I just read a very interesting article (I can share but it's in French ) about post partum sports and there's a x2 3 months rule. 3 months before going back to training. Before that walking, swimming or biking is allowed. But there's also a second 3 months rules when you start again at higher intensity. The therapist said to wait 3 months before going back to pre-pregnancy intensity. Those 3 months should be use to work on deep muscles by squating, planking, and other exercices for core muscles. Once that 3 months recovery period is over (so basically 6 months PP) body is ready to go back to running, jumping, lifting and other high intensity activities! Hope this help!
@jolydan - very interesting! I was loosely interested in running a 5K in November or December, so that rule of thumb makes me rethink that choice. I think I'll use that time to build back strength and then shoot for endurance in 2017!
@sboston06 I don't know how competitive this thing is but fast walking could be a good cardio workout/prep for getting back in shape. But November/December in Boston (if your name is related to your area) brrrrrr.
@jolydan - yea I typically don't run to win any prizes I could always do a run/walk combo depending on how I feel. December can go either way in the Boston area....sometimes 20's and sometimes 60's lol!
@PinkLady2015 you made me laugh. I totally asked my CNM if I could have wine and sushi brought to me by a friend in the hospital after I had my first child. I was disappointed that the answer was "no" and that there was actually a medical reason. (Blood pressure, I think? I don't remember the specifics.) The smuggling and bathroom chugging image makes me chuckle.
@PinkLady2015 - We have a bottle of Pliny the Elder (difficult to find IPA that doesn't have much shelf stability) waiting for me when I deliver the baby. I was thinking of asking if I could bring it in too, but I know from working there (in med/surg, not L&D) that it's very much frowned upon to drink alcohol in the hospital. We did have a priest once who we allowed to drink wine, but that was the only case I've ever seen.
@PinkLady2015@sboston06 our plan is to toast with some rosé champagne (in honor of our little girl) the moment we get home from the hospital! It may already be chilling in the fridge! Haha
@givemepenguinss that is seriously one of the things getting me through a (mostly) booze free pregnancy. Especially since the beers they recommend are dark heavy ones, which are my favorite. Once baby is here, my breastfeeding medicine will be beer. Nommmmsss
I gained 40 with my first and was one of those people that did NOT lose due to nursing. I held onto every pound after initially losing 20 within a week after birth. It took until he weaned and I started exercising hard to lose it. SO, this time I am much more aware and have been staying much more active. But there still may be nothing i can do. You can't severely diet while BFing or risk losing your supply, and I had a hard time exercising sufficiently while nursing - scheduling workouts for right after a nurse or pump session for comfort and being so darn tired all the time. Once he weaned it was like FREEDOM! DOn't compare your bodies to others, though - everyone is different and the cute bump girls now may be like me and still have 20 lbs of baby weight 1.5 years later, and it may fall right off of you.
Drinking root beer in one of those brown glass bottles at this stage in pregnancy gets you all the stares (also makes the evening walk more fun). Next I may paper bag my beverage.
@BostonBaby1 yes! I already told everyone that I want a hot pastrami and swiss brought to me immediately, my favorite Jewish deli is like 6 blocks from the hospital I'm delivering at so unless it's in the middle of the night, it's happening! I have also requested steak and eggs from my favorite brunch place so I'll have options haha.
The Jewish deli right by my hospital has a sign that says they deliver a free sandwich to your hospital room when you deliver! I want that free sandwich so badly. I will also be needing sushi.
@PugLoveBug I haven't changed my diet either, I eat cold lunch meat, hot dogs, rare steak, hollandaise, sushi...but I eat from places I trust that have never made me sick before. First PP meal I was thinking more along the lines of what I want to be treated to for all my hard work haha.
@PugLoveBug now you've got me thinking about a nice peach margarita. My favoriteee. Last time I had one was October right before we got the positive test! Seems years ago haha
I was wondering how there was still discussion in this thread..I see it's pretty off topic. ;-) I'm thinking Jimmy John's postpartum this time. My chiropractor is attached to one and I smell it every time I go in. Last pregnancy I was staying fit and eating healthy, trying to follow a certain diet. I was dying for Culver's and apparently wouldn't indulge myself while pregnant, so that's what we got coming home from the hospital. Haha. Pregnant me now does not know where I found the will power.
For awhile I was saying my first meal PP would be a Costco hotdog. Now that I'm eating those again I'm not sure. Maybe chicken fingers and fries from Long Horn or Aussie Cheesfries from Outback. I've had both during pregnancy but they're some of my favorites, so more of a treat like @stellaluna14 said.
As for drinks a watermelon margarita from Long Horn or Citizen Cider are at the top of my list. I did also pin directions for homemade strawberry lime sangria the other day that looks very refreshing in the July/August heat. Decisions decisions...
I'm my brain, I'm having sushi and wine in the recovery room. I'm a FTM so I don't know if this is a pipe dream. Are they going to let me throw back a glass?
I was one hell of a sneaky teenager so I figure I can do it regardless of whether or not I'm allowed. But given that I'm going to be a 34 year old new mother, I'd rather not sneak around like my 16 year old self.
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For awhile I was saying my first meal PP would be a Costco hotdog. Now that I'm eating those again I'm not sure. Maybe chicken fingers and fries from Long Horn or Aussie Cheesfries from Outback. I've had both during pregnancy but they're some of my favorites, so more of a treat like @stellaluna14 said.
As for drinks a watermelon margarita from Long Horn or Citizen Cider are at the top of my list. I did also pin directions for homemade strawberry lime sangria the other day that looks very refreshing in the July/August heat. Decisions decisions...
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I can't wait to make this summer berry sangria recipe again! Also, white New Age wine with a lime slice and ice sounds really good.
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I was one hell of a sneaky teenager so I figure I can do it regardless of whether or not I'm allowed. But given that I'm going to be a 34 year old new mother, I'd rather not sneak around like my 16 year old self.