Category Archives: Pregnancy

Postpartum update: 3 months later

I should have learned by now never to promise a post on a certain day.  I said that I would give you this update yesterday, but then Luke started a growth spurt.  When baby isn’t napping well and wants to … Continue reading

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Exercise update: finding my stride

Last month, I posted about getting started with a post-pregnancy exercise routine.  Getting started was truly the hardest part.  Once I got started, I didn’t want to stop.  The last four weeks I’ve gotten into a good groove and am … Continue reading

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Postpartum update: 2 months later

It’s hard to believe that two months ago I was enjoying a leisurely Sunday afternoon, totally unaware that in a few hours I’d be on my way to the hospital, completely dilated, not knowing how close I was to giving … Continue reading

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Exercise update: starting is the hardest part

After my 6 week (already?!) postpartum check up on Thursday, the doctor gave me the green light to begin exercising.  At first, I thought, I’ll start on Monday. Then I realized that I was just putting it off.  Why not … Continue reading

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Luke’s birth story: part 2

You can read Luke’s birth story: part 1 here The hospital is a 20 minute drive from our house.  Meghan was just getting back from a walk around the neighborhood to look at Christmas lights with her grandparents as we … Continue reading

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