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@JoJoGirl: yay!!! what a huge relief!

@MrsSCB: yea, I feel like sometimes people think it's easier to lie than to admit that you were ttc and didn't tell anyone. Of course, it's no one's business, but I feel like some people just aren't comfortable admitting it. It's silly!

@Silva: I am having more pains this time around too. Most of the time, I find that if I sit down and drink water it really helps. I tend to get them around dinner/bath/bed time too, which makes me think it's because it's already been a long day at that point, and my body is tired (and thirsty).

@Pirouette: I am getting back into my old routine of early morning workouts . . . just before 5 a.m. Since I fall asleep so early, it's not tough to get up (most mornings anyway), and that makes it easy for me to workout, shower, and get ready for work before I wake my little up to get her ready for daycare.

@pwnstar: good for you!! I could set an alarm for sure, and get it in before my daughter wakes up, but I end up staying up pretty late because my husband is a night owl, so I would have a hard time dragging myself out of bed that early. I should though, i really should. It makes my whole day better!

@Pirouette: @pwnstar: That's when I go too! Bed at 9, up at 4:45am to get to Crossfit by 5:30am class. DH is home in the mornings to take her to school, but even if he wasn't, I'd try to do something at the same time at home.

@JoJoGirl: Yay! That's wonderful. Sounds like a great reaction!

@JoJoGirl: I seriously admire you!! but you guys are inspiring me to give some thought to trying to reintegrate morning workouts at least occasionally.

Good job to all you mamas working out! I would love to but my fear of mosquitoes and zika is keeping me indoors basically 6 out of 7 days a week.

@Glitter: Oh my goodness! How stressful - I hope you stay safe!

@Pirouette: @JoJoGirl: I have zero excuses for not working out . . . I have a full size elliptical in my house (and free weights and all that jazz). So yeah. I don't even have to put on pants if I don't want to . . . I could just work out in my undies, sneaks, and sports bra, and nobody would be the wiser. Not that I have done that before or anything!

@agold: As you move into the second tri, there are some exercises you should avoid to minimize/help prevent diastasis. I'm pretty sure regular planks are on that list. But side planks are okay! Here's a link to a blog I like that might be helpful: http://diaryofafitmommy.com/15-minute-prenatal-abs-core-workout/

@pwnstar: haha yea i have a treadmill in my house, so i have no excuse either! These ladies still put me to shame with their classes!! I do generally run a few days a week, but it's so hard to have the energy after working all day, and i can only imagine how much better id feel if i could squeeze in a few mornings.

@agold: yes, @pwnstar is right. I do planks on the barre, or side planks for now.

@lctbqe: this is baby number 2 for me, so I look about 5mo already! I'm looking forward to trying the online prenatal workouts, but I've been pretty good about going in studio, I'm sure that'll change soon!

@agold: @pwnstar: @coopsmama: thanks! I'm trying hard to keep safe! I have found that mosquitoes still seem to love teasing me despite being bathed in OFF and wearing repellant bracelets while having AC on full blast. I actually spotted a bite about 2 weeks ago, and all the mosquitoes here are the Aedes Egypti carriers but I refuse to go into panic mode.

@OldpuebloJenn: Oh my I can just imagine the panic and all that must have entailed! Good that he is no longer making those trips and you can breathe!

@pwnstar: thank you for posting this! I have been looking for something like this to share with the leadership at my studio! The work out that I do is an interval based class. 56 minutes total, 25 minutes of cardio (treadmills and spin bikes) and 25 minutes of strength (body weight exercises on the floor, TRX, Barre, Bosu, etc) followed by 6 minutes of stretching to finish up. they break it down into 5, 6, 8, 10 or 12 minute rounds. I've been told it's very similar to orange theory but I've never been to one of those classes to personally attest. I love it because it changes so frequently that it's over before you know it!

@coopsmama: congrats on being officially official in the 2nd tri! I never really know when that mark is, so it's definitely comforting to have passed all the possible options! I decided I'm going to basically consider the 1st tri over next week at 12 weeks when i have my NT scan results back. Mostly because I'm eager to mentally believe it's over And hope you had a wonderful dinner!! totally jealous!

@MrsKerch: that sounds like an awesome workout! I totally miss belonging to a gym for the classes, even though I know I'd probably never make it to them these days haha

Happy friday everyone! anyone have fun plans? It's going to reach -10 (yup, negative degrees F!) supposedly this weekend, so I'm hoping to lay low. Although my husband wants to get a few of his friends together sunday for dinner, which means I may be sharing our news with more people! I prefer to wait until after the NT scan on tues, but I'm not going to hide it 2 days before.

@Pirouette: It's just pants.

@Pirouette: omg, the cold is awful this weekend! We're visiting my family and while it's in the 70s at home in Texas, in NYC and Massachusetts where we're visiting it is freeeeeezing! I'm not used to this! Good to see family though, we'll be telling everyone the news today And we got to see the musical Hamilton last night, which was incredible.

I hope everyone has a nice relaxing weekend!!

@MrsSCB: have fun telling your family!!!

@Silva: thank you!

@Pirouette: yes, it's supposed to be about -6 in Mass. We lived in NYC before moving to Texas and I don't remember it being quite this cold very often....Although I think my blood has also thinned since living in warmer climates

@Silva: @MrsKerch: I'm the opposite -- I've never had a sweet tooth and I can't get enough dessert these days!