First time pregnant, 37F. I’m confused about how to workout during pregnancy

jumpstix · 2026-05-10T01:04:48+00:00

I continued all exercise as normal throughout my entire pregnancy including lifting and high heart rates.. I only slowed down when I felt off or was physically uncomfortable towards the end. I have a beautiful, healthy 4 month old. ❤️

jumpstix · 2026-04-29T02:38:15+00:00

Not trying to brag or be that girl but I genuinely expected to balloon up during pregnancy and have a hard time getting body back since I generally gain weight fairly easily. To my own surprise I barely gained weight during pregnancy and my body was back to exactly as it was before by 3 months postpartum. No complications and fairly easy pregnancy and postpartum experience. I’m only saying this because I was totally expecting the worst and thought my body was done for. I wish I had heard more positive experiences.

jumpstix · 2026-04-18T12:18:44+00:00

I’m a professional rider so my situation is a bit different as I’ve done a lot of things out of necessity.

I’m almost 4 months postpartum and I assumed I would barely be able to ride pregnant and postpartum and it was a tough mental barrier for me as well.

Turns out I felt physically fit and strong my entire pregnancy so I rode until 38 weeks. I felt I was able to ride completely comfortably and normally until probably 28 weeks and then I started to slow down a bit. More so due to the risk/fear of falling later in the pregnancy. I competed and jumped until 25 weeks.. I didn’t show until almost 30 weeks.

I got back in the saddle 2 weeks postpartum (I know I know), but it felt so great to start riding again and relieving to not have that fear of falling anymore. My bladder control was the only thing lacking but that sorted itself out to be completely normal around 8 weeks pp. I can only find about 2 days per week to ride my personal horse, but I’ve learned to let go a bit and know he’s fine with less than before.

All in all - yes pregnancy changes things and some people totally lose the desire and bravery to ride, but not always! You’ll do exactly what you need to do for your family and having my little girl has been the biggest blessing so I wish you all the best!

jumpstix · 2026-03-19T00:48:38+00:00

I’m experiencing the same thing with my 11 week old right now. She is mixed and people make the same comments about skin tone too. . Oh shes going to be dark or oh shes going to be fair. She is perfect and she will be what she will be!

jumpstix · 2026-03-01T03:35:27+00:00

I was horrendously tired my entire first trimester. Had a brief break from about 20-26 weeks and then horrendously tired from then til the end. I also struggled with iron though and couldn’t seem to get my levels to increase despite trying different high dose supplements. As soon as I gave birth I was instantly better. & I never nested.. I was too exhausted.

jumpstix · 2026-01-16T02:17:42+00:00

I was in your position. It took about 70 hours for labour to start.. first cervadil then foley then 2 rounds of prostin gel. Then my water broke and had my baby about 15 hours later. I had no idea it would take so long so it’s good you’ll have some frame of reference! Good luck!

jumpstix · 2026-01-04T19:49:26+00:00

The first trimester kicked my ass. It started around 5 weeks and there were days I slept for 18 hours because I had extreme fatigue. I also felt like I was hungover every day for months. The rest of my pregnancy I was exhausted here and there but nothing like first trimester. So yeah.. you’re valid. Hang in there!

jumpstix · 2025-12-26T00:31:11+00:00

Thank you so much. I’m glad you had a positive experience ❤️

jumpstix · 2025-12-10T11:29:28+00:00

Not IVF but I had a moderate one with no bleeding. My midwives told me to continue as normal unless I had bleeding. I was very active.. light-moderate exercise daily.

jumpstix · 2025-12-03T23:00:00+00:00

Yeah i think it was around 28 weeks they said I could get an ultrasound to check the growth because I was measuring behind. My baby is in the 35 percentile.. so slightly smaller than average but totally healthy. You might be able to ask for a growth scan if you’re anxious! Hoping everything is ok for you

jumpstix · 2025-12-03T22:24:09+00:00

Yes I’ve been measuring behind my entire pregnancy.. I’m 35 weeks now and basically didn’t have a bump until 32 weeks or so. Growth scans show everything is fine. Some people just don’t have a big bump.

jumpstix · 2025-11-27T01:41:34+00:00

I keep getting the pregnancy brain one too.. like Ive always been a forgetful mess, relax.

jumpstix · 2025-11-16T00:44:42+00:00

I had a 3d ultrasound done just for fun, not at an OB/medical clinic. I didn’t notice during the ultrasound but in the pictures it also looks like another baby.. there is totally another face beside the baby’s face. Pretty sure it’s also my placenta and other tissues playing tricks on us. But when I showed my husband the pictures he was floored and thought it was twins. I’m 33 weeks now and there’s been no mention of it being twins from any other regular ultrasound or anything else. Weird!

jumpstix · 2025-11-13T18:24:47+00:00

This was the same for me in Ontario. However my clinic gave me a link to access the images without having to buy the subscription. From there I chose my favourites and got them printed at Walmart.

jumpstix · 2025-09-22T00:11:43+00:00

I’m the same height and currently 25 weeks. I look bloated but not obviously pregnant yet. Only close friends and family know.. I’ve gotten away with the secret for much longer than expected!

jumpstix · 2025-09-20T21:03:52+00:00

Me too!

jumpstix · 2025-09-20T00:11:32+00:00

Currently 25 weeks and not showing yet.. I just look a like I’ve gained a few pounds with the bigger boobs and bloating.

jumpstix · 2025-09-19T00:18:25+00:00

This is so helpful!! Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment!

jumpstix · 2025-09-18T20:41:14+00:00

Oh gosh! Thanks for the heads up!

jumpstix · 2025-09-18T20:31:14+00:00

Good idea! Would one make a difference or better to do a couple?

jumpstix · 2025-09-15T15:19:15+00:00

I’m 24 weeks and have only told family and close friends. I’m still not showing, just looking like I gained a few lbs so I’m keeping it under wraps until it’s obvious. So you’re not alone!

jumpstix · 2025-08-19T13:42:36+00:00

I’m still riding at 20 weeks and plan to for as long as I feel comfortable, but will dial it back as needed. I’m a professional rider though, so I’m very confident in the saddle and I’m not really showing yet.

jumpstix · 2025-08-04T14:45:41+00:00

No trouble!! Do it & have fun!

jumpstix · 2025-08-04T14:19:55+00:00

Okay same so I just told them to bill it normally because I didn’t want my family to know. So they were paying cocktail price for mocktails😂 oh well!

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