FETUS FRIDAY

Posted on Fri 08/08/08 in Random

I’m a blog-aholic. I start my morning off by reading a few different blogs. One of those that I read regularly is Amy Beth’s. She’s just moved with in a friend who’s going to be having a baby boy. To further their knowledge of pregnancy and of course parenting every Friday, she poses a question for her blog-aholics/readers and calls it FETUS FRIDAY.

So read on…

I’m a blog-aholic. I start my morning off by reading a few different blogs. One of those that I read regularly is Amy Beth’s. She’s just moved with in a friend who’s going to be having a baby boy. To further their knowledge of pregnancy and of course parenting every Friday, she poses a question for her blog-aholics/readers and calls it FETUS FRIDAY. This week they want to know more about Fitness and Food. So in honor of FETUS FRIDAY I’ve decided with my immense knowledge of parenthood and pregnancy I’d divulge a few of my secrets and thoughts. Read On….

FITNESS

We all know moms want to be back into pre-pregnant clothes ASAP. Part of getting this goal accomplished is staying or being fit while pregnant. Even though you might be carrying around an extra 30, 40, or 50 pounds you still need to exercise. Below are a few of the ones that I’ve seen worked extremely well…

a) Swimming – The best thing about swimming especially during this time of the year is getting out of the heat. For soon-to-be mommies, it’s all about the “loss” of the weight that occurs. Once in the water, you’ll feel lighter and relaxed. DON’T WORRY, you aren’t drowning your baby. It’s called a placenta, it’ll protect the baby. Swimming is great for the joints. You don’t have to worry about all the stress that walking puts on your knees, back, and ankles.

b) Walking – This one provides you all types of opportunities. You can walk around your house, your neighborhood, or probably most female’s favorite, the mall. Walking in the mall not only lets you be inside with A/C but also you can look at all the cute maternity clothes and all your future clothes that you are GOING to get once you get back to regular weight. Also you can look at all the other moms with their kids and just know that you aren’t going to let your kid YELL and CONTROL you when in the mall. You’ll have that “THERE IS NO WAY MY KID IS GOING TO DO THAT IN PUBLIC” thought. And your kid will break it, guaranteed.

c) Jumping Rope – I know what you’re thinking. I’m not jumping with all this extra weight; it’s going to hurt like the dickens. Well yes, but remember the old saying, no pain, no gain. Just think of all the benefits: exercise, playing games you haven’t in 15-20 years, and money. I know you’re thinking WHAT? MONEY?? Yes, money. It’s just like if you playing classical music for your kid while in the womb, it’ll be more calm and smart. If you jump rope, then it’ll be athletic and a great high jumper when older. Do you see many high jumpers around? NOPE, not enough moms did jumping while pregnant. If the kid is a great high jumper, they’ll reward you when they are making the skrilla (that’s $$$) for jumping with them. It’s a great idea, really. No honestly it is.

FOOD

Now I know lots about food. So let me divulge some of my knowledge.

This is for all husbands, dads, friends, boyfriends, etc…
If she asks for something because she has a craving, she isn’t asking so don’t say “Honey, you really don’t need anymore chocolate”, she’s TELLING you. If she asks tells you more than 2 times for it, you better get it or you’re going to hate when she starts throwing things at you.

If you do enough fitness, just eat whatever you want. “It’s my pregnancy, and I’ll eat if I want to… You would eat too if it happened to you”.

PS: I have no experience in this field AT ALL. I wouldn’t trust or do anything of what I wrote without getting a doctor’s permission.

    Comment

    # Alicia wrote on Fri 08/08/08 at 12.29 PM:

    Oh, you wise man…
    I’ve been checking AB’s comments all day and just had to see what you had written. AB & Roomie may pee on themselves from laughing so hard…..actually, very likely for Roomie. Anyway, though I don’t know you, I think AB is pretty lucky to have your comic relief in her life. And vice versa, I’m sure.

    # Cinda wrote on Fri 08/08/08 at 02.50 PM:

    Nate, I loved reading your advice on pregnancy! Most guys never dare to say, much less blog, about one of the greatest miracles. Congratulations. Maybe you could start a small group for new dads. :) However, I’m not so sure about the jump rope thing…

    # Amy Beth wrote on Fri 08/08/08 at 05.59 PM:

    I am speechless. Absolutely, totally speechless.

    All I know is that I will be linking to this first thing in the morning, ohyesIwill.

    # Bethany wrote on Sat 08/09/08 at 11.11 AM:

    Oh too funny, but your message to dads was very wise. =)

    # Kristen wrote on Sat 08/09/08 at 12.30 PM:

    I’m not going to sugarcoat it: you are hilarious.

    # Shanda wrote on Sat 08/09/08 at 06.25 PM:

    I can get on board with everything but the jump rope. I would just add the warning that if you choose to take the rope jumping path, you might want to invest in some Depends. Just to be on the safe side.

    # Roomie wrote on Tue 08/12/08 at 06.46 PM:

    Dear Wise Nate,
    Thanks for the uber fabulous health and wellness advice. And as soon as I’m finished jumping rope, I’ll move onto the moonwalk, trampoline, pogo stick, sky diving, bungee jumping, alcoholic beverages, race car driving, amusement park fun, and of course the occasional smoke. All wonderful thoughts…I’ll let you know how it goes.
    Forever Grateful,
    Roomie

    # John Farmer wrote on Mon 09/08/08 at 06.46 PM:

    Nate, you are a cool guy, but you just lost 200 man points for this blog. Fetus Friday! Sign me up, but I will read it after I watch Sex and the City. No man points for you.

    # Leonardi wrote on Tue 09/08/09 at 09.41 PM:

    Say what you want, I’ve never been a big fan…

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