yoga mamas

[Guest guest]

Okie-fella -- You asked a few million posts ago

if I was feeling any of the fabled joint-loosening

effects of pregnancy, but I have to admit that due to

fatigue I've only practiced twice in the last twelve days

and my joints (particularly right hip) are not

particularly improving. So if anyone's thinking of getting

pregnant just to improve their practice, think

again.<br><br>I've had brief e-mail conversations with the famous

Dena of Australia who had a baby last summer. She was

practicing advanced B series in her second trimester, and

she has found that she has not exactly been able to

pick up where she left off before the baby came. But I

also have the distinct impression that she couldn't

care less.

[Guest guest]

Edenlotus - I'm borrowing my husband's

(takeitup200) spot as I wanted to share some encouragement

during your pregnancy and early years with the babe. My

first pregnancy was similar to yours during tri #1 - I

felt tired! During the 2nd tri I felt absolutely great

and swam/worked full-time/did yoga/rode my horse-

everything I wanted. In the middle of the 3rd trimester my

activities came to a complete stop due to pre-term

complications. That was a big shock to my active lifestyle. Then

when the baby arrived I was consumed with taking care

of him - nursing every 2-4 hours 24 hours/day etc,

so I didn't find time or energy to do much in my

"spare time". We now have two children, 2 & 4 and they

are much less demanding so it is easier to find time

for yoga and other things I want to do. Enjoy this

time, for me it has been a wonderful period of my life.

Don't discourage if your efforts are refocused and you

are limited in the coming months!