First-time dad-to-be (wife is 7 weeks). Did anyone actually manage to get in shape before the baby came?
Hey all. We just found out we’re expecting, due around late May. I’m 27, desk job, haven’t trained in about 2 years, and my neck and shoulders are a mess from sitting all day. I’ve got a barbell and dumbbells at home and I want to use the next ~8 months to build a habit that survives the newborn phase.
For those who tried something similar:
- Did you stick with it during the pregnancy? What made you quit, if you did?
- Did anything you built before the birth actually carry over after?
- Anything you wish you’d focused on instead (sleep, cooking, learning baby stuff)?
Thanks, and congrats to everyone else in the same boat.