Springtime

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The past few days spring time has really been showing around here. It's still pretty cold, but in North Dakota if the sun is shining a lot of people will go around in shorts & Tshirts, even if it's only 40 degrees. (Count me out of that one.)

On the second obvious day of spring, my husband took our little boy to the park. I wanted to go too, but took my sweet time getting out the door.

John and Michael were about 1/4 mile away at the park around the corner. I started walking. It felt too slow, and I feel so purposeless when I walk alone. So I started running.

I know for a fact that running is at least twice as fast as walking. After all, my feet had been my sole source of transportation until I was 24. Distance running has always felt great to me. So I switched my mind to "cross-country" mode, kept the pace, found my breathing rhythm, made it to the park and scaled the fence. I spotted my little boy in his bright yellow coat, watching me come closer and closer. He was gawking. I'm not sure he'd ever seen anything like that before. Mommy? Running? Toward me? What is she doing?

Having reached my destination I walked it off... and a couple seconds later it occurred to me...Oh crap, I'm pregnant. I honestly had forgotten. Maybe I shouldn't have run like that, seeing as I haven't trained in quite a few years.

So I'd just experienced a brief moment of amnesia concerning my pregnant state. And it was funny....for a second.

Until I puked.

And puked.

And puked some more.

In a not-so-flattering form of imitation, my son started spitting all over the park too. It's scary what toddlers pick up and imitate.

But it was a gorgeous day, and once I was done vomiting my guts out I felt awesome and alive.

You just can't beat exercise in the fresh air. All hail springtime!!!
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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
I'm sorry! it sure does suck when you puke. At least you were out enjoying springtime, right?
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
angela! be more careful, please.

remember when you run you are running for two. heh
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top

Reply By: ModeratemanPosted: Sunday, April 09, 2006
angela! be more careful, please

I ditto that! please? 

Spring is trying to get here too in Mn.  warmer days, longer days! green grass is starting to poke through the brown dry twigs and dead grass.  Won't be much longer now.

,  I think the last time I actually ran was in 1993.....used to feel good to run,  now I'm glad I can just walk!!

Loved your description of your run and jump,  you'll run again,  especially after the baby is about 2 years old!

Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
At least you were out enjoying springtime, right?


Yes! That was my point, but the situation threw me a curveball It feels so good to be out in nature again for hours on end without getting cold. The evenings are long and bright, birds are singing, but it's still chilly enough that the buys aren't out yet. It's the perfect time of year to be outside soaking it all in.

angela! be more careful, please.


Thank you for your concern MM & Trudy Yes, I'm being careful. I rarely plan to run, but sometimes it's just a youth-like, spontaneous thing that happens. I won't do it again though.

Certain athletic women, by the way, are perfectly OK with running through their first and part of the second trimesters, with a doctor's go-ahead...and only if their bodies have been well-trained all along.

I'm not one of those women though. So I'll try to remember that I'm pregnant before I do anything like that again. But I do hope to get in a few more go's at rock climbing before I really start to feel pregnant

I think the last time I actually ran was in 1993.....used to feel good to run, now I'm glad I can just walk!!


I agree, Trudy! Our feet are marvelous tools that are easy to take for granted.

warmer days, longer days!


I love it too. I'm coming back to life again!
Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top
Certain athletic women, by the way, are perfectly OK with running through their first and part of the second trimesters, with a doctor's go-ahead...and only if their bodies have been well-trained all along. I'm not one of those women though


ANY pregnant woman can participate in exercise, to include running EVEN if they have not previously been active. The key is to tailor it to your abilities. Apparently hurdles are a bit much for you so far!
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top
ANY pregnant woman can participate in exercise, to include running EVEN if they have not previously been active.


Exercise is fine for pregnant women, but running can be pretty tough though (raise your hand if you remember how much it hurts and sucks)...and especially if someone is just starting out. For example, I seriously doubt that a doctor would give the go-ahead for a sedentary 200-lb pregnant woman to start distance running. There are plenty of other ways to exercise without beating your body on the pavement. On the other hand, I remember what you said after your first pregnancy when the army doctors suggested that you follow the pregnancy profile: "Pregnancy is not a terminal illness!" I totally agree. Although we may feel huge and awkward, that's no reason to stay bed-ridden or sedentary.

Apparently hurdles are a bit much for you so far!


Aw, the hurdle was nuthin'.
Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top
I seriously doubt that a doctor would give the go-ahead for a sedentary 200-lb pregnant woman to start distance running.


ahem. I should have said, "ANY pregnant woman can participate in SOME exercise, to include running AT OPOD even if they have not previousely been active."

OPOD was a favorite of mine on profiles.

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Reply #8 from JoeUser Forums Top
Yeah, what you said about
The key is to tailor it to your abilities.
really hits the nail on the head. Sorry I get so used to the picky JU style it's so easy to pick apart everything everyone says. People do it to me all the time and I just want to reach through my computer and sock 'em! Thanks for not socking me and still luving me.

btw, what is OPOD? I was never on any sort of profile in the army.

Hurry up and tell me if you are cooking a boy or girl. I want to sew something for you!


OK, but I won't hold you to it. I'm still waiting for the blanket-or-something you were going to make for my firstborn 3 years ago

You're better than I am though. I don't even promise people gifts. If I were to celebrate every baby, birthday, anniversary...we'd be broke and I'd be fresh out of time to do more important things like blogging and playing Chuzzle! (I love Chuzzle too )
Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top
Whoa Angela, what a run! It's not unusual the spark of energy you'll experience at times, as you probably remember from your first, and not to mention the times of lazy lethargy! : )

I agree about the activity where pregnant women is concerned is ok, the person knowing their limits is what makes the difference and you know yours now.
Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top
Ah yes, the joy of spring. The birds are singing and the bees are buzzing. And the smell of vomit is in the air...

I did find this somewhat funny, though. I take it you and bub are fine, given the experience? I also found the image of your little boy imitating you to be funny as well. I hope I'm not coming across as a jerk, but I did find it funny...
Reply #11 from JoeUser Forums Top
---But it was a gorgeous day, and once I was done vomiting my guts out I felt awesome and alive.---

You can't beat 40 degree sunny spring days. I miss them so much. Spring days here have been in the 90s.

I did enjoy your article. Not 'cause you vomited but because you felt awesome and alive. I also loved the part where your little guy was spitting trying to imitate you.
Reply #12 from JoeUser Forums Top
HAHAHAHA

I laughed out loud! I can just see your little boy going around gagging and spitting...aaaah! The joys of parenthood.

Can you imagine if puking were the end result of running everytime (not just when pregnant)? Guess we'd see a lot more bulimics doing it!