Jun 18, 2013

Become a Fan of Nestlé Pure Life Purified Water on Facebook and Share About Mom’s Wisdom Passed Down Through Generations

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Visit the Nestlé Pure Life Facebook page to share the wisdom that your mom or grandmother passed down to you.

Click here to visit the Nestlé Pure Life Facebook page to share the wisdom that your mom or grandmother passed down to you.

Why is it so important to drink water and stay hydrated? Visit the Nestlé Pure Life Facebook Page to learn about the benefits of drinking water and tips on how to stay hydrated.

For those of you who have been following my blog for a while, you know I LOVE going on vacation. And more specifically, I love going to the beach in Florida. I grew up going to my Nana and Papa’s condo near Indian Rocks Beach FL, which eventually became my parent’s condo, and now the family owns a new condo in the same complex.

Most of the trips that I have been on to the beach and to our condo was with my grandparents, parents, and even my mother-in-law. Over the past two years, Emma, my toddler, has been on 14 flights with me to and from the condo, and thoroughly enjoys being in the pool, on the beach, and at the big park next to the condo.

On every trip that included my Nana, mom, or mother-in-law, I heard the same pieces of advice when we were headed to the beach — 1) Wear sunscreen, and 2) Stay hydrated. I would always reluctantly grab a water bottle and put on sunscreen (in spite of the fact that as a teen, all I wanted to accomplish on vacation was to get a tan). And now that I’m a mom, I’m telling my toddler the exact same thing. We keep sunblock in my car, purse, beach bag, stroller, and always have a water bottle and/or sippy cup. In fact, we have been going on walks to try to get baby boy into position and induce labor naturally, and I don’t go too far without taking a swig of water and giving Emma a swig as well.

Having fun in the sun with Miss Emma on our last Babymoon before Baby Boy arrives

Having fun in the sun with Miss Emma on our last Babymoon before Baby Boy arrives. We were sure to wear sunscreen and stay hydrated :)

Nestlé® Pure Life® Purified Water is on a mission to help families everywhere enjoy healthy, feel-good lifestyles and encourage them to join the Hydration Movement and drink more water. Hydrating is so important. I routinely take water breaks with my gym clients to be sure they are staying hydrated and I encourage them to drink at least 8 glasses of water every day.

What wisdom did your mom or grandma share with you that has helped you be more healthy? Visit the Nestlé® Pure Life® Facebook page to become a fan to receive more words of wisdom and tips to stay hydrated. Since wisdom is best when shared, share your own story and words of wisdom passed down to you through the Nestlé® Pure Life® Facebook wall within the posts with Mom’s Pure Words of Wisdom.

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Jun 18, 2013

How Can I Start Labor?

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Well ladies — I’m still pregnant! For the past few weeks, the question, “How can I start labor?” has been on my mind  … constantly. I have read blog after blog, and article after article, and tried everything. And unfortunately, my answer to “How can I start labor,” is that I am scheduled to be induced on Friday because this little Baby Boy is stubborn and does NOT want to leave his current residence in my body.

I delivered my first at exactly 37 weeks and the labor and delivery process was straight from the movies. Read the post that I wrote two days after delivering Emma about how “Exercise During Pregnancy Helps With Labor, Delivery, and Recovery.” The evening before I delivered, my husband and I worked out, carbo loaded, made love, cleaned the house, and early the next morning, my water broke. I had a very fast and easy labor and delivery, and was thrilled to deliver before my due date.

This time around has been MUCH different. I have been experiencing strong contractions since 35 weeks, been 100% effaced, and 3 cm dilated for 3 weeks, been in the hospital twice with false alarms, but yet — no true labor. Talk about annoying. Here are some suggestions that I found when I searched, “How can I start labor.”

  • Walking — yeah … I walked 50 miles last week, and it did me no good. I run consistently and do plyos with my clients, so walking is hardly going to help get this baby into position and get contractions started.
  • Sex — been doing the “dance with no pants” consistently as well. The hubs gets frequent booty calls when he’s at work. Once again — not helping.
  • Evening Primrose Oil — I’ve been taking EPO since week 36. I am not sure if it is working or not, but I read a lot of blogs where women said it helped ripen their cervix. My cervix has been very ripe for a few weeks — not sure if it’s because of the EPO though.
  • Red Raspberry Tea and Capsules — I have been taking red raspberry capsules and drinking the tea since week 34. My Braxton Hicks are definitely stronger this pregnancy than last — so perhaps it’s because the red raspberry is helping to tone my uterus.
  • Bouncing on an exercise ball — Again, I workout every day — run, plyos, jump squats, lifting … a little bouncing is hardly going to put me over the edge.
  • Eggplant Parmesan — I’ve eaten eggplant parmesan 2 times, and I am still pregnant.
  • Nipple Stimulation — I can get some good Braxton Hicks going when I use my pump, but they usually stall after a couple of hours. I have 8 bags of colostrum frozen for Baby Cole when he arrives though!

So, there you have it — several ways that I have consistently tried to start labor. This Friday, I will be induced, so this baby boy will be here one way or another. I really thought I would go into labor early this time like I did with my frist, but unfortunately, I was wrong. I have been extremely impatient waiting for this baby boy to make his appearance, but I think he just needs a little “encouragement” from the doctors :)

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Jun 14, 2013

Boot Camp: Register Now!

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Thanks again for your interest in my Boot Camp! It will start on Monday, July 8, and finish on Thursday, August 15. The sessions will be held on Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m. at the outdoor track at Cedarville University. If the weather is too hot or stormy, we will transition to the indoor track.

* I am also working on a Boot Camp in Beavercreek, OH, so stay tuned and let me know if you are interested in the Beavercreek location. For those who do not live locally, you may choose to participate in a modified Online Boot Camp which includes daily check-ins, workouts, and nutrition consults. Please contact me if you are interested in this Online Boot Camp program.

The Boot Camp will be $120 payable via cash, check, or PayPal. If you are aware of dates that you will be out-of-town, I will reduce your cost based on the sessions that you will not be able to attend. However, you will not receive your money back for sessions that you choose not to attend when you are in town.

Please register for the Boot Camp below. After you register, I will calculate your Boot Camp cost based on how many sessions you are planning to attend. I will send you an invoice via PayPal. You may pay via PayPal, check, or cash. I will also send you the health forms, waiver and liability forms. Payment (in full) and all forms are due on Friday, July 5. Please let me know if you have any questions at all!

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Jun 12, 2013

Easy Tips for Moms to Sneak Fitness into Their Days

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I am thrilled to once again feature this fit mom guest blog from April Plank, mother of two and VP of Marketing for Medi Weight Loss Clinic. April has her Master’s in Exercise Science, and shares her insight on how to “Sneak Fitness into Your Day.”

Most moms agree — there are just not enough hours in the day. In addition to our full-time 9 to 5, our days are filled with laundry, cleaning, cooking, homework, sports practice, and PTA meetings. We don’t have time to buy exercise clothes let alone get to the gym! Luckily, we don’t need a gym to work out and, even though they are cute, we don’t need the latest yoga pants to sneak fitness into our days.

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  • Get on the ball. How much time do you spend sitting? If you work in an office, it’s at least eight hours a day. Instead of sitting on a chair, get a stability ball! This will help improve your posture, decrease lower back pain, and even burn calories. Start off sitting for 30 minutes daily and gradually increase your ball time. For more stability, you can try the Gaiam’s Balance Ball Chair, which includes a ball and a base.
  • Multitask. You already do this so why not throw fitness into the mix. Try doing squats, lunges, and calf raises while you brush your teeth. Giving the little ones a bath? Grab your InterActive Exercise Activator for a quick upper body workout. Over the course of the day, these little fitness boosts add up to a full-body workout.
  • Don’t just stand there. Test your balance while waiting to check out at the grocery store or while waiting for your daughter’s basketball game to start. Start by shifting your weight onto one leg. Pull your belly in and keep your back straight. Tighten your leg muscles and slowly rise onto the ball of your foot. Hold for a moment and repeat on opposite leg.
  • Maximize the time you have. Interval workouts consist of alternating high-intensity effort with lower-intensity effort. For example, a 20-minute cardio workout that consists of 2 minutes sprinting on the treadmill followed by 1 minute of complete rest. Researchers have found that interval workouts result in three times as much fat burn as running twice as long at a moderately hard, steady pace. What’s more, recovery from interval training forces the body to continue burning fat for energy. This all leads to an increase in post-workout calorie burning. It’s a winning proposition for a busy mom – spend less time and see better results!
  • Be the early bird. Once the kids wake up, your day is not your own. Get up early to have the house to yourself and workout in peace. Consider an at-home fitness product, such as InterActive Exercise, which allows you to get a full-body workout without leaving the house.
  • Act like a kid. Kids never stop moving. From running to jumping, keeping up with them can be fun and good for you. When your kids are playing, join in. Jump rope, bike, and play hopscotch or tag. Not only will you get an effective workout, you’ll make wonderful memories too.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new fitness program.

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Jun 7, 2013

Boot Camp: Results Guaranteed

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*Update: the Boot Camp will start on Monday, July 8, and finish on Thursday, August 15! The sessions will be held on Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m. at the outdoor track at Cedarville University. If the weather is too hot or stormy, we will transition to the indoor track.

Ready to make this the healthiest summer of your life?

Thank you so much for your interest in my Boot Camp! Here are some preliminary details.

What can you expect from my Boot Camp?

  • Convenient multi-week, Boot Camp program that fits your busy schedule
  • Accountability and a supportive approach that keeps you on track to accomplish your goal
  • Affordable package option that is among the lowest cost option you’ll find
  • The focus, quality, intensity, and commitment you’d expect from me, a trainer with 9+ years of success!

Here’s how it works:

  • Six week Boot Camp starting at the end of June or beginning of July through mid-August
  • Boot Camp will meet two times per week and sessions will last for one full hour
  • Exercises will be appropriate for all levels with modified options for beginners. The workout will include plyometrics, drills on the track, and pilates.
  • Participants will be required to pay in advance and fill out all health forms, waivers, and liability forms before the Boot Camp begins
  • Participants will be required to log her food and do daily checkin’s with me via text or email.

I want to make this Boot Camp as successful for each participant as possible. Exercising and eating well go hand in hand — hence the requirement to log food. I also want to be sure you are properly fueled before we start each workout session. High intensity interval training (HIIT) is one of the fastest ways to get your HR up, burn fat, and develop lean muscle (which will burn 50 calories while stationary throughout the day while at rest (this will raise your resting metabolic rate).

The Boot Camp will be $120 payable via cash, check or PayPal. If you are aware of dates that you will be out of town, I will reduce your cost based on the sessions that you will not be able to attend. However, you will not receive your money back for sessions that you choose not to attend when you are in town.

If you are interested in receiving an email with more information after days and times are set, please let me know.

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Jun 7, 2013

What to Eat While Pregnant

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I am pleased to feature Kishana Sainte as a fit mom guest blogger. Read Kishana’s article on “What to Eat While Pregnant.”

Are you pregnant? If you are expecting a new addition to your family, this is an incredibly exciting time of life. Not only is this a time of change, love and family, but it is also a time for looking after your health and making sure that you are doing what is needed to help your baby be a bundle of joy.

One of the best ways that you can help your baby and yourself stay healthy during the pregnancy is to eat healthy. How? Continue reading to learn more on what to eat while pregnant…

Vegetables and Fruit: when it comes to eating that which the earth has provided for us, consuming plentiful amounts of organic fruits and vegetables is of high importance. A growing mom should eat around five portions of fruits and vegetables each day. You can consume these in various forms including juicing, dried, frozen, canned, or fresh. Although it may take more time to prepare fresh produce, fresh fruits and vegetables do contain a higher vitamin and nutrient content. Also, juices can be high in sugar content, so if possible, try to always eat the fresh variety when applicable.

Healthy Protein: for ladies that are supporting an unborn fetus, you are burning through your calories like there is no tomorrow. To help keep energy levels high and to give your baby growing power try to consume healthy protein. What does that mean exactly? Consume animal-sourced proteins such as chicken, fish, lean beef, and eggs. If you are vegetarian or vegan, try getting your protein in the form of Quinoa, tofu, beans, lentils, legumes, nuts, seeds, nut butter and soy products.

Calcium: Calcium is of high importance for pregnant ladies. To get your daily allotments try consuming foods such as low-fat milk, organic cheese, or Greek yoghurt. For those that live a vegan lifestyle, you can get your calcium in foods such as soybeans, bok choy, broccoli, collards, mustard greens, kale as well as calcium infused soy milk and tofu.

Fiber: Super important for pregnant ladies, as it assists with regular bowel moments, fiber also helps you avoid obesity, constipation and hemorrhoids. To get your fill of fiber try eating foods that are made with whole grains. Other foods that offer fiber include wild rice, whole grain pasta, vegetables and fruit. Try to have at least one meal be focused on fiber, such as a salad for lunch or whole grain toast for breakfast.

About Kishana

Kishana Sainte writes on health and lifestyle, as well as diet and fitness articles on behalf of MyDocHub.com, a trusted online doctor reviews and medical information website.

Filed Under: Fit Mom Featured Blogger, Fit Parenting, Fit Pre-Pregnancy, Fit Pregnancy, Nutrition ·
Jun 3, 2013

Top 10 Things NOT to Say to a Pregnant Woman in the Ninth Month of Pregnancy

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When I was pregnant with Emma, I wrote a post on “What Not to Say to a Pregnant Woman.” Most of the comments I listed were things that guys had said to me in the gym. Phrases like:

  • “So…are you not running as much anymore?” – Clueless guy referring to my tiny bump protruding at around 18 weeks.
  • “So, I see you in the gym a lot training clients, but do you not have time for your own workouts?” – Obviously this guy thinks I look like I’m gaining weight, but tries to be nice about it.
  • “Is that pudge?” – This time I was over 20 weeks pregnant, and a guy seemed to notice my bump for the first time.
  • “Do you not do ab exercises much?” – Yeah, I really got that question at about 19 weeks.

This pregnancy, I can honestly say that I have not heard a single idiotic comment about my baby bump in the gym. I think the guys I workout with learned the hard way that they need to keep their mouths shut when I’m pregnant (especially since I can out-lift and out run most of them even when I’m with child :)

However, I am about to lose my patience with some comments I am receiving lately from women. Here are a few examples of comments I receive often. Perhaps I’m just overly sensitive and my lack of sleep and increase of hormones is the problem?!? Let me know what you think.

  • “You are so tiny … are you sure your baby is big enough?” — Ummmmm, unless you are my doctor, which I’m certain you are not, why are you asking me a question like that. My doctor is 100% positive that I am measuring perfectly, and I have ultrasounds to prove it.
  • “Is it safe to run while pregnant? Doesn’t your baby bounce around?” — Ugh, I have heard this one millions of times throughout this pregnancy and it’s getting old. Yes, it’s safe. Please read my blog.
  • “Get some rest now because once that baby comes, you’re going to need it.” — Really? I hear this at least once a day. The truth is, I am not able to sleep in my third trimester because I am a stomach sleeper and Baby Boy goes CRAZY with kicks at night. After I had Emma, I was finally able to get a good nights sleep again. We were up a couple of times for feedings, but they were fast and then we were both back to bed. I cannot wait to deliver Baby Boy so I can get some rest :)
  • “Are you sure you should be doing ab exercises while pregnant?” — YES, I cannot stress how important core exercises are during pregnancy. They help with labor and delivery and you will bounce back faster. Why would I neglect an entire muscle group?
  • “If you want to induce labor naturally, you should take a walk around the block.” — Really? A walk around the block? I have run two 10Ks and worked out for a few hours a day for the past couple weeks. A short walk around the block will do absolutely nothing for me … I promise.
  • “The baby will come when he decides he’s ready. Just be patient and enjoy the last few weeks because you will miss being pregnant once he’s here.” — False. On all accounts.

I went to the hospital again last night with strong contractions every couple minutes. The nurses thought for sure I was in true labor, but after  few hours there, I was still stuck at 3 cm dilated and 80% effaced. I have an appt this afternoon to see if there has been any progress, but I am not optimistic. SOOOO ready to meet this baby boy!

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Jun 2, 2013

Being a Mom and Being Fit

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Fit mom featured blogger, Kate, and her adorable son.

Fit mom featured blogger, Kate, and her adorable son.

I am honored to feature fit mom and guest blogger, Kate. I met Kate via social media a few weeks ago, and I am certain you will appreciate her perspective and level of fit mamma motivation. 

My name is Kate, I’m a work-at-home mom with a crazy little guy (8 months old already!) and a business helping women lose their baby weight. I feel like I’ve had a pretty crazy last year with my son being born and the start of my business, though in truth I’m sure my experiences have been the same as many of yours.

Sadly, when we hear the terms “mom” in our society, we don’t quickly associate it with “fit”. It’s too bad really, since I do feel that being fit makes us better moms! It helps me a lot with my little one and is so much more to me than just my business. Here are some ways I think fitness and motherhood are two peas in a pod.

Fitness means you have the energy to keep up with your little one.

I have an 8 month old child that is crawling EVERYWHERE. He isn’t even walking yet and I feel worn out some days trying to keep up with him! Being fit gives you the energy to be involved in your child’s play as well as their lives! I can remember being a child and my mom always playing with me and I want to give that to my son too as he grows up.

Fitness means you can be less stressed.

How much stress is added to our lives when we add a family? A TON! It can seem overwhelming at times. One of the best ways to reduce stress is to be in shape. There are two parts, exercise its self reduces stress. The other is that if you are fit, the effects of stress are actually lessened. Exercise is a fantastic way to fight back against stress. Stress is a contributor to just about every disease we know about. But you can do something about it!

Fitness means you can be there.

I haven’t outgrown my mom. No matter how old I get, I still need her and appreciate her wisdom and advice. I want to be that for my little guy. But that means I need to be there. And let’s face it, people who are healthy and in shape live longer! On average, individuals who worked out for at least 15 minutes a day lived 3-8 years longer. We all want to see those special moments in our kids’ lives like college graduations, weddings and grandkids.

Fitness means you see yourself better.

Body image is a huge thing for moms like us. It is rough going through a pregnancy and seeing all of the changes in your body and then feeling like a human snot rag to your little tyke. I’ll admit it, I don’t always feel the way that I used to before I had Jackson. I think staying in shape helps with this a TON! If you can feel yourself improving, and feel like you are the best version of you, it helps to combat those negative feelings we all have. Motherhood is hard enough as it is, if you can see yourself better as a person, it will have a positive effect on the ones that your raise.

Fitness allows you to teach.

There’s an old saying, ‘if you want to train up a child in the way they should go, you must first go that way yourself’. It is true. We want the best for our children, and we hope that they learn from us and are better because of it. But they learn so much more from our example than from our words. I think living a fit lifestyle is a very good and powerful gift to give to my children.

So there you have it, this is what I think of when I think of “mom” and “fitness”. How has being fit helped you out in your motherhood journey? Comment below or come join the discussion at facebook.com/beyondfitphysiques.

In fitness,

Kate

 

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Jun 1, 2013

Exercise in the Ninth Month of Pregnancy

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I ran a 10K with a gym client last Monday.

Women often ask me if it’s “safe” to exercise in the ninth month of pregnancy, and if so, what workouts I am personally maintaining in the final weeks of the third trimester. Of course, it is both safe and important to continue exercising in the ninth month of pregnancy. This pregnancy, I have actually been able to maintain an even more intense workout schedule than I did with my first pregnancy. In part, because I am carrying Baby Boy differently, and in part, because I was more educated and prepared to strengthen important muscle groups this pregnancy to keep me going strong right up until the end.

In my first pregnancy, I had some soreness in my back and pelvis toward the end and had to scale back my workouts quite a bit. This time around, I was sure to do a lot of back and core strengthening exercises to prevent injury or strains in the ninth month of pregnancy when my belly is at its largest. Be sure to check out my Fit Pregnancy Total Body Workout DVD for ideas on how to strengthen important muscle groups during all three trimester of pregnancy.

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I have been doing more ab workouts on the exercise ball.

 

If you read my last post, you know I had an eventful Friday night last weekend with regular contractions and a short stay in the hospital. The irony is — the contractions came on my rest day. I got the go-ahead from my doctor to continue my regular workout routine (in fact, when I asked her if I should “take it easy,” she looked at me like I was the crazy one … not even my doctor gives me an excuse to put my feet up for a minute :) . Here are my workouts from this past week:

  • Day 1: Ran a 10K with a client
  • Day 2: 3 hours of cardio machines, weights, and running with clients
  • Day 3: 1 hour of cardio machines with a client and 2 fit walks with Emma
  • Day 4: 6 hours of cardio machines, weights, and running with clients
  • Day 5: Rest day with 2 fit walks with Emma
  • Day 6: 4.5 mile walk/run
  • Day 7: 1 hour of plyos and running with a client and 1 fit walks with Emma
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I ran/walked 4.5 miles while supporting a gym client at a race. Emma had so much fun watching!

As you can see, I am still able to maintain a fairly rigorous workout schedule, even in the ninth month of pregnancy. However, I have definitely needed to scale back my intensity and speed during my runs and cardio work. I am still doing a good bit of weight training, but I have modified my ab exercises to do more on the exercise ball versus floor exercises.

I am really hoping that Baby Boy decides to make an entrance into the world this week. I have constant Braxton Hicks contractions, and I’m soooo ready to meet him. I got the green light from my doctor to deliver as early as yesterday, but after about 6 hours of regular contractions, they simply died down. I delivered Emma at exactly 37 weeks. Did you deliver your second later than your first, or vice versa?

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May 25, 2013

A Thrilling Start to My Holiday Weekend

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Happy Memorial Day weekend! I hope you have some fun plans with friends and family. Last year at this time, I was in FL at our condo on vacation. This year, however, we decided to stay local since I am so close to my due date. Turns out, we made a wise decision.

Baby Boy and I had a thrilling night in the hospital. Got some food, watched a movie, and the pretty hospital gown makes my eyes look good. LOL.

Baby Boy and I had a thrilling night in the hospital. Got some food, watched a movie, and the pretty hospital gown makes my eyes look good. LOL.

Yesterday I enjoyed a relaxing day at home with Emma. We ran a few errands, went to the park twice, and I did some web marketing work. Fridays are typically my rest days from workouts, so I took it easy and relaxed.

I had been to my OB/GYN on Monday, and remarked about how often I get Braxton Hicks (practice) contractions. She advised me to call if they lasted more than one hour and were closer than 10 minutes apart. Well … honestly they are almost always closer than 10 minutes apart when I am working out, dehydrated, or simply busy. However, last night, I was lounging around with the family and the Braxton Hicks were coming about every 5 minutes. Then they slowly started to increase in intensity and frequency until I was getting them every 3 minutes or so despite laying down and drinking water.

Even though I really didn’t want to spend the evening in the hospital, I called my doctor to report on my Braxton Hicks. Since I had already been getting them for 3 hours or so, she asked me to come in. Thankfully, my hospital is only a half-mile from the house, so I did my hair, put on a bit of make-up, and headed over. Brandon was already asleep when this was going on. I tried to wake him up four times with no luck. I flashed the lights, hit his leg, spoke loudly — nothing. LOL, so I let him stay home sound asleep with Emma.

By the time I got to the hospital, my contractions were coming every 1.5-3 minutes. The nurse checked my blood pressure, and it was high (150/100). She checked it four more times and it was high. I have a history of high blood pressure, so I wasn’t especially worried, but they did some blood work to ensure that I didn’t have protein in my blood. The blood work came back great, besides they did find out that I am anemic — hello — that explains why I am sooooo tired lately!

 

Had an eventful night, but enjoyed a gym client session at my house this morning. Ran a couple miles and felt great!

Had an eventful night, but enjoyed a gym client session at my house this morning. Ran a couple miles and felt great!

I was only 1.5 centimeters dilated, so after a few hours hooked up to monitor my BP (which finally got lower) and the babies HR, they sent me home. LOL, talk about an exhausting night. I honesty think baby Cole is simply ready to come out and meet me face to face. We did a little practice run for when I go into labor again! I am only 35.5 weeks, so I would like to get at least another 1 or 2 weeks under my belt before he comes, but if my water breaks, it’s a moot point!

I think the most ironic thing is — I didn’t even workout yesterday! I actually had a gym client at my house this morning and did a short run. Exercise is the last thing that induces labor for me. Apparently relaxing on the couch is what makes my contractions worse. Haha.

My water broke when I was 37 weeks pregnant with Emma. I really hope my water breaks again because it makes it so much easier to know when to go to the hospital. Did your water break before labor?

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