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[Stintsy]

Congratulations Melruns That's wonderful news - all the best for the upcoming 8 months or so!

I'm reading this thread with interest, I embarked on my first round of IVF late last year. I had 8 eggs collection & 4 fertilised and will be looking at an implant sometime in Feb. Fingers and toes crossed for a successful first attempt. Like previous posters have said, the whole IVF stimulation/harvesting cycle is very demanding and I have never felt so sick in my entire life!! Running was the only thing that kept me sane (that and my husband of course).

I too hope to continue running well into my pregnancy, I currently run 100k's plus a week and realise that this will probably not be possible (nor will I likely want to continue it) the idea that I could still run throughout the 9 months is a lovely thought. I wish all you expectant mothers-to-be and recent-mothers all the best and happy running! Hopefully I will be able to post my own experiences sometime soon.

[runchick]

Well, it is all over for me. Life feels like shit at the moment and I've never been so angry in my life. My 7week old embryo is dying inside of me as I write this and it feels like it is taking me with it. the ultrasound this morning showed a heart rate slower than mine and very erratic; no growth in one week and a completely unsustainable pregnancy.

So tomorrow it is off to hospital for a D&C. I am so angry I could smash this house into tiny pieces. I will never put myself through this again. It is not worth the complete destruction of yourself. I have 2 remaining embryos frozen and I will be organising their destruction on friday when I have a check up post operatively.

Who ever made women feel that they need to have children to fulfil themselves should be shot.

Anyway, I will be in a valium haze for the next few days as far as i'm concerned.

[loubee]

Runchick, I'm so sorry. Sometimes life is just crap.

[Nedsy]

oh runchick, my heart goes out to you..I wish there was something we could all say that would make a difference but I know from my own IVF experience it wont.  My only advice (and I say this with the risk of you wanting to reach through and punch the screen)  hang off making a decision about destroying the 2 embryos.  The cost of storage is minimal and in the future IF you decide to have another go, you wont need to go through another collection.  Anyway, I'm not going to say anything more about this but I know the low you are on at the moment and making huge decisions should be discouraged.  All my love and strength for tomorrow and the next few weeks...xxxx

[Paulawannabe]

RunChick - I am so sorry. If it helps, go and punch a pillow or go outside and just scream. Give yourself some time before making any big decisions. Thinking of you.

[hossum]

runchick, I'm very sorry.  Take care of yourself.

[Ozchick]

I just want to say how sorry I am Runchick. I can't begin to imgaine what you are going through. My thoughts are with you.

Edited by Ozchick, 15 January 2009 - 10:07 AM.

[fuja]

Runchick - very sorry to hear of your news.  Honestly I cannot imagine the emotions and pain you are going through.  

Make sure you are kind to yourself over the coming months.  You deserve it. x

[Melruns]

Runchick, there's nothing really I can say but please take care of yourself.
XOX

[downunder runner]

Runchick - my BIGGEST hugs are for you this moment...I am almost speechless for words. But I must agree with Nedsy - please rethink destroying those other embryos - at least let them be for a few weeks, a month.  Then you can make a decision with a clear mind.  7 of my first embyros died on me, the 8th did not........one of those 2 left for you could be the ONE.  

I know you don't want to think about that right now, and  you shouldn't either, I agree.  Now is the time to grieve, rightly so, and have the BEST support and love around you.  Being a mother/parent is not essential for life to be wonderful, BUT let this terrible, emotional time past - nuture YOURSELF now and then come back to the embyos when you are really ready.. however long that takes and whatever decision that is.

Please, please remember you have our support here on this forum.  

Many hugs to you,  
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[grannypace]

runchick, on Jan 14 2009, 06:12 PM, said:

Well, it is all over for me. Life feels like shit at the moment and I've never been so angry in my life. My 7week old embryo is dying inside of me as I write this and it feels like it is taking me with it. the ultrasound this morning showed a heart rate slower than mine and very erratic; no growth in one week and a completely unsustainable pregnancy.

So tomorrow it is off to hospital for a D&C. I am so angry I could smash this house into tiny pieces. I will never put myself through this again. It is not worth the complete destruction of yourself. I have 2 remaining embryos frozen and I will be organising their destruction on friday when I have a check up post operatively.

Who ever made women feel that they need to have children to fulfil themselves should be shot.

Anyway, I will be in a valium haze for the next few days as far as i'm concerned.

Runchick - I am so so terribly sorry...

I am sitting here crying after reading your post and I cannot stop! Life can just dish up shit on your plate for no good reason. I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through at the moment. Do what you need to do to nurture yourself emotionally, physically and mentally. As others have recommended, avoid making any decisions about the embryos in the heat of the moment. To feel regret about destroying the embryos in the heat of the moment, might add to the angst if you feel that at some stage there is a chance you could change your mind.

My sincerest wishes for you and your partner...

GP

[Nedsy]

People say computers have made things very impersonal but the support and emotion that continues to show through on this thread disppells that - I think as females (and to any of the SNAGs who have posted recently) we empathise with any woman who is hurting so much and wish we could do something to change the situation.
Runchick, this support has no time limit - we are here for the long haul and whatever direction you take you wont be judged, just supported.  Do take others advice and nuture yourself, spoil yourself rotten and spend time with your partner'xxxx

[grannypace]

Congratulations Melruns!!!

What fabulous news. How many weeks along are you? Are you going to have an early scan, or do you know your dates? How exciting! I look forward to hearing your updates =)

GP

[Melruns]

Thanks grannypace!  However long it is when you think you should be due for a period, think about it for a few days, get a test and get the results.  4 weeks maybe?  We go on holidays overseas in a couple of weeks so I'll have the scans then.  I'm very surprised about it all, and just feel normal!

[rivercat]

Runchick, I haven't looked at the forums much lately but when I did a week ago this thread really caught me, as did your pain. I was going to post then and I'm sorry I didn't, not that it would have changed anything.

I don't have kids myself, or any amazing insight to offer, but I feel terribly for what you are going through and doubtless will go through in the next few days and weeks. I agree with Nedsy, don't try to decide anything now, you need to look after yourself for a bit and recover from this terrible shock. Your body may react very differently to your brain so I would tentatively suggest you try to find something to distract yourself for a bit until you have a bit of distance.

I'm terribly sorry for your loss. Even the most devastating things are survivable, even those things we feel maybe shouldn't be. Just hang in there, remember you are strong, and I hope it will come good for you in the long run.

Hugs, Rivercat

[grannypace]

Melruns, on Jan 16 2009, 08:20 PM, said:

Thanks grannypace!  However long it is when you think you should be due for a period, think about it for a few days, get a test and get the results.  4 weeks maybe?  We go on holidays overseas in a couple of weeks so I'll have the scans then.  I'm very surprised about it all, and just feel normal!

How exciting! If you are only 4-5 weeks along, the nausea might not have kicked in yet. However you might be one of the lucky ones who doesn't get it... fingers crossed! Mine kicked in at about 6 weeks and disappeared like it had been switched off last weekend at 12 and a half weeks.

If you are going away OS in a couple of weeks, it might be worth getting some tissue salts from a health food store to settle the nausea should it start up while you're away(?). And I've heard that accupressure bands are good - you can pick one up from a chemist.

I've only just started back running this week after 9-10 weeks off, and have been for two shrt runs (I felt too disgusting to get out of my own way let alone go for a run). I can definitely feel that my pelvic area is different.

Wishing you all the best.

Good luck Melruns!

[downunder runner]

I am thinking of you heaps Runchick...

well, I know this is nothing compared to what runchick is going through, but today I twisted my left ankle!!  Man, did it hurt and I was so worried I had a broken bone and imagined giving birth ANYDAY now not being able to stand up or move around!!

I was doing so well too, went out for a 20 min jog and at the end of it, this is what happenned. ahh.......

so i am icing it every 1.5-2 hours, elevating it, got a bandage on it........what else can I do??  

Now I do hope that this baby waits a couple of days at least now.. I am 39 weeks on Wednesday.  

Looks like deep water running from now on!!

[runchick]

Hi DUR. You must be close to giving birth to that bub soon.

I'm not really doing that great. Valium is my best friend at the moment. The dose is gradually decreasing each day. Thursday's D&C was a horrific experience. Still feel extremely drained from it. Still angry and sad at the world and can't believe the outcome. don't know how long it will take for that to ease. At the moment the only real option (if I decide to try again) is to go for a FET with a completely normal cycle and I don't like the odds on that. So at the moment I am not thinking about it at all.
I've been given 2 weeks off work but that lasted a whole morning. I can't stand moping around the house thinking about things over and over and blaming myself.
Went shopping with  the deliberate aim of spending money but found I had no interest with even looking at anything so just went to work.

Started officially training today for either Perth or Gold coast marathon with possibly Melbourne Marathon at the end of the year. Can't believe how much fitness I have lost in the past month. depressing that it is all lost for absolutely nothing to show for it.

anyway good luck xxx

[downunder runner]

hi Runchick - so lovely to hear from you. I can understand that staying at home would not be the best option right now and I agree that you want to keep yourself busy.  Maybe you can just arrange to have an afternoon or 3 or 4 off in the next few weeks when you need it.  

concentrating on a running event is a wonderful idea too - this is what I did after 7 failed FETs attempts...I decided to train for a half ironman and really enjoyed the challenge and focus that it brought me.  Then we took a break from IVF, went to Canada for 2 months (family), took up Buddhism and meditation and came home and I felt I could have another go at a Stim Cycle.  

Yes, I am 39 weeks tomorrow. My twisted ankle is better today, but it is not really worrying me as I know how silly it is knowing what you are going through.  

One day at a time Runchick...that is all you can do, and remember to keep those who are MOST supportive and loving close to you.

[loubee]

DUR bummer about the ankle, take it easy and enjoy the calm before the labour!

Runchick I can only imagine how hard things are for you at the moment,  hang in there.

Nedsy did you do ex Christchurch? I was going to go on down but had a run with my pregnant running partner around Lake Monger, well I ran the last 7k of my long run with her. She is doing really well but still has another 20 weeks to go which just seems such a long time! I'm running Bunbury 10k on Monday - is this any where near you or will you be about?

Take care and good luck with the Labour if you haven't already DUR.

[Ozchick]

Hi all, I have made my way over to this thread.
I went for a 45 minute walk the other night in my attempts to build back up to running. After about 5 - 7 minutes, I felt that my hands were really swelling up. They got quite uncomfortable and tingly at some stages.
Has anyone else experienced this?

[downunder runner]

hi everyone! I am still in big belly mode! Loubee, my ankle is MUCH better and today I was able to go for an hours walk!! I did some deep water running yesterday too.  Man, the brusing looks bad on it however, but the swelling has gone down and I no longer limp or need the crutchers.  So at  this stage, I just want the baby to COME!!!!!!!!  I am 39 weeks, 1 day.  My son was born at 38.5 so I feel so late.

It is VERY humid on the Gold Coast today......yucko.

My son starts his first day of school in 5 days......will the baby come NOW or will it wait?? I will miss him when he goes to school, my little man.

Ozchick - Yes, very normal feeling to have.......I did too have this when I walked, but not often when I ran, probably because your arms/hands are swinging more upwards and blood is not pooling downwards, if this makes sense!  Sounds like you are doing the sensible thing and building up - well done

[Melruns]

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Has anyone else experienced this?

No, but early days for me.  DUR is probably right, there's a steep walk in Cairns called the Red Arrow that makes pretty much everyone's hands swell up when they walk it.  Doesn't seem to happen running it though.

Glad your ankle is better DUR, just think, you might be about to pop as I type this!

Runchick, hope you are well.  The Gold Coast event is just fantastic (I've only done the half, can't speak for the full).  We stayed at the Grand Hotel at Labrador.  Really nice, not too far from the start, not too expensive and the best spa I've ever seen.

I'm running 30-40 min 4 or 5 days a week on the treadmill in the air con, heart rate in the 150s or 160s which is my normal cruising training rate.  According to most books and forums that makes me the devil incarnate.  I was lucky enough to get to the thriving metropolis of Rockhampton yesterday for a swim.  I did 1.5k with heart rate around 135 or so thinking that would keep the pregnancy police happy.  Only to find in some book it says don't go over 125 swimming and only swim if you were already a swimmer.  Are these figures as arbitrary as lotto numbers or what?  As for already being a swimmer, what does that mean?  I rarely get to swim living in the current hole where we work, but have swum before.  And don't get me started on the "literature" on sashimi.

I live in an Aboriginal community and have been going to the hospital there.  They gave me the book they give the expectant murri ladies.  There's a page on "pregnancy myths".  One of them is that pregnant women shouldn't swim at the beach because it will change the tides and upset the cray fisherman.  I'm wondering whether Japanese women would give the same credence to the sashimi theory that we give to the cray fisherman myth?

Rant over, I am officer in charge at the moment and have had a sh!t of a day!

[Sus]

Hello to all of you!  It's taken a long time, but I've read through this whole post.  Amazing stories both very sad and very exciting.  It's great to have a post like this up on here.
I trained for the very hard with my first baby but although I ran throughout my 2nd and 3rd, it was a lot less than the first.  Now I am pregnant again with my 4th.  This pregnancy had to be done through IVF as I had a bad infection after my last birth from retained products which caused secondary infertility.
I can relate to all who have gone through the IVF process.  It is a rollercoaster waiting game to say the least!
I am currently 14 weeks and I'm struggling to run at all!!!! I think I am concerned, worried that something may go wrong but am just physically finding it hard.  I have also put on about 7kgs already - which has come on very quickly! (that's how much I put on in total with my first!!!)
Any advice on controlling my weight gain??  you all know how we fancy certain foods and seem to be hungry more often!?!?! You must of had your baby downunder runner???

[Linkspurr]

Wow, what an amazing thread this one is..... It has brought tears to my eyes and also inspired me.

After a lot of talking hubby and I have decided to start trying for our first, after many years on contraception I have to say it was a strange experience actually trying to conceive after so many years of being careful.  My cycle which had been pretty regular up until last month has thrown all my calculators out of whack and I am now waiting to see if I'm pregnant or not, I have some of the symptoms and I've done a couple of tests that show a very faint second line but I'm just going to wait it out now.  I'm actually overseas at the moment and I'll be home in three weeks so if my period hasn't arrived by then I'll be booking in to see my GP straight away for a blood test.

Runchick, like so many of the other runners here my heart broke when I read your story.  My thoughts are with you at this time and I hope that you are getting stronger every day.  

Downunder Runner I can't wait to hear how your delivery goes, it is inspiring hearing your story and I only hope that if and when I'm pregnant that I can sail through it like you have.

[Nedsy]

Hi everyone - how is everyone going?  I have been offline all week as we prepare to move (sound familar downunderrunner?  moving with only 4 weeks to go?) anyway, all good pregnancy wise and still running well.  As long as I do my run tomorrow I'll clock up my 50km for the week.  Loubee, I am an hour south of Bunbury - usually do the Oz day fun fun there, not this year though - looks to be pretty hot and cant see myself getting up and organised in time to make the 7.30am start.  I hope you have  a great run, really nice fast, flat course.  I didn't do the ex-Christchurch run last Sunday - no major prblem other than I overslept!  I had run up in perth all week in the heat (found it tough to be honest, 42 deg on Friday whacked me out.  I ran around Lake Monger at 7am and it was already 34deg), then Sat morning near Perry Lakes then Sunday morniog rolled around I woke at 6am and thought I'd grab another 20minutes rest, woke up 8am!! oh well - no big deal.
DUR how are you?  I've been so anxious this week thinking I may have missed an annoucement from you!!!
Melruns - you are the best judge of what your body can handle, dont worry about Pregnany Police (they are busy writing me tickets at the moment also!!!!!) they
Runchick - your reactions are very normal and healthy.  Having a 'plan' (your running goals) and some control back in your life will be the best thing for you - you'll also re-gain fitness before you know it.
Take care everyone, better go and pack a little more (yuk!!) xxx

[downunder runner]

how wonderful to come back online and find all these posts!!
Before I say anything else, NO, I have not had the baby yet!!  Ahh...well, I am offically due in 4 days, but I really, really wish it could come today - it is so stinking hot and humid here today at the Gold Coast.  Amazingly however, my ankle is so much better - on Thursday I walked for an hour, and yesterday and today i did some jogging on the beach - it was not much, but it felt better than walking.  My ankle is still very swollen however but the bruising is almost gone.  I have to start doing my strength exercises for it as they say once the pain has gone, you can do it.  So does jogging on the beach for 10 mins count? he, he!!  I have also found deep water running excellent, but does not get the heart rate up unless I really go for it fast and pump the arms!

Melruns - what a funny myth about pregnant women, tides and fisherman! ha, that made me laugh! It must be very tough out there in Central Qld for you. going for a swim is a luxury I suppose.

Nedsy - good luck with the move and don't be afraid to take some EXTRA rest time...

sus and Linkspurr - so lovely to have more on this thread and thanks for the comments - was not sure I could make this far and still run - but really, it feels MORE comfortable than walking the same distance.  Cannot wait to feel light again however...

well, who knows when this bubba will come now...I have been having contractions ALL day but nothing full on.

[WannaBRunningMum]

[/quote]
Hi -

I guess I can't say I'm pregnant anymore, but running sure was easier with the Bean inside me, rather than pushing him ahead of me in the stroller that thoughtful hubby purchased as the cure to my running blues.
Are there other Mums- to -be or Running Mums out there that are faced with the choice to train plus stroller or else forego training?  I'm working full time, and the aforementioned thoughtful hubby is tightly focused on his own training, so early mornings and long weekend runs are de rigour.
I'm in the Rowville area, and would love to join any runs in Jells Park, Lysterfield etc are with other runners, preferably those accessorised with their own Bean and stroller.
Can't say being a Mum is quite like anything I ever thought it might be - at least, 13 weeks into it, it's not!

[karla]

WannaBRunningMum, on Jan 25 2009, 11:32 AM, said:

Hi -

I guess I can't say I'm pregnant anymore, but running sure was easier with the Bean inside me, rather than pushing him ahead of me in the stroller that thoughtful hubby purchased as the cure to my running blues.
Are there other Mums- to -be or Running Mums out there that are faced with the choice to train plus stroller or else forego training?  I'm working full time, and the aforementioned thoughtful hubby is tightly focused on his own training, so early mornings and long weekend runs are de rigour.
I'm in the Rowville area, and would love to join any runs in Jells Park, Lysterfield etc are with other runners, preferably those accessorised with their own Bean and stroller.
Can't say being a Mum is quite like anything I ever thought it might be - at least, 13 weeks into it, it's not!

Hi WannaBRunningMum

I run with my 13month old pretty much everyday, although I didn't start until he was 7 months old. Prior to that I just did a winsor pilates dvd at home - quite funny really. You get used to running with the pram - certainly helps with toning those arms and legs up especially if you run in a hilly area. I was initially working 3 days per week, now 2 though (so not full time) but I would still run most mornings as my cherub wakes at 5.30 and my husband works very long hours so this is my way of keeping up with the running and giving him a sleep in. I found that I was able to go for a 10km run get back dressed showered everyone fed and ready to go to get to work on time (just)! I found as a working mum mornings was the only option for me as nights were always full with getting dinner on baby put to bed etc etc I'm also a bit funny about running at night alone. The only time I don't take the little fella is on Sunday morning when I run with a girlfriend.

Good luck!

[Ozchick]

WannaBRunningMum, on Jan 25 2009, 12:32 PM, said:

Hi -

I guess I can't say I'm pregnant anymore, but running sure was easier with the Bean inside me, rather than pushing him ahead of me in the stroller that thoughtful hubby purchased as the cure to my running blues.
Are there other Mums- to -be or Running Mums out there that are faced with the choice to train plus stroller or else forego training?  I'm working full time, and the aforementioned thoughtful hubby is tightly focused on his own training, so early mornings and long weekend runs are de rigour.
I'm in the Rowville area, and would love to join any runs in Jells Park, Lysterfield etc are with other runners, preferably those accessorised with their own Bean and stroller.
Can't say being a Mum is quite like anything I ever thought it might be - at least, 13 weeks into it, it's not!

Hi WannaB,
You are in Rowville?? I am in Knoxfield. I am not currently running with a pram, but rather with a bump. I am 18weeks. I actually used to do a lot of running but stopped when I got pregnant cos that nausea was too much for me. I have started walking again and aim to get back into the running, or jogging/waddling. Maybe one day we could go running together as I don't have anyone near me that runs.

[Nedsy]

Hi everyone...I haven't been online since last saturday so was eager to get on and catch up with how everyone was.
I am going well, nearly 36 weeks (on Tuesday) and am getting pretty excited about the baby arriving and the next phase beginning.  This week felt pretty tired, so ran every second day and felt fine.  Think I need the rest in between my runs now, plus the moving/packing has taken a bit out of me.
looking forward to updates when people get a chance..especially you DUR!
take care xxx

[runningloz]

Hello ladies (and occasional gents),
I'm not pregnant, but we are thinking about it.  Like Melruns, I have an Implanon implant and am considering getting that removed.  Again, like Melruns, I am a little older, 36 at present.  My husband and I still have a little planning to do before the implanon comes out, but I happened to be surfing the net this morning and came upon this thread and it got me thinking.

Like most of you, I'm a runner (though mostly a triathlete), having done most distance from 5km to marathon (and an ironman triathlon).  I consider myself fairly fit, though possibly a little heavier than most true runners (hence the reason for triathlon).

I'm pleased to see so many of you running through pregnancy, it gives me encouragement that maybe I'll be able to do the same.

However, I was just wondering, how do you ladies go with your bellies and bosoms during pregnancy?  Do you just buy larger bras and carry on regardless?  Do you need a belly sling or something for your stomach in the later months?  I'm already fairly well endowed in the chest department (much to my disgust as a runner) and am concerned that if I ever got pregnant they would just explode out of all proportions.  I also wonder how I'd manage with a growing belly?  While I fantasise about being as slim as Nicole Kidman, I reckon that ain't gonna happen.

I hope you don't mind such a weird question, but I have no idea who to ask otherwise.

I also wanted to send my best wishes to Runchick.

[shanruns]

Hi folks,

I have just discovered this website and have been reading your 'pregnant running' posts with great interest. Hubby and I are currently trying for our 1st - very exciting! Have only been off the pill for 2 months and 'at it' for one so nothing much happening yet. It's funny but now we've decided to go for it I've become the most impatient person on the planet.

Am currently training for my first half marathon in late May in Barossa Valley SA. I was wondering what I would do if I did get pregnant between now and then and you've all helped to answer my questions. I've found all your stories very inspirational and I hope to be a fit pregnant mum-to-be as well. I'm also a very competitive netballer and happy to hear that some of you have kept playing up to around the 12wk mark. Trials for netball start tomorrow!

For now I'll just keep on running and playing and see what happens    

All the best to you all for happy healthy pregnancies.

[downunder runner]

hi everyone!!!

I am STILL pregnant! Ahh.. 41 weeks tomorrow! yes, it is a shock to me too, after having my son at 38 weeks.....3 weeks more really, really makes it quite different.  After twisting my ankle at 39 weeks, I had to stop running for a few days - and thought well, the baby will come now anyway. but here I still am, so i went for a run on Sunday and did not even think of my ankle, it was fine! Just amazing really, considering all the extra weight in front of me!

I hope (and think) that will be my last run pregnant.  It felt wonderful at the time (ran 20 mins) but my body was sore by the afternoon - so yesterday and today (and from now on) I will stick to swimming laps and walking.

Nedsy - hi!! Yes, you will find from now on (36 weeks) running is a different story all together...just do what you can, if you want to do it - THIS IS NOT a competition - and you and your body will bounce back just wonderfully.  

nedsy - do you find you are having contractions during and after running/exercise? I have been having this for the last 3 weeks..

Runningloz - go ahead and ask - good on ya!  I love triathlons too, but I am built more like a runner - don't have  your muscle!!  in regards to bras - yes, by about 32 weeks, I started to wear one on top of each other for extra support. This works well for me. I found doing this for the first 8-10 weeks at least after baby is born is essential also - breastfeeding makes for a bigger and tender chest!  

I love being pregnant, but 41 weeks is now enough. Last night hubby and I felt the time had come, but another false alarm and more practice contractions - despite them being quite intense for some time.  Again, this started after my 1km swim and walking for 2 hours around the shops! Exercise induced contractions!!

Take care everyone !!!!!!!!!!!!

[Melruns]

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Do you just buy larger bras and carry on regardless? Do you need a belly sling or something for your stomach in the later months? I'm already fairly well endowed in the chest department (much to my disgust as a runner)

Runningloz.  I too was not exactly endowed with a runner's build either, being 170cm and 70kg, mostly boobs, shoulders and thighs.  More like a rugby player (which I was, haha).

I'm only 7 weeks and have gone from 12D to 12DD   .  I still feel great running.  Being on holidays at the moment, I have even escaped our hellhole and have been able to go swimming, which also feels great.  In fact, the best I tend to feel all day is running or swimming.  The doctor is even happy for me to go skiing in Japan next week, as the tadpole is only 5mm long and she seems to think I'm fit enough.  Just getting these occasional abdominal pains at night, but an ultrasound showed everything was where it is supposed to be.

Oh, and as I mentioned, that Implanon sure wears off quick, I only had one cycle after 14 years of Depo or Implanon.  Surprised the hell out of us!

DUR, every time I have posted for the past two weeks I've thought you might have delivered!

[runningloz]

Melruns, sounds like we have a bit in common!  Similar weight, similar height, similar build, similar age.

Sounds like things have been going well for you so far, enjoy Japan, the skiing is supposed to be brilliant.

I will be interested to hear about your experiences while pregnant, with running and everything else, as you go along.  Whoah, a whole bra size in only 7 weeks!!  Some of your situations might apply to me in a year or so...  

DUR, good luck to you when you FINALLY have that bub!

[Nedsy]

Hi everyone, DUR I was certain I would get on today and find a posting containing a labour story, weight, sex of baby etc...bloody hell, you just never can predict can you?
I am 37 weeks on Tuesday and unlike you know when I am having the baby (caesar booked for 26th Feb) so about 19 days left.  Have had a great week running wise, my 5year old started full time pre-primary - so inbetween packing, unpacking and cleaning I managed to have a bit of time to myself (luxury as I am sure many of you would appreciate with kids) so have managed 5 x 7km runs - and felt terrific whilst I ran.  I think cutting back the distance was a good thing and have still got energy for the rest of the day.  Have had 2 runs with baxton hicks - slightly uncomfortable/scary....both times was in the last 1km of the run though.
My bust exploded between 8weeks - 12weeks (from an 10AA to a 12B/C) and this was a huge adjustemnt running with boobs!  my god, unbelievable.  I remember running while I was breastfeeding our first daughter and was wearing about 3 pairs, so am expecting that again!
better go - DUR still REALLY looking forward with anticipation to your news...
Melruns, have an awesome time, safe travels

[downunder runner]

I had a BABY GIRL!!!!!!!  She is gorgeous and we named her Amara, which means eternal beauty.  She was born on the 4th of feb at night, after a 17 hour labour =so long but not 27 hours like the first. Posterior labour yet again!

So she is 6 days old today and breastfeeding going really well.  I have been out for walks and look forward to swimming and running as soon as I can!!

Nedsy - you are doing just great

re boobs - wait until the milk comes in !!!!!  Dolly Parton move over!! but it all settles down eventually and certainly all worth it.

gotta go, but will try and post again soon!!

[hossum]

Congratulations downunder runner!

[glenda]

Congrats to the Dur clan. How is big brother taking to the new addition?

[mummabear]

Congratulations DUR  on your baby girl. I have been reading this thread for a while and was waiting to hear the good news. I hope everything is going OK and once again congratulations to you and your family.
p.s I am in awe of you ladies that are running while pregnant it's amazing. I only ever had the energy to be sick.

[fuja]

A big congrats DUR!!!  I am sure you wiull be back swimming and running as soon as you can.

I can't believe I am now almost 27 weeks, although I have had to stop running (last week on the advice of the physio) unfortunately due to extreme pain in my left sacrum joint.  The extra weight of the bub, stretched ligaments and and my body isn't coping with running.  I was hoping to make it to at least 30 weeks, but oh well.  So now I am swimming more and doing yoga, whilst continuing to ride to and from work most days and walking my two dogs.

Thsi gives me lots of motivation to return to running stronger than ever after my bub is born!!

[downunder runner]

thanks HEAPS everyone for the congrats!!  we are so far doing well.  I think if I can get a certain amount of sleep at night then it makes a big difference to how you feel emotionally, physically and mentally.  I also have my hubby at home this week, which is great.  My son is loving his sister, being extremely gental with her and protective already! I try extra hard to give him some loving time with just the two of us when he comes home from school, which I realise some days are not always possible, but at least read him a bedtime story, lots of cuddles and tell him that he is my beautiful boy. I actually miss him very much because he is at school now....

Fuja - hey, you are just fantastic! It is better to stop running now and protect any potential injuries that could prevent you from running for months!  And you WILL love the extra swimming and yoga and walking - I know I did.

I have a sore pelvis today actually, hurts moderately when I walk - will ask about that at the GP on Friday. I don't see myself running again quite so soon as I did with my 1st - that was only 10 days post birth! I think it will be a bit longer this time.... and really, it does not matter, I look forward to it, but I am not in such a big rush this time.

[shanruns]

congratulations DUR! and what a gorgeous name for your little girl. all the best to you and your family.

[Nedsy]

oh a huge congrats from south west WA DUR!!! so wonderful. You sound composed and just totally in love with your little girl, so lovely.
Hope everyone else doing well...xxxx

[downunder runner]

hi everyone, went for my 2nd jog today on the beach! I have decided to start out on softer surfaces and it felt fine this morning, despite some worries a few days ago.  I have also been doing ab exercises (pilates type) everyday to help strenghten my core again.

getting enough sleep at night is the key -'enough' meaning about 5-6 hour stretch, feed and then another 2 hours is what I consider very good and gets me though the day. Amara just loves the baby sling I have bought also - I wish I had one for my first!!

I know it is getting close for some of you now - I will be peeking back now and again to hear the good news!! take care!!

[Paulawannabe]

downunder runner, on Feb 16 2009, 11:32 AM, said:

hi everyone, went for my 2nd jog today on the beach! I have decided to start out on softer surfaces and it felt fine this morning, despite some worries a few days ago.  I have also been doing ab exercises (pilates type) everyday to help strenghten my core again.

getting enough sleep at night is the key -'enough' meaning about 5-6 hour stretch, feed and then another 2 hours is what I consider very good and gets me though the day. Amara just loves the baby sling I have bought also - I wish I had one for my first!!

I know it is getting close for some of you now - I will be peeking back now and again to hear the good news!! take care!!

Hi All,

I am 6 weeks pregnant with my first. Early days, so I'm not getting too excited just yet. I'm looking forward to running throughout my pregnancy - you guys make it all sound good.

[cheerleader]

Congrats Paulawannabe – how exciting for you.

I have been following this thread and have been inspired by the other pregnant runners out there.
I’m 15wks pregnant with my first and have not been running since I found out I was pregnant, only because I have had no energy whatsoever – starting to feel better this week so am planning a light 4km jog on the weekend to see what my HR does and see how I feel.
Just hoping my sports bra will hold up and hold everything in! Like others I went up a cup size in my first 8 weeks – 10D to a 10DD and probably now bigger again although i'm trying to not admit it and buy more bras yet!

Big congrats to DUR and good luck Nedsy – you must be getting close!

[Paulawannabe]

Thanks cheerleader.  I feel normal  - is that normal? Running is just the same. I was just coming back after injury and was only up to 6km at a time, so have decided just to maintain that rather than push on quickly (which was the plan prior to knowing I was pregnant.) My chest has grown a though and is sore - I used to have nothing and now I have something!
Good luck with your run this weekend.

[Ozchick]

First up, congract DUR!!! I am glad to hear that all went well.

I am now 22 weeks and am LOVING being pregnant. I have got back into the gym doing light weights and am walking when I can. Still haven't done any running....yet!!

Yeah talk about boobs!!!! Mine are out of control!! I was a 10DD but now they are......well BIG!!!
Paulawannabe, don't worry the soreness will go soon. Mine were quite sore to begin with but that has gone.

Cheerleader, like you I stopped running when I became pregnant because I was feeling so sick and tired and just didn't want to do anything. Then when I finally felt better we had all those 40 degree days so I wasn't running then, and now it just feels like I can't get back into it. I never thought I would, but I miss it so much. I am also worried about my heart rate getting too high because before I was pregnant, my heart rate used to get quite high, and I am just a bit concerned that if I run while pregnant, my heart rate might get too high.