Pregnancy

Things Are Glowing Pink Around Here…

October 12, 2011

It’s a girl! Baby Roxie Joy Born October 6, 2011 7 lbs. 15 oz. 18 inches How wonderful life is, now that she’s in the world…

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Pregnancy Notes: Inducing Labor Through Exercise

October 5, 2011

Does running bleachers help induce labor? NO. Neither does going on long walks, walking curbs, stair stepping, moving water heaters, jogging, walking on inclines, changing bed sheets on the bunk beds, and rearranging the garage. I’ve done all these things. I know, I know — we all have our stories.  But, I’m convinced, that in [...]

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Pregnancy Notes: 40 Weeks and Pampered

October 3, 2011

Last week was my personal pampering week.  I’ve done this indulgent routine a grand total of four times in my life, before each baby.  I highly recommend it. Pre-natal Massage. Having someone rub my aching back, shoulders, and legs is the least I can do for this bod. Pedicure. When the rest of me is [...]

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What Not to Say to a Pregnant Woman

September 26, 2011

OK, friends.  Thirty-nine weeks down and one to go.  After being pregnant now 160 weeks, or 40 months, or 3.333 years out of my life, I’ve heard a few “interesting” comments about pregnancy along the way. I’d much prefer laughing over crying, however, I am admittedly overly sensitive during pregnancy.  I’ve gotten really good at [...]

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Pregnancy Is Funny: Big Bellies and Unitards

September 19, 2011

I danced for the first 15 years of my life. All those years of toe shoes, blisters, and rehearsals played a large role into contributing to who I am today. However, around my sophomore and junior years of high school it soon became apparent that the directors of the Amercian Ballet Theatre were not going [...]

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Pregnancy Update: 37 Weeks

September 14, 2011

Let me be honest:  this pregnancy has consumed me completely for 37 weeks — my body, my thoughts, my energy, my conversations. Everything else suddenly fell to the back of the line when I saw that little red plus sign on the pregnancy test. Thus, the many pregnancy posts here on Trainer Momma. I AM [...]

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Pregnancy and Weight Gain

September 12, 2011

I am an expert in this topic. It is because do it so well — I am very successful at gaining weight during pregnancy. Superstar! A+ student! Overachiever! Top of the class! Need some pointers? Get them from me! As you know, I’ve never qualified for the lightweight division when pregnant. Here are my fighting [...]

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Pregnancy Notes: Laying on Your Back

August 29, 2011

Since I’ve been carrying Baby #4, I’ve received many inquires similar to the one below: Are you still laying on your back to do bench presses and other exercises? ** Grammer Note: I am blaming any incorrect use of the words “lie” and “lay” in all their forms on my blonde pregnant head. Although I’ve [...]

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Pregnancy Notes: Weight Lifting in the Third Trimester

August 24, 2011

What is a girl who is 34 weeks pregnant, gained 46 lbs, has swollen ankles, erratic charlie horses, killer varicose veins doing in a gym? Lifting weights of course! And scaring the tar out of everyone else there. I’m convinced they think I’m going to explode.   34 weeks and smuggling a beach ball at [...]

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Breaking Rules on the First Day of School

August 22, 2011

The new school year brings a whole lot of new things with it: New schedules. New backpacks. New shoes. New outfits. New teachers. New school (in our case). New rules. In case you didn’t know, there are also a few unwritten rules for parents as well: Make lunches the night before. Get your child to [...]

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