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@ronyrana I think mainly rectal muscle is the concern? There may be perineal muscle. But I had 2nd too, hope you are healing well!

@ronyrana My OB said 2nd is skin only but not muscle, 3rd is muscle, and 4th is totally all the way through to the rectum. But I’m also not a doctor!

@ruella I think rate of perceived exertion is more up to date, as heart rate is specific to fitness level pre pregnancy and may be different for everyone. I’ve read things like stay between a 6-8 out of 10, 10 being hardest workout ever, and you should be able to talk while you’re doing whatever...

@stephenk Give yourself a few weeks! For me the energy ramped up again around like 18-19w. And also, just doing something is better than nothing! Don’t feel guilty if all you can muster is a short walk or some yoga in your house. I think the goal is just to stay moving however you can!

@psyduck25 Totally agree with this. I totally just shifted my mindset to trying to do something, anything that felt good for me that day! Some days it was just a 30 minute walk, other days walking + lifting. If I could get a walk in every day and lift 2 or 3 times a week I was happy, and I think...

@lumpyspaceprincess Yes, mama! Relate so hard!!! I struggled so much in the 1st trimester and then felt guilty for hating the experience. Honestly still in 2nd trimester I don’t really enjoy being pregnant. It’s totally amazing to think I’m capable of creating this life inside me, but I also...