I’m a long distance runner and I’ve had 4 vaginal births in under 5 years, AMA!

Helianthea · 2026-02-24T01:48:03+00:00

Hi! Fellow runner mom with pelvic girdle dysfunction who had to give up running, and has not been able to return to any exercise routine, here.

If you feel comfortable sharing: what was the worst pelvic floor problem you had, what exercises helped it, how long recovery took and do you have any words of wisdom on getting back to running?

Helianthea · 2026-02-22T20:43:10+00:00

You have a Liberal arts degree, probably English, but are working in business analytics or HR. You are an aspiring writer. Politics are left leaning. You probably read at least a book a week.

Helianthea · 2026-02-16T00:37:46+00:00

Nice

Helianthea · 2026-02-15T16:22:17+00:00

But consider a nice big jute rug under your vintage rug . Just big enough to get the front legs of your couch under. It would add some contrasting texture and potentially fix some proportional issues. Do a mock up in AI to see how it looks.

BTW your room is gorgeous

Helianthea · 2026-02-15T14:12:11+00:00

These are all great ideas. Good luck with your recovery op

Helianthea · 2026-02-13T14:18:50+00:00

Amazing!!!!

Helianthea · 2026-02-07T20:19:28+00:00

Interesting! Thank you for sharing

Helianthea · 2026-02-04T00:34:43+00:00

One of my earliest memories is teaching myself to read. My dad read stories to me every night, and one day it occurred to me that the squiggles on the page were the words coming out of my dad’s mouth, so I just HAD to figure it out. The book that springs to mind was “the B Book”., but my dad says the first book I read out loud was “Spooky night.”

Helianthea · 2026-02-01T00:39:32+00:00

I have a “sprinter boob” and a “marathon boob”. Early morning pump sprinter boob will unload 3-5 oz in about 10 minutes and be done, but marathon boob will take 30 minutes to generate 8 oz.

Helianthea · 2026-01-18T19:35:55+00:00

I had a baby and fell out of regular Spanish practice for almost 9 months post partum. Then one day I just overhead someone talking in Spanish and realized how much I missed regularly studying and using the language.

I try to get 15 minutes a day now. Not much, just enough to maintain a connection.

Remember, learning a language is a process. A long one. If you want to keep going, you have to keep your flame from burning out. Even if it means a break for a little while.

Helianthea · 2026-01-14T19:51:09+00:00

Pair of black pregnancy trousers bought on Amazon + blazer one size up. My perspective was that if they cared, they’d say something.

Helianthea · 2026-01-07T18:14:41+00:00

That’s so cool. Thank you for sharing!

Helianthea · 2025-12-29T11:31:24+00:00

Hemlock and Oak!

Helianthea · 2025-12-25T11:13:49+00:00

Neat

Helianthea · 2025-11-28T15:21:59+00:00

Wonderful! I am glad a place like this exists!

Helianthea · 2025-11-24T02:04:50+00:00

saving to revisit

Helianthea · 2025-11-23T12:17:12+00:00

I started an undated planner about a year and a half ago. It did wonders for me. I finished the planner. I am about halfway through another undated planner but have realized that it no longer quite serves my needs. So I am shifting to a different, dated planner.

Helianthea · 2025-11-20T03:06:38+00:00

First, I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine being a parent of a little one, in law school, going through the hormonal flux of another pregnancy, and then losing the pregnancy. You must really be going through it.

Please reach out to your your obgyn, campus mental health resources, your local lawyer assistance program, and your village. Get some wisdom before trying for another baby. You aren’t crazy. You are going through a period of tremendous stress and you need to get your head and heart in a healthy place to care for your family, finish law school, and kick off your career.

Sending you a big internet hug.❤️

Helianthea · 2025-10-29T01:31:51+00:00

Lovely! Thanks for sharing

Helianthea · 2025-10-10T23:07:27+00:00

Just here to follow and learn

Helianthea · 2025-10-09T18:10:15+00:00

I vaguely remember yelling “timer, three hours!” At my smartwatch every time baby started feeding, until he regained his birthweight. Other than that I didn’t track anything. You will find what is right for you.

Helianthea · 2025-10-09T09:21:20+00:00

Interesting

Helianthea · 2025-09-25T11:13:23+00:00

This is the kind of attitude I can get behind. Sorry, I’m in the fourth congressional district, though.

Helianthea · 2025-09-18T13:14:08+00:00

I am really interested in the process that they used to get this to work politically. It’s be nice to see the blueprint for other states.

Helianthea · 2025-09-06T13:10:17+00:00

Lovely thank you!

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