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Starting a workout plan...

sinclair1975sinclair1975
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We are in the process of TTC and I have recently become disgusted with how out of shape I am!  I want to start a new workout regimen but have been delaying since we are TTC.  I keep thinking I could start a new running routine at the beginning of a cycle but am wondering if it would be safe to continue during the 2WW and then, if we are so blessed, once we actually get a BFP?

I know must people advocate living "normally" until you actually get a BFP but the reason for my caution is I have had 1 miscarriage, 1 healthy pregnancy resulting in a beautiful 2 year old (yay!) and then 2 additional miscarriages within the past year as we try for baby #2.  My doctor ran tests and is now planning to have me do Lovenox injections once I get pregnant again so hopefully that will allow me to carry to term.  But I'm still torn on if I should start exercising now or just take it easy in case I do get pregnant.

 I'm interested to know what others would do?

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  • caseybuchdacaseybuchda
    In your situation I would be asking my doctor.
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  • BallSoxBallSox member

    uuuuuuh, ok.  You're wanting to know when you start a workout routine, if you should stop in the 2ww?  Or when you get a bfp?  

    I'm kind of confused.  

    I'd start slowly (which you'd be doing anyways) and keep at it until you get your bfp.  When that happens, keep working out (at the same pace or reduced) unless your dr instructs you otherwise.  

     

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  • swimrbrideswimrbride
    I would ask my dr. The one who went to med school and knows the answer to questions like this.
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  • sinclair1975sinclair1975
    Oh - forgot to say that I do have a call in to my doctor but was bored at work today and just thought I'd see what other's had to say....
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  • BallSoxBallSox member

    Re-reading it, I still stand by the fact until the dr gets results from the testing, I'd start easing into a gentle workout routine.  There are no promises you'll get ku right away and better health can't hurt anything.  

    That being said,  should the dr call back and say "we figured out what caused the m/c, I'd ask what s/he thinks about what routine you decide to do.  

    Until they have a reason for losses, there is no rhyme or reason for them. Some people have lots of m/c for no real reason and have healthy term pregnancies without changing a single thing in their routine.  Just like with unexplained infertility, it sucks, but you can't really do anything but live the best you can (balancing healthy habits, such as working out, and indulging every once in awhile, such as still having a glass of wine, despite being in the 2ww).  

    My brain is foggy right now, does that make any sense? :-P 

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