day trying to lose a few pounds before I got pregnant so 1800ish calories seemed like a lot to me. But I only gained a couple pounds during my first tri. I am up 23.5 at about 33 weeks so have been happy with my steady gain. I pretty much followed the calorie recommendations and typically am right at or barely under my goals each day. Some days I know I exceed but I probably average out around what I should.
Julia - I love the name; sounds very distinguished.
Alissa - you may ask your dr. about heavy lifting as many don't recomend heavy lifting. I know my dr. told me to back off and lift lighter weights; ones that I don't strain with. In the beginning I had just started a new heavy lifting strength program and actually continued with it probably until 9 weeks when I went to the dr. and they recomended the lighter lifting. We are also keeping the baby's name a secret.
AFM - we had a super busy weekend. Friday night we had dinner out and then went shopping for a new outfit for my husband for maternity pics Saturday. He got a pretty sweet bonus Friday which is so needed to finish out our want/need list for the baby. We didn't get home till nearly 10 so vegged a little and went to bed. Saturday we drove about an hour away for our pictures. It was cold and we had planned on doing them outside and considered trying to find an indoor location, but the sun made the temps bearable and I think the pics are goign to turn our really cute. I'll post some later this week. Then we drove another half hour to hang out with some old friends and have dinner and got home around 830 that night. Sunday we both managed to be productive - Eric worked on his wood working art that he is selling and giving as gifts and I painted a piece of furniture for the nursery. I did manage a 30 minute walk with my furbaby which she enjoyed even if she was dragging towards the end. We had our friends shower at 2 which was a lot of fun. We got some really cute clothes and homemade stuff. My friend crocheted us an amazing quilt and hat, and another friend knitted a blanket and another friend knitted another hat. I was supposed to go with my husband to his sisters' birthday part but I was beat so went home and vegged on the couch with a heating pad. It was much needed.
This week I am going to set some goals and encourage you all to if you'd like! This tends to be my forum for setting up my weeks.
Monday - treadmill; strength if time
Tuesday - run/walk outside
Wednesday - Christmas party
Thursday - maybe some treadmill
Get tree decorated, cards made and printed, complete Christmas shopping.
My workout schedule looks pretty lame. Tis the season! It has to be better than last week. I also want to try to eat most meals at home this week unless we have something planned. I barely cooked last week and hardly had any veggies. So eat more veggies this week!
I've been feeling good still. My back has been bothering me some but really just when I do things like painting and lots of walking. Some of the baby's kicks are becoming a little painful, almost like menstrual cramps, which I have been feeling some mild ones even when she doesn't kick. Is this Braxton Hicks contractions? As this is my first, I have no idea what a contraction even feels like. I'm still sleeping pretty well; sometimes I lay awake for 1-2 hours after I get up to pee, but sometime I go right back to sleep.
Now that our showers are over we need to figure out what we need to buy, finish the nursery and then I will be happy. Oh, and the cleaning; I guess I will get to a point where I'll want to do that too. My husband tends to be a clean freak and has already let me know that we have to do a major clean before the baby comes. Maybe he'll be the one to nest instead of me.
Sorry for the long post. Just trying to catch up from the weekend! I better get to work. I was actually pretty productive last week and feel pretty good about my shortening list of things to do before I leave for maternity leave. Have a great week all!
-Ashley
33 weeks, 3 days0 -
Morning and Happy Monday!
I tossed and turned all night. The groin pain hasn't gone away, not sure it's going to.... Every move hurts, I think I just need to keep moving until my muscles warm up?? Crazy busy day (possibly week) ahead but what else is new? LOL...
This Weeks Goals-
Monday: Yoga
Tuesday: 10 minute Pilate session; then Book Club (we're doing an ornament exchange and I'm super excited)
Wed: Yoga
Thur: 10-20 minute Pilate session
Friday: Yoga
Saturday: 10 minute Pilate session- Hubby's Annual Family Xmas Party
Sunday: Full Pilates or Yoga
Increase water intake this week!
Denise
~* 27 weeks *~0 -
Sorry I went missing. I spent a total of 12 days on total bedrest. Saturday was my first day of being on limited activity. It is so nice to be able to move around my house as I like and take care of some last minute Christmas stuff that had me super stressd out. Thank you for all of your well wish and positive thoughts you sent my way. I just hope everything goes smooth from here on out.
My goals for this week:
Walk for 30 mins 3 times this week
Stretch daily
Drink 3 Liters of water daily
I hope everyone had a great weekend and I will try to read through what I missed.
Belinda - 14 weeks 4 days0 -
Better_Balance: I feel that immunizations are necessary, and from what I've read, most feel they are...rather its the timing of the immunizations that they have found correlations to autism. The common practice of giving numerous immunizations at one time is what is being questioned. I plan to time the immunizations so that with each visit to doctor baby isn't getting more than 2. I believe that if it won't harm the baby to space the immunizations, then I am going take these latest findings seriously. And yes thank you! Feeling awesome!
The issue of circumcision: Thanks for all the feedback ladies! I certainly was not trying to turn this into a debate or anything of a negative topic. This forum is full of extra-ordinarily wonderful, caring, intelligent and well-versed women that I merely wanted some feedback and I wanted OPINIONS. I think everyone in this group is conscientious and respectful enough of one another to understand that no one was or is trying to force an opinion onto anyone else. For what its worth, my current stance on this topic is this:
If we have a son, I don't want him circumcised. I actually quite agree with Rayna, the penis is as it is at birth for a reason. All parts of the human body serve a function. I think it is an unnecessary procedure thought up by someone at some point for an unsubstantiated reason much like female genital mutilation (obviously not quite so drastic). My husband on the other hand (not circumcised) recalls the infections that he suffered as a young man and wouldn't want our son to deal with them. He was also raised by a single mother who likely did not take the time needed to show her son the proper ways of cleaning as he grew older. Our son would not have that same disadvantage. I trust that my husband would guide our son. And for what its worth, any child can get infections in their genital area. I remember as a young woman that on a couple of occasions I suffered from vaginal itch and discomfort because I wasn't taking proper precautions when washing. My mother told me what I was doing wrong and I was fine thereafter. I know this is a sensitive topic, and I appreciate all the feedback. The conversation you ladies have volunteered has reaffirmed my own desires and I plan to discuss it with my husband again. We have discussed in the past and I was going to yield to his wishes because I felt that I didn't have a right to make a decision about something I had no personal experience with, but I now feel better equipped and more confident to make my arguments for not circumcising. Thanks!
Demwitted: Most doctors recommend the flu shot for pregnant women. Studies have shown that pregnant women that end up with the flu have a higher risk for hospitalization than non-pregnant. I didn't get a flu shot much to my doctors dismay.
nkster781: Sounds like you're still feeling great! That's wonderful. Hopefully before discomfort kicks in Hannah will be ready to join everyone out here.
SkinnyRuthy: Set your calorie goal to maintenance for your first trimester and modify it to add 300-400 calories/day when you hit your second trimester. Hope that helps!
EngiAli /onetxjewel/SkinnyRuthy Welcome!
babeed854: ROOM LOOKS ADORABLE!!!!
bmfranzie: Glad you're off bedrest! Make sure you don't jump back into things too quickly.
AFM: Doctor's appt went well. Heartrate was great. I've been up-ed to weekly appointments now for the last 4 weeks. Baby is measuring correctly, and at my final ultrasound (based on mass) the calculation is that s/he was approx 5.5 lbs which makes me very happy because I was getting a lot of criticisms from family/friends that I am not feeding the baby enough. Doctor told me to purchase Pepcid Complete (over the counter heartburn medicine) and I did. Amazing! I feel so much better. Glad I gave in to taking that medicine. Finally decided to purchase a couple of nursing bras and some other recommended miscellaneous items (Milkies, Soothies - thanks Heather!) so I can't wait to get them in the mail. I had no idea what bras to go with, and especially because of my size and my need for support, I was that much more daunted in making a decision. After reading several reviews I decided on the Elomi Seamless Underwire Nursing Bra. I will let you know how I feel about them as they might help someone else. They aren't the most expensive, but they certainly weren't cheap. I purchased two and hope that I can get away with that. They offer a WIDE range of sizes. I'm currently a 36DD and based on what I read you can anticipate going up a full cup and band size when breastfeeding. They had LOTS of options.
Goals for the week:
Walk 4x
Drink lots of water, 8-12 glasses/day
Veggies daily!!!
Gotta run! Had a few more things to add, but will do so later. Work is beckoning.
Have a great day!
Rosanna
35 weeks, 6 days0 -
morning ladies!
babeed - in looove with the pictures...the room looks fantastic!!!
felt good this weekend ... did a lot of running around but feel that we got a lot accomplished. my husband has been working his tail off on the basement and its totally coming together! he did all the drywall and painting and its starting to look like a real room!!! we just have to get some furniture in there and we'll be good to go!!! it will be so great to have that space once Parker comes!
this week is a short week for me...three days of work and then we're heading off to FL to visit my father in law and grandparents. so i am looking to be ULTRA GOOD for these next couple days because i know we will be eating out a lot this coming weekend. so good healthy meals and exercise is on the mind and i have my dr.s appointment on wednesday where i will hear about my glucose test results!!!! need those positive vibes!!!
goals for the week:
1 hour of exercise on monday, tuesday and wednesday.
bring walking clothes to FL to get some good walking in!! (soak in that vitamin D hopefully!!)
drink plenty of water
no desserts monday, tuesday and wednesday0 -
hi ladies! i am glad to have found this thread. i have 2 boys (3yr and 20 months) and plan to try to concieve our 3rd in just a few weeks! right now i run 5- 10 miles a week and do 2 hour long bootcamp classes at the ymca a week. i plan to keep up this activity as much as possible during my pregnancy to avoid gaining back the 50 some pounds i have recently lost!0
-
Im sharing this with a friend.. I'm sure she would love it! Great idea by the way!0
-
babeed854 your nursery is adorable!
Well I'm 39 weeks today. This is my last week of work before my 12 week maternity leave. Hannah is due Dec 19 which is next Monday. I have no idea when she will actually be here. I get a pelvis check on Thursday. I have been dealing with some hip pain and some really painful gas. Not sure if any of it is contractions. Hannah also like to to do some uncomfortable stretching in my poor stomach. I'm hoping she will come this weekend but we will see.
Hope you are all doing well. I gotta finish up some projects at work before I leave so I am pretty busy and hope to catch up soon.
~Nichole
39 weeks0 -
I also realize there are a few things my hubby and I need to discuss like the issue of circumcision if we have a boy. Eeek. Anyone have a strong opinion about this?
Also, anyone plan on wearing something other than hospital gown for their labor/delivery? If so, what are you planning on wearing. I know that I would be most comfortable in some sort of more regular clothing, but I have no idea what to wear.
Rosanna - I strongly recommend getting your baby circumcised if he's a boy. I was nervous about it with my son and he didn't even cry. My nephew didn't have it done and now he has to and he's 4. That is sad, will be extremely painful and the fact that they can touch it on makes infection more possible. Also a friend of mine's little boy had to have it done when he was 3. I would say yes, do it!!!
On the clothes issue, IDK what to do about this either. I was thinking of what would be comfortable, I just wore the hospital gown the first time and I guess didn't pay attention to it being comfortable or not, might do that again if I don't come up with something by then I guess.
This is a MAJOR FIGHT between my husband and I. If we have a boy, I want it circumcised and DH says "over my dead body". He's mad at his parents for making the decision for him when he was an infant because he claims that he's lost 60% (no idea how he came up with this number) of his sensation. I think he does just fine. :huh: He thinks it's outdated, no medical reason to do it, and that it's barbaric. I think it's gross to look at, number one, but number two, medically, aren't there a lot of good reasons to do it? Aside from that, I don't want to clean it out every time I change a diaper. I told him that he'll be changing all the poopy diapers if he's not circumcised. It makes me SO MAD to even think about it. He's been so stubbord about it and calls me "illogical" every time I bring it up. :explode: :grumble: :mad:
Ok...again I have really strong opinions about this but please don't mistake my tone here - I am coming from a place of genuine caring about this issue not trying to mean or overly-opinionated....with that said.
jalyner - I would have to agree with your husband on this - Like I said in my post yesterday there are no medical/hygiene benefits to circumcision - it is outdated and unnecessary. The foreskin is there for a reason, it wouldn't be there naturally if it wasn't there for a purpose. It is the protection for the penis against infection etc -Babies need foreskin to protect the “glans” (the part of the penis that is in the foreskin) from bacteria and infections – like the kind of infections that can be caused by a diaper full of pee and poop. AND you are not supposed to pull it back to clean it. The foreskin is there naturally and has a self-cleaning “mechanism”, much like a female’s vagina does. You should not retract the skin (especially infants and children) until it is easily retractable. All children need is a good warm bath to keep it clean.
Anyway - if your only objection to it is that you think it "looks gross" I would seriously do more research because there are no founded medical benefits. Also, like your husband says, it does reduce sensitivity later in life because the glans is not protected by the foreskin. It would be like having your labia removed and your *kitten* out all the time...just something to think about
Again in no way am I saying any of this in a nasty tone, I just am really passionate about people having ALL the information before making a big decision like with circumcision - because it's permanent and it is a big decision.
Ok...I'm done! lol
Thank you for your opinion. I didn't take it as "nasty" at all. I'm more than willing to listen to counter arguments. I guess these are my reasons:
I have a problem with my baby being different than all the other boys, since the majority of baby boys born are circumcised. Also, I don't want him to have to have it done later in life, like I've read about happening due to infections, because I think it will be worse for him. Better to get it out of the way, sort of thing. Lastly, I don't like the look of it. I know that seems weird and maybe just rude (since God made it that way), but I'm just used to seeing it cirumcised and I like it that way. My husband thinks I have a hangup about it since I was previoulsly engaged to a man who wasn't circumsiced and he was so abusive and mean, that now I have an issue with penises that look like his. I don't know. Maybe that's true, but I can't help feeling "grossed out" when I see one. It also doesn't help that I have "no choice" in the matter because my husband is so adamant about it.
I guess it's just something I'm going to have to get over, but I honestly don't know how. :frown:
It makes me sad.
Thank you again for your comment.0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.6K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.3K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 431 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions