I officially hit 35 weeks on July 2nd and then a few days later found myself having a baby! Our baby, Isabella Maria, was born at 35 weeks and 4 days. She came into the world slightly early but it's because she had big plans. Everything went very well and I'm happy to report that both her and I are very healthy and HAPPY.
My water broke in the middle of the night July 5th. I had no idea and wasn't sure what it was so I ignored it. The next morning it seemed to have gotten worse. I called the doctor and they sent me to the hospital. The following day, July 6th at 4:25pm, our precious angel was born. I'm pretty happy to report that labor was fairly easy. Of course I attribute this to being healthy and in shape pre-pregnancy and during. I did have the epidural so that took away all the pain (thank goodness). I pushed for about 25 minutes and then baby was born! They told me I could push the button for more epidural but I didn't want to. I wanted to be able to feel my body more so I could have more control. Crazy, I know, but not have any feeling is also very weird and didn't make me too comfortable. After the baby was born, I had no idea of the road to recovery ahead of me! As far as exercising goes, I am starting off slow. I still haven't exercised (I'm one week postpartum) but plan on it in a few days. I don't think I'll be doing any lower body exercising until I'm cleared at my 6 week appointment OR I feel absolutely comfortable and heeled. I will start some core rehabilitation exercises, increase outdoor walking and maybe do light upper body exercises. I won't be doing any high impact exercises or high intensity cardio. I am still recovering and plan on listening to my body. Funny story, during my labor I was actually talking to the doctors about post natal core exercises for moms. I told them planking was NOT something they should recommend but instead, tell their patients to work on their transverse abdominal. Doing this will help increase the deep core muscles and from there they can work their way out to the superficial abdominal wall. It's crazy to think about having this conversation while pushing a baby out, but it goes to show how my process went and I'm very thankful for an easy labor. As for now, I'll update this page every 1-2 weeks on postpartum exercising and nutrition and my journey back to being fit post pregnancy. My total weight gain was 23 pounds and I've already lost 14lb. I am not concerned about that number though, I am concerned about my baby and her health. My health is still my priority but I'm in no rush to look a certain way.. just be healthy!! Questions? Comments? Leave them below or email me at [email protected] In good health, Cristina
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Ana
7/17/2016 05:45:30 am
Beautiful!
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AuthorCristina Panagopoulos is the owner and founder of CW Physique, an in-home personal training and nutrition company. She has been in the fitness industry for over a decade and loves helping others transform their lives. She is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a personal trainer and metabolic coach along with American Fitness Professionals & Associates certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant. Over the years, Cristina gained specialty certifications through the American Council of Exercise for Orthopedic Exercise and Pre and Post Natal Exercising. Cristina started this blog as a casual and personal journey through her experiences of pregnancy and later on motherhood. She wants to educate females on proper fitness and nutrition who are going through pregnancy and motherhood. For more information, please email Cristina directly at [email protected] Archives
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