Sadly, my days of running are officially over until July. We had a beautiful, unseasonably warm day here in Kentucky a few weeks ago. I decided to go for a run.
After I found a pair of pants to fit over the expanding behind, and squeezed The Girls into a sports bra, I took off. Felt great, and was trucking along, when I heard a weird noise.
Thinking it was my iPod, I turned it down. Nope. The weird noise was me! I was wheezing — something I’ve NEVER done before while running. So, I slowed down to a walk. Good thing – since I started having cramps in my lower belly. I trudged home, sulking all the way.
I suppose it’s recumbent bike for me.
More pregnancy updates — I’m at 24 weeks, and everything looks right on schedule. We did not find out the gender, which makes everyone around here crazy. We have names all picked out — but we’re keeping them to ourselves, too.
What does a pregnant momma look like at 22 weeks? I’m so glad you asked. It gives me a chance for some shameless belly shots.
Sadly, I don’t think I look much different than I did when I was 22 weeks pregnant with my twins. That’s the only thing I have this to compare to, since I was really bad about taking pregnancy pictures with my girls.
And where was I going, all dressed up? Date night, of course! I considered it an early Valentine’s Day dinner — Cuban food and ice cream! YUM! Don’t miss the date night ideas post — Spring will be here before we know it, and I want to play Frisbee Golf. That shouldn’t be too taxing on me.
Books I’m reading:
A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms
Small Steps for Catholic Moms
Handbook for Catholic Moms
In preparation for Lent, I ordered Welcome Risen Jesus, and Guiding Your Catholic Preschooler. I need a day to myself to simply read, and then post some reviews.
We’re off to my friend Kaye‘s house today for some homeschool socializing! We haven’t spent a lot of time at home this week, so my house is suffering a bit. Well, actually, it looks a bit better than usual – since I’m having the kids help clean up before we go to bed at night. Why didn’t I think of that already?
Head over to visit Betty Beguiles today for more 7 Quick Takes!
What a beautiful maternity dress! And that sounds like a great date night. I’ve never had Cuban food, but I’m sure I would love it!
So exciting you didn’t find out the gender. Did you find out with your others? We didn’t find out other (and don’t plan to ever).
I’ll be writing a review of that dress in a few days! It’s from Seraphine — a British maternity company. I LOVE it!
We have a couple of Cuban restaurants here in town — the only problem I have is choosing what to eat! I did a tapas dinner that night …. chicken empanadas, rellenos, black bean soup and sweet potato fries. YUM!
I found out with my girls, and did NOT with the twins. I also tell the doctor that my husband gets to announce the gender at birth — it’s so fun!! I’m thinking girl this time – I’ll be very very surprised if this baby is a boy. Thrilled, but surprised.
I thought Lucia was a boy throughout the entire pregnancy, but then again, didn’t have any previous pregnancies to compare it to. My husband caught her and announced the sex – it was amazing!
GORGEOUS at 22 weeks!!
You look stunning! How exciting about not finding out the gender! We found out with our son and daughter, but I’ve already told my husband that when baby #3 comes along (soon I hope) I want to be surprised at birth! So exciting!
We must be on the same wavelength! I’m also reading Small Steps for Catholic Moms and A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms. Also, just arrived to my door via Amazon? Welcome, Risen Jesus and Guiding Your Catholic Preschooler!
I also really enjoyed the Handbook for Catholic Moms- very practical and enjoyable!
You look fabulous! And I think we’re almost due date buddies 🙂 Although, I have not attempted any exercise since the day I reached 6 weeks except trying to help my hubby move a sofa a few days ago. Which is now on my list of “things to never do again.” Needless to say, I want to be like you when I grow up!
It’s really making me nuts not to be able to run — I had finally reached the point where I didn’t hate every minute of it, and it helps my demeanor so, so much. Plus, this time of year is PRIME half marathon/marathon training in my area. Sigh. Next year, next year!
When are you due?
I’m due June 23rd, so I think you’re about 2 weeks ahead of me, yes?
As I life-long runner who has been forced to stop running a few times (due to injury), I can relate to your sentiment. People who run get it, people who do not think we are crazy.
Here’s to the recumbent bike – perhaps sitting there cuddled up on the bike with netflix would help?
Cheers also for not finding out the sex. My son is 8 and when he was in utero, we did not know he was a boy. People thought that was weird and my wife and I were convinced he was a girl.
About 2 weeks before he was born, I said to her, “We better pick some boy names just in case…”
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I know, right? Folks who are non runners are like, “So, what’s the big deal?” Argh! It’s prime time training season here — we have a big marathon/half marathon here in the Spring for the Derby Festival.
Not finding out the sex was totally my husband’s idea, and I’m SO glad I’ve gone along with that. We’re also keeping our names a secret — which is making everyone NUTS!
I really need to STOP calling this baby a girl …. I’m just getting that feeling. Of course, I thought DD#2 was a boy until the u/s, and I was SHOCKED to find out she was a girl! Thanks for coming by!!
Thanks for stopping by yesterday and for all the encouragement! I wanted to pop back over to tell you that I am actually training for the Mini Marathon in April! I do not consider myself a “runner” as I hate it with a passion! But I LOVE the way my body looks and feels when I run!
I ran the mini in 2010 (my first half) and then my daughter was born the day before the mini last year so I wasn’t able to do it. So, I’m back at it this year!
P.S. I guess that means we must not live too far from each other!?! I have never come across another blogger remotely close to me (that I’ve been able to tell, at least).
I have the saints for catholic moms book (even though i’m not a mom) i won it from a blog giveaway! It’s very good!
I completely agree — and I should put out that disclaimer, too. It’s totally for everyone.
So glad you are doing better. Can’t sympathize on the running too much since I’ve never liked it even as a child….if you’d said you were too pregnant to garden however….
We’re in the last ten weeks here (May 7) and so much to do before then but it’s getting done a little at a time….
Glad to see you blogging again…K
I almost cried when I saw this picture of you… I am 16 weeks and look way bigger than you at 22 weeks. I don’t get it- I have only gained 3lbs but my belly looks, well, HUGE. Ahhh…. this is going to be a long pregnancy.