Adrift
Well, I cut myself loose from the fertility clinic I used to get pregnant after going in for a final blood test this morning. I told myself that if the results were good, I was done. When they called me back the results were "superb" (in the words of the nurse) and the only thing that worried me a bit was that my progesterone fell by one point. So I kept my word, let them know that I would not be back for a 4th blood test and an ultrasound on the first day of week 5 and am now on my own.
I'm glad, since I have never been a person to enjoy the attention of the medical community, but after being under a microscope for the past two months it is a little weird to have my body back (albeit with some modifications). Now I wait for two weeks to meet with the midwives I'm considering using. Two weeks? By myself? But how will I know if I'm still pregnant every two days?
On another note... exercise. I am a very avid gym-goer... I usually take at least 6 aerobics classes a week. I know that most websites say to keep your heart rate under 140 and not "overdo it," but does anyone have any more specific information on what this means? Would love to hear from people who have negotiated these first few weeks/ months without giving up a fitness routine!
I'm glad, since I have never been a person to enjoy the attention of the medical community, but after being under a microscope for the past two months it is a little weird to have my body back (albeit with some modifications). Now I wait for two weeks to meet with the midwives I'm considering using. Two weeks? By myself? But how will I know if I'm still pregnant every two days?
On another note... exercise. I am a very avid gym-goer... I usually take at least 6 aerobics classes a week. I know that most websites say to keep your heart rate under 140 and not "overdo it," but does anyone have any more specific information on what this means? Would love to hear from people who have negotiated these first few weeks/ months without giving up a fitness routine!