For those of you still exercising or at least moving around a lot these days, how much activity are you typically doing?
Some days, I don't have much energy at all, and just getting dressed in the morning will make me a bit breathless lol. On those days, I might just take DD on a short walk around the block or on an errand to the store/supermarket. On other days, when I'm feeling pretty good, I go to the gym (Bonus: DD loves the childcare there). I'll usually walk on the treadmill or pedal on the bike. About once or twice a week, I take a pool class that is mostly stretching and toning, with a tiny bit of light cardio thrown in. The pool class is heavenly for the weightless feeling, and I'm sure I'll appreciate that class even more as I get bigger!
Re: Staying active in third trimester
Baby boy 7.10.13
I try to get about 30 min of lap swimming in a few times a week. I've found it really help keeps my blood pressure in check...and you're right, that weightless feeling is heavenly. I feel like I put on 100 lbs when I have to step out of the pool.
DD born 12.21.09, conceived w/ injects and IUI
TTC#2 since Nov 2011
BFP 2.6.12 m/c 6w5d | BFP 5.25.12 c/p
-Back to the RE-
3 medicated IUIs, all BFN
-Taking a break from treatment-
BFP 11.20.12 ~ EDD 7.28.13
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Baby girl #1 7/11/13
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Baby Boy Due 2/16/19!
Love this! Yes in my book it counts, but I'm also still keeping up with the swimming thing.
I still do CrossFit 3x a week (my husband owns the gym) but I've slowed waaay down and do less weight. Yesterday's workout was 4 rounds of 400m runs and 50 squats and my stomach would contract during the runs (ahem, jogs) and my crotch burned during the squats!
Plus carrying my two-year old around with this belly is around 40 lbs on a daily basis!