It Went Bye-Bye

[Aliztia]

This IS a really good thread...

Spatterson, you even make me want to have a baby now!
(Wellllll, in ten years or so...)

But it is inspiring to hear from fit, healthy women who chooses to have children and are able to stay fit and healthy.

And the pregnancy and the bf will only last for so long, while the happiness you get from your children while last your whole life. (Hopefully..)

 

[Hannibal]

That's kind of funny since I've decided to never EVER do it again.

How can you have a farm with only one calf?

MOO!

 

[big4life]

Congratulations on the baby.

You have been blessed with bringing a child into this world.
I wish you and your new family all the best.

 

[dirtdiva]

My step circuit aerobics instructor is pregnant and due in two weeks. She is still doing the classes and bouncing around like crazy.

Congradulations

 

[thebabydoc]

Great thread.
Great advice from all.

Spatts, you are the poster child for exercise in pregnancy...
the more the better. Studies clearly show
better shape/more exercise=faster labor, less pain meds.

Just this month AGOG (American College of Ob/Gyn) revised their recommendations for exercise in pregnancy from "no more than 140 BPM" to something more along the lines of "we really don't know, just don't overdo it"

Generally, the advice to not do exercises that cause you to "bear down" (valsalva) in the third trimester (28+ weeks) and avoidance of high-impact exercises is pretty much sound and reasonable. Try to drink at least a gallon of water daily and, most of all...

Good luck!!!

 

[Bikini Mod]

Good luck and get ready for a bumpy ride! (the next 21 years that is!...tee-hee)

I worked out as much and as best as I could with each one of my children and I always got back down to pre-pregnancy size between pregnancies (4 in 5 years).... I tried to eat and rest as much as I could, but of course, I was able to best care for myself with the first ... after that it was like I spent the next decade in a haze! LOL! My first was 8lbs 15oz, the rest were only 6 and change. Oddly enough, my smallest baby is now my thickest girl (even though they are all so darned thin).

Just go with an activity level that you feel comfortable, eat well and you will be fine.

Remember, this time in your life is sooooooo fleeting and once it is gone - you can NEVER get it back so RELAX and ENJOY THE MIRACLE.

Even though I will in all likelihood never have another baby, I some how don't think that I will ever 100% get over it.... That time in my life was amongst the happiest. Life was so simple and uncomplicated then...

I wish you all the best!

 

[BatZgirl]

RE:

Regarding being "ready", I remember my Mom saying, "If you wait till you're 'ready' to have children, you'll never have children."
Best of luck! [/B][/QUOTE]



That sure is true

Ive always thought though, that the right time to have kids is when you can afford it coz, man they're expensive little miracles

 

[Hannibal]

Re: RE:

Ive always thought though, that the right time to have kids is when you can afford it coz, man they're expensive little miracles [/B]

How can you put a price on lookin your child in the eyes and knowing that you created them..that they are part of you..........cant do it....it is truly PRICELESS.

In my ever so humble opinion the return more than justifies any investment.

 

[Hannibal]

And speeking of shit, Hannibal, when have you EVER been humble! LOL

OUCH!!!! Lets keep them up there...next time I will have to deduct a point.....Neutral Corners Please

A more humble man you would have trouble finding.....

 

[fawnmarie]

HUGE congrats on the baby! You are so lucky - really!

You're NEVER ready to have kids - I have two and I'm still not "ready" - so just take it like it comes.

The hormone swings don't go away til they're in the big diapers, so don't let it phase you.

And don't worry about getting huge - the baby needs the nutrients now, and you can get rid of the fat later. I got huge and had a couple of ten pounders. I was able to recover except for the skin - so just make sure you stay oiled down to protect your skin. I wish I had been more careful. Think of it this way - since you are in good shape NOW, you'll recover better and faster later.

I can't give you any workout advice during pregancy - as it wasn't part of my life then. But there are alot of great women here than can help you out who DO know about pregancy and working out.

I'm glad to hear your boyfriend is delighted. You'd think after 2 years you'd know if you want to make it permanent, but it doesn't help, does it? My S.O. has lived with me 2 years, and I've known him for over 25, and I'm still not sure. : )

Just take it easy and enjoy the pregnancy. Second trimester is the best! Then enjoy the baby and all the luck in the world to you.

Again - mazel tov!

Fawn