Mum-to-be of the Month - Jane!

Hi Jane! First of all, congratulations on being Mum-to-Be of the month!

Tell me, how many weeks are you now and how are you feeling?

37 weeks and feeling well just a little tired.

What aspects of pregnancy are you enjoying?

I’m loving feeling blooming and curvaceous and very content!  (I usually have a stick thin physique!!)

And the not-such-fun bits?

Low blood pressure, low iron and feeling tired – but all are manageable.

What’s been your favourite pregnancy gadget?

Babycentre.com for a week by week update on my babies growth. 

You do your pregnancy fitness with me but have you always been active or is this new? I know your brother-in-law, Stef, of course, who is a personal trainer!

Yes I am known to be ‘Jane that never sits still’!  Prior to pregnancy I enjoyed bodypump and power yoga classes once a week. 

Are you into healthy eating? What’s your all-time favourite dish?

Most definitely.  I’m vegetarian also but do eat fish.  Since becoming pregnant I have enjoyed eating more protein after being referred to a clinical dietician for advice on increasing my weight whilst pregnant.  Gosh picking one favourite dish is hard… perhaps vegetarian chilli con carne with rice – still hot and spicy with lashings of sour cream and fresh coriander on top.

How do you find combining pregnancy with work?

Ok, again I had to adapt some of my duties at work due to my low blood pressure but work have been great about it.   I actually sit down more at work than I would do if I was at home – so work is good!

Are you looking forward to maternity leave?

I have just this week started my maternity leave which I was well and truly ready for.  However my husband is opening a new hair salon in 1 week and it is hectic to say the least!  I still put my hand to painting (I know I keep getting told off) and I’m being used as the run about picking up bits here and there!  Hopefully next week once it’s open I can then relax and enjoy proper mat leave!

And what about the birth? Thinking about it or a case of bury your head in the sand?

Totally bury my head in the sand prior to NCT classes.  However, now I have completed NCT classes I am slightly panicking….!  I know too much and it scares me but hey ho, I like to think I have a good pain threshold and a strong head.  If I can skydive and bungy jumps then I believe I can give birth!  I love a good challenge!

What are you most looking forward to about motherhood?

Bonding with my new baby and watching him/her grow. 

We all need a bit of “me time” when we’re mums. What will you be squeezing into your “mummy me time”?

Seriously….a fitness class, yes your bounce back class hopefully!  And continuing to see my lovely friends and have romantic meals out with my lovely hubby.  (Hmmm, I wonder if this will happen?!)

Last but not least… fitness for ever?

I do hope I get my energy & fitness levels back after birth and most definitely fitness forever!