Hi Ladies! I also treated myself a little too nicely over Christmas. I did find a lower fat recipe for "Boot Track" cookies, using a waffle iron. But, then I just ate more
. I got Zumba for Wii, so I've been doing that. I've also been hitting the gym this past week since I have the week off. The other night, I did Butts and Gutts (the 40-something minute premix). That was tough for me, but I did get through it. I am struggling yet AGAIN with sinus congestion, cough, blah, blah, blah
. I feel fine for 2-3 days, then it's back...My dr. had given me a written prescription for amox. when I saw him Thanksgiving weekend for the same thing. He told me to take it if I didn't start feeling better. Well, I never did get it filled b/c I started to feel better. Then, it happened again, and now a 3rd time! If I don't start feeling better in two days, I will get it filled and take it.
Bethany: CONGRATS!!! You are familiar to me too. I have two boys. Andy is 5 (will be 6 in March), and Aidan is 2 (and a little stinker
).
Melanie: Glucose test are fun (not)! Let us know how it goes.
Timber: I don't ever remember getting flushed while exercising, but I think that with the extra blood volume, that may a be a cause? Although, I really don't know. Let us know what your dr. says about it.
Mel: How are you feeling after starting on the antibiotic?
Wastewitch: You are almost at the end!!! I remember that I had to be pushed around Target in a wheelchair at the end of my last pregnancy. My legs just had had enough at that point. You've done such a terrific job exercising throughout your pregnancy. Just do what you can these last few weeks and relax as much as you can.
Autumn: Are you the Autumn who has been around for years, offering wonderful advice to me (and many other ladies on this forum)?
Melanie (the one with the 2 boys and 2 baby twins): So nice to see you here! Yes, we were pregnant together,but not sure when (either 6 or 2-3 years ago). I keep waiting for "Chefkate" to show up around here. How are you doing? Busy, I can imagine!
Someone mentioned (I didn't go back to see who it was) about having a hard abdomen at times while exercising. With both of my previous pregnancies, I had braxton hicks contractions. They are harmless contractions, and they occurred when I exercised too. My ab area would harden, but not hurt. Then, it would be fine. My OB said that is normal as long as there were no patterns to them (like repeated BH contractions every few minutes). They never were...they were random. Maybe that's what you are experiencing. One thing I learned is to never look up a symptom on the internet b/c you will find a million reasons (usually very scary reasons) why that symptom may be occurring.
I am off to get my sheets out of the dryer and then go to bed. It's only 9p.m., but I am beat.
Happy New Year!
-Jen
