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Thanks for the feedback! After chilling out and talking to my husband...he's on board with me in making sure my family knows my wishes. I told them that I obviously cannot guarantee when the baby makes it's entrance, and I would like a minimum of a week for just me and the husband with the baby. And if we haven't had that…

When I registered, I registered for things I really needed, not a lot of fluff, so I was so grateful when people got things from the registry. (It also made returning duplicate items way easier.) I can't tell you how many people got me "Goodnight Moon" book thinking it was unique. I think I had 5 copies by the time I was…

I had another dream earlier this week where my sister was being held in the detention center at the hospital because she was forcefully trying to get into my birthing room against my will. My midwife and her got into a fist fight and I was screaming at my sister to go away and let me labor on my own. She said "this is my…

Had a dream where my friends & their kids came to visit us....but instead of hanging out and catching up with them my husband and I blew them off to go to the pool. When we got to the pool we were swimming around and realized that there were whales and sharks swimming there too, but none of the wildlife trainers seemed…

I am currently taking Bradley Method birth classes, which focus on a natural birth with the husband as the coach. I love it because it goes along with my desires in wanting a more natural birth. Plus, I wanted my husband to be an active participator (as did he), and this class is super helpful in teaching laboring…

Awwww, I would love a doula! We'll see how it goes this time around, and if my husband needs some extra support, I will definitely save up for next time. Don't get me wrong...I totally think they are worth the money spent, especially a good doula with a lot of experience. But, I think it's a shame that I can't use my…

That's great! Is this your first? I had looked into a doula...and I probably would have gone that direction before I moved because my friend was a doula. But, in southern California it's pretty costly (over $1200), and that only includes the initial meeting and the delivery. Just out of curiosity...how much does it cost…

I'm 20 weeks, and here's my list of yucky-ness ... Foods aversions: chocolate, candy (except the occassional Twizzlers or Starburst) cakes, cookies, donuts, etc. Fried foods & broccoli. Smells that gross me out: Garlic, raw meat, cold leftover chicken, cold pizza, fast food restaurant smells. Mexican food smells (although…

Hi!! I would love to be apart of a December 2014 group! I'm due Dec 30th with my first baby! I don't think there is a "group" started yet...I know there was a thread a while back of people just posting that they were due in December, but I'm with you....I'd love to have an on-going thread or group page or something! :)

I was in the 7th grade, and despite the fact that I had an obvious jet black unibrow, my mom wouldn't let me get them waxed. She said I wasn't old enough. I had no clue about how to use a tweezers, but I was pretty good at using Bleach creme that I used frequently on my upper lip. (Seriously people....I have black black…

I also use the Spi Belt for most of my runs. It's flexible and allows you to hold various things in there. I also have a small waterbottle that could be attached to the strap. I will admit---on days I just want to run and I'm not going too far--I just tie my car key to my shoe lace real tight. But, I don't really recommend…

Thank you! I do like the buzzing feature...that's neat! I like knowing what others use and love because I'm the type to stick with something I love until it gets completely phased out---and then I never know what else is really out there. Thanks for the feedback!

I'm extremely lucky where I work now--- they have a small gym facility complete with men's and women's locker-rooms. I usually run outside for a quick 25 minute run outside (I live in San Diego, so lucky for me its usually nice all-year) or use an eliptical machine....... and then use the remainder of my time to quickly…

Thanks for the feedback! I will look at the Forerunner 305 & 310xt. My dad is still "young"- at 53- but he is 80% deaf (accident when he was younger), so the sound alerts won't help him much. But, I do like the feature on my tempo run days. Thanks!!

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What a great goal, girl! I've read many of your posts and have been truly inspired by your healthy lifestyle. I loved this post and I have reflected on it many times on days that I am lacking motivation. I think your blog/website will be wonderful--- so let us know when you have it all set up!! I think that your website…

1. I am doing ChaLean Extreme and I love it. I don't follow the program "strictly" because I'm doing my marathon training. But, I love the program for an at-home strength training workout. YES it is a good strength training workout, as long as you follow what she says. Be sure that at the end of each rep you are fatigued,…

I've increased my endurance and speed by incorporating strength training (with weights) into my weekly workout. I run 4 days a week, and cross train with strength training 2 days a week. My legs feel more powerful. However, it doesn't mean they feel less tired. My legs always feel tired after a long run, because each time…

It depends for me....if it's just a little cold...most of the time a good run will help me get all of the junk out of my system. If I'm feeling weak and flu-like sickness...and really feeling like I got hit by a truck, then I rest. I can't tell you though...how many times I've been stuffed up with a cold and I'll go for a…

I usually try to make something at home that is similar to what I'm craving. If it's a burger...I'll grill my own. That way I can make it healthy, but not feel deprived. If it's pizza I'll either make my own, or I'll find a Papa Murphy's and order a DeLite pizza and have a slice. However, if I find that I'm having…

First, I definitely think that this girl should mind her own business. If your supervisor is ok with it, then so be it. Second, I am the same way. I sweat A LOT when I workout, no matter what I do. At my last job I worked on my lunch break as well, so I tried some different techniques to help me stay presentable. What I…

Hello! I'm Dawna, 26 years old, originally from Minnesota, living in Idaho while my husband finishes his undergraduate degree. I work in commercial lending/underwriting. I grew up playing sports- volleyball, basketball, softball. And I loved to run. I never ran more than 3 miles, but once I got into college and was away…

Ogden Half Marathon-- May 19th Utah Valley Marathon-- June 9th (first marathon!) I hope to add some more after I know where we'll be living once my husband gets accepted to a graduate program.

Don't tell my mother...but I gave away all of the goodies she sent me in the mail: :noway: -reindeer poop (peanuts & marshmellows covered in chocolate) -homemade peanut butter cups -pretzels with almond bark -fudge -mint chocolate chip cookies I just couldn't deal with them being in the house...and I LOVE my mom's…

I find it so hard to be on the treadmill....but yet I also hate the cold. This year, however, I got some items that have helped tremendously! And now I make it a game (how fast can I finish this run? or... how many houses with Christmas lights can I find?) to keep me from thinking about the cold. I usually run outside if…

If you have an ipod touch you could download the Nike Training Center app for free. IT's for females (although males could definitely use it too...and I think there is another app for the boys) and it has tons of free workouts. Plus, you can add your playlists and use music as motivators. They have cardio workouts and…

That is too bad. Dang it! (No more "honey-i-bought-you-a-pair-of-jeans-because-you-hate-shopping-and-i-can-guarantee-they-fit") Luckily the jeans my husband likes don't have vanity sizing. But, geesh...that is depressing! How can you lie with the inches?? Ugh, makes no sense to me. Lame!

I'm a very healthy eater, so my Thanksgiving isn't your traditional type. But, I like to make Turkey Noodle Soup afterwards using my leftover turkey & roasted veggies & broth put it in the crockpot with some seasonings. Shepherd's pie is another favorite to make with the leftover turkey, veggies & mashed potatoes.

HATE IT. I wish that they would do ALL women's jeans the way they do men's....in inches. I would much rather know that I'm "typically" a size 30-31 than have to go to the store and bring in 4 sizes to the backroom because of vanity sizing I don't know whether that particular bring I'm going to be a 6, 8,10, or 12. I do…

This has already been implemented at my workplace, mostly for smokers. Smoker premiums are almost double a non-smoker's premium for health insurance. If they opt to not choose the "smoker premium" when they are indeed a smoker, they are required to be on the highest deductible insurance plan our health plan offers. Each…