My anecdotal evidence might not apply. I was 19 and 21 years old respectively when I got preggers and an athlete in the elite fighting forces too. I don't recall getting too bogged down energy wise at all. Now though I am beginning to realize how important rest is and I am not even PG. My guess is that if I was PG now, I'd realize a big shift.
Just keep in tune with what you feel. If your energy is still poor in the 2nd trimester pay attention to that and give yourself a break. You and I are both learning over the past years how to take breaks. It is critical for both of us now. Me, for my more advanced age and you for your "condition".
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Hey Kate, just saying hi. I thought about you during my ridiculously short stay in Seattle--next time I come up I'll be more organized about it and tell you in advance.
My father's actually coming up to speak at a panel discussion on the 60's in Seattle at ACT theater. I would LOVE to come but people around here get too resentful if I jet around the country too much.
I can see that. A friend of mine was always talking about wanting lots of kids. She had a horrible time with her first and stopped there.
Hmmm... I think we're supposed to be encouraging her, not scaring her.
LOL. The pukiness has totally disappeared. And so far, even with that nastiness and the fatigue, being pregnant has proven pretty fun. If nothing else, it's just really interesting. I have very little control over my body, and while that is initially really frustrating, it's also really freeing.
Bytsi-- I am fairly certain we'll stop at two We've already discussed picking the next one out at the baby store. Or, an orphanage in a developing country. Something like that.
Karla-- I am learning that there are lots of exceptions to the "rules of pregnancy", to the extent that I think the rules are kind of silly. My doctor has given me info. that directly conflicts with info that my friends were given during their pregnancies. I'm guessing that all-in-all, the best thing I can do for myself is exactly what you wrote: pay attention to my body and give myself a break when I need it. And yes, rest. Heh. Maybe I will finally learn that lesson!
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Hey Kate, just saying hi. I thought about you during my ridiculously short stay in Seattle--next time I come up I'll be more organized about it and tell you in advance.
My father's actually coming up to speak at a panel discussion on the 60's in Seattle at ACT theater. I would LOVE to come but people around here get too resentful if I jet around the country too much.
Ooh, sorry I missed you! Please do let me know next time you visit.
I love the ACT Theater. We take our students there fairly often.
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I had an ultrasound last night that I scheduled yesterday afternoon. And a Homeowner's Association meeting. So, I couldn't lift. Oh well. New attitude, right? Sometimes rest, even by accident, is a good thing.
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I had a GREAT row this morning with a few women I consider club "elders". They are all in their 50's, and very accomplished scullers (while I am a very accomplished sweep rower, I am a practically novice sculler). It was so much fun, and they had lots of nice things to say afterward.
I also told my dad that we would be purchasing a flotation suit for the baby so that he could take the kidlet in the coaching launch while I row. He was so excited!
Took my aunt out to coffee after rowing, then had a nap. Then DH and I went to the gym. My legs are super tired-- I'm thinking this is the whole "Gee, it sure is taking me longer to recover these days" thing-- so I did an "upper" workout:
Flat BB Bench @45 x 5, @85 x 12, @95 x 12, 12, @85 x 10*
1-Arm DB Row @35 x 10, 10, 10
Ass't Dips @-52 x 10, 10, 10
DB Pullovers @35 x 12, 12, 12
*One thing that is great so far about lifting while pregnant, and also during the fall rowing season, is lighter weight / higher reps. Normally, I'm not a huge fan, but I've been doing a lot of technical work on my lifts, particularly the bench. DH noticed today that I tend to travel the bar to the left so that when the bar is at my chest, it is offset by about an inch and a half. We think this might be because of my elbows and the path they follow while I'm rowing. We backed down the weight for one more set and worked on keeping it straight. I could actually feel a significant difference, and, according to DH, the bar was symmetrical on the last set. Huh. Food for thought.
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Oh hi mom-to-be. Whatcha working on this week, toes? Spleen?
Glad to hear about the good workout. Sounds like there is really somewhere to grow into in the rowing sports.
And a good bench workout sans tears.
Sounds like a great day all around.
Oh yeah... The lighter weight workouts are great for technique work. I took my two kiddlets everywhere with me too. I think it is a great idea to buy the floatation suit and take him/her with you. It will be a great experience for them and will bond you two. (Either that or they'll grow up hating it.) Meh... Never know with kids.
LOL!
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Oh hi mom-to-be. Whatcha working on this week, toes? Spleen?
Glad to hear about the good workout. Sounds like there is really somewhere to grow into in the rowing sports.
And a good bench workout sans tears.
Sounds like a great day all around.
I think, this week is intestines
I had a great workout and NO TEARS! It's nice to work on technique without the pressure of moving heavy(er) weights each time. I'm hoping this pays off in teh long run.
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Oh yeah... The lighter weight workouts are great for technique work. I took my two kiddlets everywhere with me too. I think it is a great idea to buy the floatation suit and take him/her with you. It will be a great experience for them and will bond you two. (Either that or they'll grow up hating it.) Meh... Never know with kids.
LOL!
Yes, my dad is so excited. I can also bring the kid to the boathouse and can workout there. DH and I plan to supplement the workout area of the boathouse so that it can act as our not-quite-at-home personal gym (it's only a few blocks away).
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That's the problem with those damn kids. They refuse to be what we expect them to be. Twits.
Seriously?!?! Crap! What have I gotten myself into?
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Pregnant? You're pregnant?!
Wow, I'm still so behind. Sheesh.
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am, indeed. Missed you-- nice to see you! How are all your little ones?
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A. Drop sets x 3
Chin ups (BW / Band) I did: 3/7, 4/7, 4/6
Push ups (Toes / Knees) I did: 10/8, 10/8, 10/7
(man, even with a few more pounds on me, these bw exercises are getting harder!)
B. Barbell Complex, Partners 1-10 @40
RDL
Bent over Row
Push Press
Overhead Squats
C. 8 x 45"on / 15" off
Plank, bridge, reverse hypers, reverse crunches* (each x2)
*these are a PT exercise for me... not really sure what to call them, but I'm on my back, knees bent @90 degrees, band wrapped around my ankles, low back pressed into floor. dropping toes to floor.
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Seriously?!?! Crap! What have I gotten myself into?
More joy and frustration than you can possibly imagine
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Tonight's workout with the girls:
A. Drop sets x 3
Chin ups (BW / Band) I did: 3/7, 4/7, 4/6
Push ups (Toes / Knees) I did: 10/8, 10/8, 10/7
(man, even with a few more pounds on me, these bw exercises are getting harder!)
Perhaps you should start documenting it as BW (+x) and give yourself credit for working out for two.
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Perhaps you should start documenting it as BW (+x) and give yourself credit for working out for two.
Tom, that's both nervewracking and very exciting.
And, a great idea! Credit when credit is due, sheesh!
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Might want to add some yogaish hip opening stuff.
Your child = funny stories for years to come that are even funnier as the child gets older
Tracy, hadn't thought of that hip stuff. I'll look into it.
And, good to know. My Dad is still telling funny stories about us. And, DH and I have already begun to think of ways to horrify and embarrass our children.
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When I was pregnant with my first, I got a book on prenatal yoga and would do it at least 3x a week. I don't know if it helped, but I do know that I didn't have any major discomfort with carrying or delivering him.
I'm soo over-the-moon for you (in case you didn't know that).
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When I was pregnant with my first, I got a book on prenatal yoga and would do it at least 3x a week. I don't know if it helped, but I do know that I didn't have any major discomfort with carrying or delivering him.
I'm soo over-the-moon for you (in case you didn't know that).
I didn't even know you had a "him"!
I will look into some yoga. I think that's a good idea.
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Halloween at the gym. I hate Halloween. I find it odd that grown people wear costumes to work... and to workout.
This morning's row was fun, but windy. My dad told me that I've become quite a good sculler in the last few months. I'm so pleased by this completely unsolicited compliment. We had a nice chat after practice, though. I'm really excited because he just signed a really strong college program to a 5-year sponsorship contract. No more details, to protect the innocent from internet weirdos, but I am so happy for him.
My workout:
Alt. Sets with untimed rest--
DB Incline Piston Chest Press @30/e x 12, 12, 12, 12
1-Arm DB Row @35 x 12, 12, 10, 10
Kneeling Vertical Cable Row @80 x 12, 12, 12
Ass't Dips @-52 x 10, 10, 10*
IYT @5/e x 6, 6, 6
Face Pulls @90 x 12, 12, 12
Straight Sets, per leg:
1-Leg Box Squats @bw x 10, 10, 10/e*
1-Leg RDL @22.5 x 10, 10, 10
*These are both getting harder as I've gained a few pounds.
I have about 6 more weeks, I think, that my doctor will allow me to do a squatting motion, and then beyond that, I'm thinking that unilateral leg work is going be increasingly difficult as I get bigger / less balanced. DH and I brainstormed a few things I can do between the time I have to stop squatting and the time I get too big to do anything but the lying-down leg press machine. I'm open to others' ideas!
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Alternating Sets with untimed (but not lengthy) rest periods:
Flat BB Bench @65 x 5, @85 x 5, @95 x 12, 12, 12
Step Ups @bw+ x 15, 15, 15/e
BSS @bw+ x 10, 10, 10/e
1-Arm Cable Row @70 x 12, @80 x 12, 12/e
IYT @5/e x 7, 7, 7
Face Pulls @90 x 15, 15, 15
Walking Lunges @bw+ 2 x 15/leg
A bunch of PT exercises.
I've decided that I should just keep working out, when I'm there and feeling good. So the lunges and the PT stuff weren't planned, but took another 15 minutes or so. Also, I've added the (+) to bw exercises because I'm definitely getting to a place where it's making a difference.
I had said a few posts ago, that I'm just planning to continue as usual, but it's clear that's not working. There are just too many variables (mainly, eating, sleeping, puking, and headaches). I haven't puked in a week or two, but I still don't always feel so hot. And, I think I'm getting more headaches because I'm either not eating regularly or sleeping enough, or both. So, I'm going to row for one more week, and then even if I continue doing morning workouts, I'll still be able to sleep one more hour.
I am racing this weekend Heh. More like, "racing". My partner is significantly older than I, and not particularly fit. She doesn't care if we win or lose, and I just want to race in a sculling boat for the first time... which might also be the last time, for at least the next 9 or 10 months. Also, my in-laws are in town this weekned, and I had hoped they'd see me race someday. Once this race is over, I'll be off the water until next summer. Not sure how to feel about that.
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Unless Willie is smart/determined and just going to haul that baby around whichever way possible so as not to disturb the training plan.
It could be that you will just find yourself less sport-crazy or too fatigued once the baby arrives.. but then again, I've heard about top athletes who already are back in really good shape & doing races within 6 months after delivery.. anything is possible.
BTW, thought you might want to contribute to the indoor rowing chat thread I've started in the training section..
Forgot whether I've mentioned the drag factor or not but if I didn't it's not to chase away others.. 99% of people would think it's too obsessive, I'm sure you're in that 1% who thinks it is OK. One of the gym trainers used to compete in rowing & showed me how to find the actual number for the drag factor, rather than go by the damper setting.
Unless Willie is smart/determined and just going to haul that baby around whichever way possible so as not to disturb the training plan.
It could be that you will just find yourself less sport-crazy or too fatigued once the baby arrives.. but then again, I've heard about top athletes who already are back in really good shape & doing races within 6 months after delivery.. anything is possible.
BTW, thought you might want to contribute to the indoor rowing chat thread I've started in the training section..
Forgot whether I've mentioned the drag factor or not but if I didn't it's not to chase away others.. 99% of people would think it's too obsessive, I'm sure you're in that 1% who thinks it is OK. One of the gym trainers used to compete in rowing & showed me how to find the actual number for the drag factor, rather than go by the damper setting.
Dh and have talked (a lot!) about maintaining a training plan that is meaningful and fulfilling to each of us, and we have plans in place to bring the babe along. We realize this is not always realistic, but we're glad we've at least acknowledged our needs.
I will head over to that thread later... and no, you are not obsessive! A lot of rowers don't know how to set the drag factor. I would think people who plan their training so precisely would want more of a measure than the damper setting, because as you know, the older the erg, the more stretched out the cords, and thus, the easier the drag...
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I think by the time that the baby comes you'll wonder how you ever found the time to do all those things in the first place.
(Although getting away for a bit in a boat might seem like a good thing.)
We're trying to plan ahead of time, but realize it might not be realistic. Sigh. I just don't want to get stuck in a pattern of forgoing my needs in favor of everyone else's (and DH, too). I hope that doesn't make me selfish
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No.. not selfish. Most of the time, when a baby is an adult (s)he will often be happy that the parents kept doing 'their' thing rather than let everything revolve about the baby.
Thanks for the contribution in the chat thread. I had not known about the actual number but did see the word somewhere on the display & that trainer guessed right I would like to know about it.
Not selfish at all. I'm a strong believer that you can give more of yourself to your family when you also remember to take care of yourself. If that means the mental and physical benefits of continuing to row, then that is important and should remain a high priority.
We've already discussed picking the next one out at the baby store. Or, an orphanage in a developing country. Something like that.
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