Tired of the comments...

technigirl · February 2013

I realize that 1) not that many people exercise regularly, and 2) of those people, not many are pregnant. So I do realize that I'm something of an anomaly in that I'm pregnant and I exercise. But I go to the same gym most of the time, which is at my work. It's small and you pretty much see the same people all the time. You'd think they would have gotten used to it by now, but apparently not. Literally every time I am there, some annoying person tells me, "Wow! I can't believe you're still doing it!" or "When I was pregnant, I just sat on my butt and ate!" or something along those lines. Yes. Yes, I am still doing it, and no it's not as hard as you think it is. And if you chose not to do it, good for you. I'm not judging you or making comments on your choices. Why do people feel the need to comment? Or that they even have a right to say anything? I don't make comments when I see new people at the gym, or when I notice someone hasn't been in a while, or otherwise make comments on their choices. Honestly, if you were working out before you were pregnant, and keep it up during the pregnancy, it isn't that hard to do. The last 4-6 weeks are tougher, but even then there are still a lot of things one can do. OK..thanks for listening, I just had to get that out!

On the positive side, I passed my glucose test, yay!

Country Girl in the City · February 2013

I don't go to my work gym because of the comments even to non-pregnant people.

Good job on the GTT.

RedDDD · February 2013

I was at the gym all the way till I was 30 weeks and then I started having some complications and delivered at 34 weeks but if I hadn't had that I would have been there till the day I delivered. Made me feel better. My co-worker was at the gym the day she went into labor. Good for you...Im struggling this time around since I fell off the wagon after baby#1 and had just started back working out about a month before I found out I was pregnant again. Now Im so worked over by fatigue Im having a hell of a time motivating myself!

TX-Bride · February 2013

You should reply back with some snarky comment like, to the person that sat on her butt, "well I don't want to look like you!!"

danuli8 · February 2013

They are secretly jealous that you are such a badass. Stick out tongue So far no one has commented that I shouldn't be walking my dogs any more, and if anyone does I will tell them where they can stick it.

Yay for passing the GTT! I was wondering when you'd update.

AZAmy77 · February 2013

Agree with all the PP!

I'm still going to the gym regularly and plan to continue as long as I can!

BAKERMOMHDS · February 2013

**lurker**

YOU GIVE ME HOPE!!! If I ever manage to get pregnant and stay pregnant...I hope to continue exercising!!!

Maybe one of these days I'll be asking for tips on good exercises during pregnancy!

redfallon · February 2013

danuli8:
They are secretly jealous that you are such a badass.

Agreed!!

RedLucia · February 2013

I wonder if beneath their poor communication skills some of these people are impressed with you and then, are actually proud of you and even going on to proudly tell their pregnant friends and relatives that there is a pregnant woman exercising at their gym. Your presence in the gyn is changing the way they think about pregnancy, a local advocate for better health through pregnancy!

...though, yes, I see how their comments are unwanted and annoying.

technigirl · February 2013

Thanks ladies that makes me feel a lot better. Oh and with DD, I actually WAS in the gym the day I went into labor. I was on the exercise bike going...ouch, I'm feeling extra crampy today! Little did I know LOL! I know I should probably choose another gym but it's just so convenient since it's on-site and it's cheap. The downside is having to see these people both in and out of their workout gear LOL. Thanks again all!

technigirl · February 2013

RedLucia:
I wonder if beneath their poor communication skills some of these people are impressed with you and then, are actually proud of you and even going on to proudly tell their pregnant friends and relatives that there is a pregnant woman exercising at their gym. Your presence in the gyn is changing the way they think about pregnancy, a local advocate for better health through pregnancy!
...though, yes, I see how their comments are unwanted and annoying.

I would like to think so! One lady did tell me, after DD was born and I was back at work, that I did inspire her and made her realize it was possible to stay fit and not gain excess weight. So that was a comment I did appreciate.

GalLaura · February 2013

I would look at it as people being impressed with you and sharing that. A lot of people can not motivate themselves when there not pregnant. I would take the compliment

AmyM72 · February 2013

Good for you for keeping up your routine! I'm pretty sure that they are impressed with you and don't know how to express it very well. I had been going to the gym 3 times a week, but between the morning sickness and fatigue I've been lucky to make once a week. Hopefully it will be easier 2nd tri?

MT-Head · February 2013

Another kudos to you, OP! I was jogging 4 miles a day, at least 5 days a week at the start of my pregnancy, but I can't do that anymore. I still get in about 2 miles of speedwalking nearly every day, which impressed my doctor so good enough for me.

I agree with the others, that the commenting folks are impressed and/or jealous. I know I am just a tad jealous and seriously impressed by that woman who gave birth en route in the NY or Boston Marathon a couple of years ago.

*sparky* · February 2013

When I was PG with DS people accused me of starving my baby because I exercised and did not gain "enough" weight. I was happy and my OB was happy, but fellow gym goers felt I needed to gain more. Actually, it was amazing to me the sorts of things people would comment on while I was PG. At a certain point I learned to just block it out and not care. You know what is best for you and that exercising is actually a benefit, so just smile and nod and go on your merry way.

Cheekers2010 · February 2013

::lurker:: hoping to join you all soon

Anyway, good for you! My last pregnancy I did Zumba 5 days a week until the day I went into labor. That was a reduction in my pre pregnancy workout schedule but I still felt like an hour of cardio was great. As an "older" mom (I was 35/36) I felt like it was especially important to keep up my healthy routine. I got all kinds of dumb comments but I felt awesome the entire pregnancy which totally made up for them.

I intend to be just as active with my next.

technigirl · February 2013

AmyM72:
Good for you for keeping up your routine! I'm pretty sure that they are impressed with you and don't know how to express it very well. I had been going to the gym 3 times a week, but between the morning sickness and fatigue I've been lucky to make once a week. Hopefully it will be easier 2nd tri?

Yes, it will get easier! I also found it super hard in the 1st tri, but 2nd tri I felt like myself again. 3rd tri will get difficult toward the end (I know from experience with DD), but I will still keep doing as much as I can. Good luck and kudos for sticking with it!

technigirl · February 2013

Thanks again everyone! I will try to take their comments as a compliment. Or at the very least ignore them and just go on my way knowing I am doing something healthy for myself and baby.

jglenn4 · February 2013

RedLucia:
I wonder if beneath their poor communication skills some of these people are impressed with you and then, are actually proud of you and even going on to proudly tell their pregnant friends and relatives that there is a pregnant woman exercising at their gym. Your presence in the gyn is changing the way they think about pregnancy, a local advocate for better health through pregnancy!
...though, yes, I see how their comments are unwanted and annoying.

This. When I read your post I didn't think the people were being negative at all. I'm still doing all of the same workouts I did prior to pregnancy and every day (I go to the gym 5-6 days a week) the same people make the same comment about how they can't believe I'm still going, I'm their motivation and they slacked off/would slack off if they were pregnant. Although it gets old, I know they mean it as a compliment. Your situation seems exactly the same and I don't believe you should not take it negatively.

Fitnessteach2010 · February 2013

Well, I am a part time spinning instructor. My family/friends are horrified that I'm still teaching. I feel fine and my dr cleared me...I just don't understand what people think.....Are you supposed to sit on your ass and eat cookies all day long? But on a positive note, my members are very kind and encouraging.......and the pregnant ladies feel more comfortable with me!

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