Hot running (newish) Momma's thread...

[jes]

I'm running, but just three times a week: one tempo with Andy (he's trying to kill me, I swear ), one easy or tempo depending on who I'm with, and one long run. About 35-40k. And I'm okay with that. I'll start training for ATB mid January, but right now I'm enjoying not having a set schedule.

I'm enjoying it a bit too much though I think...I've gained about 5lb since Hamilton...opps!

[Irongirl]

remember the hip injuries that I tried to avoid my not running too soon after Dexter was born?

somehow - I seem to have that injury now.

I'm teaching the RR hypo half clinic, but, I'm not walking only, not running anymore.

My 27 pounder is really hurting me, I think.

[IronColl]

That sucks about the hips! Do you think it is from carrying Dexter around?

[scrumhalfgirl]

Kiza - I'm sorry to hear about your hips! Do you think it could be a post-baby gait change, rather than a running too soon issue?

Colleen - good for you! You're doing IMC, right? I'm excited to follow your training!

Sara - that looks like a really good class. hope you can make it work!

Jes - 35-40km in 3 runs is great! I'm running more often, but only doing 45-50 km - I'm need to work on getting my "regular" runs up in distance.

I'm running! It was 6 days per week, now I'm doing the December streaking challenge, and will likely do 100 runs in 100 days starting on the 15th (I think that's when it starts at least - I haven't seen anything on TriRudy or ST about it this year like there was in 2009). I'm waffling about the full or half for the spring, but leaning towards the full - it is about 6 weeks after I go back to work, so most of the training will be behind me - just three more hard weeks. I guess it will also depend on what job I go back to -- being able to run at lunch is one of the criteria I'm using for my search, but it might not happen. It would certainly make things easier to balance (though I am such a morning runner at my core). I wish Ottawa didn't fill up so soon, so I could waffle for a while longer.

Speaking of waffling...I still haven't signed up for winter swimming. I can't decide whether to stick with it or not. Jes - are you swimming these days?

[Irongirl]

That sucks about the hips! Do you think it is from carrying Dexter around?

yup. and from picking him up, putting him down - and putting both kids in and out of the van.

I only carry him on my right side - I'm useless on my left, and, my left lower back and hips are killing me.

I've seen chiro and RMT, but, getting to an appointment when you have two kids is really tough. So, I've decided to just lay low and wait until I'm back at work to start dealing with it.

[Lightning]

Hi everyone! Nice to hear all of the updates, even if some of them are not super-good news.

I am running 4-5 days per week, just signed up for my sixth ATB, where I will try to PB in the 30k distance. For now though, just running for funsies! Will start training seriously Boxing Day.

I NEVER venture elsewhere on RM...what is this streaking challenge? Guess I could go look. Or, have another Oreo...

[scrumhalfgirl]

I NEVER venture elsewhere on RM...what is this streaking challenge? Guess I could go look. Or, have another Oreo...

It's on FB - being organized by Strides running store in Calgary, but a bunch of us non-Calgary maniacs have joined in. Minimum one mile everyday for december.

[Ironboy]

I NEVER venture elsewhere on RM...what is this streaking challenge? Guess I could go look. Or, have another Oreo...

It's on FB - being organized by Strides running store in Calgary, but a bunch of us non-Calgary maniacs have joined in. Minimum one mile everyday for december.

If there's no nudity involved I'm not interested.

[JLA]

I'm here and I'm running! Max 5-6k two or three times a week, but hey, at 29 weeks preggo, I'll take it! Definitely getting stared at now, though. I'm the first to admit I ain't exactly poetry in motion these days.

This is the longest I've run into a pregnancy; with Alex I stopped at 28 weeks b/c I was getting really strong Braxton=Hicks after each run. I am taking it slower/doing shorter distances this time, though. And this kid is loving weekly spin class...rather than being lulled to sleep, he parties like it's 1999.

Great job to all you HRMs slogging through the off-season months - so much easier to sit around and eat shortbread. (Or Oreos!)

Kiza, is Dexter seriously 27 pounds??? Wow!! What size clothes is he wearing?

[anners]

Also about 29 weeks preggo over here and most definitely NOT running. I'm having enough trouble getting up the stairs in my house V gave me her cold, so I am sitting around the house today feeling sorry for my poor, unmedicated self. I can only tolerate so much lemon tea! I have to say that I am loving my chiropractor and RMT this pregnancy though...why didn't I go more often last time?? So good.

[CinC]

question to you moms:

the wife of one of my staff just had a girl on Tues and I want to arrange something to be delivered to their house next week -this was baby #2 - any suggestions? I could do the flowers and a teddy bear, but thought i'd survey the knowledgable masses here! thanks!

[Miss*Smiles]

question to you moms:

the wife of one of my staff just had a girl on Tues and I want to arrange something to be delivered to their house next week -this was baby #2 - any suggestions? I could do the flowers and a teddy bear, but thought i'd survey the knowledgable masses here! thanks!

Peeking in cuz I love to lurk in here

When a certain HRM in this thread had her #2, I sent a small gift for the baby (clothes for when she was a little older) and a small gift for the big brother (since he would see his sister getting gifts, I thought he'd like one too!).

[Tori]

question to you moms:

the wife of one of my staff just had a girl on Tues and I want to arrange something to be delivered to their house next week -this was baby #2 - any suggestions? I could do the flowers and a teddy bear, but thought i'd survey the knowledgable masses here! thanks!

Edible arrangement! So pretty and mom can eat on the run.

[scrumhalfgirl]

question to you moms:

the wife of one of my staff just had a girl on Tues and I want to arrange something to be delivered to their house next week -this was baby #2 - any suggestions? I could do the flowers and a teddy bear, but thought i'd survey the knowledgable masses here! thanks!

food! do you have a place there that does nice frozen or prepared meals?

[Irongirl]

question to you moms:

the wife of one of my staff just had a girl on Tues and I want to arrange something to be delivered to their house next week -this was baby #2 - any suggestions? I could do the flowers and a teddy bear, but thought i'd survey the knowledgable masses here! thanks!

Edible arrangement! So pretty and mom can eat on the run.

YES YES YES!

chocolate and fresh fruit - it was so so so good after Dexter was born!

[Irongirl]

Kiza, is Dexter seriously 27 pounds??? Wow!! What size clothes is he wearing?

oh - I'm excited for you! When are you due again?

yup - with clothes and a diaper - the scale weighs in at 27 pounds. I've managed to keep Dexter+Kiza under 200 lbs (I was 170 pre-pregnancy)....I had to lose quickly for awhile.

he's in 18-24 month, with a couple of 12-18 left that is probably too small.

(I'm just under 170 now....)

[Tori]

Kiza, is Dexter seriously 27 pounds??? Wow!! What size clothes is he wearing?

oh - I'm excited for you! When are you due again?

yup - with clothes and a diaper - the scale weighs in at 27 pounds. I've managed to keep Dexter+Kiza under 200 lbs (I was 170 pre-pregnancy)....I had to lose quickly for awhile.

he's in 18-24 month, with a couple of 12-18 left that is probably too small.

(I'm just under 170 now....)

Wow Dexter is a tank like Owen. They will be able to be the linebackers of their HS football teams one day!

[Irongirl]

Kiza, is Dexter seriously 27 pounds??? Wow!! What size clothes is he wearing?

oh - I'm excited for you! When are you due again?

yup - with clothes and a diaper - the scale weighs in at 27 pounds. I've managed to keep Dexter+Kiza under 200 lbs (I was 170 pre-pregnancy)....I had to lose quickly for awhile.

he's in 18-24 month, with a couple of 12-18 left that is probably too small.

(I'm just under 170 now....)

Wow Dexter is a tank like Owen. They will be able to be the linebackers of their HS football teams one day!

hmm...at 3 years apart, they'll (thankfully) never be lining up against each other.

Oh dear.....can you just picture the two of us in 12-14 years, in the stands at the football games?!

[jes]

he's in 18-24 month, with a couple of 12-18 left that is probably too small.

Does that mean Zack will be getting more hand-me-downs? He's in 12-18 now...and mostly in 12mths stuff!

[IronColl]

Kiza, is Dexter seriously 27 pounds??? Wow!! What size clothes is he wearing?

oh - I'm excited for you! When are you due again?

yup - with clothes and a diaper - the scale weighs in at 27 pounds. I've managed to keep Dexter+Kiza under 200 lbs (I was 170 pre-pregnancy)....I had to lose quickly for awhile.

he's in 18-24 month, with a couple of 12-18 left that is probably too small.

(I'm just under 170 now....)

Justin is a slacker. Not even 20lb and barely double his birth weight.

question to you moms:

the wife of one of my staff just had a girl on Tues and I want to arrange something to be delivered to their house next week -this was baby #2 - any suggestions? I could do the flowers and a teddy bear, but thought i'd survey the knowledgable masses here! thanks!

food! do you have a place there that does nice frozen or prepared meals?

Yes, food is awesome!

[FishPants]

It's weird having a smaller baby. Damon doesn't even fit into his 6-12 mo pants and he will be 8 months on the 20th. He's about 18 lb.

He doesn't seem small to me, though. He keeps growing out of onesies sideways instead of longways.

[toobusy]

question to you moms:

the wife of one of my staff just had a girl on Tues and I want to arrange something to be delivered to their house next week -this was baby #2 - any suggestions? I could do the flowers and a teddy bear, but thought i'd survey the knowledgable masses here! thanks!

food
something to entertain baby #1

[anners]

An edible arrangement was the best gift I received when I had V!

[jes]

Definitely food, but I'd vote for dinner instead of a snack type food. Or a night of babysitting once they feel up to leaving the baby with someone

[AndyM]

Sounds like everyone is doing great! SOrry to hear about the injury stuff Irongirl or sickness anners. Kudos to everyone though for at least trying to keep up fitness while managing kids and other demands.

Starting to settle into a bit of a new routine over here at new job. Scrummy, new place but similar work. Lots to adjust to with meeting new people, going to a new place etc. But overall I really like it and think it will be a great move for me in the long run. I was supposed to check out the gym this week but got derailed with meetings etc. I am really missing having a gym at my fingertips and time to use it. I haven't lifted a single weight, done a lunge or pushup since I left my last job almost a month ago. Managing about 30k-40K a week though. Would love for it to be more but I will take what I can get.

My little girl is doing amazing! She is so much fun and so hilareous. She is talking and talking and learns new words and sayings every day. I am enjoying her so much.