W19D5

Today I’m feeling like an overinflated balloon. Somebody pop me! What happened is, I ate an entire plate of food in one sitting. Steak and mashed potatoes with sauteed mushrooms, mmm… Then I almost immediately had to go to the bathroom. Hey, less in bladder means more room for stomach, right? I waddled to the…

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10k

Today I’m feeling very proud of myself. I ran a 10 kilometer trail race! 🙂 Well, six miles used to be a piece of cake for me. Six months ago I ran the same distance and placed first in my age group. Today I ran about 20 min slower (that’s about 3 extra minutes per…

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Prenatal yoga

I’ve just found my new favorite preggo activity. Prenatal yoga classes! Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been doing my own yoga at home. Ya know, a few poses here and there, a little bit of extra stretching when I get home. Maybe some extra downward dog when I feel tension rising in my shoulders. I…

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W19D1

The kicking is getting stronger. I feel it more regularly now, though still only when I’m sitting or laying down. It feels like… bigger bubbles popping than a couple weeks ago. It’s exciting because this is the first communication I’ve gotten from my soon-to-be child. The first sign that it’s a living being. There’s something…

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Top 10 Sports for Pregnant Bodies

Look, staying fit while pregnant can be tough. Chances are your regular workouts aren’t quite feeling the same as usual. Or maybe you’d like to start exercising, but between the nausea and growing belly don’t know where to start. Girl, we’ve all been there! Here’s a list of the ten best sports for pregnant bodies…

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W18D5

We find out the sex in FOUR DAYS! I’m beside myself with excitement! Some days I hope it’s a boy. Other days I hope it’s a girl. Either way seems like great news. I’m just excited to know! All the dudes I’ve asked think it’s a boy: my husband, father-in-law, and brother. All the ladies,…

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