Week 5: Surprise… I’m Pregnant (Again)

Welcome to episode one (Week 5 of pregnancy!) of The Pregnant Mother Runner Diaries and plot twist… I’m pregnant. In this episode I’m sharing the very real, very fresh feelings of finding out. And, yes, I took approximately 47 pregnancy tests 😂…Obviously. We talk about: Exercising safely in early pregnancy and what the research actually says The weird tingliness in my low back and hips Headaches and thirst and “is this pregnancy or just life?” Not showing at all and not really having symptoms yet The complicated mix of excitement about a baby and disappointment about potentially losing fitness Training still feeling strong Nursing my 13 month old while newly pregnant We’ll cover what current guidelines say about exercise during uncomplicated pregnancies and how I’m approaching training with curiosity instead of fear. As always, this is my personal experience as a runner and registered dietitian. It is not medical advice. And if you want deeper dives into fueling, body image, and metabolism for runners, come hang out with me on Dear Runner Bod.   Jacked Granny Protein Bars have around 16 grams of protein, the perfect post-run snack or mid-afternoon fuel — go check out jacked-granny.com and use code RUNNERGIRL to save 10%. If you have questions about this episode, DM on Instagram @runnergirldietitian