Exercise, is it safe?

I always find exercise beneficial when I am pregnant. Nothing too strenuous, of course, but a brisk walk, swimming and the easier yoga poses get the blood running and rid of that dull, lethargic feeling that accompanies pregnancy.

Forbes Health Tips agrees.
Assuming your doctor approves, exercise can help keep you healthy and feeling good during pregnancy. While you should avoid strenuous activity, light exercise can offer many benefits during pregnancy.

Is exercise dangerous? No, if you do it in moderation.

The Pregnancy Blog at Families tells us:
There are things you can do to make exercise even more safe. The first step to safe exercising is to choose the right type of exercise routines. Low impact workouts are generally safer for you and the baby than a high impact work out routine. Some good low impact choices include yoga, walking or swimming. Prenatal exercise classes are usually low impact and safe choices.

Exercise during pregnancy can increase energy, improve posture and strengthen muscles, reduce stress and help you control your weight.

Children

Children

(Kahlil Gibran)

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Your children are not your children.

They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself.

They come through you but not from you,
And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.

You may give them your love but not your thoughts,
For they have their own thoughts.

You may house their bodies but not their souls,
For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow,
Which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

You may strive to be like them, but seek not to make them like you.

For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.

You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite,
And He bends you with His might that His arrows may go swift and far.

Let your bending in the archer’s hand be for gladness;
For even as He loves the arrow that flies, so He loves also
The bow that is stable.

I’m Positive

A month ago, I knew I was pregnant. I felt it, somehow. So I waited a few days and took UPT. Sure enough, I was right — it was positive.

My spouse and I has been married for 2 ½ years. Yeah….we’ve been planned not to have baby in the first 2 years of our marriage. Then, we need to continue because i was accidentally/luckily received a new job offer.

The reason for the family planning - we need time and space to know each other better, stabilize our life and get prepared physically, mentally and emotionally before planning for baby.
Just imagine,we decided to get married about 3 months after we met. But don't worry, It wasn't 'tangkap muat' decision, I'm sure that he is the one for me and I believe on God's sign. We tied the knot 8 months after that.

And now, we’re extremely excited to be parent. Alhamdulillah…
Please pray for us.

My Life

Like in everyone's life cycle, I went thru many moments that have made me somewhat stronger in some aspects of my life, and less cynical on others.

I found that love comes in many forms. Near or far. Romantic and un-romantic.

I found a deeper level of respect for my closest friends and have renewed some weakened ties with friends who have stuck around me despite situations that may have hurt even the strongest friendship.

I have lost friends but silently wish for their happiness and let it be known that I still care for them and that they are still in my prayers.

I still believe in the saying "when one door closes, another one opens" - and I thank those who made me see this when I was crying my heart out, cursing and threatening to do the most silliest acts!

I thank God for accepting me, listening to me as I pray -- asking for a sign, a solution, forgiveness and love.

I realized that you can't be judgemental with others till you put yourself in their shoes.

To those who have remained with me, despite my difficult ways- thank you. Thank you for holding on.

To those I have wronged, I apologize.

To those I have forgotten, I am still here. Still the same Ayu. A petite girl with a big heart.

To my family - thank you for your love, care, support and blessed.

To my family in law - thank you for the greatest hospitality. What an honor it is for me to be a part of your family.

To my husband, Jimmy - Thank you for being such a wonderful companion. You've made today and everyday the best one of my life. May God bless our life till the end. I love you.