So...who all here is officially TTC? or KTFU?

[wawa]

Is this kosher here?

I feel like there are several of us TTC or KTFU.  Most of you are far more badass than me, so I'm totally going to tag along and listen to your wisdom.

Anybody want to talk about pregnancy in terms of H&F? 

First kid or no?
How far along in this whole journey are you?  Charting, cycle#, considering/attempting various interventions or just starting out and basically just not preventing? Or already caught a raging case of the babies?
How much do you or do you not plan to scale back once KTFU?
Have you bought a BOB yet?
How much are you dreading getting back into fighting shape post pregnancy?  Or is this just me?

[kams]

I'm 24 weeks with my second.

I got pg 2 weeks after my Ironman, so while I had big dreams of running quite a bit through pregnancy, it was a bad combo of recovery and first trimester blahs that kept me from getting back to running normally. So, I continued to swim until I couldn't fit in my suit and got too lazy to get to the pool at 5am, and I just run a little here and there - about 30 minutes 3/4x/week. I no longer wear my watch. I do practice hot yoga 5x/week still (it's ok'd by my doc). My practice is still very vigorous, and I feel satisfied from a fitness standpoint (usually - sometimes I get a little down about running/cycling).

I have a Bob from DD1. It was the most used purchase of mine second to the car seat. Affectionately known as "Mr Bob" in our house.

I'm very excited. I have a few marathons and 70.3s on my radar, and am planning on completing yoga teacher training in Oct. I also asked H for a TRX for my bday in March. I'm ready to rock. I am a little nervous at the state of the boobs and the hangy belly skin after being demolished yet again.

[Mushe]

I'm TTC #2, since March. My first is 3 this month, and I only started running (okay, exercising at all) 2 years ago, so the thought of pregnancy + being active is kind of scary. I'm hoping to be one of those super fit pregnant ladies, and be able to bounce back quickly.

I lost a pregnancy earlier this year at 8 weeks, but kept running after I got my BFP, just taking it a little easier. Obviously I only had a few weeks to try it out, but that's the plan!

[Susie]

Nov 17, 2014 16:20:25 GMT -5 wawa said:

Is this kosher here?  I hope so!

I feel like there are several of us TTC or KTFU.  Most of you are far more badass than me, so I'm totally going to tag along and listen to your wisdom.

Anybody want to talk about pregnancy in terms of H&F? 

First kid or no?  TTC #1, signing in.

How far along in this whole journey are you?  Charting, cycle#, considering/attempting various interventions or just starting out and basically just not preventing? Or already caught a raging case of the babies?  We're on cycle #3 off BCPs; cycle #2 of charting and officially TTC.

How much do you or do you not plan to scale back once KTFU?  I feel like I already have scaled back, at least mentally.  This time last year, I was already registered for two HIMs for the coming summer tri season.  Right now I'm not registered for anything.  From my current level of planning/training/competing I don't plan to scale back further until it gets uncomfortable.  My next race is probably going to be a half marathon on 1/1.

Have you bought a BOB yet?  lol, no.  But I did ask Santa for (and got) a treadmill so I'll be able to walk and run during naps.

How much are you dreading getting back into fighting shape post pregnancy?  Or is this just me?  I'm not looking forward to it, but it isn't my #1 worry!  I'm more worried about finding the time for myself.  If I have the time (and the sleep) I know I can make the fitness happen.

[woowoo]

We are TTC, since Septemberish.  It will be our first, we're just charting right now, using OPK's and I'm doing acupuncture, but was already doing acupuncture anyway.

I'm CrossFitting plus running/biking/swimming, working out 6 days/week.  I will likely quit CrossFit once pregnant because A) the workouts will be so modified I can do them on my own at my regular gym and B) we'll need to go into money-saving mode for my time off.    I'll try to workout as much as possible once pregnant though, but we will see how I feel.

Not sure if we'll get a Bob.  I don't feel safe running in the city with just me, not really sure how comfortable I'll be with a baby!

I have a huge amount of anxiety about being pregnant/post-pregnancy as it relates to being in-shape.  I already have a helluva time keeping my weight down and am dreading what this will look like. The good news is that I work from home, so a mid-day run/gym trip is not out of the cards for me once the kiddo is in daycare.  And we have a TON of daycare centers within a few blocks of our downtown home.....right by my gym...so I won't have many excuses. 

[farfalla2011]

Is this kosher here? sure

Anybody want to talk about pregnancy in terms of H&F? 

First kid or no? TTC my 1st, DH's 3rd (Step Son is 10 Step Daughter is 6)

How far along in this whole journey are you?  Charting, cycle#, considering/attempting various interventions or just starting out and basically just not preventing? Or already caught a raging case of the babies? Off BC since Feb 2011 before meeting DH, 14 months of officially TTC with charting/OPKs, 1 early m/c in July, met with a fertility specialist (3rd m/c), but need to go back for more testing...still trying, but not very hopeful at this point. Pouring myself more into fitness to get my mind off of the crazy TTC journey.


How much do you or do you not plan to scale back once KTFU? Depends on the direction I get from my dr and how I feel once I get there. Ideally not too much, but who knows

Have you bought a BOB yet? no fun baby stuff will be bought until I get KTFU


How much are you dreading getting back into fighting shape post pregnancy?  Or is this just me? This is somewhat of a concern of mine. I'm lucky in that I'm naturally fairly slim, but at the same time, not naturally fit. I'm concerned that being pg will ruin my natural ability to skate through life without worrying too much. Also, wondering when you find the time or energy to keep it up after a LO arrives.

[awick14]

We are TTC.

First kid or no? First child in terms of a take home baby. Fourth in terms of all our children.

How far along in this whole journey are you? We are just over 2 years into this journey.

Charting, cycle#, considering/attempting various interventions or just starting out and basically just not preventing? Right now waiting for AF to show up before we can get to trying again after most recent loss. We will be using OPKs and temping once AF comes.

How much do you or do you not plan to scale back once KTFU? For first tri I hope to just survive, and probably just walk and do stretching and a little bit of weights.

Have you bought a BOB yet? Nope, but we will once baby gets here. (No more baby crap until we get a take home baby.)

How much are you dreading getting back into fighting shape post pregnancy? Or is this just me? I will probably dread it when the time comes but right now I don't even think about that.

[chw57]

I'm 19 weeks pregnant with my second.

I had a really easy pregnancy with the first kid - ran a marathon at 20 weeks, rode the stationary bike and lifted weights until the day before I was induced. I bounced back really easily.

Now I'm older and I know everything is going to sick a little bit this time around. I was a sloth the whole first tri, and although I'm running again now, my longest runs are only 5 miles. I am pretty consistent about swimming, but am working out a lot less in general than last time.

I'm coming to terms with the fact that this kid will probably give me permanent mom belly, I just hope I can get back I to a decent routine within a few months of giving birth so I stay sane!

[patches31709]

First kid or no?

We're TTC #1

How far along in this whole journey are you? Charting, cycle#, considering/attempting various interventions or just starting out and basically just not preventing? Or already caught a raging case of the babies?

I've been off BCP for a year. This is cycle #9 of charting. DH has already been to the dr and received the all clear. My appt is in December.


How much do you or do you not plan to scale back once KTFU?

I'm not planning on changing anything unless directed to by my dr


Have you bought a BOB yet?

LOL I almost did last year when there was a really awesome sale. Since it seems like we're having some trouble, I'm glad I didn't yet.


How much are you dreading getting back into fighting shape post pregnancy? Or is this just me?

I'm definitely not looking forward to it

[gt7301b]

First kid or no?
First kid
How far along in this whole journey are you? Charting, cycle#, considering/attempting various interventions or just starting out and basically just not preventing? Or already caught a raging case of the babies?
Not preventing, as of my marathon
How much do you or do you not plan to scale back once KTFU?
I'll drop skating and probably won't be running any marathons, but other than that I'll listen to my body and doctor.
Have you bought a BOB yet?
It was on sale
How much are you dreading getting back into fighting shape post pregnancy? Or is this just me?
Yes, since Mr. GT BQed this weekend he has already agreed to watch our yet to be conceived child if I try for a BQ for 2017/2018.  The other ladies on this board are an inspiration for balancing kids and going for a BQ.

[Mushe]

Nov 17, 2014 18:33:32 GMT -5 gt7301b said:

First kid or no?
First kid
How far along in this whole journey are you? Charting, cycle#, considering/attempting various interventions or just starting out and basically just not preventing? Or already caught a raging case of the babies?
Not preventing, as of my marathon
How much do you or do you not plan to scale back once KTFU?
I'll drop skating and probably won't be running any marathons, but other than that I'll listen to my body and doctor.
Have you bought a BOB yet?
It was on sale
How much are you dreading getting back into fighting shape post pregnancy? Or is this just me?
Yes, since Mr. GT BQed this weekend he has already agreed to watch our yet to be conceived child if I try for a BQ for 2017/2018.  The other ladies on this board are an inspiration for balancing kids and going for a BQ.

Yay, I didn't realize you were on the TTC bandwagon!  Love the trade off.  Wishing you the best of luck with it!

[Deleted]

Nov 17, 2014 16:20:25 GMT -5 wawa said:

Is this kosher here?

I feel like there are several of us TTC or KTFU.  Most of you are far more badass than me, so I'm totally going to tag along and listen to your wisdom.

Anybody want to talk about pregnancy in terms of H&F? 

First kid or no?
How far along in this whole journey are you?  Charting, cycle#, considering/attempting various interventions or just starting out and basically just not preventing? Or already caught a raging case of the babies?
How much do you or do you not plan to scale back once KTFU?
Have you bought a BOB yet?
How much are you dreading getting back into fighting shape post pregnancy?  Or is this just me?

YAY BABY TALK!

It's our first kid, and I am 30w5d pregnant. 

I scaled back as I needed to. I started out doing everything I'd done before with a bit of an eye on my HR so it didn't go out of whack. I kept everything to a 'conversational level' of effort. If I could talk, I could keep going. Some of my trainers limited me more than I'd have done personally, but I was pretty active throughout. I don't run, didn't like it while KU. 

BOB will be purchased next week with my REI coupon and dividend from last year!

I'm dreading it because I know I'm, in a way, starting over again. I've gained a lot more weight than I'd have liked, but I've been SO HUNGRY. At the same time, I'm excited for things to be new again. 

[Deleted]

Here's a recent shot btw. Just shy of 30 weeks. I'm huge lol. I asked my doc if I was big and she said flat out "you're absurdly short, there ain't no where for that baby to go!" 

Hrumph.

[lb2006]

Anybody want to talk about pregnancy in terms of H&F?
 sure!


First kid or no?
 first
How far along in this whole journey are you? Charting, cycle#, considering/attempting various interventions or just starting out and basically just not preventing? Or already caught a raging case of the babies?
 we are 2 years, 7 months in waiting to be matched through an international adoption.  Not sure if this counts for your survey  Trying for a bio kid isn't off the table.
How much do you or do you not plan to scale back once KTFU?
 no idea
Have you bought a BOB yet?
 ummmmm yes   - January 2nd this year when amazon had them on the deal of the day.  To be fair, we were almost 2 years into the adoption process, so it WILL be used eventually.  
How much are you dreading getting back into fighting shape post pregnancy? Or is this just me?
 haven't thought about it yet.

[Susie]

Aw, @sessalee you're a cute pregnant lady!  I'm short too, so there will be no graceful Kate Middleton-style graceful "barely bump" / "I can wear normal people clothes at 8+ months pregnant" happening here either.  My bump will enter rooms before I do from very early on.

My biggest worry about that is driving.  Both our cars are manuals.  In order to get the clutch to the floor, there's not a ton of room between me and the steering wheel.  I think by the end Calvin may need to chauffeur me around.

[kams]

@sessalee you look AWESOME!!! I'm short too, so I am baby everywhere! Aside from a few people being shocked that it's not twins, it's all good! You really do look radiant.

[G22]

Me! Though I anticipate not being the next one around H&F.

We have been TTC for 5 years and just went through our first failed IVF. We are planning to try another round in Feb.

No BOB, but I've already informed H if we ever actually get knocked up that I want one.

I used to scale back because OMG WHAT IF. But now, I only scale back when we are actively going through fertility treatments. I don't live my life holding my breathe that I might be pregnant anymore, so I sign up and train for races around treatment. Plan A is always to get pregnant, but I almost always have a Plan B race (and sometimes Plan C!)

[G22]

@sessalee, GIRL you are a cute pregnant lady! You look great for 30 weeks

[clseale]

First kid or no?
It will be our first

How far along in this whole journey are you? Charting, cycle#, considering/attempting various interventions or just starting out and basically just not preventing? Or already caught a raging case of the babies?
I am in the "I still have cold feet, what the hell are we doing?" phase. I started my cycle on Sunday, so this will be our first month. No charting planned, for now. 

How much do you or do you not plan to scale back once KTFU?
I'm hoping to able to keep up with running until summer hits. I'm not sure how safe it will be to run outside in our extreme heat & humidity, but if I still feel okay, I'll take it to the treadmill. 

Have you bought a BOB yet?
No, but it will be one of my first purchases.  

How much are you dreading getting back into fighting shape post pregnancy? Or is this just me?
I think about it a lot. I don't love thinking about what it will do to my body or my fitness, but I know I'll do everything I can to stay healthy & fit, and I'll be motivated to get back out there. 

[mandiespharm]

Is this kosher here?
Sure 



First kid or no?
 
First
How far along in this whole journey are you? Charting, cycle#, considering/attempting various interventions or just starting out and basically just not preventing? Or already caught a raging case of the babies?

TTC #1 since 2/13...I don't chart anymore or temp or do OPKs.  Just have sex.  We've both been through the tests and everything came back "normal"
How much do you or do you not plan to scale back once KTFU?

I will continue to workout as long as I am comfortable.  Right now I CF 6 days a week and run when I feel like it.  I plan to continue and modify as necessary until I absolutely cannot anymore
Have you bought a BOB yet?

Nope
How much are you dreading getting back into fighting shape post pregnancy? Or is this just me?

I am scared of this much more than I think I have to be.  I work very hard to be at the weight I am and have the strength I have so this is one of the many reasons that I sometimes don't want to be pregnant.  I go back and forth month to month on whether or not I really want a kid and it always comes back to my intense fear of gaining tons of weight - which I know I won't gain any thing that is unnecessary but still...KWIM

[kams]

Nov 17, 2014 18:02:56 GMT -5 chw57 said:

I'm 19 weeks pregnant with my second.

I had a really easy pregnancy with the first kid - ran a marathon at 20 weeks, rode the stationary bike and lifted weights until the day before I was induced. I bounced back really easily.

Now I'm older and I know everything is going to sick a little bit this time around. I was a sloth the whole first tri, and although I'm running again now, my longest runs are only 5 miles. I am pretty consistent about swimming, but am working out a lot less in general than last time.

I'm coming to terms with the fact that this kid will probably give me permanent mom belly, I just hope I can get back I to a decent routine within a few months of giving birth so I stay sane!

I've been thinking of you! Happy 6 month Ironman-iversary! I was telling clseale that I feel like going from ironman immediately to pregnancy is super nuts on my "fitness mind frame" - do you feel like that at all? I just feel like I went from 100 to 0 in absolutely no time.

[wawa]

I guess I should answer my own questions. ..

First kid or no?
Ttc #2


How far along in this whole journey are you?  Charting, cycle#, considering/attempting various interventions or just starting out and basically just not preventing? Or already caught a raging case of the babies?
Have been off bc for 4 cycles but haven't gotten around to starting charting again yet.


How much do you or do you not plan to scale back once KTFU?

Running is new to me so I'm hoping top keep it up at some level. Last time I was just so tired all the time that I had no motivation.

Have you bought a BOB yet?

I got a nice bike double trailer for number one. Once number two is big enough I might finally get the jogger adaptor.


How much are you dreading getting back into fighting shape post pregnancy?  Or is this just me?

With number one I struggled to get into a good routine until after I weaned. I'm really hoping I can figure it out faster with 2.

[wambam]

I have zero fetuses in my uterus.

/need to say that fueled by everyone in my life thinking I'm knocked up lately

[clseale]

Nov 17, 2014 19:59:38 GMT -5 wambam said:

I have zero fetuses in my uterus.

/need to say that fueled by everyone in my life thinking I'm knocked up lately

Well get one! I would very much enjoy a wambaby!

[jene]

@sessalee, you are the cutest! I have nothing to add to this thread other than I am so excited for all the H&F babies!!!

[wambam]

Nov 17, 2014 20:01:13 GMT -5 clseale said:

Nov 17, 2014 19:59:38 GMT -5 wambam said:

I have zero fetuses in my uterus.

/need to say that fueled by everyone in my life thinking I'm knocked up lately

Well get one! I would very much enjoy a wambaby!

You can't see me, but I'm giving you the stinkiest of stink eyes.

[wawa]

@sessalee you look great!

[CallingAllAngels]

Good luck to everyone TTC/waiting to adopt! You all are amazing. @sessalee, you are adorable.

No more babies for me. This post is making me want one, but thankfully I'll come to my senses before that can happen.

[Deleted]

You guys are too nice. Thank you I feel like I am the size of a house, but baby is healthy. So I do not care!

[gt7301b]

Nov 17, 2014 18:36:34 GMT -5 Mushe said:

Nov 17, 2014 18:33:32 GMT -5 gt7301b said:

First kid or no?
First kid
How far along in this whole journey are you? Charting, cycle#, considering/attempting various interventions or just starting out and basically just not preventing? Or already caught a raging case of the babies?
Not preventing, as of my marathon
How much do you or do you not plan to scale back once KTFU?
I'll drop skating and probably won't be running any marathons, but other than that I'll listen to my body and doctor.
Have you bought a BOB yet?
It was on sale
How much are you dreading getting back into fighting shape post pregnancy? Or is this just me?
Yes, since Mr. GT BQed this weekend he has already agreed to watch our yet to be conceived child if I try for a BQ for 2017/2018.  The other ladies on this board are an inspiration for balancing kids and going for a BQ.

Yay, I didn't realize you were on the TTC bandwagon!  Love the trade off.  Wishing you the best of luck with it!

Thanks, I'm not sure Mr. Gt knows what he has signed up for.  He is a middle school teacher and I'm pretty sure he thinks infants need the same amount of care as middle school kiddos, but too late for him