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May 2014 Moms
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Running/Working Out Thread
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Hey May 2014 Mamas~
I wanted to start a post (didn't think I saw one) for those who regularly exercise or are beginning an exercise plan (in whatever capacity) where we can talk about what we did this week, how far into pregnancies we are, worries and concerns, and how are bodies are changing. Maybe we can make this a once a week post on Mondays?
I'll start with an introduction: I'm 28 and live in the DC area. Before getting pregnant, I hit the gym about 5x a week. Three of those days were dedicated to cardio classes like kickboxing and the other two days were strength-training classes. I also love to run and usually run once or twice a week (if not training for a race) anywhere from 2-5 miles. I got my BFP last week on 9/10 and was scared to death to work out. When I scheduled my first OBYN appointment, I asked the nurse about working out. She said if you've been exercising, continue to do it, but listen to your body and don't push yourself like you normally would have done. I finally went out and did a run yesterday and felt amazing!
How far along: By ovulation date, 4 weeks/4 days & by last AF date, 5 weeks/4 days
Last Week's Log: Sadly only one entry:
9/15: Four mile run
Feelings/Rants/Worries and Concerns: Like I said earlier, I was petrified to run, but I felt amazing during/after my run. I ran a 45 second slower pace per mile than I usually do, but I could talk easily throughout my entire run. I didn't feel any different than I did pre-pregnancy.
Plans for this Week:
Today: 1 hour strength-training class (with small weights)
Tuesday: Either 3-4 mile run or other cardio class
Wednesday: 1 hour strength-training class
Thursday: Break
Friday: 1 hour cardio class
Saturday: 1 hour cardio class
Sunday: 3-4 mile run
I'd love to hear from other expecting moms and get to know you all. What are you hot mamas-to-be doing this week?
M14 January Siggy Challenge: Resolution I have no intention of keeping...SHOPPING LESS!
TTC: 8/13; BFP: 9/11/13; EDD: 5/15/14
DD Born @ 40+4
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Re: Running/Working Out Thread
introduction: I'm 29 and live in WV. Before getting pregnant, I ran 4x a week, running 4-8 miles each time. I was training for the MCM 10k in DC at the end of October. The day I got my BFP, I ran a Color Me Rad 5k. 2 days later I started spotting and went to the dr. Since I am spotting and have never spotted with my other 3 pregnancies, I am not allowed to run until the spotting stops. Still waiting for that to happen. Also, I am studying to be a group fitness instructor at a local gym. I am supposed to start teaching classes at the beginning of October but may not be allowed to since I have been restricted to no exercise
How far along: 6w 2d
Last Week's Log: sadly none. All I want to do is run.
Feelings/Rants/Worries and Concerns: Feeling like I am slowing gaining weight since I haven't been able to work out. If they do approve exercise I'm worried they won't approve my training for the 10k.
Plans for this Week: going to the dr for a u/s and follow up with dr. Praying they allow me to start running again. Even 1 mile a day for excite me!
Intro: Prior to ttc/ART when I was on the pill, I was in really good shape. I even did fitness/swimsuit competitions. I was 5'8 and my competition weight was about 127-130. (Legitimately, this was very thin. I was about a size 2 at this weight...and I'm tall.) My everyday weight was more about 140-145. However, then between fertility meds (clomid and progesterone supplementation packed it on me), screwed up hormones and life, I was up to about 160-165 by the time I got pregnant. Still, for my height, this wasn't an unhealthy weight. But I packed it on with pregnancy. I had horrible m/s with number 1, but didn't lose weight from it. Instead, I found the only way to control it was to eat almost constantly and eat a lot of breads/sugars. Then I developed pre-e (and my LO IUGR) and was put on bed rest and a very high calorie diet. I ended up being 224 by the time I delivered. Over the past year, I have worked my behind off to lose 50 lbs. (As an aside, whoever said the weight just falls off after pregnancy is a BIG, FAT LIAR!!! I think it was even harder to lose weight...for me especially because I had a tough recovery from a C-section.) My goal now is to try to limit my weight gain in this pregnancy, stay active and really try to be as healthy as possible.
How far along: 4 weeks 5 days.
Last week's log: I think I did some form of exercise 5 out of 7 days last week. I did zumba twice, a yoga class yesterday and then did weights and light cardio the other days. I have been trying to stay active, but just doing things at a lower intensity than normal.
Feelings/Rants/Worries/Concerns: I am really unclear on how many calories to eat. In fact, I may make a separate post about this. A lot of what I read says 2200 calories per week for first tri, but this seems excessive. I have been doing this weight loss thing long enough (and have enough independent knowledge about my own body) to know that to average about a pound of weight loss a week, I can only eat about 1200 calories per day (with a little more added back in if I work out). I can really only eat about 1600-1800 to maintain. Any more than that and I start gaining. So the 2200 just seems excessive and like it will resort in me putting on 10 pounds just in my first trimester--which I can't even see as being healthy. Anyone have any thoughts?
Plans for this week: I'm working out with a personal trainer at 5 today (hopefully) and then plan to aim to continue what I am doing. I hope I continue to feel good. Last time, I really started feeling icky about 7-8 weeks. I am hoping that doesn't happen again. But, if it does, I at least want to try to keep up my current routine until then.
2011: FSH 13.3 & E 99; AMH 0.54 2nd FSH 6.2 E 40's AFC: 8
BFP from Clomid/IUI ~ Pre-e and IUGR during pregnancy ~ DS born 9/4/12
Feb./March 2013: AMH less than 0.16 (undectable) and AFC = 4;
BFP from supps ~ DS#2 due May 2014
May 2014 January Siggy Challenge:
During the weekends I run two 5 mile runs on a running path across the street from my house with my jogging stroller and 25 pound 13 month old and my goldendoodle Chester. I did this last pregnancy and only gained 25 pounds and had a 9 pound one ounce baby. So I think my workout plan was great and I am looking forward to doing the same again.
This is a great idea!
introduction: I'm 26 and live in the Boston area. This will be our first baby. I had some spotting a week or so ago, so I was not able to work out until Wednesday of last week after a great U/S. Prior to being pregnant, I was a big exerciser - usually doing 2 hours or more of exercise 6 days per week. I've had to slow down a little bit, but so far so good!
@Jcrew - Thanks for the suggestion on the nutritionist. I will look into that.
@MKMomma - I have read different things in different places. Some places say 200 calories extra day. Some say 2200. I think I even read one that was like 2300. I just sort of took an average. Honestly, though, I am so early (not even 5 weeks) and the baby is so small at this point, I can't even see where I would need any extra calories considering I have ample fat reserves-lol. Definitely something I plan to bring up when I go in to see the doctor.
2011: FSH 13.3 & E 99; AMH 0.54 2nd FSH 6.2 E 40's AFC: 8
BFP from Clomid/IUI ~ Pre-e and IUGR during pregnancy ~ DS born 9/4/12
Feb./March 2013: AMH less than 0.16 (undectable) and AFC = 4;
BFP from supps ~ DS#2 due May 2014
May 2014 January Siggy Challenge:
introduction: I'm 29 and live in PA. I swam in high school, and it was my New Year's Resolution in 2012 to run a 1/2 marathon before the year was out. I completed my goal in October 2012 with a time of 2:14:16. (not very fast, I know, but I was super proud. My DH and I are very outdoorsy and love hiking. In the last 3 years, we have really gotten into trail running. It is really popular in our area, and we run a couple races a year, ranging from 10ks to 40 miles! (the 40 miler was more of a hike, though). My races consist more of hiking the uphills and jogging the downhills and flats, but some really awesome people can run the whole thing!
Intro: I live in southern nh and I am 26. I have always been active through sports then when I stopped playing after college I took up running. I try and run 2-3 times a week (through its hard working full time and a baby). I was able to run through 37 weeks with my first and then was back out there 3 weeks later. I did gain way more then I wanted and took about 7 months to get it off. Now my plan is to run and do t25 which I have been doing for 2 months.
How far along: 4weeks 5 days
Last weeks long: mon,wed,thurs,fri,sun t25 mon,thurs ran
Feelings/Rants/Worries and Concerns: Just been really crampy so I don't want to over push it
Plans for this week: mon-run and t25, wed,thurs,fri,sat,sun t25 and maybe some walks in there too.
Married: August 2012
DD: 9/22/2014
Married: August 2012
DD: 9/22/2014
Mon: 1 mile walk/jog with dog
Tues: 2 mile trail walk/jog
Wed: nothing
Thurs: 1.5 mile trail walk/jog
Friday: 1 mile walk with DH and dog
Saturday: nothing
Sunday: 1 hour of ultimate frisbee/dodgeball
How far along: 7w2d
Last Week's Log: Pretty mellow week. Ran 4 on Monday, 3 on Wed, and 4 on Thursday. I skipped my 8 miler on Sat
Feelings/Rants/Worries and Concerns: I hate to admit it, because I THRILLED to be expecting, but I really wanted to PR on this race. I'm sad I won't be able to go hard, but just glad I can run at all. I'm nervous that I will get competitive and push too hard. I get scared when I feel crampy, so if it happens when I'm raving, I'm not sure what I will do.
Plans for this Week: doing 3 miles tonight, 3 on Wed and 2 on Friday. Then my race on Sunday!
introduction: I am 32 and live in Cincinnati OH. We have been ttc for 2+ years now and have had 2 m/cs. Before TTC I worked out multiple times a week and played volleyball (indoor and sand) a few nights a week. Once we had 2 m/cs I gave it all up. I gained about 15 lbs over the last 18 months due to fertility meds, pg losses, etc. I started back to volleyball this summer though so that has helped my weight some.
How far along: 6w 4d
Last Week's Log: Walked 3 miles yesterday
Feelings/Rants/Worries and Concerns: Scared to do too much but don't want to be a bump on a log.
Plans for this Week: Walk tonight, tomorrow, rest Wednesday, play volleyball Thursday, walk Friday.
I usually work out on the elliptical daily, but ours is in the midst of a repair right now. I was all gung-ho to start the Jillian Michael's 30 day shred, but after doing it one night after my BFP, I realized it might not be best to start while pregnant. Until the elliptical is repaired I will be doing the Erin O'Brien Prenatal Fitness Fix. It is the only prenatal workout I found with reviews that say it is actually a workout.
I'm hoping I don't have restrictions this time. I wasn't allowed to exercise for 8 weeks last time due to a subchorionic hematoma and a low lying placenta, both of which resolved themselves. Pregnancy is the one time where working out helps me feel immensely better in terms of energy.
introduction: Hi! I'm 33 and live in Minneapolis, MN. This will be our first! My husband and I are both former athletes, and training is something we do quite often together. So I typically work out for 1-2 hours 6x/week. I've cut back a bit since my BFP, but not a lot. Just listening to my body and not pushing or slowing down when I need to.
Tue-Sunday: 45 min cardio, 30-45 min strength training
How far along: 6weeks 5 days
Last weeks long: nothing ) :
Feelings/Rants/Worries and Concerns: I went back to the gym this am to try to get over my fears. I did 30 minutes of arms/chest/back and then ran for two .5 intervals with a walking rest in between. When I got home I had some very light brown spotting. / : prior to getting pregnant in April I worked really hard to get all my previous baby weight off and was down to a weight I have seen since college. I'm just hoping that I can keep my weight gain at a reasonable pace this time (I gained 40 lbs each time with my healthy pregnancies)
Plans for this week: mon strength and cardio; Thursday strength & cardio walking in between days.
Intro: This is my first pregnancy, and I'm so thrilled! I've done 1 half marathon, a few 10ks and many 5ks. I also did a sprint triathlon (1/2 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 5k run) last year and again this year a couple weeks before I got my BFP! I've always been a runner but just learned to front crawl swim last summer and really started enjoying swimming this year.
How far along: 6w1d
Last Week's Log: Sun - swam 1/2 mile, Sat - ran 5k
Feelings/Rants/Worries and Concerns: It's been difficult to hold back while running. I usually like to push myself, and I know I shouldn't do that while pregnant.
Plans for this Week: Same as last week--swimming and running only 1 day each
Also, I just wanted to share about GymPact... I don't work for them or anything, but I love it. If you haven't already heard about or use it, you may want to look it up. It definitely keeps me accountable when I'm not training for something. And I really like the Run Keeper app that you have to use with it to track outdoor activities.
@Jcrewgirl85 - Nope, no other races on the schedule. Thinking I'll sign up for a half or full post-baby though to give myself some motivation to get back in fighting shape.
At my u/s today they saw I have a subchorionic hemorrhage which explains the spotting. My doctor said I am allowed to walk but nothing more until my next appointment in 2 weeks. Happy I can walk at least but I'm itching to run!
All of you ladies make me want to run 1/2 & full marathons too!!
How far along: 6 weeks
Last Week's Log: 3 2 mile runs, 2 days of calisthenics at home.
Feelings/Rants/Worries and Concerns: Normally I'm running 3 miles a day 3-5 days a week, but due to the heat still here in the south I'm paranoid about over heating and hurting the baby.
Plans for this Week: 2 mile runs when I can and when my 3 year old lets me, and calisthenics.
This is our second pregnancy and because the first was a breeze with zero complications (with the exception of too much weight gained) I feel as though I may have pushed myself a little too hard this time around...
I am about 8 weeks along and ran my first half marathon on Sunday---my doctor said I could but I still feel I may of pushed myself too hard...of course in sore but I've been cramping and having hot flashes since the race...calling the doctor today-though I'm hoping its just normal "stretching" and cramping...
Anyone else experience anything like this?
Great idea! Maybe this thread will help me stay motivated!
introduction: I'm 26 and live in Northern VA . Before getting pregnant with DD, hubs and I were training for the Army 10 miler - so we were running 5-6 days a week and going to Krav Maga classes at least once or twice a week. At just under 2 months pregnant, I successfully completed the 10 miles in just under 2hrs, which was a little slower than I wanted, but I knew I was pregnant and was afraid to push myself too hard. So I ran the first 5miles and then alternated btwn jogging and walking the last 5. After that, I got REALLY REALLY exhausted in my first trimester, so I lost all motivation to stay active. It wasn't until the second tri that I had some energy back to do some walking and yoga.
This go around, with a toddler and working full time, DH and I are again struggling to stay motivated... we have a jogging stroller and some 10-minute trainer DVDs that we are hoping to get some use out of. I just hope I don't lose all my energy again!
Thanks, @Jcrewgirl85! The ATM is a great race! Enjoy the MCM10K - you'll do great since you've been so active
Just listen to your body for sure - I jogged until I got cramping in my lower abs then walked until I got bored lol. I felt a little lame b/c I normally push harder, but I wanted to be safe for the little bambino.
We're a little further out in the burbs than you - we live in Sterling and I work in Herndon.
Married: August 2012
DD: 9/22/2014