As was previously mentioned, Noel and I have both been training for large events. Now that both are complete, here’s the report: Noel – Ogden Marathon Despite some hitches in his training (see below) Noel completed his 3rd marathon He didn’t beat my time, but now he has run one more marathon than me which I think gives him a competitive edge Audrey – Childbirth Cooper’s arrival was 100% natural – no meds. We’d taken some childbirth classes on a…
Here are some more pictures of little Cooper since he is so popular. The last several of these photos were taken by his grandma Cindy.
Welcome Cooper! Congrats Noel! It’s been a busy week.
Today is the 36 week mark. People are becoming increasingly cautious around me, as if I could go into labor any second. The crazy thing is, they could be right. We’re on the home stretch and trying to do everything we can to prepare. One of my wonderful sis-in-laws, Danielle, also threw a marvelous shower over the weekend. It was nice to mingle with good friends and relatives. Cooper made a haul – he’s spoiled already!
For the past several months, Noel and I have both been training for upcoming big events and acting as each other’s coach. Allow me to fill you in. Noel Event: Ogden Marathon Date: May 15th Goal: PR (Maybe beat my time . . . ) Notes: This is the first time Noel will run a marathon without me (Honestly, I really am sad about this). Originally, I considered signing up for the 5K, but am glad I didn’t since I…
Today, the nice, little old lady working at the Logan temple took one look at my belly and assigned me to the handicap locker stall. “You’re going to need the extra space,” she chuckled as she gently pushed me toward the stall. I wonder if this works with parking too.
I’m not sure if other pregnant women can relate to this, but I feel like the only thing people notice about me anymore is my belly. On several occasions I’ve had complete strangers approach me at the grocery store and say things like “I just love your baby bump.” Once a lady simply shouted in passing, “Nice belly!” Other times people just stare. The stares are always accompanied by tender looks of sympathy, quiet smiles, quick glances edged with fear,…
So, I’m at 32 weeks and I figure that means I have anywhere between 40-70 days to go. We’ll see what happens. I’ve been really blessed (seriously) with a fairly uneventful pregnancy and am still doing quite well, but I’m beginning to see more and more of pregnancy’s effects. Although I’m still working out, it’s hard. I had to give up running awhile ago and can’t walk more than 2 miles without feeling like my feet are on fire. Mostly…
Dear Baby, Your stroller and car seat were made possible by a polygamist essay. We opted for a frame and car seat – so lightweight and easy to use. This way we can save up for a super stroller 🙂
Babymoon: a vacation taken by a couple that is expecting a baby in order to allow the couple to enjoy a final trip together before the many sleepless nights that usually accompany a newborn baby. As has been our tradition for the past few years, we just got back from our spring break/anniversary/babymoon trip (the last descriptor is obviously new as of this year). We went to Monterey, California this time to thaw out from the Logan winter. We got…