Never thinking I would be pregnant while I was filling out my 2012 race calendar I was filling it in with the thoughts of Reaching for new limits and shooting for PR's was on top of my to do list. Already feeling accomplished from my races in 2011 and being motivated by my friends and family I was hungry for more. Not so I could have a hot bod ( never had one of those ) I guess it would be a plus but more so to stay healthy,active and not end up with some of my family struggles that have plauged so many of us. I am already on the tight line of having diabetes. This I know I can control. Off to a running start being pregnant I was feeling great. Up to 5 miles in less than 48 minutes.
SHOOT me , I can barely run 3 miles in 36 minutes now. I constantly have to pee and yes sometimes I do. Yes, I peed my pants a couple times. Not full on pee down my leg.
So, I am at a constant struggle with eating healthy and working out because I can't fuel my body with the proper nutrition to keep up with my routine. Not because I don't want to but because its either hard to eat anything or it comes right back up.
Had a scare the other day after a pretty good brick workout. Landed at the Dr with a not so approving of my daily activities douche bag. I know his intentions were good by telling me to stop what I am doing for the remainder of the pregnancy but he said it before the actual exam ever took place.
HELLO, I have approval from the lady who checks my crotch once a year and delivered my kids. I'm good.
I will admit I was concerned as was Eric. He had his doubts of me keeping up with this program.
The Dr told me that sometimes these types of pains that don't go away can cause loss of pregnancy. He said stop all activities for 3 days and watch for fluid, We didn't tell anyone because I knew the fam and friends would get all scared and worried. If there is any signs of any go to ER immediately . EFFN freaked me out. BUT I listened and in the meantime contacted my OB.
She was very understanding and said all my labs came back perfect and my vaginal region was healthy..Oh good.
She also told me that those pains are completely normal as the baby grows and the ligaments stretch it can cause discomfort. She told me I did the right thing and saw the Doc and rested. She also told me I could go back to my routine and race AS LONG AS I listened to my body. I always do :)
All is good and baby was all healthy and active.
Some might think damn you are crazy stop trying to prove to people you can still do it. Okay cool Eff you too. I am not a dumbass and I have done this a few times ya know. I am not trying to prove to anyone anything. Except my body. I will NOT let a disease control my life . Some people may not understand but I would truly rather not stick myself everyday with shots of insulin. The older I get with more pregnancies and less activity my odds are greater. I am a very healthy person overall but sometimes to remain that way we have to stop the inevitable on our own, or at least try!
Yes, I did my first pregnant multi sport event nearly 5 months along. I didn't tempt fate and overdue it. I walked nearly all 4 miles and rode a beautiful windy ride for 7. It was beautiful and I felt great. Yes, my body aches a bit today and my hips feel like they are poking me with sharp little edgy things but I think if I had laid up on the couch all day and did nothing my mind would be doing much more.
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