Third trimester is in full effect. Baby pressing on my bladder, body parts poking me in the ribs, random rolling movements of my stomach, more fatigue and maybe slowing down a bit. Bed time is coming earlier and earlier these days. However, I still get up at 4:30ish most mornings of the week and I am on the go all day.
With my first pregnancy, I did very little in the 1st trimester for fear of losing the pregnancy. I eventually began running and did through most of the 2nd trimester. I slowed down to a walks pace by about week 30 and then by week 34 I was told by my doctor it was time to take it easy. I had high blood pressure and was put off of work and was ordered to rest up. I followed his orders until about week 37 when I decided that it was time to bring this baby into the world. I went for a long walk, got my heart rate up relatively high and sure enough our son was born the next day! I had a hidden agenda to going into labor early. The Ducks were in the playoffs and home for a few games but were leaving for a road trip soon. I was so scared of having that baby without my husband or family around. Our son, Will, was born on May 14, 2006. He was a bit of a peanut only 6 lbs 2 oz and 19 inches. Although little, he was healthy and we were very blessed with a great little boy.
Fast forward 5 years, our second son is expected on May 14, crazy huh? Guess we know when the off season for hockey is ;). I have less than 9 weeks left! I had a check up last week and my blood pressure was 100/60 and I have gained 30 lbs so far. I only gained 25 with my first. I was amazed at how much I have gained given I workout 4-6 days a week, religiously. I have eaten relatively healthy. I am much more active this time than last. My doctor has zero concern over my weight and said the baby is a healthy boy who is a bit bigger than the average baby at this point in a pregnancy. So I got the green light to keep doing what I am doing.
I feel great so far and I am ready to meet my little built in med ball in a few short weeks! He has already logged quite a few workouts with me. I have a short attention span for training programs lately. I find that I have major ADD when it comes to workouts and need lots of variety and fun to keep me motivated right now. I CAN NOT wait to start a program post baby. But for now, variety is the spice to my workout motivation.
Todays Workout:
10 minute high incline walk on treadmill (heart rate 140-155)
10 minute Circuit: used Workout Muse to keep me going... 60 seconds work, 30 seconds rest X 7 (heart rate 130-160)
1. Barbell Front Squat Push Press
2. Battling Ropes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrd0o6EZM_4
3. DB Reverse Lunges
4. Band Assisted Chin Ups... I can still get 8-10 reps using a wide width band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_cADQH4BIM
5. Battling Ropes
6. Med Ball Mountain Climbers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deAE5zrhzt4
7. Kettlebell Swings- used 16 kg Kettlebell (roughly 35lbs)
10 Minute High Incline Walk (heart rate between 140-155)
REPEATED it all again for a fun 60 minute workout!
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