Is anyone working out?

2boys+twins · December 2011

I haven't done anything my entire pregnancy.....I had an abdominal cerclage (TAC) placed at 10 weeks and had to recover from that (similar to a c-section) and between that early (horrible) morning sickness and then contractions I haven't done a thing. I delivered my sons at 33 weeks and 35 weeks and am definitely at high risk for PTL this time, so I'm taking it super easy. I am not on complete 'bed rest' but I am suppose to be resting and laying down as much as possible. Just curious if anyone with 'normal' twin pregnancies continue to work out?? I am excited to lose weight and get back into shape after the babies come....I miss running so much, but they are worth giving it up for a few months!

leapgirl8 · December 2011

My wife is having a normal twin pregnancy and she is not working out at all. We've always done triathlons, lifted weights, etc. together, so this is a big change for her. She just feels like rest is more important right now for her (not all twin moms in general) and being pregnant with twins is a good enough workout Smile

SoldiersGreenBean · December 2011

I didn't work out during my pg. The extent of my exercise was walking. I wasn't willing to take the chance (plus, I wasn't a big exerciser beforehand).

regenab · December 2011

I was told not to workout during my twins pregnancy. My OB's said they don't like multiple mommies to be to get their heartrate over 130-140, I can do that with about 10 min. on the recumbant bike. They told me to walk and swim if I wanted, but nothing else. I too was sick until about 16 weeks and then at 18 weeks my feet started swelling so bad, I had to elevate them at all times that I wasn't walking or sitting for work.

I didn't start working out until about 3 months PP because I was so exhausted. By the babies first birthday I had lost all the baby weight (45lbs.) and an extra 10lbs. that I was overweight when I got PG. I takes some time to lose the baby weight so don't get discouraged if you are not back into running condition within a month after having the babies. Takes some time and ease back into it.

huntertwin · December 2011

I haven't worked out at all, and I constantly feel guilty about it. My doctor told me not to exercise too hard, but that walking, light weight lifting and swimming slowly would be okay. I'll start doing that.. after Christmas.

huntertwin · December 2011

Oh, and I'm guessing the most important exercise of all --> kegels. I do them regularly

UsedToBeGoldie · December 2011

my OB said that a twin pregnancy is not the time to work out- it's the time to give your body a break and cook the babies... and i feel he was right. I had a VERY uneventful twin pregnancy (after a horrible singleton pregnancy with PTL, etc).... and I credit much of that to the fact that I REALLY took it easy - sat down every chance I had the whole pregnancy, etc... nothing is worth the health of the babies.

jcath · December 2011

I was also told not to work out other than walking. Even walking became so difficult at the end it wasn't worth it.

LALASEPT05 · December 2011

I did not really work out at all during my pregnancy. Maybe for the first trimester it would be ok. I just did not feel up to it. I could barely walk to the bathroom without getting short of breath. I remember a nurse asked me at 19 weeks if I was working out and I wanted to smack her. I just really didn't have the stamina to work out.

Haven1 · December 2011

I ran the entire time, but I also had a totally complication-free, easy pregnancy. I wouldn't have done a thing if I had any of the warning signs you have. Smile

Kristi1971 · December 2011

I used to love taking the dog on hikes, but stopped doing so at the end of the 1st trimester. Even then, it was only once a week or every other week just because I was sooo ridiculously exhausted all the time. The hikes became a chore and not enjoyable. Then the sciatic pain kicked in followed by just feeling so heavy that walking isn't easy. I still get out for little tiny jaunts around our neighborhood, but again - it's a short jaunt.

I do feel guilty. With my first child, I walked two miles a day well into my pregnancy. Of course, I was 19....I'm now 40 having my 2nd and 3rd.

I am looking forward to getting back into my normal good shape though. I've always been an athlete until a couple of years ago, I stopped to pursue school. I'm not used to not being in any good shape. Hehe of course my round shape is pretty nice at the moment with the girls growing.

yes, I am full of mixed feelings.

lmydogally · December 2011

I had some complications in the beginning, so I haven't done anything besides yoga. I wish I had continued swimming to keep my back muscles stronger because I think not working out has contributed to my back problems.

I used to be really active and I miss working out so much and cannot wait to be able to walk and run again.

august8080 · December 2011

I am still working out, doing everything I'd normally do but scaling back if I feel the need to on that particular day. My perinatologist said I'm a dream candidate for a twin pregnancy with my obstetric history/height/weight/health so if I had any complicating factors, I'd be more cautious, of course. Sounds like you're doing what your babies need you to which is keep them inside! It'll be worth it!

reillyroowho · December 2011

Haven1:
I ran the entire time, but I also had a totally complication-free, easy pregnancy. I wouldn't have done a thing if I had any of the warning signs you have.

I would love to see a pic of you in you third trimester "running". I could imagine you got a lot of stares! I feel enormous already and I can't imagine hauling this belly around for a run!! Pretty amazing.

Haven1 · December 2011

reillyroowho:

Haven1:
I ran the entire time, but I also had a totally complication-free, easy pregnancy. I wouldn't have done a thing if I had any of the warning signs you have.

I would love to see a pic of you in you third trimester "running". I could imagine you got a lot of stares! I feel enormous already and I can't imagine hauling this belly around for a run!! Pretty amazing.

Ha! Here's me about 28 weeks at a 5k. I didn't look that pg from the front:

But people thought I was going to explode when they saw me from the side!

I even made the cover of the sports page. Big Smile

bs101406 · December 2011

I have been working out off and one (maybe once a week) since I started the second trimester. DH gets up at 5:30am to work out and I wish I could go with him but I sleep the best when he leaves and I love that extra hour of sleep. I try to walk on the weekends if I am feeling up to it.

Breezy8407 · December 2011

First tri I was still running about the same mileage as pre-pregnancy, but a lot slower. Right around 15 weeks, it went from being relatively easy to downright hard.

Right now I am still running, but very slowly. I try to do 3-4 miles 3-4 times a week. I have a feeling it will transition to a walk/jog and then to a walk. I do try to lift some weights a few times a week, too. Nothing crazy though.

I haven't had any complications or reasons to not work out yet. My Dr. said walking and swimming are best, but hasn't said I should stop running yet.

Fancy3Face · December 2011

I was told no working out. Walking winded me by like 20w. After that any kind of exertion caused b-hicks contractions. I just laid around

2bunnbunns · December 2011

I am still working out but definitely scaled back. I was told no running at all. My workouts now consist mostly of walking on the treadmill and light weights. I also have only been going two times a week whereas before I used to go three times.

tootlebug · December 2011

im 22w2 days and i workout....i do the stationary bike for 30-35 minutes 3-4 days a week and also do pregnancy yoga 3-5 times a week. my other workout is my 2 1/2 year old toddler!

i had a great pregnancy with my first and my OB and MFM say i look great and that everything looks great "down there". (cervical length right now is 5cm). ...ive only gained 8 pounds so far....with my pre-preg weight being 126 (im 5'7) but my MFM is fine with it.

i dont know what id do if i couldnt workout bc it makes me feel so good. but if i couldnt, then i couldnt. im kind of trying to be active now bc i feel like around 28 weeks im just going to be more tired and be able to physically do less.

gumiberg · December 2011

Haven1:
I ran the entire time, but I also had a totally complication-free, easy pregnancy. I wouldn't have done a thing if I had any of the warning signs you have.

this is me, too. i also had a very easy, less than 5 hour labor, which the doctors said was from being in such good shape. i literally barely had to push (i think i pushed 5 times total, for both) because my ab muscles were so strong.

i am always surprised at how many doctors say NO workingout. of course if you have warning signs, its better to be safe than sorry. but like most things, its not all or nothing - there is something in between running 10 miles and not moving.

my doctor actually told me that swimming was even better than bedrest because it takes all the weight off your cervix. it also keeps your body at the best temperature, and your HR low. i loved being the pregnant woman at the pool...i totally miss it.

reillyroowho · December 2011

Haven1:
reillyroowho:

Haven1:
I ran the entire time, but I also had a totally complication-free, easy pregnancy. I wouldn't have done a thing if I had any of the warning signs you have.

I would love to see a pic of you in you third trimester "running". I could imagine you got a lot of stares! I feel enormous already and I can't imagine hauling this belly around for a run!! Pretty amazing.

Ha! Here's me about 28 weeks at a 5k. I didn't look that pg from the front:

But people thought I was going to explode when they saw me from the side!

I even made the cover of the sports page.

Wow! You're right you didn't look that pregnant from the front.I think I was your size at 28 weeks at 20. One of my babies has too much fluid so that is part of the reason I am already enormous.

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