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laying on back? Hi all- just reporting back to you because I went to the OB yesterday and asked her about this back issue. (I'm 16 weeks) I told her that I've heard it's bad to lay on your back, but I wake up on my back, and feel guilty...and she said she wished that advice had never been...

Hi Melissa! I am 16 weeks and am still doing Cathe's Body Max parts one and three only (I find the circuits impossible!) and I modify part 1, removing some of the plyo moves. Same for MIC hi-lo. Personally, those are the only Cathes I'm still doing. (I stick in occassional floor work, Firms...

RE: Thanks! Fitnik- he is absolutely gorgeous! WOW! Congratulations! And I love those pictures of you showing how you really can't tell you were pregnant until you see the profile! That is awesome. Thanks for posting! Lisa 14 weeks along w/ #1

When you all refer to working out at a high intensity, do you also mean that you are leaving in the impact? My question is, Does impact alone have any potential for causing problems? (I'm 14 wks) I have felt compelled to modify my Cathe's and leave out some of the jumps, leaps, and plyos, though...

Thank you! Ladies, all of your stories help me build confidence in my body and in its ability to give birth- and I am so glad to read them all! I ordered a book too, and will continue to seek birthing stories. I must admit I completely agree with the mindset thing- if we embrace the...

Instead of an answer, I have the same question! I am nearly 14 weeks now, and am still doing abs about once a week the old fashioned way, and even though I try to sleep on my left side, I wake up and find that I am comfortably on my back, so I (gulp) stay that way! Is this okay? I thought I...

I am definitely not ruling out pain relief completely, and I am certainly not out to receive any medals! I just want to be as informed as I can be when the big day arrives so I am more relaxed (knowledge can bring relief) and ready to make any decisions necessary. I am a pain wimp for sure- I...

Thank you Candace and Anna! I find it very reassuring to hear success stories. I truly believe that we as humans and as women are capable of birthing a baby without extreme intervention of doctors and drugs. It just makes sense! Animals do it, cave women did it, why now is it such a huge...

Hello! I'm 13 weeks along now, and just starting to think about what sort of delivery I would like to strive for. I have had trouble finding people who have good personal experiences with either natural or unassisted birthing. Did you or someone you know give birth this way? Is it worth...

Heather- I just wanted to let you know I checked out that website, and WOW! I really enjoyed it! It is SO refreshing to hear something positive and inspiring about the birthing process. This site and its many articles truly helped alleviate some of the traditional and common fears and...

It is cool that we have about the same due date! And both do Cathes! Well whether it's 12 weeks or 16 weeks, I guess regular ab work is out for the time being. Oh well. So no Dr visits yet? I've been 3 times already, and had 2 sonograms- they are AWEsome! It is so cool to see the baby's...

Hi Jessica! We are at the same point! I'm 12 weeks, due around July 15-20! As for the workouts, I did BodyMax yesterday- parts 1 and 3 (the circuits just seemed too fast). For the high impact part in the beginning, I did most of it (jacks, knee arounds, in-out-in repeaters) but about...

LAST EDITED ON Jan-02-03 AT 12:57PM (Est)[p]Hi everyone! Don't feel bad JB's Mommy- I am behind YOU at about 12 weeks along. I'm due July 20! First trimester is about over (OB/GYN saw me on Dec 30 and said I was through it as of the next day- New Year's Eve). I never got nauseated even once-...

I was on the pill for 4 years and was off it for a year and a half before we conceived. I think the delay was mainly from not knowing when I was ovulating, and missing the day each time! But now I'm 11-12 weeks along (depending on if you ask my Dr or Babycenter.com) so just about out of first...

Gina- the pain you mention sounds a lot like the pain I had yesterday. I am only about 9 weeks along, but yesterday almost ALL day I had crampy stretching pain in my lower abdomen. In the evening it got so bad (like bad menstrual cramps, but less "crampy" and more "stretchy") I was doubled...

RE: Don't be afraid to eat when you're hungry!! Oh I'm definitely not afraid of eating, but I have been overdoing it I think. An embryo only requires 300 extra calories--nutritious calories. Instead of 2000, I am eating about 2500 cals a day, and some of that is junk like toast, nuts and...

Thanks foolofatook and Cheryl for your words of happiness! I think you're right Cheryl- the next one will probably be around 18 weeks- so a very long time from now. So for now I'm keeping our little secret, living normal and preparing for our move in 2 weeks and for the holidays. I'm still...

Hi all! I posted my lengthy sonogram story under the "spotting during week 5" thread. It was AMAZING- we not only saw the heart, but heard it too!

Okay here is my story!! Yesterday I went to the OB/GYN with DH for our 2pm 7-week sonogram because I was concerned due to the spotting I had had in past weeks. We waited 15 minutes and then were led to the sono room. I asked the lady if it would be an internal or external, and she said since...

Thanks Cheryl!! How sweet! It's only a few hours away now (2 hrs 15 minutes!!)- I will be sure to post first thing tomorrow morning and let you know how it went! It's so nice that you care! We haven't told anyone yet, so it's extra-nice to be able to share my excitement with you on this...