Here we go. The final week. I debated using that title, because I could still be counting down at this time next week, but I'll just use it again because it's not like anyone is really keeping track.
Hear that baby? 0 weeks left! |
Yup |
Drunken college freshmen is actually redundant. At least in my experience.
Swimming has the added bonus of not having to cram my feet into increasingly smaller sneakers, and it's no impact. Really a win all around, except that I can't watch TV simultaneously. Other fitness accomplishment other than the usual elliptical and whatnot include a spin class last week, and a teeny tiny bit of running. I'm mostly using the treadmill for incline walking, but on Friday I cranked the speed way up to almost 5.0 and both feet left the belt simultaneously. For a few 2-4 minute intervals.
This morning I did a circuit training weights class, and I think it was my last time. It's crazy how high my heart rate gets just from light movement, and I had to do so much modifying that it was annoying, especially since the instructor isn't great about offering options.
I've been lucky enough to avoid illness for so long now, but it got me. One of the hourly times I woke up in the middle of the night, I was barely able to swallow. Anytime I've ever been sick with anything - swine flu, cold, strep, bronchitis, that's always how it starts. Then I follow a predictable pattern of denial (I'll be fine once I get moving and have some coffee!) and attempted ignoring while it gradually gets worse all day.
I'm not a big proponent of natural remedies, I'm more of a straight for the drugs type. (Also see: my birth plan.) I googled what you can take for a cold/sore throat while pregnant. Spoiler alert: nothing. You can gargle with salt water.
I was forced to go the natural route. Anything for the child.
Probably cheaper than Sudafed, and I didn't have to show my ID. |
Just what I wanted when it's 80 degrees. |
Luckily I have nothing on the agenda this weekend, other than The Maze Runner and possibly having a baby, so I can spend some time resting up and hopefully recovering before delivery.
Are you a drugs person or a local honey type? I'm now a honey convert so maybe I'm less skeptical, but I will never, ever attempt acupuncture.
I tend to avoid the meds if I can but if I've tried everything and nothing is working, it's straight to the drugs!
ReplyDeleteI have to be honest, I've kind of enjoyed your pregnancy related posts. There's another blog that I've stopped reading completely because the girl is pregnant and every post is a complaint about how inconvenient it is. I worry to find out what kind of inconvenience the baby will be for her. You just have the best attitude toward the whole thing.
ReplyDeleteI rarely take meds so I know all kinds of weird voodoo. Did you know that a tablespoon of local honey everyday will help stave off allergies?
ReplyDeleteI try to avoid drugs if possible (but got an epidural!) But take them if I feel I need to. Can't wait for you to have your baby!! Any day now.
ReplyDeleteclearly you need zarbees
ReplyDeleteHugs, not drugs! Just kidding. I LOVE morphine.
ReplyDeleteI keep saying I must be setting myself up for the worst labor ever because this last stretch of pregnancy hasn't been nearly as bad as I predicted it would be! That being said, the waiting is driving me crazy! I'm due Sunday, but I have a feeling she will be sticking around until the end of next week.
ReplyDeleteThough I take a mutlivitamin and calcium pills, I tend to be skeptical of a lot of supplements and natural/"natural" cures because the MDs I've worked with haven't always thought very highly of them. With that said, my grandmother always prescribed a spoonful of honey for a sore throat and it certainly feels and tastes better than any medication I've tried :-)
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