I have a three year old now. She was born six weeks early, with no warning. I had been moderately active with her but mostly just sick! We had a lot of stress during my pregnancy (death of a nephew, quit my job and moved across the country). She's very healthy now and when she was born. They never were able to determine why I delievered early, probably stress was a big contributor.

Anyway, now that I'm thinking of working on #2, my midwife moved practices and I did not feel the vibe with the OB in her practice (she seemed horrified by any cycling outdoors) so I went to a new doctor.

The new doc I went to today I loved. However, she indicated I'd be fairly restricted in my activities (walking, swimming, maybe some flat riding). I'm just devestated b/c jogging and cycling are a huge part of my life and I go kind of mental when I can't do them. On the other hand, I certainly wouldn't want to harm my child. I'm feeling selfish, conflicted and completely depressed. Anyone have experience with a prior preterm baby? Anyone have a prior preemie and then ride/jog through their second???

BTW, I'm 36 and they'd also do the weekly hormone shots that seem to help stop preterm labor problems.

thanks