Exercises
Hi, I have swum all the way through my pregnancy and still going, I also walked a lot something DH and i do anyway, unfortunately i have swollen legs now so the walking stopped at about week 30, but i find the swimming really helps and now i have finished work i have time to go more.
good luck
beach
good luck
beach
Me 39, DH 40. TTC 5years
4th times a charm,1-IVF, 3xFET's, 2 chemical
Twin boys born 9/7/08
4th times a charm,1-IVF, 3xFET's, 2 chemical
Twin boys born 9/7/08
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Yoga is safe during pregnancy as long as it a PREnatal yoga class. I really did like the prenatal yoga class but I was the only one that showed up for it so I'd rather just do it at home. It wasn't hard and really focuses on relaxation and breathing. I haven't bought a DVD yet, but have done a google search and found tons of them. I was hoping someone would recommend one to me. 
ME: 41 DH: 48 TTC: 11 yrs
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I'm not very flexible, but you only stretch to your level of what you can do. The kinda of stuff we did was stretching positions, focusing on relaxation and breathing. You should try it4wd2bmom wrote:Schel67,
How do you like pre-natal yoga? I've been curious to try. Do you have to be very flexible? What kind of stuff are you doing?
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I walked my dog everyday (about 45 minutes) and tried to walk on the elliptical machine for 30 minutes 3-5 times a week all through my pregnancy. I was healthy as could be and had been doing all of that (and then some) before the pregnancy so my doctor said it was fine. In fact, I walked on the elliptical the evening I went into labor. I ended up having a c-section because she was stuck on my pelvis bone (pleasant, huh?) and it was no problem. My mom also had 2 c-sections and couldn't believe how quickly I recovered. I honestly felt hardly any pain and was up walking around the morning after she was born.
Now, let me assure you, I still got fat. I gained 70 lbs! (I don't recommend that!) So I'm not trying to say I was any Olympic athlete. Just that I'm so glad I did the exercise that I did---I know it helped me in the end! (And can you imagine how much I would have gained if I hadn't done any!!!!!!!)
Now, let me assure you, I still got fat. I gained 70 lbs! (I don't recommend that!) So I'm not trying to say I was any Olympic athlete. Just that I'm so glad I did the exercise that I did---I know it helped me in the end! (And can you imagine how much I would have gained if I hadn't done any!!!!!!!)
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I have exercised throughout my pregnancy and am now in the 28th week or so (I keep forgetting). Anyway, I have swam with a masters swim class about 2000m two mornings a week. I have walked at least 3 miles two times a week. And up until recently I had been running with another pregnant gal once a week in the park, up to 4 miles. Then we turned to run/walking, and now we will start swimming together. Every once in a while i'm go to a spinning class, and the few I've gone too have been a problem.
I also loved Gabby Reece's prenatal tape for women up to 6 months pregnant. It entails weightlifting with light weights and exercises to keep your arms strong and core strong and tushy tight. I loved it. And the best part, it only takes 25 minutes or so!
I still weight lift for my arms, because I figure I'll need that when the baby comes and I'm breastfeeding every two hours or so. I also try to do squats as much as possible 3-4 sets of 30 squats, making sure to not let my knees perch over my toes. I just keep my legs as far apart as possible and sit back into the squat.
So far, exercising has really helped with every symptom I've had. Back pain was really helped by walking. Back tightness was really helped by swimming. And well, not to be gross, but exercise really helped keep my constipation in check. I found that if I hadn't moved a bowel in a while, it usually meant I hadn't exercised in more than two days. A quick 30 minute walk, and boy did I feel better.
Keep in mind everything is relative, and I used to workout a lot more than this, so this routine - while still pretty active - is do-able for me. Good luck!
I also loved Gabby Reece's prenatal tape for women up to 6 months pregnant. It entails weightlifting with light weights and exercises to keep your arms strong and core strong and tushy tight. I loved it. And the best part, it only takes 25 minutes or so!
I still weight lift for my arms, because I figure I'll need that when the baby comes and I'm breastfeeding every two hours or so. I also try to do squats as much as possible 3-4 sets of 30 squats, making sure to not let my knees perch over my toes. I just keep my legs as far apart as possible and sit back into the squat.
So far, exercising has really helped with every symptom I've had. Back pain was really helped by walking. Back tightness was really helped by swimming. And well, not to be gross, but exercise really helped keep my constipation in check. I found that if I hadn't moved a bowel in a while, it usually meant I hadn't exercised in more than two days. A quick 30 minute walk, and boy did I feel better.
Keep in mind everything is relative, and I used to workout a lot more than this, so this routine - while still pretty active - is do-able for me. Good luck!
Me: 37 DH:40 TTC since 2005. First IVF cycle canceled. 2nd cycle BFP 1/11. DS arrived late 2008. 3rd cycle, U/s 3/7. Devastated. NO fetal pole or HB.