My running days are over (for now) :(

[shelbyann]

I just got back from a surprise ultrasound, after having some bleeding last night. Baby looks great but apparently the placenta is hanging out right over my cervix and that can cause bleeding if things get jostled around in there. Up to this point, I've been keeping up a pretty good workout routine, with easy runs and continuing with my normal boot camp class (but obviously keeping the intensity lower). Working out feels great and is often the only time of the day that I don't feel like I'm going to vomit. 

My doc didn't exactly demand that I stop doing these things, but told me I should trust my gut, and my gut is unfortunately telling me that it might be time to lay off the high impact stuff, at least for a little while.  

Soooo....I guess I can swim? Elliptical (is that considered low impact?) Rowing machine? I'm not a huge fan of spinning classes and I'm terrified to ride my bike on the roads around here. My favorite yoga studio is hot yoga which is out now; I guess I could look in to prenatal yoga but I feel ridiculous going into one of those classes when I'm only 9 weeks and not even showing yet. Any other ideas??

[Stingyshark]

Glad baby is okay!

I think the elliptical seems low impact enough. There is prenatal yoga on demand, if you have those channels with your cable provider - I haven't done any, but I looked to see if there were any available.

[lb2006]

I agree w/the aqua jogging - great cardio workout & no impact. I'm glad everything checked out okay

[shelbyann]

Is it possible to aqua jog in a pool with no deep end? I think the pool at my gym is like 4 feet deep all the way across. I could certainly "run" in there but my feet would hit the pool bottom.

[shorewife]

Can you lift weights?

[thom]

I'm glad you are okay; I'm sure initially that was very scary!

If your doc didn't give you a specific list of do and don't, I'd say your ideas all sound good. It's nice that you have access to a pool, and I would think that's the ultimate low impact workout. Also, what about plain old walking?

I hope you can find a good mix of stuff you enjoy and keeps you moving that is still okay for this situation. GL Shelby!

[breezy8407]

Glad all is well!

((hugs)) I had to stop at one point, too. It was very hard for me emotionally. If you want to chat about it, I am here for ya. Did he call it placenta previa? I had partial placenta previa, but it went away as the babies grew.

Can you still walk? I walked on the treadmill when I couldn't run anymore. I didn't have access to a pool when I was pregnant but everyone says it's the best thing ever when you get towards the end.

[MrsE]

That's so scary! I'm glad the baby is OK. Good luck finding something else you love as much as running so you can get your H&F on.

[sassystace]

Glad baby is okay but sorry to hear about your placenta placement. I had complete previa with my 2nd pregnancy and I wanted to give you some hope--as your uterus grows and stretches through your pregnancy, the placenta can often move up and away from the cervix--so you might not be restricted for the whole pregnancy. Low impact is a good plan. Hang in there!!

[jene]

Hugs, I'm happy the baby is ok!

[shelbyann]

Jul 23, 2013 10:26:16 GMT -5 shorewife said:

Can you lift weights?

I don't see why not! I haven't been in the weight room lately because my boot camp class had strength training covered, but I will definitely be lifting some light weights a couple of times a week going forward. I guess it is the longtime runner in me, but I never feel like I got a "complete" workout if there isn't a cardio component...I know that's totally not true, but lifting doesn't really make me sweat, and it just feels weird to do it on its own!

[hannahb]

That sucks but at least the baby (and you) are ok. I would think swimming and the elliptical would be fine. I would also think a stairclimber would be ok. I have a great prenatal yoga DVD but I'm at work and can't remember the name. I can look it up when I get home and let you know.

[shelbyann]

Jul 23, 2013 10:27:21 GMT -5 breezy8407 said:

Glad all is well!

((hugs)) I had to stop at one point, too. It was very hard for me emotionally. If you want to chat about it, I am here for ya. Did he call it placenta previa? I had partial placenta previa, but it went away as the babies grew.

Can you still walk? I walked on the treadmill when I couldn't run anymore. I didn't have access to a pool when I was pregnant but everyone says it's the best thing ever when you get towards the end.

He wouldn't call it placenta previa yet since I am so early and there is a good chance that it will move out of the way as time goes on. I hope so! I also have a 4cm fibroid so I guess it's just really, uh, crowded, in there right now.

I could walk on a treadmill. Or in my neighborhood. I figured I'd get to that point eventually but I didn't think it would happen in the first trimester!

[marclovesme]

I was restricted from high-impact exercise during my pregnancy, so I walked on the treadmill and did yoga. Being pregnant was emotionally draining, so I used my "extra time" to veg around, relax and enjoy the time before the baby came.

Good luck!

[runblondie26]

I'm glad to hear the baby looks good!

I had bleeding early on with both preganancies and was on progestrone supps too. It's a real mind fuck. I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this.

The elliptical and spin bike have been my go-to's lately. Heck even walking on an incline on the treadmill can get my heartrate into the 140's these days. You swim too, so I'd definitley mix that in.

Sounds like you're really in tune with yourself and making good decisons. I thought I'd be all about running this preganancy, but after my trip to L&D a couple weeks ago, I just have to accept running and pregancy don't mix well for me. Being avid runners before pregnancy, it doesn't seem fair. Kudos to the pregnant women out there running marathons.

There seems to be that awesome phenonemom where runners come back even faster after their baby is born, so you have that to look forward to once you can hit the road again.

[shelbyann]

Jul 23, 2013 10:44:47 GMT -5 runblondie26 said:

I'm glad to hear the baby looks good!

I had bleeding early on with both preganancies and was on progestrone supps too. It's a real mind fuck. I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this.

The elliptical and spin bike have been my go-to's lately. Heck even walking on an incline on the treadmill can get my heartrate into the 140's these days. You swim too, so I'd definitley mix that in.

Sounds like you're really in tune with yourself and making good decisons. I thought I'd be all about running this preganancy, but after my trip to L&D a couple weeks ago, I just have to accept running and pregancy don't mix well for me. Being avid runners before pregnancy, it doesn't seem fair. Kudos to the pregnant women out there running marathons.

There seems to be that awesome phenonemom where runners come back even faster after their baby is born, so you have that to look forward to once you can hit the road again.

I totally had envisioned being a pregnant runner chick shuffling along with a round belly too. I guess life has other plans; glad I am not the only one!

I actually got PG for the first time back in December and would have been 20-something weeks when I ran Boston if it had stuck. At the time I was so excited and thought that would be soooo cool, but man, I am really glad not to have the pressure of having a race on deck while dealing with all of this!

[taratru]

Same exact thing happened to me, just when I was hitting a stride. I decided to say screw it, not stress about fitness and just enjoy the break. It had no effect on anything in the long run. It took me a long time to get pg with dd3, including two painful losses, so I took the "no chances, my running can wait" approach.

And I came back faster than ever.

[shauni27]

I am so glad to hear that both you and baby are doing ok, but sorry to hear about the placenta issues. I know it is hard to think of essentially 7 more months with no running, but I think there are some other great options out there for you that others have mentioned--elliptical, weights, swimming, walking, etc. And as others mentioned, things may change and improve over time, so you may still be able to run in the upcoming months. good luck, and once again, so glad you and baby are both ok!

[agswife]

Glad baby is ok! For low impact, I'd walk, bike (at the gym), life weights, and use the elliptical or arc trainer. Maybe even the stairmill on a medium speed?

[trigal]

Aqua jogging and swimming? Glad the baby is okay!

[Deleted]

Glad the baby is OK!

[gt7301b]

That stinks, but I'm glad the baby is okay.

[chw57]

That sucks but at least the baby is doing well! I spent a loooot of time on the stationary bike at the gym once I stopped running.  Not that fun, but it least it felt like I was kind of doing something!

[jamalynn]

Glad your baby is ok. I know it's tough not to be able to run. I was put on moderate bed rest with baby #1. Walking is another option to the elliptical.

[kams]

I'm so glad baby is ok, but sorry that you're having to make some changes. Fwiw, I had partial previa that resolved, which is a common experience, so stay hopeful

[sadlebred]

Sorry to hear about the running, but! I am glad baby is fine

[cinco]

Glad to hear the baby is okay, and Congrats!!! I think the elliptical and exercise bike sound good. I did a little bit of strength training, but stuck with light (embarrassingly light) weights because of dizziness. I also enjoyed walking. It was surprisingly nice to slow down the pace.