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jchecca you will probably go through spurts of fatigue and energy throughout the second trimester...at least I did. I don't take naps so I learned that being in bed by 830pm and on my way to dreamland by 9 worked best for me. I've always needed a lot of sleep, but think that being able to sleep longer amounts at night have…

Good morning ladies! I'm pretty sure the baby has dropped because my pelvis feels like it is now going to break in half and I can actually breath again! My rib pain is not so bad and has gone back to a mild ache (which I can totally handle). Downside is now I have to really pee often (like the first trimester again). Al…

Rayna did you read "The Happiest Baby on the Block"? I really recommend that book but it is where I heard about the "fourth trimester". Ashley I wouldn't use a used breast pump from a stranger if I thought for one minute there was any way the milk could be contaminated. But if you've never seen a breast pump it is a closed…

atomdraco enjoy your bike ride...it sounds awesome! As far as sleeping arrangements for the baby, we were gifted an "Arms Reach" cosleeper bassinet. Basically it is a bassinet that butts right up to the mattress of your bed so the baby is in their own bed safe from being rolled over, but still close enough that all I have…

Misti that really stinks... I've had two friends (and just recently) that had to have surgery while pregnant. One was for a growth on her ovary and the other had an appendectomy! Both did great and both have gone on to have healthy pregnancies (with one delivering). I hope it doesn't resort to this...but if it does, know…

Ash I totally agree and love your philosophy on having your child feel as though exercise/fitness is just a normal part of life. I grew up in a very unhealthy family. We ate lots of mac n' cheese with hotdogs, Hamburger Helper, and processed junk with the only exercise being a stroll my parents would take with us every…

Hi ladies! Hope you are all having a great day! Thank you to all of you for your kind words...logically I know that slowing down is not me being lazy, but my logical mind and my body have a fight going on with my illogical mind and passion for being active...I'm sure only people who have been working out for years and have…

Babeed can you give me an idea of what an average meal/day looks like for you? You can send me a private message if you'd like. During pregnancy you need more protein than normal and like I said before the recommended amount during pregnancy is 80-100 grams (at least). I personally get my protein through nuts, meats,…

babeed so glad to hear your glucose results came back normal! Protein is such in important part of not only your nutrition, but that of your growing baby's health! You should be getting in 80-100 grams of protein a day while pregnant. This can be through beans, eggs, cheese, fish...not just meat. I wish you the best of…

Good morning ladies! Wow this board moves really fast! :) Elce good luck on your half! I have a friend who did the San Fran full for that Tiffany Necklace! lol! She ran the entire time in the rain and said it was the hardest run she had ever done....so with you being in your second Trimester I totally applaud you! You GO…

Good morning ladies! Hope you are all having a great week so far... Welcome to the newcomers! Please read the first post on the board and then jump right in! Kristen so glad you are starting to feel better! The second trimester was awesome. Great goals! Kristy fall scents are my FAVORITE!!! I put out my pumpkin spice and…

Good morning to all of my fit and fabulous mommy to be's (and mommies)! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and are now ready to jump into the week well rested and ready to conquer all of your goals! Holly sounds like you and I like to push the envelope...not a bad quality in life to have I say. :) Glad you are doing…

Quick catchup... Congrats atomdraco! A boy and a girl...how perfect! :) Great job madbabysmama! Sounds like you have a full plate and will be a very busy lady! Rayna sounds like an awesome workout! Way to go! I used to (and still do every once in a while) sit and stare at the pictures of Charlee's ultrasound. It seems like…

Hello ladies! Wowzers it is ALREADY October! (Okay it is October 2nd...I'm kinda slow) Join us on the October board! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/357805-fit-fabulous-and-pregnant-october-2011

Jessica I did shellac and it was totally fine. The only thing I didn't like is that my nails are growing so incredibly fast right now that I had my nails showing within a week of getting it. And the point of it is to have it on for several weeks cause it doesn't chip....So it was a waste for me. But if your nails aren't…

Rayna I couldn't be more happy for you! We needed some testosterone on this board filled with all these little girls! lol! What an amazing feeling huh?! Makes it so much more real when you can see them as a person and not just this "being" inside of you! Rosanna that is all you can do when life happens...just pick right…

Here are some awesome articles to read: http://www.fitpregnancy.com/workouts/prenatal-workouts/truth-about-prenatal-exercise http://www.fitpregnancy.com/workouts/prenatal-workouts/33-reasons-exercise-now Ash as long as you are staying hydrated and are able to breath (just like any other activity). Here is what I found on…

svgarcia thank you so much for the kind words! :) I haven't tried the Metamorphisis line Tracy Anderson has just come out with...but I'm sure it is just as awesome as her other workouts. I highly recommend starting with her Mat Workout and going from there. As for the dentist, Holly can give you a better answer but as far…

Hey ladies! Just popping in really quick for an update. My 34 week appt went well. I ended up only gaining 1lb in the past 6 weeks so I'm up by 26lbs instead of 27. As long as I'm in the 25-35lb range I will be very happy and I've got about 4 to 8wks left so we shall see. The baby's heartrate was still in the 130s and I'm…

Kristy if you want to do it "for fun" I'd say go for it! I've had friends that had an early u/s at 16-18wks and it was clear as day what the baby was (he was a boy so his "parts" were hard to miss! lol). I just wouldn't go out and buy anything until you have the 20wk u/s to determine if it was correct. I say go for…

Ashley Happy Birthday (again)!!! :) I hope you have an awesome day! And of course you should splurge on your Birthday...it is of course your day :) Great job on the workout last night! svgarcia I ended up going ahead and doing the Triple Screen blood test even though I totally agree with Ashley on the reasons not to. I…

Hi ladies! Awesome goals set for this week! I did good at accomplishing all of my goals for the week so I will pretty much stick to them: Only eating out twice this week cardio 1 hour 5/6 days strength training 3/4 days I am going to add some goals as well...Since I've become pregnant I've craved soda (which I NEVER EVER…

Wow ladies! We managed to top out the last board and get booted over to another one! That means we had over 500 posts and we still have a week left for the month! Glad all of you ladies are doing well! Amy you rock! Glad you and the kiddos are doing well. I was gonna ask you what your plan was as far as getting back into…

Welcome emrogers! Congrats on having a healthy pregnancy and getting in your workouts! Way to go on the half marathon as well! Rayna you might want to check and make sure your sweet pup doesn't have a UTI or some kidney issues. A lot of times house broken dogs that start going inside have medical reasons. We have a 70lb…

Good morning ladies! Hope you all slept well and are having a great day thus far. :) Ash from the very beginning exercise became more of a challenge for me mostly because it hurt my chest to jump and do any high impact stuff (they literally grew overnight and was so sore I had to wear a bra at all times or they ached). But…

Good morning to all my fit and fabulous preggo friends! :) Welcome newcomers! Congratulations! Check out the first post on the board concerning calories and our goals for this group. Luna glad you are starting to slowly but surely feel better. I've never been sick so much in my life as I've been while pregnant (and we will…

Danielle sorry to hear about that. But since the incompetent cervix isn't an issue anymore, did you get released to do some workouts?? Lexi that's quite a boy! You never know how big they are going to really be until they come! Congratulations on a healthy mommy and baby though. I can only imagine how disappointed you were…

Misti of course it is different for everybody but I felt movement on the outside at 16/17 weeks.

Alisa CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I'm soooo happy for you! I guess a Hawaiian vacay was the magic touch! ;) (I've been stalking the other board lol) Well I'm so glad for another FFFF gal to join the group! Well welcome and jump right in. Sabrina congrats on the boy! I manage to drink tons of water cause that is ALL I drink. I have…

Babeed glad you are feeling better! :) Danielle I agree with Holly...You are quite the trooper for staying sane throughout your haitus from working out! I'd go nuts. I guess it wouldn't hurt to talk to your doc...but I'm guessing that they want the baby to stay in there as long as possible and for you to have a healthy…