Although it is the last day of September, I know that October is going to be one crazy month. This week, though, my brother pretty much was put on strict probation at our shop and then decided to just quit the next day which sucks. Next Sunday is my first Half Marathon, I have a week and one day to go before I can start puking and roaming the house nervously. I honestly don't know if I can handle a week, I mean this week went by extremely fast which was surprising.
I am 12 weeks pregnant and everything seems to be coming along just fine, still trying to work on getting my health insurance before my doctor visits start, so I am hoping and praying that it went through this time. My appointment was moved from this last Tuesday to next Tuesday which really sucks, I freaking hope she doesn't have to change it again.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Hectic Life with a Baby on the Way
I think I could use the whole pregnancy thing as an excuse for I would probably be doing this shit anyways. I have class tonight and my assignment isn't even finished. Not only that but I cannot even use the flash on my film camera which is popping up right now because it is pretty cloudy and not enough light. I do not want to agree with my husband but he was right - I had all week to do this or at least all weekend and I just fucked off basically.
I ran 10 miles Saturday morning, actually I think it was a little over 10 so probably around 10.3 miles and I was so freaking tired afterwards. I wanted to get out and shoot photos but my legs were hurting so bad - all I wanted to do was sleep the day away.
My Half Marathon is 2 weeks and 6 days away, and although I am pretty nervous about it being my first Half - I am pretty damn confident that things will go well.
I ran 10 miles Saturday morning, actually I think it was a little over 10 so probably around 10.3 miles and I was so freaking tired afterwards. I wanted to get out and shoot photos but my legs were hurting so bad - all I wanted to do was sleep the day away.
My Half Marathon is 2 weeks and 6 days away, and although I am pretty nervous about it being my first Half - I am pretty damn confident that things will go well.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Crazy Mondays
Today has been crazy, good and just manic. Being this early in my pregnancy, there isn't a whole lot to talk about right now and it is a little aggravating but hell I need to learn some patience anyways. I have been told to start taking at least a couple of photos of my belly each week, but I think I am going to wait at least until 12 weeks. I haven't really decided yet so yeah, I will try and make the decision this week because I should take a photo while I am still "slim". I will take a photo either tomorrow or Wednesday for this week as Thursday I will be 10 weeks along so yep, I might want to go ahead and get a photo of it now. I haven't really felt any of the morning sickness symptoms, but I have been bloaty, weird cravings, tender sore nipples and very VERY VERY tired throughout the middle of the day. And I still have the energy so that is an extremely good thing.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Another Chapter to Begin
I still feel as if a lot of this is nothing more than a dream, and someday I am going to end up waking up and not be pregnant. I am excited, this is just another chapter of my life and so many new things are going to happen. At first I was worried that so many of my activities would be put on stand still or I would never get to experience them again, but the more I think about - I realize that this only means that I can show my baby all these wonderful things in life. I hear a lot of women act as if their life is completely over when they become pregnant, as if there is no future for them but to be a mother. That is so not the case for me, this almost feels like a heavy burden has lifted - I have been given a chance to raise a child up right with morals and kindness and strength..... family values.
Whether you are a Larissa Nicole or a (possibly) Dorian Vaughn, this is what I promise you:
You will learn what I was taught, kindness and respect towards others (especially elders)
To never give up or give in to anyone else, to go against the current and find your own path in life.
You will grow up with a secure home/family and two loving parents who will do what's best and work together to give you what you need in life.
I will take you everywhere and anywhere - whether it be outdoors or somewhere indoors.
I will read to you every night before bed. Books are great tools for knowledge.
Don't be afraid to ask me anything, I will do my best to explain.
Don't worry if you get dirty or hurt - Or break something because I will show you all my scars and I have a whole lot of stories of my own you can hear.
I have nothing to hide from you, and you should never feel the need to hide anything from me.
You have your whole life ahead of you to find who you are - don't race to the end, and even though there is no guarantee when you will find it, I can guarantee you that there is no other road as exciting as your own.
Whether you are a Larissa Nicole or a (possibly) Dorian Vaughn, this is what I promise you:
You will learn what I was taught, kindness and respect towards others (especially elders)
To never give up or give in to anyone else, to go against the current and find your own path in life.
You will grow up with a secure home/family and two loving parents who will do what's best and work together to give you what you need in life.
I will take you everywhere and anywhere - whether it be outdoors or somewhere indoors.
I will read to you every night before bed. Books are great tools for knowledge.
Don't be afraid to ask me anything, I will do my best to explain.
Don't worry if you get dirty or hurt - Or break something because I will show you all my scars and I have a whole lot of stories of my own you can hear.
I have nothing to hide from you, and you should never feel the need to hide anything from me.
You have your whole life ahead of you to find who you are - don't race to the end, and even though there is no guarantee when you will find it, I can guarantee you that there is no other road as exciting as your own.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
The Weather is Gorgeous!
I have been waiting all summer for this beautiful weather, and I cannot believe it is finally here. I just hope it lasts for a month or so, because it would be a total bummer if I don't get out to some of these beautiful parks before winter hits. I really want to go this weekend after my race, so it might be Hemlock Cliffs or part of Hoosier National Forest, because I want to take Cameron along and that will be difficult enough to get him off his butt during the weekends.
This Thursday I am going in for my first ultrasound, so I will know exactly where I am at on this because I am beginning to question the 8 weeks and think I might be a little further along. I have put a lot of thought in the Half Marathon this weekend, and I am going to go ahead with it even though Saturday's 9.6 mile run was just awful, that is only 4 miles away from 13.1 and I have come this far already so why the hell should I stop now if there isn't any risk in it?
This Thursday I am going in for my first ultrasound, so I will know exactly where I am at on this because I am beginning to question the 8 weeks and think I might be a little further along. I have put a lot of thought in the Half Marathon this weekend, and I am going to go ahead with it even though Saturday's 9.6 mile run was just awful, that is only 4 miles away from 13.1 and I have come this far already so why the hell should I stop now if there isn't any risk in it?
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Bad Run Ignites Questions
Yesterday's long run was 9 miles, and it blew a$$. A warm front had come in, causing 7 a.m to be 87 degrees with high humidity and dew point. I walked a lot of what was supposed to be a run, my legs felt like led due to making the mistake of putting my legs through some strength training Wednesday morning - Team 13 picked a route where the parking lot had NO restrooms, and no restrooms along the route at all, so I ran 3 miles with a full bladder and bowels until Jamie and I went .30 miles off the route to a gas station. The run was miserable, I walked a lot of it with fear of miscarrying and if it wasn't for Jamie staying with me, I probably would have quite half way and went home.
All this made me begin to question on whether or not I should keep training for the Half in October, since I am only 5 weeks away from it but it just seems like these long runs are getting more difficult. I had discussed this with my husband and he helped me overcome some of my fears, stating how amazed he is that I am still doing this and how much he wants me to do the Half, because quite a few women who find out they are pregnant immediately stop their running, even ones that have been running for years. So after talking and thinking, I will take things slowly and I definitely won't expect to run all of the Half. But I am going to go through with it, I just hope this heat wave is over d*mn it.
All this made me begin to question on whether or not I should keep training for the Half in October, since I am only 5 weeks away from it but it just seems like these long runs are getting more difficult. I had discussed this with my husband and he helped me overcome some of my fears, stating how amazed he is that I am still doing this and how much he wants me to do the Half, because quite a few women who find out they are pregnant immediately stop their running, even ones that have been running for years. So after talking and thinking, I will take things slowly and I definitely won't expect to run all of the Half. But I am going to go through with it, I just hope this heat wave is over d*mn it.
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