Latest checkup

I'm 25 1/2 weeks along now and just had my latest check up and all is going along really well. It seems bubs is laying transverse across my belly at the moment although he has heaps of time to move so hopefully he'll get motivated before the time comes to visit the world.

I have started taking Iron supplements as my latest Iron tests were really low and so it was suggested a supplement was the best option. I also got my Glucose Tolerance Test back and everything is fine which is a big relief as I didn't want any extra hassles to deal with.

Other than that I've just been flat out this week. Just got back from a 3 day trip yesterday and it really took it out of me. All that flying, and running up and down the aisle seems to be much harder work now. It's also a bit of a juggle ensuring my belly is kept out of the way and doesn't get knocked around. I can actually understand why they stop you from flying (working) at 28 weeks as I imagine it would get a bit uncomfortable after that.

So after an early night last night (was very tired after my 4:30am wakeup) I woke up this morning feeling great, the sun is back out and I dragged myself up the hill for my 5km power walk. Starting the day with some exercise is really helping and I am noticing the difference just from including some more exercise again and cutting out the excess sweets.

I've also been doing a bit of reading about the benefits of including more food which includes Tryptophan (Essential Amino Acid) and it's benefits in increasing Serotonin levels which generally just makes you feel better. The good news is that all the foods are things that should be included in healthy diet anyway (Turkey, chicken, Flaxseed, Seafood, Whey Protein, Bananas, Eggs, Tuna, Tofu etc). So I'm making a conscious effort to include more of the good foods. Also I'm learning more than ever that sugar and sweets DO NOT MAKE ME FEEL BETTER! For sure the instant gratification of having some chocolate is great but not too long afterwards I feel quite average. So that's a pretty good reason in itself to cut it right back!

So life is pretty good, busy but as you know I prefer it that way. I'm off to hit the shops this arvo as I want to get some baby things sorted before I don't have any free time to myself.

I hope everyone is having a great week.

Cheers, Hilds

EMAIL : hilde@getactiveonline.com

Posted By Hilde on Thursday 2nd September 2010 @ 13:22:37

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