Quote Originally Posted by drplasma64
The What to Expect When You are Expecting books will just make you crazy. GG is funny and informative too.

And if you are considering breastfeeding, I've heard that "So THAT'S what they're for" is good.
I 2nd everything Dr.plasma said. I had to throw out my "what to expect" books because they were keeping me up at night worrying about worst case scenarios.

If I remember correctly, I was told by my OB that I could continue all activites that I was doing previously as long as I didn't allow myself to over heat. There are certian heart rate maxes that get thrown around but he said that wasn't accurate because everyone's heart rate is different. I was also allowed to continue weight lifting until I found out I was carrying twins and then I was considered high risk so I wasn't suppose to do heavy lifting. I did walk 3-5 hilly miles every day until I was 6 1/2 months pregnant and started to swell too much because of the heat (it was the middle of the summer).

Also, once you are expecting and preparing for the care of your baby I strongly recommend Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child. I truly believe that healthy sleeping is as important as healthy eating habits for infants, children and adults too. Having 2 at one time made me really appreciate a good nights sleep for all 3 of us.

Good Luck!!!! Pregnancy and parenthood are the most life-altering and wonderful things I have ever experienced.