This afternoon when I walked outside after work and felt the cool breeze and sunshine, I knew I had to get out for a walk when I got home.
As soon as I got home, I searched through my drawers to find something that I wouldn’t be totally embarrassed to wear for an outdoor workout. Most of my workouts up until now have been done in my basement or living room, so I haven’t had this problem.
I put on a pair of maternity leggings and a big tee shirt (and probably looked ridiculous), but I didn’t care. The fresh air felt soooo good as I hit the pavement.
I planned on a 35-45 minute walk around my hilly neighborhood, including a few loops around a local park.
When I first started walking I had some major tightness in my pelvic area that I’ve noticed lately when I’m walking (especially uphill). It did start to go away though once I got warmed up.
(oy.)
However, the walk took a bad turn around minute 35 when I got a shooting pain in my left side. It felt like a gas pain, but it really hurt. I was already headed home, but I slowed my pace and stopped a few times to stretch and breathe. I suspect this is round ligament pain, but I’m surely glad that I have a doctors appointment on Thursday to talk to someone.
Im glad to say that when I got home, drank a glass of water, ate a banana and put my feet up, I felt instantly better.
It was scary though. And I’m hoping that the doctor doesn’t prohibit exercise from here on out. I’ll keep you posted.
Going to go back to resting.
Rest up girlie!
Thanks Becca! I certainly will. Went to bed at 8:30 last night
hope you feel better! defiantly let us know
But good for you to get outside and get moving!
Thanks Kristen! I”m hoping all is fine so I can continue to get outside and enjoy this weather. It felt so good!
Oh you poor thing! I’m glad you made it home safely and are feeling better. I’ve been having similar pain and I’ve assumed it’s round ligament pain. I mostly get it on my right side and it first started weeks ago while I would be running for a minute. Since I stopped running all together, I’ve noticed it just from walking, incline walking and from the elliptical. Some days its worse than others and I usually notice it most when I workout first thing in the morning. I hope you get all cleared from your doc and everything is okay!
That makes me feel better to know I’m not alone in having that pain.My pain was on the right side as well. It really freaked me out!
I’m glad you made it back safely. I hope that he doesn’t hinder your aerobic activity. PS: You are the cutest mommy to be ever!
Too funny, I do all of my workouts in the living room so when I have to leave the house to exercise, I can’t find anything cute enough
I hope all goes well with your Dr. appointment and you are still able to exercise through the rest of your pregnancy.
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