30 weeks

Here are the pics at 30 weeks. I need to pull out my last pregnancy pics and see how comparable I look. I'm thinking that I am pretty similar though ;-)

***added my pic from 31 weeks last pregnancy. Pic on top is #1 and pic on bottom is #2***

Runner's World Interview with Paula and Kara

I just finished reading their interview online and it's pretty good. Just makes me feel kinda crappy about not running, but I will get over it. I had really big goals of running this pregnancy and now that it's gone to the crapper I feel like I am a shammer, etc.

Interestingly enough Paula did point out that she learned during pregnancy #1 that using the elliptical really stretches out the sacral area so maybe that's why I had that issue back in July since that's what I had been using. It's too late to start running now but good to know for future, possible pregnancies. Now if I only had access to an anti-gravity treadmill and an underwater treadmill. Wouldn't that be nice :-)

I have been swimming and it feels great. I will never confess how far I am swimming or how fast I get it done. That is way too embarrassing. But I try to swim and keep the heart rate up for about 30-40 minutes a few times a week and that seems to be enough for me. Although, it is getting more difficult to look at myself in a swimsuit. The 'ol ass and legs aren't as trim as they normally are. Last pregnancy I had no issues getting fatter; not so with this pregnancy. Putting on the fat has been really difficult mentally. Definitely not difficult to put on though, ha! It seems I can't get away from the pound a week gain. At this rate I should gain around 30-35 pounds with this pregnancy. Hopefully it isn't too hard to lose again.

Where was I??

So I only found out a few weeks ago that both Kara Goucher and Paula Radcliffe are both pregnant AND due on the same date (how weird is that by the way!). Yup, where was I?? I guess I haven't been following my running stuff lately very well :-). And now Deena Kastor is pregnant. I just won't have anyone to follow this Fall for the marathons.

And I must say that I am totally in awe. These women are still running 75 miles; well they were a couple months ago anyway. That's more than what I was running at the peak of my marathon training!

Ahh....feeling like a new person today

I've been in a funk lately. I'm not sure if it's the pregnancy hormones or what, but I just felt DOWN. I knew what I needed to do (run/workout) and it was frustrating not being able to really do it. It's been even more frustrating watching the hubster workout and me not be able to do it. I SO BADLY want to be out there on my bike doing the 40-50 mile long rides out in the beautiful countryside. Seriously, why didn't I ride more last summer and Fall?? I was so scared to do it by myself. I should have found someone to ride with me :-). It's so freaking pretty out here!! Definitely going to miss it.

Anyhoo, I let myself feel really frustrated and sorry for myself since biking with the hubby, running and using the elliptical are pretty much out of the picture. But two days ago I said enough is enough and I hopped in the pool. I swam for about 20 minutes, not wanting to push it too hard incase it, too, hurt my pelvic bones. But it felt soo good. No issues! Yay! So today I went back to the gym and swam for 40 minutes. It's a SLOW 40 minutes with some breaks, but I feel so much better after working out. I know what my body was craving and it feels so good to give it what it needs. And I was really afraid it was going to be a super long session since I'm not the world's greatest swimmer but it went by so fast and I honestly could have stayed longer; it was like someone was giving me crack and I just couldn't get enough. I love it when it's like this!

Now I just need to find someone to help me out technique wise because I know I am not the greatest swimmer. I'm going to try and watch some videos to help me out.

Tri question for my hubby

To all the tri-athletes out there...I have a question for you. If you want to skip all the intro stuff just scroll to the bottom for the question :-)

My hubby has finally started to get into working out again :-). He's getting way into it like he usually does when he first gets into something. And for once, I am actually happy about this one since it is working out. He has his first-ever sprint-tri coming up over Labor Day weekend. I'm hoping it goes well!!

But now that he's getting into it he is starting to look at more races in Europe so he can stick in the tri-scene. He is having no luck finding any olympic distance races so the one he's looking at doing is a Half Ironman in July of next year. I told him I think it's too soon for him to do a race of that intensity, but I don't really have much knowledge on the tri stuff.

So here is the question...is doing the half next summer too soon? He only really started to workout again this summer so he'd only have about 7-8 months of training under his belt before he started the actual training program.

Thanks for your help!!!

22 weeks picture and more baby stuff...not much else to write on :-)

Here I am at 22 weeks. I took so many pics of my belly when I was pregnant with Jackson. This one is only the second pic I've taken :-). I guess the whole "less pictures" thing has already begun, poor kiddo! So far I think I've gained 12 pounds; I'm just hoping at the next weigh in I haven't gained 7 more. Last month's 3-week vacation didn't really help me out very much and I was shocked to find out I'd gained 7 pounds in 4 weeks. Whoops :-)

We still have yet to open the envelope and find out the sex. If it wasn't for the upcoming move I know I'd wait (we found out with Jackson but this time I kind of want to wait). BUT the planner in me wants to find out so we can start prepping now. I guess if it's a boy it won't be that big of a deal because I have a lot of clothes already. Not that I'd buy that many clothes anyway because he/she could end up being a BIG baby like Jackson was or could be an average size, ya just never know, so it's hard to say what size we'll need for each season. But when I see things on sale that could start to form a nursery, well, THAT just makes me want to find out so I can prep a bit.

22 weeks and SPD issues

Yesterday I was 22 weeks pregnant. Hard to believe I only have 4 months to go! But unfortunately yesterday I started to have some major issues with SPD (Symphesis Pubis Disorder) again. I deep down knew I'd have issues with this again during pregnancy #2 since I had issues with it on the first one and for the 7 months following the delivery. I'm so bummed to be going through this again. Getting out of bed is so hard for me. And walking is just downright painful; about every two steps I get a shooting pain in my groin and about double over. Last pregnancy I brought up the issue with my OBs and they always told me "oh, welcome to pregnancy; that's just a lovely part of it all." But after having the pain for 6 months post-delivery I decided it just wasn't normal. Finally went to a chiro and she fixed the problem with a few adjustments. Prognosis: misaligned pelvis/pubic bone.

So this time I didn't wait long before I decided that I had to go to the chiropractor again because I KNEW that I most likely had a misaligned pelvis, once again. Sure enough that's what it is. The adjustments to fix the problem are NOT fun to go through. Basically the chiro places her hand on your pubic bone and slams down on it until it goes back into place. To say it hurts like hell is an understatement. I left the office able to walk without pain and was so happy. But the second I got out of the car after a 10 minute car ride the pain was back. So frustrating! Now I have to go back to endure more pain. I sure as hell hope it doesn't keep slipping out of place because that will make for a LONG 4 months.

If you have this pain during pregnancy please see a chiro or an osteopath. Here is a great article that talks about SPD. The author swears that this pain isn't something you should have to endure and isn't something that is normal during pregnancy.

The downside of having a misaligned pelvis, according to the article, is that they recommend a totally natural birth and to use certain birthing positions over others as to reduce the chance of even more issues in your pubic symphysis. I'm seeing a midwife practice this time so hopefully that helps with the issue. I know I'll be bringing this up at the next appointment!

The most frustrating thing is it seems some people are just more susceptible than others. An interesting side note: it seems Scandinavians have an increased number of women who have the problem. Hmm, maybe that's where I get it :-)

Anyway, I just wanted to put this out there in case anyone else has had pubic pain during their pregnancy. I waited far too long after the last pregnancy to get the issue fixed and I don't want others to do the same thing! Please see someone about the issue and see if there is anything you can do to get it fixed.