March 2018 Moms
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June fitness check in
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There's always so much emphasis on the LO's an almost no postpartum care. But I've been thinking about you all and hoping you are well. Here's a quick physical check in for us!
How many weeks postpartum are you?
How are you feeling in general?
Do you have abdominal separation? and are you doing anything about it?
Do you have incontinence?
Any other physical issues?
Are you exercising?
How many weeks postpartum are you?
How are you feeling in general?
Do you have abdominal separation? and are you doing anything about it?
Do you have incontinence?
Any other physical issues?
Are you exercising?
Re: June fitness check in
How many weeks postpartum are you?
11
How are you feeling in general?
pretty good! Starting to feel like myself again.
Do you have abdominal separation? and are you doing anything about it?
I have less than two fingers width at my belly button, but the rest is ok. I'm doing some exercises to correct it.
Do you have incontinence?
No, but I had a cesarean so that decreased my risk.
Any other physical issues?
I have a sore area at the right end of the incision. Like the muscles there feel sore/weak. I'm not sure how to describe it. That area was more painful right after birth and still when I use my core, especially in a plank, it's just weaker than the rest. Not sure it's worth talking to a doc about, though.
Are you exercising?
yeah, kind of.
13 weeks
How are you feeling in general?
Overall I’m feeling pretty good. My recovery wasn’t that bad which I’m sure is because my husband was able to take a month off work and help with the baby while I rested and healed.
I was back to my pre birth weight by the time I left the hospital and lost another 10 lbs while on leave. Now that I’m back at work I haven’t had any weight loss
Do you have abdominal separation? and are you doing anything about it?
I don’t know....I take it I would know if I had this?
Do you have incontinence?
No but I also had a c-section
Any other physical issues?
I was doing great until end of last week. It was my first week back at work and by Thursday my neck and shoulders were killing me and my back was sore. Over the weekend it got worse and I’m in a decent amount of pain now
Are you exercising?
While on leave I was taking Jeffrey on walks daily and really pushing my self. I’ve been stalking Babies R Us looking for a good deal on jogging strollers. Hoping they mark down the baby gear just a little more. I’m hoping once Jeffrey starts taking longer naps at daycare we can get out and excerise when we get home. Until then it’s nap time the second we get home.
13
How are you feeling in general?
Good, a little tired lately but who’s not? And a little stir crazy. I need to start walking or something but have been having a battle of wills with my five year old about cleaning.
Do you have abdominal separation? and are you doing anything about it?
?
Do you have incontinence?
honestly yes. I don’t always feel like I have to go or leak little bits.
Any other physical issues?
My back is killing me lately with back spasms. I am going to the church rooractor tomorrow.
Are you exercising?
no but intend to when my pool heats up.
How many weeks postpartum are you?
18 - holy cow!
How are you feeling in general?
Overwhelmed! The same week I returned to work from maternity leave, I bought a house AND tore my ACL. Needless to say, life has been chaos (which is the reason for my radio silence here recently - sorry all!) and I am beyond exhausted.
Do you have abdominal separation? and are you doing anything about it?
Nope.
Do you have incontinence?
Not really, but the urge to pee comes on faster and stronger than it did pre-baby.
Any other physical issues?
Torn ACL, like I mentioned, which is making all of life more complicated. I'm having surgery at the end of the month.
Are you exercising?
Only at physical therapy, per my doctor's orders. I am dieting though, because I can't handle feeling crummy about myself on top of everything else! 7 pounds to pre-baby weight.
11
How are you feeling in general?
Tired, stir crazy, and kinda dizzy lately. I probably need to eat more snacks. Wouldn't be an issue if I was in my own house. But it's coming today!
Do you have abdominal separation? and are you doing anything about it?
No separation
Do you have incontinence?
No
Any other physical issues?
My back hurts from improperly lifting baby off the floor/seats
Are you exercising?
Ugh, no. I need to. I did Sunday and then was extra lazy yesterday. I need to start back. We exercised all the time before I was pregnant. But going on a year without exercising, starting back is going to be rough.
How are you feeling in general? I feel good. I am still a little weaker and need to build strength and balance.
Do you have abdominal separation? and are you doing anything about it? Um, I THINK I might have a two finger separation. I could probably use a tutorial to figure that out.
Do you have incontinence? I don’t pee myself, but I have that pee sensation when I start working out. It goes away. It’s annoying.
Any other physical issues? I think I messed my back up and feel uneven. It’s like my bottom rib cage is resting on my hip and tweaking the muscles. I need to try a chiropractor.
Are you exercising? Yes, I do to keep my sanity. I am really into yoga right now and strength training with yoga.
12 weeks
How are you feeling in general?
I’m feeling like work is a necessary evil. I also am feeling like we rely on my family a lot (they watch the LO while we work and on my days off I’m usually over there too) but on the flip side I’m amazed at all the growing and learning Maeve is doing.
Do you have abdominal separation? and are you doing anything about it?
I don’t think so. I do feel like my stomach hasn’t returned to the way it used to feel.
Do you have incontinence?
No - but like @fatstagnation and @bexster05 I had a c-section.
Any other physical issues?
Not that I’m realizing.
@fatstagnation for like 6 weeks after the c-section I had discomfort on my left side - the dr. told me that side may have been stiched tighter. I get what you mean about not being able to describe it.
Are you exercising?
Not really. Just trying to make sure I walk around more - but I didn’t exercise a lot before baby either.
Congratultions on the new homes @mccurleya and @ashtuesday! good luck with your surgery @ashtuesday.
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14
How are you feeling in general?
Tired and a bit sad how quickly times passing.
Do you have abdominal separation? and are you doing anything about it?
I’m not sure.
Do you have incontinence?
No
Any other physical issues?
Im still healing from my c-section. I have a huge knot/bump on my right side under my skin. Also my scar is now a great shade of purple!
Are you exercising?
I clean and chase a three year old. While it may not be traditional exercise, I think there’s something to be said spending 2-3 hours a day with the vacuum that should count for something. Maybe called it vercise!