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This is a discussion on In the home stretch! within the Fit Moms Pregnancy and Postpartum forums, part of the Cathe Friedrich Fitness Forums category;; I haven't posted for awhile so I thought I'd bring you guys up to date. I'm 39 weeks pregnant today. ...
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08-08-2002, 10:03 AM
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I haven't posted for awhile so I thought I'd bring you guys up to date. I'm 39 weeks pregnant today. I'm still Spinning 3X per week (went this morning -- I must say it's starting to get tough though!) and doing Cathe & Firm weight training tapes, as well as lots of stretching. I'm not doing any Step or hi/lo aerobics anymore. I feel great most of the time, except on the very hottest days.
My baby is in breech position and has been there, with her head lodged under my right rib cage, since the end of May. I was in the hospital a couple of weeks ago to try to get her turned, but it didn't work; my doctor managed to move her about 5 inches, and within 2 hours, the baby was right back to her original position! Stubborn little thing. So I am booked for a C-section next Wednesday, August 14. I'm a bit scared, but I know a lot of women have gone through it, including lots of the ladies here! So wish me luck, and I'll post an update soon! Stebby 
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08-08-2002, 10:40 AM
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Hi Stebby,
Congrats on keeping up your great workout schedule! I can't imagine spinning at this point, and I'm only 34 weeks along. I'm sorry to hear about the c-section, but there are some definite advantages to a scheduled c-section, at least according to a lot of people I talk to. I may end up going that way myself, depending on how things are going. The main thing is to get your sweet baby girl out safely anyway. Good luck and I'll be thinking about you on the 14th!! Take care, Dana
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08-08-2002, 11:56 AM
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Hi Stebby!
I've been thinking of you since our babies our due at the same time and was wondering if you've delivered yet. I just scheduled a C-Section for 8/13 yesterday, but am hoping to deliver before then. I scheduled the C-Section because my kids are starting school the following week and I need to be home and somewhat recovered by then. I'm hoping to go into labor before then and have a VBAC, but will just have to wait and see what happens... I'm still doing step, kickboxing and using my spinning bike and also doing Cathe and Firm for weight training. I stopped running at 37 weeks, mainly because of the heat and now that the temps are cooler I'm afraid to start up again. I am so pleased with how easy it was to maintain my fitness during pregnancy - I feel really lucky. Good luck with the C-Section and with your new baby girl!! Erica
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08-08-2002, 11:56 AM
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Hi Stebby,
Good for you for keeping up your fitness level! And you must be so excited to know you'll be holding your little daughter so very soon :-)! Best of luck on the 14th! Have you chosen a name for your babe yet? Sandi
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08-08-2002, 12:34 PM
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Oh my, how it seems to have gone sooo fast to me for you both! I'm sure you don't feel the same as I do! ;-) I had a C-Section with my 2nd. baby and it was a breeze! (COMPARED to labor!) Getting up or down the first couple days are a lil' uncomfortable but each day gets easier & easier! Can't wait to hear all the details on both your precious lil' girls. Thy are blessed with two great Moms. Good Luck to you both & keep us posted!!!!!!!
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
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08-08-2002, 12:38 PM
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Good Luck to you too. Keep us posted. It's just around the corner for you too! :7
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
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08-08-2002, 01:07 PM
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Dana, oh my goodness, ONLY 34 weeks? You're just about there, girl!! Good luck to you, too, whichever way it ends up going!!
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08-08-2002, 01:09 PM
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Thanks Erica!! We're still in step with each other, that's for sure. Best of luck with your VBAC or C-Section; I hope it goes well.
I was also happy with how easy it was to maintain my fitness level. Sounds as if you and I have been doing very similar things. That can only help as we recover. Talk to you soon!! Stebby
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08-08-2002, 01:11 PM
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Thanks, Sandi!! This really is exciting. We've got a few names picked out, but we want to see her before we make the final decision. (I don't know what I'll be looking for, but I hope I know when I see her. This is probably just procrastinating ... choosing a name is such a big decision...)
Stebby
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08-08-2002, 01:12 PM
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Thanks, Debbie! It is such a relief to hear someone say that a C-section can be a breeze. I'm hoping I don't have too rough a time with it. I'll have details -- and pictures -- soon!
Stebby
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