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Congratulations! This is such an exciting time and I hope you continue to take us along on your journey and keep up posted! jeni

Hi Jenn! I had wicked bad all-day sickness for the first 13 weeks of my pregnancy (daughter Olivia born 9/14/02). I took b-complex about 4 hours before getting up (per my doctors suggestion), protein drinks 3-5 times a day (easier for me to "eat" these than food) and last, but not least, but...

Congratulations FitNut! This is such a wonderful time and I pray for you to continue having a beautiful pregnancy! Keep us posted and ask us lots of questions if you have them! jeni

Hi Lisa! My name is Jeni and I'm a HealthyMOMS Certified Perinatal Fitness Instructor as of 4/5/03! Anyhoo, I won't get on my bandwagon about the dangers of trying to losing weight while pregnant - the reasons are obvious and many - but it sounds like you may not be "trying" to do this...

Congratulations Shanda and Kendall! I LOVE her name! So wonderful to hear your news. I have not posted in eons (oh the challenges I face in motherhood!!) but I do remember you and your experience. Blessings to both and give her hugs and kisses from the forum! jeni

Congratulations Lisa and... Alyssa and daddy! Kudos to you for 6 hours of "exercise" in a row! I too had hoped to go the natural route and deliver at home but wound up with a c-section. Your labor and birth story give me hope for the next time around. Enjoy this special time!! jeni

Good luck! Hey Cruncholi! A couple of thoughts I'd like to share...(wow - this is such a big decision) I just had my first baby in 9/03 and at the time I had a viciously mean boss, so I knew I would not be returning to this job. My husband was in grad. school and finished 5/03 but was not...

Hey there! My daughter is 9 months old tomorrow and I'm still exclusively breastfeeding. I am a certified group fitness instructor, personal trainer and HealthyMoms Certified Perinatal Fitness Instructor. YES! You can tone up and gain muscle while breastfeeding. While I do think I'm...

So much different research out there! Hey Claire! Thanks for putting this in here. This is why I go "gut instinct" plus doctor's advice. There's so much conflicting information out there. I chose soy over whey after finding much research supporting it's benefits during pregnancy to mom...

Reasons I used soy protein shakes Hi fitnut! I just thought I would share my experience and you can do with the info. what you like! I used Shaklee's protein shakes (yes, they are a MLM company like pampered chef but that's not the point). I chose them for the companies stellar reputation in...

Hello Cathe and all!!! I've been meaning to send this post for a couple weeks. In the last 7 months I have been transitioning into new motherhood and decided to return to fitness as my "full-time" career so I could spend more time with my daughter. Well, I decided to ad Sheila's HealthyMoms...

Hi Cathe! I hope this is not billionth question regarding the mini step! I have been off the circuits here for a while and wanted to know the status on this product. Do you know when it is to be available? Thanks! jeni

I use Shaklee multivitamins and have for seven years. You have to take two because of how they are processed (slow heat - so they would be huge if in one tablet form). They are bioavailable, which means they break down within 30 minutes or less = your body uses it rather than discards it in...

Congratulations Becca and being born to such an awesome mommy! Erin, my little Olivia had the same problems with HR but it was because the cord was around her neck two times! I totally understand the desire to cry when I think about the unthinkable... She is beautifl. Best wishes and...

Congratulations Emily! This is such an exciting time! The best advice I got was to revel in this pregnancy because it's only the first time once and next time you may have another child clinging to you. I was horribly nauseaus (sp?) and spent a lot of time in the restroom. My throwing up...

My daughter Olivia was born on September 14th - just celebrated 6 months. Where DOES the time go! I have managed to lose baby weight plus some and I know it's the breastfeeding for my cravings for all things sweet and in large amounts should make me obese! However, this same craving has...

Hey all! It has been a LONG time since I have posted...but I wanted to come on and say the I passed the ACE Personal Trainer certification! That's part of why I've been gone! I must say that trying to study with a new baby (ages 3 months to 5 months while studying) was QUITE the challenge...

Hi Lisa! First off - congratulations on your pregnancy! I delivered my first baby on 9/14/02 - Olivia Rose. In regards to your question, here is how my pregnancy went...I had no discomfort physically until the last week (and i was overdue) in which I had swelling and my baby was soooo active...

Well...I've completed the homestudy HealthyMoms certification and putting it in the 5:00 pm mail! I'm thrilled to be done although I am taking the actual course here in Chicago in April. I must say, WOW SHEILA. I feel so KNOWLEDGEABLE and will feel very confident in providing classes if I...

This is wonderful!!!! Oh Shanda! This was such wonderful news for me to see and read! You and your baby are truly blessed. Blessings to you both! jeni