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Getting In Shape Mid-Pregnancy
Getting In Shape Mid-Pregnancy
Motherhood, BodyJaime BairdJuly 31, 2018Pregnancy, Placenta Previa, fitness, prenatal, workout, Fit Mom
The First 23 Weeks: Fears, Tears & Cheers!
The First 23 Weeks: Fears, Tears & Cheers!
MotherhoodJaime BairdJune 11, 2018IVF, Fertility, Motherhood, Fitness, Placenta Previa, First Trimester, Second Trimester, Bedrest
Body Post Coming Soon!
Body Post Coming Soon!
BodyJaime BairdApril 8, 2018
How To Do Hard Work
How To Do Hard Work
MindJaime BairdApril 8, 2018resistance, success, procrastination, hard work
Our Imperfect (& Long) Journey To Parenthood
Our Imperfect (& Long) Journey To Parenthood
MotherhoodJaime BairdApril 8, 2018IVF, Fertility, Parenthood, Motherhood, fitness, wellness, health

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#TransformationTuesday 🤰🏽- 17 weeks pregnant (no exercise for 17 weeks due to “bed rest”) vs. 35 weeks pregnant (exercising for 17 weeks post “bed rest”) . Can You Get Back In Shape Mid-Pregnancy After “Bed Rest”? 💪🏼YES! Trust me, I didn’t think it would be possible after 23 weeks of activity restriction, thanks to placenta previa. . I had very low expectations about what I would be able to actually perform from an exercise perspective and even lower expectations of what “improvements” I would make. . But, all I really cared about was getting a healthy dose of feel good endorphins and to maybe improve my conditioning a bit, so I wasn’t gasping for air every time I climbed our stairs. 😂 . MUCH to my surprise, over the last 17 weeks, I was able to achieve so much more than that with consistent (but very conservative) effort.🤗 . In the first few weeks, my conditioning and strength improved considerably. I went from barely being able to take on the StepMill for five minutes to easily completing 20 minutes in just two weeks. . I gained back stability. My lower back pain diminished. And, to my surprise, after about month or so, I actually started to look more fit. (Okay, so you have to look closely! 🕵🏽‍♀️) . 🤰🏽If you’ve been on activity restriction or bed rest in your pregnancy and wonder if it’s worth it to get back to exercise before baby, IT DEFINITELY IS! . You can read all about how I got my butt back in shape and started feeling great in my most recent blog post at jaimebaird.com. Link in my bio! . 🙌🏻Thanks to my friend and @bombshell_news Baby Fit Coach @jenniferandrews3 for helping me transition back to activity and keeping me on point. And thanks to my friend @denabp for training me weekly and helping to get my form back on point! Love you ladies!
It’s National Bump Day! Share a pic of your bump (current or past) to help raise awareness for better maternal health. . For every bump photo shared on social media today, $1 will be donated to the @whattoexpect Healthy Birth Project.🤰🏽 . Got to Bumpday.org for more info. . . . Photo: @natashasmithphoto Dress: @sexymamamaternity MUA: @caracosmetics Styling: @styledbykarri #bumpday #bumpday🤰 #pregnantbelly #thirdtrimester #firsttimemama #fitmom #healthybaby #healthypregnancy #bombshellfitness
WHAT’S YOUR VOTE—- Our 34 week ultrasound was just amazing. We are now debating who Baby Baird looks more like: Mom or Dad?👉👉What’s your vote? ☑️🤗❤️ . . . . . #baby #babydaddy #babymama #ultrasound #34weekspregnant #firsttimemom #fitmama #fitpregnancy #family #pregnancy #prego #babybaird #babybowie
Pregnancy is beautiful. ❤️🤰🏽But....it’s also challenging, messy and not always cute. . Behind the adorable bumps, the pregnancy glow, glamorous maternity shoots and heart-bursting joy is a journey full of nausea, fatigue, constant sweating, acid reflux, swelling, bladder issues, mood swings, congestion, nose bleeds, general discomfort and…[insert whatever your unique challenge here]. I also experienced scary episodes of bleeding (thanks, placenta previa). 😤 . Despite the discomforts, the whole journey has fortified my strength and quadrupled my appreciation for my body. 💪🏼 . Don’t get me wrong, I certainly have days when I feel frustrated and spend the day complaining about being uncomfortable to any one who will listen! But, those moments are temporary. 🤗 . As I feel the kicks, watch my belly grow by the day and see the details of our lil man during the ultrasounds, I am in awe of what’s happening in my body. 😍 . And, even though I am nearing the end of my pregnancy, I have days when I still can’t believe that I am growing a human. I am so beyond grateful for the experience—down to the last sweaty, swollen detail.🙌🏻 . Photo: @natashasmithphoto Styling: @styledbykarri Makeup: @caracosmetics Bodysuit: #BabyMama by @nakedwardrobe . . . . . . . . . . #34weekspregnant #pregnantbelly 8monthspregnant #thirdtrimester #pregnancy #fitmom #ironmama #fertility #IVF #firstimemom #untraditionalmama #soinlove #healthypregnancy #fitpregnancy #turnuptheshine #bump #bumpstyle #strong #placentaprevia #babyboy #momlife #prego #preggo #maternityshoot #bombshellfitness #pregnantlife #fitmama

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