bouncing bladder

One thing that I forgot to mention about my run with Anil and Bailey the other night (from the post below) is that I realized that my uterus must be bouncing on top of my bladder when I run, because I instantly had to pee as soon as I increased my stride! This happened last week too, but I thought it was just because I'd had water before the run. This time the reason clicked though. When I'd stop to walk or stretch, I'd be fine, but as soon as I started jogging again, there it was. It's the first time I've noticed an internal side effect from my growing belly beyond the upper back soreness that's become common over the past few weeks (that only feels better when I exercise), and it's funny and annoying at the same time. I've been working out through my pregnancy so far, but I've mostly kept it to the gym, to machines like the elliptical on which you glide more than bounce, because it's been so hot outside. I've been really excited to start running outside again (granted, more slowly than before), and this bladder thing might be a deal breaker; I'll have to see if it continues. There are no spots for a bathroom break on my route, and it takes about 30 minutes.