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[Guppy051708]

CHECK LIST for Wednesday February 24th, 2010:

[X] Relaxation #1
[] Relaxation #2
[X] Walking
[X] Tailor Sitting
[X] Squat
[X] Butterfly
[X] Pelvic Rock #1
[X] Pelvic Rock #2
[X] Pelvic Rock #3
[] Pelvic Rock #4
[ ] Pelvic Rock @ Bedtime
[X] Kegel

 

[terrie0617]

this is great, thanks. so are you just going to keep reposting to the same thread, I want to totally follow!

 

[buttonnose82]

i would LOVE to do the bradley method classes but i can't find anywhere in the UK that does them, i think it is a US thing but will be bookmarking this thread for when i am a little further along!

Did you check here:https://www.bradleybirth.com/GetTeachers.aspx?statemap=ZZ or the provisional locations? Hopefully they eventually start offering where you live.

oh my goodness!!! Thankyou soooooooo much, there is 1 person who does it in the UK and she is in the north east of england ........ I live in the north east of england!, yes it would be a 1 - 1.5 hour drive each way but still gonna talk about it with future hubby. Eek! I might email the woman today for more details

 

[Guppy051708]

terrie0617, yep will keep posting and updating I will add you to the cheer list

buttonnose, that is great news! So glad to hear. There arn't too many ppl local here either. We have to travel about a half hour, but there is a few couples that travel and hour and half, so think you have a good option hope the DH agrees!

 

[E&L's mummy]

sorry ladies i havent checked in for a bit but im still here cheering!! xxxxxxxxxx

 

[kaaty]

quick question on Kegel, i feel my muscles around anus (sorry TMI) move....am i doing it right?

 

[Guppy051708]

quick question on Kegel, i feel my muscles around anus (sorry TMI) move....am i doing it right?

I was wondering the same thing.

The easiest way to know if you are doing it correctly is by urinating. When you are urinating, in the middle of your flow, try to stop the urine flow. Those muscles that stopped the flow, are the exact ones (and only ones) for Kegels. (do NOT make a habbit of this though, as it can cause UTIs if done too much).

Im not 100% sure on this. I have searched the web and it says to make sure you are not flexing any abdominal or buttocks muscles. It also said that the more muscle you gain from doing Kegels, the more pronounced the movement will become....im sorta thinking that its okay for your 'anus muscles' to contract, just make sure your butt muscles are not contracting. I will try to verify this with my instructor.

 

[SarahMelissa]

Hi guppy, glad this is going well, i have to admit ive been a bit slack but have been trying to get some of the things in each day, will make an effort to try a bit harder!

 

[Guppy051708]

No worries as you can tell from my daily list...im not getting them all in either...opps. Trying though.

Girls, i asked the instructor about the pelvic rock. She showed it to me again. The ONLY movement is in the pelvis. You dont do anything with the shoulders or neck (so its not very similar to the Cat-Cow pose in yoga. Only your pelvis should be rocking, nothing else.

PS. Im going to post this week's exercise assignment so be on the watch!

 

[Guppy051708]

General Assignments for week #2​

Tailor sit: often.
Squat: often.
Butterfly: (5)1x per day
Pelvic Rock: (20) 4x per day PLUS 40 at bedtime
Kegel: 100x per day
Walk: 5 minutes 2x per day
Relax: 10 minutes 2x per day

Extra [from instructor]: Keep track of everything you eat for the next week. Specifically keep track of your protein intake. Aim for 80-100grams per DAY. Add them all up at the end of each day and see if you are eating correctly.

Recommended is the

Brewer Diet​

Milk Products: 4 servings per day.

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Eggs: 2 per day

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Protein: 2 servings per day

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Greens (the darker the better!): 2 servings per day

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Whole Grains: 4 or more servings per day

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Citrus foods (and other high Vitamin C foods): 1-2 servings per day

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Butter (fats & oils): 3 servings per day

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Yellow & Orange-colored Fruits & Veggies: 5 servings per week

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Salt (yes this IS important!): salt your food to taste

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Water: drink to thirst

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[Guppy051708]

I did horrible with my exercises today
Was terrible sick with MS 4x, so needless to say i havn't done much, but i know there shouldn't be an excuse for me...im going to bed now. Praying this MS takes a hike as im nearly 15 weeks!

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CHECK LIST for Thursday February 25th, 2010:[/U]

[X] Relaxation #1
[] Relaxation #2
[X] Walking
[X] Tailor Sitting
[X] Squat
[] Butterfly
[] Pelvic Rock #1
[] Pelvic Rock #2
[] Pelvic Rock #3
[] Pelvic Rock #4
[ ] Pelvic Rock @ Bedtime
[X] Kegel

 

[terrie0617]

ok, here's a question, with the butterfly and tailor sit do you do movement, like do you move your legs or are you just sitting? maybe you already explained this. Dang, that's a lot of kegels' I really need to get better with this. I would add, drinking water is so important, I learned a heavy lesson last pregnancy. I was in labor for 3 weeks, contractions every 40 minutes, and they were strong wrapping contractions, I was dehydrated and didn't know it! They gave me a bag of fluids and poof I was at a 7 and the induction was canceled and got to go to the birthing center (Thank God!) but I didn't even know I was dehydrated. I try for 90oz water a day.

 

[Blessed1]

i would LOVE to do the bradley method classes but i can't find anywhere in the UK that does them, i think it is a US thing but will be bookmarking this thread for when i am a little further along!

Did you check here:https://www.bradleybirth.com/GetTeachers.aspx?statemap=ZZ or the provisional locations? Hopefully they eventually start offering where you live.

oh my goodness!!! Thankyou soooooooo much, there is 1 person who does it in the UK and she is in the north east of england ........ I live in the north east of england!, yes it would be a 1 - 1.5 hour drive each way but still gonna talk about it with future hubby. Eek! I might email the woman today for more details

Welcome! Glad I could help! Hopefully it works out for you!

 

[bklove]

I was wondering how does your coach come into play with these exercises at this point? and would you recommend still taking the class or getting the book?- you are doing a great job with explaining things

 

[Blessed1]

I was wondering how does your coach come into play with these exercises at this point? and would you recommend still taking the class or getting the book?- you are doing a great job with explaining things

The coach is the encouraging support when I do the exercises.
For example...when I do the pelvic rock, my hubby is on his knees next to me with his hand on the small of my back massaging me lightly or he puts his hands on my hips and squeezes a little. He is also telling me to relax and to relax my jaw. He is also helping to make sure I do it correctly...sometimes I pick up my head or my form gets out of wack.

With my relaxation pose, he is coaching me through relaxation. He is watching my body for tension and telling me to relax as he rubs me and soothes me.
It's a pretty fantastic experience to be doing it together.

If you can't get to the class I would recommend getting the book if it's all you can do.

 

[Guppy051708]

terrie0617 & bklove, with the butterfly you move your legs. Put your feet together (this will bring your legs together, sitting side by side). Have your coach sit facing you. He places the palms of his hands near your knees and puts a LITTLE resistance on them while you try to spread the legs into the butterfly position (legs near the ground, but whatever is comfortable). As far as tailor sitting goes, there is no movement. Its basically a way to align your body correctly and help gain the muscles for better posture (posture and muscle aids in the second stage, delivery).

Blessed1 said it well. The coach is there for exactly what she stated and she said it perfectly. Also, if you just read my post about the butterfly exercise he is involved in that too. Relaxing is great for your coach to help because he is going to be the main person helping your do that while in labor. Also, he is to encourage and motivate you to do these exercises. A personal "cheer-me-on" if you will. The coach is going to be the one guiding you through labor and keeping your spirits up, so it is in your best interest that he be there and support you throughout the pregnancy as well. He can even tailor sit with you and squat with you so you two can develop a oneness.

I would HIGHLY recommend the book AND the class, but as Blessed1 said, if you can't get the class than DEF get the books A lot of what i tell you girls is from the book, but i have gained a much more thorough understanding with classes. And there are many other things we learned at class that i dont mention on here (mainly because its time consuming). GL

 

[Guppy051708]

Hi girls, anyone dare to say if they attempted the protein intake? After recording my eating habits for the day, i have failed Only got 61.4 grams of protein in for the day...but tomorrow is another day...plus, i think it would have helped if i wouldn't have had crackers and water for breakfast and morning snack I still have bad MS

 

[Blessed1]

My protein intake has been between 80-100 since Monday. I am doing good so far. I find it pretty easy actually.

Breakfast is usually the same for me...a bowl of cheerios with 1/2 cup to 1 cup of milk and some OJ.
Lunch is usually a P&J sandwich or a chicken salad sandwhich on whole grain bread (Lots of PROTEIN and knocks out some grains for the day!!) with some fruit on the side and water or lemonade.
Dinner is usally when I get the bulk of my protein. I eat some chicken, or other type of meat and I get at least 40gram just on the meat alone! I then eat some leafy greens like spinach.
You can do it girl!! Try to get your bulk of protein with a steak or a porkchop or some yummy post roast for dinner!
I try to eat 2 snack a day...usually 2oz of cheese (or 2 string cheese sticks) or a cup of milk.

 

[Guppy051708]

Wow! you are doing wonderful hun!
Def. inspiring me!
Today, it looks like i may actually get the recommend protein intake in
DH took me out for breakfast so i was able to have a high protein intake. Think im up to 40 grams already It is getting easier i think. And it helps that im not feeling MS [at least for right now anyways] and i actually want to eat We need to get groceries (since i've been so sick i havn't really cared to go and get any food). I think once we do that i will be able to eat much better. Thanks for the encouragement my dear! Keep up the great effort!

GIRLS, getting your protein intake in for the day can be helped if you have a plan. Bradley recommends the following. It has def. improved and aided in my protein intake, so i too recommend this

SNACK

BREAKFAST

SNACK

LUNCH

SNACK

DINNER

SNACK​

 

[Kita]

what constitutes as a snack for getting protein intake?