Paying To Climb Stairs

I know I am pregnant, but I have been feeling so heavy and unfit and sometimes it just gets to me. So I end up talking to my husband saying, "Why didn't you tell me I was gaining weight??!"

Really? How is he supposed to respond to that? He is a wise man so I know he wouldn't ever actually say anything. ;) But then I tell him I need encouragement to go to the gym- that he can watch our daughter and let me leave for an hour.

So today I did just that.

I got to the gym ready to burn some calories and lift some weights. I piddled around on some weight machines and then headed to the stair master. And while I was "climbing" it dawned on me that I am on this $5,000 machine of stairs...

I HATE climbing stairs and here I pay a monthly membership fee to "work out" on stairs...






It made me realize that I need to incorporate more activity into my day, like hiking or cycling or even walking. I only have 7 weeks left before this baby is born and I will NOT fizzle out now!

A Laptop In Pieces And I Am Still Pregnant

I have to reassure everyone that I REALLY love to blog here. That I am not one of those sporadic-when-I-feel-like-it-bloggers. I have a really good excuse for my absence...

My dear, amazing husband was looking up piano chords on my laptop and had it sitting atop our piano. Well, my beloved laptop of almost 6 years slid off and crashed into pieces on our tile floor. I watched it fall. I held my breath and let out a little, "SAVE THE LAPTOP!!!!!" But it was too late.

For 6 years that beloved white Mac had traveled with me and gotten me through four years of college. It was probably time to let it go, but it was still running so I held on.

Well, our journey together is over. And I just couldn't justify buying another Mac right now when we have a baby on the way. Priorities, you know?

So fast forward to a couple days ago. Hubby and I decided to buy the iPad! We both thought it was a great idea because it's bigger than a phone and lighter than a laptop. So here I am back at my blog!



Now, let's talk about babies...

I am now 32 weeks pregnant! It has honestly gone so fast. Unlike my first pregnancy where I counted every minute. Lol. Having a 1 year old does help! I hardly have time to focus on anything else!

But I have stayed pretty consistent with my healthy eating and moderate exercise. I have enjoyed several evening walks with my husband and daughter and done lots of swimming and some Pure Barre to fight the flab that tries to ensnare every pregnant woman! So far I have gained about 25 pounds, which isn't amazing, but definitely isn't over the top!

                                                       Mama, Baby 1, and Baby 2!

Third Trimester Madness! 

And I DO have plans for finishing out the next 8 weeks strong. I have cut back on certain carbs and fats and I am going to try and do a little more Pure Barre to tone my body.

Well, that is it for now! It feels so good to reconnect with everyone again!

Till tomorrow!

P.s. I can't seem to make the pictures larger? #newiPadproblems