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RE: Hey, Jeni! Sandi, you sound like a woman after my own heart! After taking 4-5 allergy medication management drugs for 15 years, I was able to be off them and use vitamins and other supplements to manage them so I could "comfortably" pregnant. The results have been wonderful and I hope to...

Hey shellnc! I too thought you were talking about sex;) Still, I'm waiting to have my first but picked up this information from a fitness conference presenter back in April... Consider ease/difficulty of labor Activity level during pregnancy State of mind Attachment to baby Before starting...

Hey Renee! I can totally relate. I have found that almost nothing turns me on so I spend time eating almost anything in hopes of finding something that I might crave. No such luck and I'm 35 1/2 weeks. I must say, I have NOT been able to curb the candy and have tried to eat balance white...

RE: You guys are awesome! Wow! You all are so awesome. I've printed out your replies to take home with me. None of my friends or even my doctor's have mentioned some stuff. I'm delivering at home so some things I need to get just because there won't be a hospital to disburse. My husband...

O.K. guys, it's 5 1/2 weeks left and counting down. While I want to see my baby, I just LOVE being pregnant and fear that my joy of pregnancy may not be allowing me to be practical. I just had my baby shower on Sunday and it still is not "real" to me. Just wanted to know what you fitness...

What a chunky monkey! Kyle looks like a little version of Eric! Too cute. Boast as often as you need to! jeni

RE: Deep breathing Thank you Candori! I keep focusing at the light at the end of the tunnel (I'm 33 1/2 weeks) and that does tend to put one's priorities in perspective.

Thank you all for your replies. I know I'm in the "worry" part of pregnancy now - so that may be contributing to my concern - which is quite minimal. It's nice to hear feedback from women who have been active during their pregnancies. I seem to have more confidence in you all than my...

Well - I CAN'T believe this is an issue for me. I'm a fitness instructor who has always had to be careful about over indulging. Now, 33 weeks pregnant and I've only gained 18lbs. Two more since my check-up a month prior. Doctor's are only mildly concerned as baby is measuring normal (I...

Fitnik You and your DH are definitely in my prayers. I truly believe that one of the hardest things for us to do is leave it to Him. Remember, God won't have you climb a ladder only to pull the rung's out from under you. I can only encourage you to pray and when you're too hurt or angry...

Hey all! Just wanted to know if anyone out there has had the unfortunate experience of working in a negative, hostile and adversarial work environment while pregnant. 'Tis my situation and I'm 33 weeks trying to survive until I go into labor. I do not plan on returning to this particular job...

Liz! Thanks for the info.! I've yet to get Dr. Clapp's book but I think it's for pregnancy only. I'll add this to my list! jeni

Thank you all so much for your responses! What all of you had to say pretty much confirmed what I HOPED to be the case. Thank God for this website 'cause otherwise I'd have no one to bounce ideas off of!;) jeni

Hey all! I have a couple questions for anyone that can answer...I am usually an avid runner but haven't while pregnant 'cause it's just no fun - babies been on my bladder from early on. However, I plan to start as soon as possible post-partum (I'm currently 32 1/2 weeks) and wanted to know if...

Hello fellow "pumper"!! I have been teaching since 1987 and am certified by AFAA. Hope to add ACE and ACSM HFI in early 2003. I teach only BodyPUMP right now and have been subbing step and other muscle definition classes. I am pregnant with my first baby and am 32 weeks along (due 9/9/02)...

Fitnik Just wanted to let you know that you, your DH, and baby are in my thoughts and prayers. jeni

Welcome back! I also teach exercise classes and I LOVE hearing how instructors are doing post-partum. I'm due 9/9 with my first and am enjoying being pregnant. However, hearing such enthusiasm from you and other's gets me very excited to see baby and see how well I fair having exercised...

Hey guys! I'm 31 weeks and do exercises on my back on an incline when I teach BodyPUMP. The chest and tricep tracks require that you lie down for 4-5.5 minutes at a stretch but I get up at least 2x's to "spot" my class. There was another post call "Need some advice...just a little" where...

Hi Julia! I tried two different things. I first used Shaklee's herb-lax because I felt better taking a natural (food-based) supplement than a drug-like one. I also use Shaklee's soy protein drink every day as an additional source of nutrition (sometimes 2-3xs a day in addition to meals). I...

I'm 31 weeks with my first baby. I do lie on my back on an incline for chest and triceps when I teach BodyPUMP (Cathe's Power Hour is similar) however, I get up and "spot" my class during the 4-5.5 minute tracks to break up the time I'm down. I'm not uncomfortable - just leery. I have not...