Hi Maggiejean!
Firstly, congratulations on your pregnancy! I am 6 months along and also expecting my first - it's exciting and a little daunting all at the same time, isn't it?
I also suffered bleeding early on (mine was due to having a Rhesus Negative blood group, and was managed with a simple injection). I have had other unrelated bleeding since, and was careful to check with the hospital about whether it was still safe for me to exercise. I was advised that exercise is very beneficial and would help me in the labour process and also in my recovery afterwards, as long as I didn't exhaust myself actually doing it! I've kept this in mind and am constantly monitoring how I feel during and after exercise. If a particular workout has left me feeling over-tired, I simply modify it the next time.
It may be that doing half an hour of Power Hour followed by an hour of cardio was too much in one day for you, hence you experienced real tiredness. Perhaps next time you could do one or the other, or do half an hour of Power Hour and half an hour of cardio and see how you feel. Also, taking little breaks when you get too winded and keeping hydrated is really important. I did this all the time when I was first pregnant, stopping whatever tape I was doing and just catching my breath and rehydrating at regular intervals allowed me to carry on and finish the workout without feeling ill or overtired afterwards - it just took me a little longer, LOL!
Like you, I was used to working out prior to becoming pregnant, and adapting my workout routine (especially in the 1st tri when I was feeling really icky!) has been a case of trial and error. Some days I have loads of energy, some days there is just nothing there! At the moment, I am averaging about 5 workouts per week, doing 2 full body strength workouts (ie Power Hour) with modified weight and 3 x 1 hour cardios. If I don't manage this, I try not to give myself a hard time, but instead appreciate that my body is now sustaining another life, which in itself is using up huge reserves of energy!
I guess what I am trying to say (albeit in a long-winded way!) is that I don't think there is a "typical" workout routine which will suit every woman during pregnancy. Every woman is different and every pregnancy is different. I think the key is in really listening to your body - never more so than now.
Anyway, this is just my experience and I hope it helps a little. Congratulations again and enjoy this special time!
Kaz.
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