BECKAMARIE's CalorieKing blog
Wednesday, Jan 3 2007 - Hump Day!
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Strangest thing is happening to me.. I am on auto health drive now for some reason. I know it is only the second day of being a future Mommy but I have desired nothing but healthy foods to eat and yesterday I just couldn't get all the calories that I needed to eat. I realize that I am coming off of the holiday food coma stage but it really feels like a whole new world...
I printed off some great articles about running and pregnancy from Runner's World Online and they are very helpful.... If weight control or faster times were a priority before, they shouldn't be anymore. Whereas you might have been pushing yourself to the limits of fitness before, now you simply want to pamper yourself for optimal health, well-being and relaxation... During pregnancy, you want to be as strong as necessary, but not as strong as possible... That really cleared up alot for me. I think I want to try 3 or 4 easy 3-5 mile runs a week as long as possible. I've known several women who have run through most of their pregnancy and I am just so grateful that I had some level of fitness up to this point. I certainly wasn't as ideally where I wanted to be in weight but I was still getting some 10 and 12 mile long runs in and that makes me very happy!
I have decided that through much deliberation I will try to only have 1 cup of caffienated beverage a day. Whether that be coffee or tea. I don't drink cola enough to miss that anyways and don't drink a whole lot more coffee really, but this way I will be conscious of it. We drink de-caf at home and at my parents anyway so it's no big deal....
I promise that my blog will not be babies, babies, babies, all the time
Bible Study was last night.... It went well and we got some great discussion in. Cari is feeling a little overwhelmed with everything right now so she is stepping back for now.
So no more weekly Hannah hugs... We'll have to figure out how to get together with them as much as we can...
So now our little group is down from 5 to 3.... We used to meet at Cari's because she had the baby but it really was only convenient for Cari (which was the whole point
) It will be much easier for me to get to study now... because we are rotating between Tara's which is 5 or 6 miles from my house and Nette's which is 5 or 6 miles from where I work.
We (the Bible Study Gals) have a social night this Friday to visit and kind of our postponed 'Christmas' party. I forgot all about it and Matt wanted to go to the farm maybe Friday night. Maybe we can go Sat morning and Sun morning....
Well, I need to figure out what to do about a OBGYN... My GYN doesn't deliver anymore and his partner only delivers in 2 hospitals on the other side of town so I am going to call a Dr closer to me that a friend recommends...
I'll try to check in later...
B
I printed off some great articles about running and pregnancy from Runner's World Online and they are very helpful.... If weight control or faster times were a priority before, they shouldn't be anymore. Whereas you might have been pushing yourself to the limits of fitness before, now you simply want to pamper yourself for optimal health, well-being and relaxation... During pregnancy, you want to be as strong as necessary, but not as strong as possible... That really cleared up alot for me. I think I want to try 3 or 4 easy 3-5 mile runs a week as long as possible. I've known several women who have run through most of their pregnancy and I am just so grateful that I had some level of fitness up to this point. I certainly wasn't as ideally where I wanted to be in weight but I was still getting some 10 and 12 mile long runs in and that makes me very happy!
I have decided that through much deliberation I will try to only have 1 cup of caffienated beverage a day. Whether that be coffee or tea. I don't drink cola enough to miss that anyways and don't drink a whole lot more coffee really, but this way I will be conscious of it. We drink de-caf at home and at my parents anyway so it's no big deal....
I promise that my blog will not be babies, babies, babies, all the time
Bible Study was last night.... It went well and we got some great discussion in. Cari is feeling a little overwhelmed with everything right now so she is stepping back for now.
So no more weekly Hannah hugs... We'll have to figure out how to get together with them as much as we can...So now our little group is down from 5 to 3.... We used to meet at Cari's because she had the baby but it really was only convenient for Cari (which was the whole point
) It will be much easier for me to get to study now... because we are rotating between Tara's which is 5 or 6 miles from my house and Nette's which is 5 or 6 miles from where I work.We (the Bible Study Gals) have a social night this Friday to visit and kind of our postponed 'Christmas' party. I forgot all about it and Matt wanted to go to the farm maybe Friday night. Maybe we can go Sat morning and Sun morning....
Well, I need to figure out what to do about a OBGYN... My GYN doesn't deliver anymore and his partner only delivers in 2 hospitals on the other side of town so I am going to call a Dr closer to me that a friend recommends...
I'll try to check in later...
B
27 comments so far.
27.
a decade ago
I found out that I was pregnant just after Christmas 19 years ago! My baby is taller than me now and in college.
by SJ1320
26.
a decade ago
How wonderful!!! Congrats
:kiss:
by DEBO
25.
a decade ago
I'm so excited for you! Congratulations! Wow!
:kiss:
by LOSEWEIGHTIN10
24.
a decade ago
Congratulations!!!!
:love:
by DBRAZIEL
23.
a decade ago
Congratulations! I am so happy for you. Please talk about pregnancy and babies all you want. I miss it since my babies are 18 and 20!
:clap:
by SJ1320
22.
a decade ago
Oh, sweetie, congratulations!!! I just started reading your blog entry today and I was like, "What the hell?!" So I did what everybody else did and started reading your back entries like did I seriously miss something or what?! I am SO EXCITED FOR YOU!
by SEC2004
21.
a decade ago
LOL... I only announced it in the NoMo thread because I wanted to wait as long as I could stand it before I said anything.. I mean it's really early... but it kind of spread.
=D 
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=D You guys are the BESTEST!!!
by BECKAMARIE
20.
a decade ago
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you
:love:
by TAMMY5167
19.
a decade ago
Um yes, I'd like to thank Callie for telling us you are pregnant cuz I saw it on hers first and came back and went thru yesterday's blog and see no mention of it!? Congratulations!!!!
:kiss:
by CYNTHIALS
18.
a decade ago
by JENNSTARR054
17.
a decade ago
was this a stealth annoucement? So happy for you and look forward to hearing how things a go. yeah, Judy
by PEANUT
16.
a decade ago
Wow!!! Congrats, congrats, congrats!! I have been secretly hoping this would happen for you soon. You & Matty will be the most loving, wonderful parents - that little one has no idea how lucky he/she is! Please keep us posted on everything. How exciting!!!
:clap:
:kiss:
by SAGESEBASTIAN
15.
a decade ago
Congratulations! And what's wrong with a blog all about babies?!
;)
Stop over at the Preggers discussion when you are ready! We're always looking for more members. It is such an exciting time!
by SUN4ME
14.
a decade ago
Yep, totally agree with everyone, talk about babies all you want. When I get preggers it's all I'll talk about and think about and search about and....
:) There was a woman at my gym who worked out right up until she delivered, she was such an inspiration! I'm so so so excited for you. And to everyone else, Becka let it slip in the NoMo thread 
=D yesterday
by CHELSEA
13.
a decade ago
I agree.... I want to hear all about it too...... I just hope I don't ball every time I read your blog though.. I'm SOOOO happy for you!!
:love: & 
:kiss:
by RAINY
12.
a decade ago
I want it to be baby baby babies!! I'm going to be looking forward to updates and hearing all about the whole thing!! I think when/if I were to become pregnant I'd be in total trouble cutting back the caffiene! So many **hugs** and
:kiss:es to you today!! Have a great Wednesday!!
by LISAH
11.
a decade ago
Oh so I'm not the only one that missed the announcement!
=D Well a big 
:rock1:CONGRATULATIONS! 
:rock1: is in order! How exciting for you and Matt. You had better keep us informed on your thoughts and feelings throughout. 
:kiss:
:love:
by MA
10.
a decade ago
Okay, the only announcement I saw was in Callie's journal just a minute ago!
=D Becka, honey, I am thrilled for you and Matty! How exciting ... I mean, beyond exciting ... there needs to be a bigger word for it, right? Much much love to you both. 
:love:
by REV
9.
a decade ago
Congratulations!!!
:kiss:
I am so happy for you.
My daughter is a spin instructor, and works out with weights - she did her spin class (and weights) to almost the end of her pregnancy. The important thing, which I'm sure you are aware, is to not overheat your body, and keeping your heart rate down accomplishes that. The bottom line is check with your doctor, of course. There's an OB/GYN dr that works out at the gym and he said he wished more of his patients were like her.
My daughter gained weight, but when the baby was 3 months old she started a weight loss program (she was nursing) and the weight just dropped off her. Well,not really, she worked hard, but it seemed that way. She looks GREAT now.
by BUN201
8.
a decade ago
Oh, and I did a lot of reading about running while I was pregnant, and BECAME a runner while breastfeeding. So let me know if you want to talk. MAN! I am so happy for you! Give Matty a congratulatory kiss for me.
by CBL
7.
a decade ago
by CBL
6.
a decade ago
Now now now, Columbus to Cleveland is only 2.5 hours tops, don't go adding an extra hour! 5 hours round trip for an afternoon of coffee and kickass convo, sounds good!
by PHISH44118
5.
a decade ago
Tell us everything! We all will love to hear your baby stories and the journey that lies ahead. I've always loved the Becka and Matty story, now the family story will just be even better!!!
by JNY1179
4.
a decade ago
by SYDNEY
3.
a decade ago
Okay... Did I miss something? I just went back to the last few blogs.... I didn't find an announcement???
:o PREGNANT??? WoO HoOoO!! I gotta go check the forum to see if I missed something......
Have a great day..
by ANEWME2BE
2.
a decade ago
I hope it is all about babies too since I won't be having anymore. That is what is important to you and that is what we want to hear about! Congrats again!
:kiss:
by MOM22SONZ
1.
a decade ago
I hope it is about babies, babies alllll the time. You have a right to be madly excited after waiting so long and I look forward to watching your motherhood story unfold, as I hope to be in your shoes in about a year!
The gal that runs our training group, ran up until about 3 weeks before she gave birth. She had a big belly, but that was the only place she gained. As she got bigger, she just went slowly, more like a race walk shuffle. She credited running for an easy birth and with getting her figure back quickly. I say you run, and lift weights as long as it feels okay. You will be thankful you did, when it comes time to chase that baby around and you are already back to your fighting weight. And just think, breast feeding burns a ton of calories! You might even end up skinnier by the time it's all said and done. I want to come to the baby shower! When would you be due? August?
by PHISH44118