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Today was day 2 of week 3 and I used my own playlist I made for the workout. There were a few things different: the regular treadmill I work on was not working so I went to the one I used to use but stopped because it would catch when I ran. This treadmill has a clock, fans, it picks up my heart rate when I am wearing the monitor, cup holders, and one touch speed control. The other treadmill is bare bones but more stable. My music didn't flow as well as I would have liked but it was still entertaining and I ran all my intervals and even added an extra one at the end!! I worked out for 40 minutes!!!:party: I know the program says to not jump ahead but I wanted to do some extra due to some unfortunate run ins with a pan of brownies last night (My husband is the devil btw;) ). So I feel good and I really only had to slow down a few times. I didn't have anyone to talk to so I tried to sing to see if I could sing a verse or so.... big mistake lol. I needed all that wind for breathing but I am happy to say that although I got out of breath a little bit overall I was able to hold a conversation/sing lol. That makes me feel good:) So on Friday I will try again with the new mix I made and see how it goes. I may move some songs around but overall I have some boppy music that makes the time go faster. I must say as well that watching the clock has helped me. I see that I only have 30 seconds to go so I don't give up. That is one thing I thought would be good for the podcast is someone telling me "only 30 seconds. It's almost over. Keep going!" It's good to have that kind of feedback. It's nice to know that now I have options:hurray:
 
9 Months

Well apparently that whole biology thing works and we are pregnant!!:D lol. After 7 years it's good to know the equipment is still working. Took a test last night and the line is barely there but it's there!! WooooHoooo! lol So now starts 9 months of baby growing. I think I am about 9 days pregnant right now. It's awesome that we can find out so soon!! Things are going to have to change a bit. I think the foods I have been aiming to eat will be the same: meat, lots of veggies and a bit of whole grains. I have been taking all my vitamins since last Monday just because I was gearing up to get pregnant so I will keep taking my pills and what not. Also I want to ramp up exercise a bit. Not the intensity but certainly the duration. I want to start taking more walks. I am planning on still training for the 5K and running it as long as a doctor doesn't tell me I can't. I will be 2 months pregnant when the 5K happens and I don't really see a problem with running 30-45 minutes:) I am hoping to still keep running part of my work outs but I will take it easy. We are very excited!! It's still early but we have decided to tell people and keep our fingers crossed:D
 
since you've been running all along - noreason why you can't continue -but do make your doctor aware of your plans...

and congratulations... guess the higher elevation of colorado has been good for you :)
 
That is great news!!!! Woweeee. I'm a tad jealous, LOL. I have wanted a baby for a long time, but it's not quite the right time for us yet. Hopefully it will be in the next 2 years. Be sure to take care of the little Tyke by feeding it good nutritious foods and teaching it how to exercise from the womb. LOL. Congratulations!
 
Week 4

So started week 4 today and it had bouts of 5 minute running. I had to slow down a bit and ran as slow as 4.5 a few times but I got through it. I found my endurance was much higher at 4.5-5.0. It just feels so slow. I may keep it there for awhile too. Don't want to hurt anything lol. I certainly don't want to use pregnancy as an excuse to not exercise or eat too much. I know I say that now in the beginning when cravings and whatnot haven't hit me yet but I made the big mistake with the first one and ate to my hearts content and gained 60lbs!! I would eat whole bags of startburst's (the big halloween bags) pretty much daily. I am going to eat well and give my body the good food it needs darn it!! lol Thanks Mal and Brandy for the support. It feels very good to be in a good situation and married and planned and all that. Last time I wasn't and that ended badly... though my little boy is totally worth every bit of crap I went through and am still going through. sigh.
But anywho I googled exercise during pregnancy and seems that it is ok that i keep at it. I will need to find a doctor here but not for a little while. I am not even sure I am supposed to know I am pregnant at this point. I tell you I swear by those "First Response" tests. They caught both of my pregnancies very early. It's awsome:) Off to buy a pregnancy journal and go to the library:)
 
I'm pretty sure exercise is okay during pregnancy, especially earlier on. My cousin exercises for two trimesters and her baby is perfect. :D
 
Question- don't they start counting your pregnancy by the day of your last period?? Or by the day of conception? Just wondering.
 
lol yeah that confused me too. They start from the first day of your last period and it's 40 weeks from then... 38 weeks from conception. So I guess technically I am 3 weeks lol. I didn't think about that! Glad you asked the question!
 
Uggggg!

Geez pregnancy is great and all until you feel like shit! I keep getting headaches that I really can't do anything about (I like to avoid meds just in case), I feel so sick and I am really tired. It makes it hard to do anything. My house has gone to crap like instantly lol. I am still working out. Today I am on day 2 of week 4 of C25K. I slowed down on Monday and it wasn't that bad. At a 4.5 speed I feel like I could go on for awhile. I just need to get the motivation to go! This is certainly interesting. I hope to not gain too much. I am technically an overweight pregnancy so should be able to get away with gaining 15-20lbs. Just need to keep active and eat well. I am struggling to eat well. I just am craving sugar. I am sure it's because I am so short on energy. I just want food to make me feel better. Usually it works but this time not so much lol.
Thank you Korrie!! It's very unreal to me and I keep taking tests to see if they are still positive lol. They are so that is good. My hubby is so over the moon. This will be his first. I am glad it's my second though so I can be calm and not scared. I know each one is supposed to be different but if I just don't expect anything then I should be able to roll with the punches. The only thing I really want is to be able to deliver like I did with my son. No drugs!! I actually slept between contractions. It was sort of crazy. I went into this trance like state and labor was only 6 hours. I hope it's that way again lol. I should be so lucky. My one big fear is having to have a C-section! I don't want meds in my spine and surgery scares me a bit. Also I need to look for a doctor. Being in a new city I don't really know where to go or what hospitals will be what I want. I will have to do some research!
Hope you all are having a good week this week!!
 
mishi said:
Geez pregnancy is great
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Disagree strongly. Yours is lovely, but it's not for me. And my week is being thoroughly enjoyed, thank you. I hope yours will be, too. Particularly with regard to finding a good doc. :)

Please don't use pregnancy as an excuse to eat doritos and drink mountain dew until your head explodes. That shit really annoys me. Eat lots and lots of quality whole foods!
 
lol Focus I totally agree! I did that the first time. At least if I want to fill up on stuff I am going to try to make sure it's wholesome. Been drinking milk and making peanut butter sandwiches with healthy bread. Occaisonally there are some not so good things but if the good things outweigh them then I figure I am doing ok. Just gotta make sure I get my veggies in. lol but don't knock those cravings until you've had them (which of course you won't) but it's like normal cravings on steriods. lol "You won't like me when I'm Hungry" lol sort of thing. Loved The Hulk btw ;) Just hard not to want to baby myself when I am feeling lucky. Just can't baby myself with ice cream!! lol Having a nice healthy breakfast as we speak with all healthy food groups involved lol.
 
Day 3 Week 4

So today is my last day of Week 4. Next week is going to be interesting!! I am excited to go run today and have been feeling better in general. Not as much nausea, and feeling a little bit more energized. It's very rainy here today. I woke up last night stressing out about my ex and my son and I could hear rain just pouring down the roof. I have a court date with my ex next week to make a plan to collect over due child support. I have never been to court about this stuff before and we have opted to not get a lawyer because money is tight and the state is providing one. If he brings up any other motions I don't have to defend them right away and we can get a lawyer and do that at another visit. So I shouldn't be stressed but I am. My son loves his dad. His dad has gained some sort of "super dad" role I am assuming because he doesn't get to see him that often. It is very frustrating. I wish his dad would wake up and take responsibility. After years and years of me pushing him to spend time with his son I am finally thinking of our family first and now the ex feels like I am not letting him see his son and blah blah blah. Just because we moved to Denver doesn't mean we did it to make it easier on him!! It is so hard to hate someone the way I hate him and especially with my son loving him. I am trying really hard to get over the bad thoughts and bitterness but it is so hard. When the ex gets pissy with me and talks crap about me it really makes me angry. He is really a good for nothing but my son will need to find that out on his own. I pray every day for the strength to do the right thing:(
Ok sorry had to release. It's been a huge stress on me and the court date isn't making it easier. Thank god it's over with next week! I will need to drive down to ABQ for it and I will also see my doctor to get my pregnancy officially verified. lol YOu think we would have done that before telling people but I am pretty sure the pregnancy test isn't a mistake...shall I say tests. LOL I took 3 of them and the verdict is all the same:)
So off to be healthy and eat my good for me breakfast and go workout and then have a rainy movie day or something lol
Hope you all are doing well:)
 
So I finished Day 3 and it rocked!! I was able to run at a 5.0 for both of the sets of 3 and 5 minute intervals. Before I would have to slow it down to 4.5 but this time I worked through it and it wasn't as hard as it usually is. Hopefully that means I am improving lol. Next week is going to have some traveling so it will be interesting how I get my workout in. I might have to wake up much earlier to get it done before my son and I drive out of town.
 
I grew up with my mom. She was a single mom for a very very long time. At least 10 years. She married my father, had me. Divorced him, married a new man. Had my brother. Then found out he was a very abusive alcoholic, divorced him, then raised my brother and myself on her own. My father skipped state so he wouldn't have to see me or pay child support. Yet as a child...both my brother and I idolized our fathers. It's because our mother was the one who disciplined us, while our fathers (when they actually wanted to see us) were all fun and games. I had to learn on my own how my father was really like. It was also because I knew my mothers live was UNconditional, where I felt my fathers was very conditional. Your son will realize things on his own someday. Nothing you could tell him now can change what he thinks. I've lived through all this. Just raise your son well, like the great mother that you are, and he will thank you one day.

Great job with your run!! I hope to be as happy as running as you are!
 
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