Feeling so useless re: working out VENT

SittinUnderAPalmTree

I am 36 weeks pregnant.  Up until Friday, I worked out consistently through the whole pregnancy... walking a few miles a day (either with my dog or on the treadmill) and circuit training.  Then, BAM!, sciatic pain derailed me.  I am lucky that I can walk from the couch to the bathroom!!  I feel so useless and restless and it's making me depressed that I can do anything physical.

Thanks for letting me vent!  

Mrs.Salt&Pepper

I would feel the same way. Try to relax though. Your body is probably telling you to mellow out for a reason. Just think, you'll have that baby soon, and you have the whole rest of your life to workout! I am a busy body myself, and my workouts have slowed tremendously, and it's hard to cope with when you're used to a set routine. Just hang on there, you will be back to your old self in no time, and you'll have a sweet little bundle to enjoy as well! 

 

Feel better! 

hokies94

I had the exact same thing at 30 weeks when I was pregnant with my first.  It drove me insane to not be able to do anything!  I could barely walk for those last 9 weeks.  Only 3 weeks left-you can hang in there. 

If it's any consolation,  I was able to get back to working out fairly quickly after #1 and didn't seem to lose too much fitness during those 10 weeks.  

SittinUnderAPalmTree

Thank you ladies!  Wow, I don't think I could stand 9 weeks of this!!  I give you a lot of credit!  Also, good to know that you were able to bounce back pretty quickly.  That gives me hope and makes me a little happier!