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Now that i am 7 Mos. pregnant, it makes me really appreciate the days when I was not. That is, at least when it comes to running. I spoke with another runner at the club who told me that she went into labor, immediately went for a three mile run and then proceeded to go to the hospital to deliver her baby. Though I ran/ walked a full marathon 6 weeks ago, now I can barley complete a 1 mile run without getting cramps.
I cant wait till I like running again! I promise I will never take it for granted again, or at least untill it's about 5 weeks before my next marathon.
See you in Vegas Baby!!!!!
UPDATE: With just 4 "short" weeks to go. Running is simply impossible for me. If it's not the extra 25lbs that I have on my body its the severe shortness of breath. I can do the stairmaster on level one and have a heart rate of 155bpm one day and 120bpm the next day. My vitals are simply unpredictable. Here's to hoping everything will be back to "normal" soon.
FINALLY:
just wanted to update you all and let you know that Nolan Colt Derouin Was born on June 2nd at 12:23pm. He was 8lbs 4oz, 21.5 inches and has a full head of thick black hair. he is so sweet, he already lifts his own head up and always has his eyes open. Did not use epidural but wished that i could have, it was hard...
Now that i am 7 Mos. pregnant, it makes me really appreciate the days when I was not. That is, at least when it comes to running. I spoke with another runner at the club who told me that she went into labor, immediately went for a three mile run and then proceeded to go to the hospital to deliver her baby. Though I ran/ walked a full marathon 6 weeks ago, now I can barley complete a 1 mile run without getting cramps.
I cant wait till I like running again! I promise I will never take it for granted again, or at least untill it's about 5 weeks before my next marathon.
See you in Vegas Baby!!!!!
UPDATE: With just 4 "short" weeks to go. Running is simply impossible for me. If it's not the extra 25lbs that I have on my body its the severe shortness of breath. I can do the stairmaster on level one and have a heart rate of 155bpm one day and 120bpm the next day. My vitals are simply unpredictable. Here's to hoping everything will be back to "normal" soon.
FINALLY:
just wanted to update you all and let you know that Nolan Colt Derouin Was born on June 2nd at 12:23pm. He was 8lbs 4oz, 21.5 inches and has a full head of thick black hair. he is so sweet, he already lifts his own head up and always has his eyes open. Did not use epidural but wished that i could have, it was hard...
POST BABY RUNNING:
Since having the baby I was unable to be active for 3 weeks (was supposed to be 6 weeks) I was able to train for this marathon for 12 weeks. Upon downloading my watch I realized that it had been 16 weeks total including the time I had been off running post-baby. When i started running again, I could barely make it half a mile without stopping. I had to start all over...It was a great reminder to me of how things feel for new runners. I can say now that I have been first (High school 800yard dash) and last (well there was 9 runners behind me) runner to cross the finish line.
5 comments:
Morgan,
I envy you courage, take it easy, and listen to your body.
Rnning after pregnancy will come, and you will bounce back stronger than evere.
You and Paul will be an excellent role modle for your baby.
Rima
Thanks you are awesome, I will be looking for advice!!!!
Still no baby, Last day at work was technically 5/17/09. Now just sitting home and waiting.
5/24/09 yes 4 days past my due date and still no baby...
Going in for an induction at 7pm tonight and baby should be born on June 2nd. I will keep you all posted on baby status..
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