was the title I put on my message board that I have been a part of since early 2001. It's a "Preparing for Pregnancy" board that was very helpful and supportive in the months and years before my daughter was conceived and born, and I still hang out there sometimes. I had just gone back because my husband and I had decided a while ago that after the marathon, we would forget the yucky birth control and "see what happened." Well, one moment of insanity right before we left for Florida, and before you know it, I see two pink lines this morning!
Now I'm always pretty cautious, but I've had one of these pregnancy things before, and it ended in a real, live, baby, who commands attention pretty much all the time. So we are saying things like, "if it works out" and stuff, but still trying to plan for another real, live, baby who will hopefully be making an appearance around October 1 of this year.
I feel more grounded than last time. I feel more realistic and less nervous, and that feels really good. I think last time I got nervous about the birth from the beginning and everything ended up not going according to plan anyway, so I'm less nervous about that.
My job. Ah, the job. I am currently 3/4 time, and lovely dh and I have already talked about me going back to being half time as I was before the fall. I can't, on my bad days, imagine doing what I do with two kids to take care of, even with one in preschool. I can't imagine knocking on peoples' doors with a big belly...it's craziness. Maybe it'll work better, but right now I can't seem to muster caring. I have lots of energy, but not necessarily for my job, if that makes sense.
I did go for a run today. It was my first post-marathon run and coincidentally my first pregnant run. It went well. My knees are still very stiff, but the rest of me felt great if very hungry. That's something I remember from being pregnant with my daughter...constant, aching, hunger, except after a big meal, when I would just feel bloated and nauseous. Oh, the joys!
Love,
Beth, unexpectedly and joyfully incubating a new little pea
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Welcome to the ring! I am so excited for you that you are having a number 2! I was MUCH cooler the second time around. It is like a gift from God for muddling through the first time!
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