Quote Originally Posted by Trekhawk
Roadraven - I admire all the women on this forum but you have just hit the top. Seven pregnancies wow and I thought it was hard to get back into shape after three.

I also love your take on spending time with your family. You are so right when we are old and reminise Im sure it wont be about work. Family and friends will be what we hold dear.
Hey there Trek... I have only carried 5 through to the 9 months, but apparently being pregnant (and not actually going full term) has similar effects to a full term pregnancy in terms of elasticity of skin, effects on muscle (LOL, and brain!) etc etc... but I think the thing that did the most damage (aside from the size of my babies ... groooan, biggest was 10lbs11oz) was the closeness I had them together... the difference in age between my five children spans seven years (I was pregnant with my fourth child when my first started school).

I think the doctor told me that the main "damage" in terms of recovery is after 3-4 pregnancies/labours... and you should get onto it sooner rather than later... LOL, with my youngest now 10 years old I think I fall into the "later" category...

Good on us though, eh? Good on all the girls here at TE for taking self responsibility and getting out there and maintaining or improving all our various levels of fitness... you're all an inspiration... thanks