Monthly Archives: February 2013

31 Weeks!

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How far along: 31 weeks, 2 days

Maternity clothes: Yes
Stretch marks: No

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Sleep: Sleeping alright.  I sleep so much better when Mike is around and in the evenings.  For some reason, the middle of the night is my worst sleep!

Best moment this week: I had my two week check up and little girl was being feisty as ever.  We were trying to figure out where she was laying because I had been feeling uncomfortable and come to find out she had her feet right on my bladder and I could feel her head with my hands…so cool.  The best part of the past couple of weeks was going to Phoenix with Mike to race and having a mini vacation from home.  It was much needed and so nice to spend time with the husband.  Not to mention it was beautiful out and I got some sun!

Miss anything: Having a waist….and racing.

Morning sickness: None

Movement: She is definitely a mover.  She likes to stick her butt out on my left side.  I like to pat and spank it and she immediately will move it away from me. So cute.

Symptoms: Leg cramps, a little nausea, being uncomfortable when sitting and laying down, and back / feet aching.

Food cravings: Apples!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Some dinners I have made haven’t seemed too appetizing.

Have you started to show yet: Yes.  The guy at Autozone said to me “You look a little bloated there!”.  Gotta love the pregnant comments.

Gender prediction: Girl.  I think her name is decided and it’s going to be Olivia.

Labor signs: Not yet.
Belly button in or out: Still in between status… looks completely flat. I am starting to be able to see it through my shirts.  Weird.

Wedding rings on or off: Not sure because I am afraid to wear them!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Depends.  My poor student teacher has to listen to my craziness!  And my poor husband has to go through the emotional rollercoaster of my life. I get offended so easily and I want to sleep a lot.  He is assured that pregnant people are crazy!

Looking forward to: Hanging up my new “leaf” I bought for the nursery from IKEA, Spring Break, and selling the Lexus….hopefully. Next doctor’s appointment, this week!

Missileman Duathlon

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On February 3, 2013, Mike participated in a local duathlon race at White Sands Missile Range called the Missileman Duathlon.  The series consists of mainly triathlons, but mingled a duathlon into the calendar.  Mike is not too fond of the run-bike-run, but it was awesome for training for his half Iron Man, as well as the other triathlons he is planning on doing.

It was a success.  In his category, he was able to place first in the 39 and below Clydesdale and was 2nd overall out of EVERYONE.

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Mike has been training with a group of guys from his local biking team Zia Velo.  Every week they train on the NMSU track with sprints and laps around the track. 

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They are all planning on taking part in the Boulder Half Iron Man, which will take place in August.

This race began with a 7k run.  Mike was able to come in at around 33:32 minutes.  The first place runner came in at 28:44.

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After the run, they had to bike 28k out and back from the Missile Range.  If you look closely at this picture, Mike was the first one back out of everyone.  The second place guy was a few minutes behind him.  This was the same guy who came in first on the run. I’m loving the number 1 for his race number.

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After the 7k run and 28k bike, there was a 5k run to end the race.  Half of the run was an uphill climb to a tower and then back.  Mike was only passed by the 7k first place runner, who was definitely made to run.  Mike barely missed first place by a minute! 

 

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I asked Mike if he could go back and think of ways to train for this, that he would practice more uphill runs.  In conclusion, Mike was able to do his best bike time on a triathlon with a 43 minute bike time compared to the first place winner’s 50 minute bike time. He had the fastest bike time of the race.  SUCCESS.

Week 29!

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IMG_3584How far along: 29 Weeks, 2 days

Maternity clothes: My favorite outfits are my maternity yoga pants I found at Ross, my empire waist dress I got at Marshalls, and my black work pants I got at Target.

Stretch marks: No.  I have gone through so many bottles of lotion! I’m not liking how I’m losing my muscle in my legs!

Fitness:Watched one of my friends run the Cupid’s Chase 5k and it got me so excited to get a jogging stroller.  There were so many people rocking it on times while running with the strollers!  (P.S. My friend did so well!  She beat her goal time by five minutes!)

Sleep: Up in the middle of the night….every night. (It’s 12:43am right now as I type this.) 

Best moment this week: Watching little girl move around in my stomach.  I still have not felt the hiccups yet, but she is definitely getting bigger. 

Miss anything: Ice Cream!  Running!  Biking!  P90x! Body Pump!

Morning sickness: Just low blood sugar at times.

Movement: She gets pretty comfy on my left side.  I am pretty lopsided most of the time.

Symptoms: Leg cramps and lack of sleep!

Food cravings: Hamburgers.  I want them.  And not a happy meal.  I want a BIG MAC.

Anything making you queasy or sick: When I don’t eat enough…

Have you started to show yet: Very dumb question.

Gender prediction: Girl.

Labor signs: No, but it is so weird to think we only have eight weeks until she is considered full term.  So crazy!!

Belly button in or out: It is starting to poke out a little! Ah!

Wedding rings on or off: On.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Work went so much better this week.  My student teacher is rocking it and we had really easy lessons.  I am so glad that I will have a long-term sub that knows my kids.  I think it will be a good transition.  When work goes well, then a happy pregnant woman I am!

Looking forward to: Going to Phoenix this week to watch Mike race three days in a row (I get off work! Woo hoo!), Valentine’s Dinner, shopping, and hopefully selling our Lexus!

28 Weeks!

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How far along: 28  Weeks, 2 days

Maternity clothes: I love going all through the clearance racks and going a size up on clothes and putting them on!  I have found so many cheap shirts and workout clothes for 4 or 5 bucks each!

Stretch marks: Not yet! Woohoo!

Fitness: I love walking with my coworker because it gets me outside.  I also love watching Mike ride and race because it gets me all excited for this summer.  I really want to make it to the gym more this week.  It has been a very busy week!

Sleep: Not too great.  I have become a very light sleeper. A lot of it is anxiety and especially, being a litle uncomfortable.  I keep having the craziest nighmares!

Best moment this week: When I was sitting at Mike’s duathlon and was expecting the racer who was a little bit ahead of everyone on the run to come in first from the bike and then lo and behold, my husband is the first back!! The race officials were going crazy too.  He is such a good rider!  I was so proud!

Miss anything: Blue Bell Ice Cream, Bosa Donuts, Pizza Hut Pizza, Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies, the list goes on and on…and I can’t wait for mountain bike racing again! My legs can’t wait!

Morning sickness: I actually have felt pretty good this week.  Knock on wood, with the occasional low blood sugar and crankiness of not being able to eat awesome foods!

Movement: She is so against anyone touching her.  They were checking her heartrate at my appointment and she kept moving around.  Any time I try to have Mike feel her, she moves away from him.

Symptoms: Charlie Horses! Big time!

Food cravings: See my above list.  I do enjoy my almond milk shakes I make and I really like to eat apples with peanut butter.  They are pretty filling.  My doctor recommended Ezekial Bread and it’s pretty good with peanut butter on it too.

Anything making you queasy or sick: When I eat too much chicken or beef.

Have you started to show yet: Very dumb question.

Gender prediction: Girl.

Labor signs: She is starting to feel more like a basketball.

Belly button in or out: Still going strong and staying in! Woohoo!

Wedding rings on or off: On.

Happy or Moody most of the time: A little bit happier this week.  Hoping for a good week with a lot less to do and more SLEEP.

Looking forward to: Watching a friend race the Cupid’s 5K on Saturday and then we are off to Phoenix for President’s Day Weekend.  We are hoping to take the Lexus with us to sell! We will finally get rid of that dang thing!