Heathy Living

[August Blooms]

What are you doing to stay healthy during this pregnancy? Whether it be your physical or mental health, what are you doing to take care of yourself?

[August Blooms]

For me, aside from chasing my toddler around I try to go for a walk. I'm also doing a prenatal yoga class once a week. I want to up this to one in class and one at home practice a week. I always feel so great after I do yoga.

My mental health is a bit more of a challenge. I had PPD/anxiety with my last pregnancy. More anxiety than depression and it has started up again. I started having mild panic attacks after not having them for quite awhile. I have an appointment with my psychologist in two weeks so that is one thing I'm doing. I'm trying to be kind to myself and reduce the negative thoughts.

[britt]

I'm still going to the gym 3-4 times a week! Doing some group exercise classes but modifying a lot


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[cythe]

H and I get to the Y 4 times a week. I'm finding that I'm really struggling with going now that he's gone for a few weeks. I know I'd feel better if I went but I think some of it is just that I'm sad to be alone.

[rebeccabunch]

I'm still traumatized from my bleeding with DS1 and do not formally exercise while pregnant. I'm still somewhat active because of my two boys but there is a lot of desk sitting or driving for work. I wish I could go on nightly walks or prenatal yoga but I can't let myself it's weird.

I have a slender build but my goal is to seriously tone up once I'm out of the nursing all the time stage with this baby.

I feel pretty squishy right now and I don't like it but I'm still eating treats for no good reason. #lastbaby (hopefully!)

[mkrupar]

Well I'm now on this gestational diabetes diet, so that has severely cut and extraneous snacking and eating whatever.

I was given the all clear to take a 20-30 minute walk each day by MFM, so I do that with DD in the mornings. I can't really be more active than that because of blood pressure fluctuations.

[duskymonkey]

After I failed my 1 hr glucose a couple wks ago, I pretty much stopped cold turkey snacking on cookies, crackers, chocolate, no more cocoa Rice Krispies for breakfast. I've reduced simple refined carbs significantly too. Replaced my snacks with more fruit, nuts and cheese and whole grain carbs. Also eating protein for breakfast now and a couple of hours later a whole grain toast or oatmeal. Also been eating small portions every 2-3 hrs. It helps that hubs is going the grocery shopping. He keeps me in check! I've also started feeling less tired and gassy as a result so it's a win in my books to keep me and baby healthy. Also I totally forgot how delicious Bircher muesli is! And Taitai, thanks for the JJ recipe, it's absolutely delicious! Made it all weekend and quells my dessert cravings.

[Taitai]

duskymonkey You're welcome for the JJ smoothie recipe! Glad you like it 😀

For me, my physical activity has really been limited due to my complications, so I've not done much in that department. I'm planning on baby wearing all the time and breastfeeding once DS2 gets here, so that should help my muscles/strength return and regulate back to my normal size.

One perk of living in Southeast Asia is that DH and I have pretty much adopted the local diet here - which is really healthy. Lots of fruits, veggies, and lean meats. We don't really do much added sugar in anything, and rarely rarely have processed snacks/junk food. So in terms of diet, I'm doing well - which makes me feel better for basically beaching myself on the bed or couch this entire pregnancy 😅😂😅

[danvers]

My big goal is to drink more water. Water tends to make me nauseous still but super cold, ice water is fine. I really need to up my intake as it would cut down on the nonsense I replace my thirst with otherwise.

I want to walk more but am waiting to talk to the doctor tomorrow. My sciatic nerve has been awful this pregnancy and in the days I'm really active, it gets worse. Post pregnancy I'd love to take up running again but for now, I'd be happy with walks.

[britt]

Jul 17, 2017 18:28:42 GMT -6 danvers said:

My big goal is to drink more water. Water tends to make me nauseous still but super cold, ice water is fine. I really need to up my intake as it would cut down on the nonsense I replace my thirst with otherwise.

I want to walk more but am waiting to talk to the doctor tomorrow. My sciatic nerve has been awful this pregnancy and in the days I'm really active, it gets worse. Post pregnancy I'd love to take up running again but for now, I'd be happy with walks.

With DD I had awful sciatic pain for like 3 weeks, I tried so many things and finally it went away on its own, almost like she was laying on it and then decided to change positions or something.. anyways I hope the same happens for you, It's the worst!!


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[gamergirl]

1-2 mile walks once a day, as long as it isn't raining or crazy hot/humid. I also go to a Zumba class every Thursday.

[thatgirlrachel]

I wish I had time to take my evening walks like I used to, but I just don't have enough time. Hoping I can get back into the swing of things when baby boy gets here, so I can use that double stroller. The extent of my healthy living is chasing a toddler around and eating decent foods for the most part.

For mental health, definitely taking the "me" time when I can. Usually it's one night every couple of weeks if H goes over to a friend's house. I turn on trash TV, play on my phone, and don't let myself do any cleaning or housework. I feel like I have so much to do that taking even an hour to not feel guilty about being lazy makes all the difference.

[kinipela7]

I was doing bootcamp up until 3 weeks ago when I had too much pressure down below. Now that I had an appointment and know my cervix is okay I'm returning to exercise but just walking, swimming, and my spin bike. I made the effort last night to put on my bathing suit, find my goggles and drive 20 minutes to the nice indoor lane pool and the damn thing was closed!!

[blackmamba]

I've been kind of picky about food and at times I haven't wanted meat and I've only wanted carbs. I try to make decent choices, but I'm not beating myself up as long as I have a good breakfast, eat a few servings of fruits and veggies, and drink lots of water. I should cut back on sugar, but it's hard.

Mentally I'm doing well and see a therapist every other week. It's helps a lot.

Physically, I haven't been as active as I'd like. I swim or walk when I can, but we've been super busy and my work days are longer. I guess my toddler is my cardio. Planning to start running again after the baby.

[kinipela7]

Anyone have tips to get back into running after baby? It'll have been a year since I ran a 5k so starting from scratch! I never really got back into it after having my daughter (besides occasional 5ks) but this time I am determined to do it (especially since this is my last pregnancy!)

[blackmamba]

Jul 18, 2017 13:17:20 GMT -6 kinipela7 said:

Anyone have tips to get back into running after baby? It'll have been a year since I ran a 5k so starting from scratch! I never really got back into it after having my daughter (besides occasional 5ks) but this time I am determined to do it (especially since this is my last pregnancy!)

I only have what worked for me last time. I started running/walking on a track in a local park. I would alternate running and walking. At first, I would run the straightaways and walk the turns. Then I would run a lap and walk a lap.  I kept increasing running time until I ran an entire mile consistently. Then I worked up to two miles. Once I could do 2 it was pretty easy to push to 3. When I was doing 2 or 3 miles, I would run in parks/through my town instead of on the track. I just found the track really helpful to get started because I was able to set small, manageable goals and keep track of distance. I know some people HATE tracks.