Posts by pennywhistle

14 weeks!  

I'm so happy for you, ItHappened!  The first exercise after being sedentary feels so awesome.  Glad the running is working for you.  I think you should definitely post pics of the belly bra

Quote: Originally Posted by rebecca10  The nearest Old Navy and Gap to me have maternity in their stores, but they are the flagship stores in a major city that happens to be Gap Inc.'s corporate headquarters, so...

My skin has stayed the same, but I suddenly have crazy dandruff.  Like, huge flakes coming off.  It's disgusting.  And I have dark hair, and it's primarily around my face, so it's so obvious.  Any tips?  I have...

Thanks, LilyTiger, those are some great suggestions.  Walking is fine - it's just the bouncing that causes problems.  So even a walk/run combo is out.  But!  Spinning!  That is a great idea!  The Y has a...

I need more motivation!  I think that running is just going to be completely off the books until the baby's out.  Everytime I start jogging or bouncing at all, I get these weird stretching/pulling pains way down deep - almost...

That's such a great idea, arcanefamily!  I wish I could do the same, but I live in Oakland, CA.  We don't exactly have seasons - I doubt anything around me is going to change in any discernable way during the next 7...

I'm almost at 12 weeks, and as of last week I've felt a huge difference in terms of energy.  For the most part I feel like my normal self again.  Last night I even stayed out until 10:30!  Then fell asleep on the way home.

My friend (she gave birth 2 months ago) just gave me 2 pairs of maternity jeans - H&M with a full panel & boot-cut, and Exclamation with a demi panel and skinny-leg.  Both are SUPER comfortable, and very flattering. ...

I think so...I'm prone to depression/anxiety, so I've always been really worried about PPD.  I'm honestly a little squicked out at the concept, though, so I'm glad my husband is into it - hopefully he'll take on the project!