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Thankful but frustrated

Gators&BoSoxGators&BoSox member
edited April 2015 in August 2015 Moms
So I am one of the "lucky" ladies that spots for no good reason during pregnancy. I've been trying to take it easy while still maintaining some kind of fitness plan. This morning we had a scare when I had more and redder blood than I've ever had accompanied with some mild cramping. We went to L&D and thankfully everything is fine.. no contractions, long cervix and baby is doing great! (The tech called him feisty lol) I got put on bed rest for a few days and they have no idea what caused the issues.

This is where my frustration lies. I know that things could have been a million times worse and I am so blessed to have a beautiful, healthy baby growing. I'm not blind to that at all. I am just not someone who is good at sitting around. I envisioned spending my pregnancy taking long hikes and doing yard work on nice days. (You wanna make God laugh, tell him your plans, right?) I want to stay fit and active since there are so many benefits to it. Are there any veteran moms that have gone through this? It seems like no matter what I do, I spot. How did you handle this and did you find any kind of exercise that didn't cause problems?
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Re: Thankful but frustrated

  • EmEeGeeEmEeGee member
    I had spotting for 7 weeks straight in the first trimester, and so far one episode of spotting and two bigger bleeds in the second trimester. I haven't been allowed to do anything more strenuous than go to work per my dr up until now. If I can make it one more week bleeding free, she said I can start going for walks longer than taking my dog around the block. I admit I've cheated some (doing easier house chores, riding along with my husband to do errands, walking a little more than I should) but for the most part... I've really been taking it easy. My weight gain can speak to it, unfortunately.

    As much as I hate it, I can tell you that the shear terror of waking up to heavier red bleeding is just not worth my discontent in sitting around. It sounds like you've already had a scary experience having to go into L&D (I've been there too). Like pp said - that healthy baby is the end goal and anything to risk that is just not worth it. This too shall pass, and maybe we'll have to bust our asses a little more to get back in shape, but who cares? Download some good books, get into some Netflix series, make your girl friends come over company - you can do it. Only a few more months!
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  • Gators&BoSoxGators&BoSox member
    Thanks ladies! We do have a pool on base so maybe I can hop in there every once in a while. I've been reading outside since it is finally nice out so that has helped me feel better. 
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