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[dumbo_buddy]

OMG--please tell me you meant 6-12 inches! Lisa--do you have food and water put away if it's feet?

duh. sometimes i don't know what is wrong with my brain. inches! i meant inches! lol! with all the snow we've had it certainly does feel like feet.

Hope your little guy is feeling better soon, Nancy. It is the pits when that happens when it is only you at home. I feel your pain. Maybe you guys can get outside a little bit and enjoy the weather. It might not make any difference in how he feels but sometimes a change of scenery does wonders for everyone.

No snow here today. I hope Al was talking about all that snow getting dumped on the Cascades before it makes it way east to us. It's in the 40's which is nice spring weather to us!

thomas seems to be perking up thank goodness. the weather today is really crummy and cold so tomorrow and friday's sunshine will be awesome! i'm trying to get our mommy & me class (i teach mommy & me at the catholic school 4 days a week) to join me at orchard beach park on friday! can't wait to actually spend time outside!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Afternoon, Princess Pals!

Whew! I was a little worried about Lisa there and all that snow

Nancy -- Glad the little guy is feeling better. When they're that small you really would rather it was you that was sick than them. Now (with ds13), not so much

Rose -- I'm holding you to that promise of sunshine, because it is nothing but for me today! I think it's great that you and Mike run together. If I could get dh to run at my pace, I wouldn't complain at all - but he would, so we are not well-matched. Just the luck of the draw. I like the look of your plan, I think your knee will, too

Lisa -- I know, I was surprised and pleased when I found out our new kitty was also a boy. I like being the only princess Unfortunately while they do treat me with courtesy, I think catering to my every need might be pushing it. But, I do admit I haven't opened a car door as a passenger or pumped gas in about 19 years...

Kathy -- I believe you are quite "ON" too, these days! Once we dry out, we can really Chewie has already decided Spock is a ton of fun. They created a game where they sit on either side of our main bathroom door and stick their paws underneath the other side and pounce on them. It's really cute, and we definitely didn't teach that to them

Lindsay -- I am so happy for you! What a great relief for your entire household, and hopefully now you can relax and let anything that happens over the next few weeks just go by -- because he is outta there!

Jude -- You are a woman in motion, I can't believe how much travelling you are doing I hope you aren't the only one driving, because I would never make it. You are strong, like bull!

Tomorrow I can run again, and I've decided to go ahead and do my 10M since I'll be home in the morning. DS doesn't have school, so dh and I are splitting the day. He could be home alone, but with the twin girls next door (one of whom has a HUGE crush on him), let's just say I think it's prudent for an adult to be around. They are all good kids, but I think it's better to be safe than sorry...

I found a decent recipe in the WW magazine, believe it or not on the back of the tear out ziplock ads. It's a gazpacho pasta salad, and 1 1/2 c. is 5 pts. That's a pretty decent serving. Next time I'll add a few ounces of grilled chicken breast, and it will be really filling.

I'd better have a piece of fruit soon, I can feel that afternoon slump coming on...

Maria

 

[corinnak]

Hi Princesses! I have not been running and hence have not been posting. Yup, evidently the two are kind of linked up.

Thanks for continuing to include me even though I'm a slacker!

My tendon has really been enjoying the rest! I am excited to try a little running again probably tomorrow - just short to start - and see how it goes.

And Maria, my goodness - I didn't know you were living with such gentlemanly gentlemen! I love my house full of boys, but for the most part they definitely treat me like "one of the guys." Or else...pack mule.

Nancy - I'm so glad your little guy is feeling better! Hope your class was great!

Lisa I am relieved you won't be getting 12 feet of snow, though 12 inches, I swear, is plenty.

Rose You are a Zumba Machine!!! I think it's so nice that you and Mike enjoy running together and I don't blame you for any of your feelings about sending him running by himself. My DH has less than no interest in running, and given that, I'm just thankful he so thoroughly supports my doing it!

Lindsay - that is such great news about the job. What a relief that's got to be. I hope the transition is a smooth one for everyone.

Kathy - Hope your weather is good and your wii fit is fun!

Jude my DH went to UVA - March is the most beautiful time there, isn't it? I hope you found your workout in spite of the un-gracious-hostiness of the gym.

Jen It was a while ago, but I don't think I commented - it was so fun seeing your photos from the Princess. Sorry I missed you - hopefully see you soon!

 

[jbm02]

Hi everyone! I was a little MIA after things got busy in VA, then spent the last few days at girls basketball games in MA. Whew. It was a busy 10 days and I am soo glad to be back home.

Jude--are you my long lost sister??? I just read your post on Donald about the issues growing up and except for changing a couple of numbers, I so could have written it! I am 5'7", my mom was 5' 1/2". She weighed nothing--I was normal sized. But I ALWAYS thought I was fat. I don't ever remember a time growing up thinking that I wasnt fat. I could go on and on.

Anyhow, just wanted you to know that I so get it. It is such a mental struggle. I am going to come clean here, I know I look better. I even like most of my pictures now. And I still think I'm overweight. Not that I could lose a few more, I still feel like it's not good enough. It's better, I can actually say positive things about myself now, but it is such a hard thing to let go of. Good for you for trying so hard to break the cycle with your daughter. I even see in Tom a little bit of an obsession with weight and that worries me sometimes. Anyhow, just wanted to thank you for sharing and I didn't want it to get lost on the team thread.

Sorry to hijack the thread, everyone.

You have no idea how this made me feel. It meant alot.

oh thank the lord!!!! My husband got offered the position. I think this will be a really great opportunity for him and alot less responsibility for the same amount of pay so that is always good. We will have to adjust a bit to the hours. Currently he is 8-430 but this new job is 9-6. It will just take some creative planning. I am so excited for him and am so thankful that this opportunity came along just as he was finding out that his days at his current job were numbered. He has to give a 4wk notice and Im sure those 4 weeks will not be exactly fun for him but he no longer will have to deal with the misery and anxiety.

Yay, Lindsay!! So happy for this news.

That was so sweet, I like it better that we're related because we are exercise queens!
Like this idea too!!
I went to zumba and it was really fun. I was very uncoordinated, but did ok! I felt my knee a couple of times, but no pain. I'm going to ice later today just in case. So my plan is:
Today--I did zumba and a mile on the elliptical
Thursday--elliptical
Friday--zumba and elliptical
Saturday--off or maybe a few miles on the elliptical
Sunday--try to run!
I've watched zumba a few times and my only thought has been "There isn't enough alcohol in the world for my body to move like that..!!!!

Have a great day everyone. I am enjoying the sunshine!

Jude my DH went to UVA - March is the most beautiful time there, isn't it? I hope you found your workout in spite of the un-gracious-hostiness of the gym.

Jen It was a while ago, but I don't think I commented - it was so fun seeing your photos from the Princess. Sorry I missed you - hopefully see you soon!

UVA was awesome - no snow and I was able to run outside! (well, I got lost once and my 30 minute run turned into a 50 minute one...but is that necessarily a bad thing??? LOL

Sorry we missed you at the Princess. We tried to pack too much into too few days with families. Next time we are going to slow it down a little....

And, yup, I've been doing alot of driving lately. 4 hours to Buffalo, 4 hours back on Sat, 8 hours to VA last Sunday, 9 to MA on Friday, then driving home last night from MA. Oh, and thanks to Sean's infected foot, he couldn't drive home from FL - so add 20 hours to that in Febuary. It made the VA drive seem short!!!

...time for March Madness (and doing some pilates while watching....holy cow, how do those cheerleaders get abs like that???!!!!). Have a great night!
Jude

 

[dumbo_buddy]

so...i know we just "met" and all but...i need to "talk"...to someone. someone who understands a bit more than real life folks. i signed up for the marathon and got with team mickey on the biggest loser challenge. ever since the princess (well before that really) i've been feeling pretty great. i mean, sure, i want to take off some weight but the fact that i worked hard and trained through the terrible winter and finished a half marathon really raised my spirits. and then i had my sights set on the marathon. it's not til january of course but it gave me a nice long time to train. i joined BL and lost a few pounds. i've been trying to eat really healthy. just trying to be a new...me.

the last few days i've felt a bit off. a little crampy and PMSy in anticipation of good ole aunt flo. i was up all last night with a stomach ache from what i thought was bad chinese. felt yucky today and couldn't stop yawning even though we were having a great day at Wee Play with the little guy. Sent DH to CVS for me and, well, yadda yadda yadda...

i know this is WAY too much sharing for this thread but i just feel so...shocked...or something.

and...i know i should be ecstatic because of how hard it was to conceive thomas but...i'm not. there. i said it. i'm not. i'm scared and i just feel...sad. no, not sad. disappointed? no. not that. god i sound so ugly. i'm sorry. it's just...i was in a groove now. i signed up for the marathon in january. i had a goal. and i just really wanted to do that. now? what now?

i'm an only child. i don't even know what it's like to have another kid around. i feel sad for thomas. he's my little love. how do you really love another? i know it's been done since the beginning of time. but, i don't know, i have issues.

and the thought of the colic and the puking and the not sleeping...

sorry, i just needed to write this all out. an e-vent.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Nancy-- Wow, what a surprise. I only had one (and a miscarriage and lots of issues), but I will say, I was not happy when I found out I was pregnant. Don't get me wrong, I adore my son, and wouldn't change anything. But my husband was in town 4 days that month. 4 days. I caved, never thinking I could get pregnant. But I did. I was so not ready. The timing was terrible. I spent almost the entire pregnancy alone because DH was in the first gulf war. Anyhow, give it time. It's a big surprise. I can't tell you what it's like to have two kids, but we also had a failed adoption. The mom decided after she had the baby to keep it, and I grieved for that baby. A mom's love transcends so many things. I know you are disappointed, and I think it's ok to grieve a little and let things sink in. But I really think in time you will be excited for your new little one.

And please don't disappear on us. I really like having you around.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Just a quick update--I can't run. It's so painful. I have been using the foam roller and I have an appointment tomorrow with a chiropractor who specializes in sports injures and does active release therapy. He is really young, but from what I've read online he really seems like he wants patients to take an active roll in their recovery. He was featured in a local running e-newsletter that I get. So fingers crossed. Mike is going to go with me tomorrow, cause I'm a little nervous.

Jude--glad you made it home safe. I hope things slow down a little.

Hello to everyone! Hope everyone is doing well.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Jude- that is quite alot of driving. Glad you made it safely. I hope things slow down a bit so you can get some rest time in.

Nancy- holy cow I would be floored too. Dont feel bad by the thoughts and emotions you have right now. They are all normal and I even had them when we Planned our second pregnancy. I always knew I wanted more than one child but once it was really happening I got scared. I too am an only child. Once you get over the shock and disappointment of changing your goals. (marathon) Im sure like rose said you will be delighted. I have two boys and I its amazing how the moment the second is born your heart just grows bigger. There will be enough room in there to love them both just as much as you love thomas now...I promise. They will be close in age too and although at first it may be an adjustment but once they both get a bit older they will love having each other around.

I second rose's comment....dont go away. We love having you on here to talk to. We can help keep you eating healthy during your pregnancy so that afterwards you can pick up right where you left off with running. Congrats.

Rose- I am so sorry about your knee and so disappointed for you. I hope this chiropracter can help you heal quickly.

Hello to all my other princessess!

I ran a St pat's 5K today and I have to say it was quite boring compared to our last race. It went well though. I had a PR of 34:09 I was pretty excited about that. It was dh's first race and he did it in 31 something. I was proud of him but still annoyed that he just started running and goes faster than me.

I am hoping to still see a loss on the scale tomorrow. My next half is may 1st and I am hoping to at least shed another 5lbs.

Well its back to the grind tomorrow.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Congrats on the pr Lindsay! You are going to find that as your weight goes down your time goes up if you keep the training up. It's another great benefit of weight loss! Now you can tell yourself--I want to beat my husband, I need to lose this weight! It does get frustrating sometimes!

Yesterday I was talking to Tom (he is going to fly home for Easter instead of us going there). And I was telling him about the knee and how I can't even run a mile right now, and he is such a boy. He said--"oh yeah! guess who's going to win the parents weekend 5k, and I don't even have to train." I had to laugh. (I'd already spent enough time crying.) He was really trying to cheer me up in his own warped boy way. And after our conversation Saturday it was nice to hear him joking around with me.

So we found out yesterday that this band that I really want to see is going to be in Memphis the weekend of the KY derby half. Mike said if I can't run we should go. It's the Beale Street music festival. We'll see. I don't want to be here if I can't run the race, there's just too many emotions tied up in it. My biggest fear in all of this is falling off the wagon and staying off of it. Does that fear ever go completely away?

It's going to be 80 here today. I'm leaving work at 1:00 for my appointment and then I'm getting out a lounge chair and sitting in the sun! It's going to be cold again by the weekend (50/32) and I want to soak up some Vitamin D while I get the chance.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

rose, lindsay - thank you so, so, so much for writing back to me. i know it was a little TOO much info but i just felt so in shock yesterday and i really felt bad saying anything about it to DH. he knows i'm not completely thrilled yet so he's trying to hide his happiness a bit and i don't think it's fair of me to not let him celebrate!

i actually took a nyquil last night (i figure since i'm SO early that the little bean isn't getting any nutrients from me yet so it's ok). i just HAD to get some sleep. and i feel a little better today emotionally. physically i feel tired though. but, OF COURSE i finally nailed down a sitter 2-3x week to watch thomas so i can run for an hour. you know what? i'm still going to do it. i've been running now for almost a year, i'm in shape, and there's no reason i can't continue to exercise.

once i go to the doctor i'm going to talk to him about marathons and half marathons and what is feasible training during pregnancy and postpartum.

i AM going to stay on here. W.I.S.H. means being healthy all the time, right? i made a big boo boo by eating everything in sight during my pregnancy last time and my goal this time is to gain only what's recommended and remain active. i can't go back to where i was.

rose - so sorry this injury isn't getting better. what time is your appt with the chiro? i know you probably wanted to smack your son but he really was just trying to lighten your spirits. guys just don't really know how to do it properly! lol! don't give up on your weight maintenance and your dream of doing the derby race. ehem, it is easier said than done b/c i'm having a mini heart attack here thinking i probably won't be able to do the wdw marathon. but part of me is trying to tell myself that the race will always be there. ick, stinks just saying it though. anyway, let us know what the chiro says. i'm thinking of you.

lindsay AWESOME JOB ON THE PR!! woot woot!!! how great is that??? oh, and OF COURSE hubby would have to beat you. aren't those men the pits? lol. just kidding of course. i find that men often are just faster. but you know what i've read? even though men are faster in shorter races, it's the WOMEN who hold the records for the loooooong distances like 100 miles or whatever. just shows you that it's we women who have the real endurance

jude i'm an ACC gal! i went to wake forest in nc. uva has such a beautiful campus. i miss the south sometimes!

 

[mikamah]

Nancy- Sounds like you were totally blindsided by this pregnancy, and all your feelings are perfectly normal, and we are always here to listen and help help you work through anything you are going through. You had big plans to do the marathon, and that is a huge disappointment that you won't be able to do that in 2012, but that doesn't mean you won't do it another year, it's just needs to be put on hold for a while. I know you are a loving mother, and you will be amazed that you will love this new baby as much as Thomas. Hang in there. E-vent away. We are always here to listen.

Lindsay- Whoo hoo!! Congratulations on your new PR!!!! I would be annoyed with dh too. It just doesn't seem fair how fast men lose weight and how they can run faster with less training. Sheesh. Wonder why I don't have one. Don't think I'd tolerate thing like that.

Rose-So sorry the knee is not getting better. Good luck with the chiropractor today. He sounds like a great doctor for you with liking his patients to be involved, since you are the one who knows your body best, he's hopefully learned to take what you tell him, and add to it, versus just telling you what to do.
Ds is so cute, trying to cheer you up. I don't think the fear of fully falling off the wagon ever goes away, but knowing you for the past year and your strength and determination, I know you will not fall off the wagon and stay there. Something like your knee may knock you out for a minute, but you will crawl right back in there. Enjoy sitting in the sun today. I'm jealous.

Lisa- Hi there! Hope you're all shovelled out!

Corinna- Funny how running and posting are related. My healthy eating and posting have a very close relationship.

Maria-Your kitties sound so cute. But oh my, Ds and the girls, I hope I have a few more years, but I don't know. Michael is starting to notice the figures of girls and women on tv lately, particularly the cleavage. I just want to keep him my little boy.

Jude- hope you have some time at home after all that travelling. And I hope you have an economic car too.

Jen- Hi there.

Nothing much happening here. I did 5 miles saturday with a friend, and today hit the snooze alarm instead of getting up and skipped my wii fit plan. If ds is in a good mood tonight, we may go play tennis after dinner.

Hope everyone has a nice monday.

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses!

Hope that everyone is enjoying these first days of spring!

We dodged the snow here -- had about an inch on Saturday. The snow removal guys took down their marker poles so hopefully there will be no more snow plowing until fall.

Maria, I always knew that your guys are all so nice but I have to admit that I'm astounded at how very gentlemanly they are. I'm glad to hear that they appreciate you and treat you like the princess you are!

corinna, glad that you are giving yourself a little break with the running. You've done a lot already in 2011 -- congratulations on being a Half Fanatic!

Jude, you don't have time to run with all that driving! And the cheerleader abs -- my theory is youth and lack of childbearing.

Nancy, congratulations on your big news. What a shocker! Just when you are starting to feel like yourself, doing things without being the food source and have some goals for you -- POW! Plus feeling sick on top of it. Bless your heart! I think that it is perfectly natural to mourn your old life a bit as you get ready for this new phase. You'll be totally ready to run away from everyone for the next marathon! I haven't known you very long but you are a lovely person, have a great sense of humor and will love your new little one just as much as you love Thomas. Don't leave us though! We still have lots of races to run together. Just not real soon!

Rose, so sorry the knee continues to cause you so much pain. I'm glad that you are having the sports doctor take a look at it. It sounds like he knows what he is doing and will understand how important movement is to your life!

Lindsay, congratulations on your PR! I'm a little worried about my next race being boring too! How did it go when Mike gave his notice?

Kathy, looks like I am following you again today! Way to go on doing 5 miles and you aren't even officially in training!

Hi Jen! You know the BL threads are merging at the end of the week. There are lots of folks there who miss you and would love to hear from you, if you are ready.

I think I turned the corner this week-end with my attitude. I guess I had to sit at the cross-road for a bit and ponder which direction I was going to go. Was I going to stop after this half in May? Was I going to do any more timed races? Was I going to find some other kind of exercise and give up this running idea? I did 7 miles on Saturday. Then I decided to keep going. And I'm running on to ONE-derland this spring. I'm setting my sites on a coast-to-coast medal in 2012. I have a plan to get in all three of my runs this week before heading out for our short spring break vacation next week. I even decided to sign up for a 5 mile race next month -- this is the same one I did last year in 1:44 -- I'm pretty sure I can do another PR this time around!

Have a great day Princesses!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Lisa -- I know, I was surprised and pleased when I found out our new kitty was also a boy. I like being the only princess Unfortunately while they do treat me with courtesy, I think catering to my every need might be pushing it. But, I do admit I haven't opened a car door as a passenger or pumped gas in about 19 years...

Tomorrow I can run again, and I've decided to go ahead and do my 10M since I'll be home in the morning. DS doesn't have school, so dh and I are splitting the day. He could be home alone, but with the twin girls next door (one of whom has a HUGE crush on him), let's just say I think it's prudent for an adult to be around. They are all good kids, but I think it's better to be safe than sorry...

Maria

Are you sure you aren't from the south Maria. I don't open doors either. I am definitely the princess in the house. Actually yesterday when I was melting down and getting back in the car after the disasterous attempt at running I yelled at Mike to not open my door! He really puts up with a lot from me. And we found we needed to be around more the older Tom got. We did not want any coed stuff going on when we weren't home.

Corinna--hope your tendon is cooperating and ready to get back to work soon.

once i go to the doctor i'm going to talk to him about marathons and half marathons and what is feasible training during pregnancy and postpartum.

i AM going to stay on here. W.I.S.H. means being healthy all the time, right? i made a big boo boo by eating everything in sight during my pregnancy last time and my goal this time is to gain only what's recommended and remain active. i can't go back to where i was.

Nancy--I think that's a great idea to talk to your doctor. Why do I think that Running Skirts makes a maternity running skirt???? I think I saw it somewhere. And I'm really glad you are going to stick around.

Kathy--woohoo for five miles! I hope you get your tennis in today.


Lisa--woohoo for turning the corner! Woohoo for 5 miles races and woohoo for a coast to coast medal! I was so happy to read your post. I have been worried about you, but have been so wrapped up in my own stuff (more issues with DS in addition to the knee) that I have not been such a good friend. As one ponderer to another--sometimes you just got to think on it for a little while.

Thank you for all the kind words. The stress has been getting to me a little this week.
AFM--I am feeling so much more optimistic about things than I was this morning. I really like the chiropractor--even though he TORTURED me. I'm not kidding, it was excruciating. It's definitely itbs. He asked me like three times--you really had no pain until two weeks ago? I must have a high threshold or something, because I really didn't. I guess there is a significant amount of scar tissue. Mike said when he did this one thing (don't know what it's called) but he used this tool to look for parts of the muscle with scar tissue, anyhow he said you could see where the problem was. And boy did it hurt!

Anyhow I now have tape on until Friday. I am supposed to foam roller at least twice a day. I can keep exercising--elliptical and zumba (if it doesn't hurt), but no bike (I hate the bike) and no squats, lunges, etc. And if I am religious about the foam roller, I can try to run again on Saturday. He did say if I feel anything even remotely close to pain to stop immediately. I go back again next Monday. It can take between 2-8 visits usually.

What I really liked about him, was he wants his patients to aid in their recovery. I am supposed to be getting an email with videos of stretches and strength exercises to do. And even though I mentioned the plantar he encouraged me to work on the foam roller and if it becomes a problem again, we will deal with it then. I didn't feel like I was being oversold therapy that I might not need.

What a relief! He actually encouraged me to do cardio and to exercise this week. The bad part was, some of it was so painful, that I'm guessing he wasn't even applying that much pressure in those places, so I'm thinking the foam roller is going to be horrible tonight and that next week when I go see him it's going to really hurt again! He kept saying, I don't want it to hurt but I want you to get better!

Anyhow, I am really sore, but very hopeful.

 

[mikamah]

I think I turned the corner this week-end with my attitude. I guess I had to sit at the cross-road for a bit and ponder which direction I was going to go. Was I going to stop after this half in May? Was I going to do any more timed races? Was I going to find some other kind of exercise and give up this running idea? I did 7 miles on Saturday. Then I decided to keep going. And I'm running on to ONE-derland this spring. I'm setting my sites on a coast-to-coast medal in 2012. I have a plan to get in all three of my runs this week before heading out for our short spring break vacation next week. I even decided to sign up for a 5 mile race next month -- this is the same one I did last year in 1:44 -- I'm pretty sure I can do another PR this time around!

I am so happy to hear you so positive and excited. Spring sounds like a perfect time to go to ONE-derland! You are such an inspiration to me, Lisa. I doubt I'll be doing any disney races next year, but I'd love to see you again in disney, hmmmm, maybe a labor day DL trip.

Rose Glad your appointment went so well, and sorry about the pain. It must be a relief to have a definite diagnosis and plan, and I'm so happy you will be able to exercise. I'll keep my fingers crossed that your therapy goes smoothly and you'll be running soon.

Well, when I got out of work it was freaking snowing. What the heck. I am so ready for spring to really be here. No tennis, but I did do 35 min of wii fit while michael did his homework. I guess I should have watched the weather more closely this week. Guess we're getting more thursday. Oh well, I do love new england. I hope to get a run/walk in tomorrow morning before work.

Hello to all the princesses!! Have a great day!!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Nothing much happening here. I did 5 miles saturday with a friend, and today hit the snooze alarm instead of getting up and skipped my wii fit plan. If ds is in a good mood tonight, we may go play tennis after dinner.

Great job on the 5 miles

I think I turned the corner this week-end with my attitude. I guess I had to sit at the cross-road for a bit and ponder which direction I was going to go. Was I going to stop after this half in May? Was I going to do any more timed races? Was I going to find some other kind of exercise and give up this running idea? I did 7 miles on Saturday. Then I decided to keep going. And I'm running on to ONE-derland this spring. I'm setting my sites on a coast-to-coast medal in 2012. I have a plan to get in all three of my runs this week before heading out for our short spring break vacation next week. I even decided to sign up for a 5 mile race next month -- this is the same one I did last year in 1:44 -- I'm pretty sure I can do another PR this time around!

Have a great day Princesses!

good for you lisa. I am so glad you are keeping up with the running. It will only get easier as we continue to train. A coast to coast medal would be awesome and such a great reward for all your hard work.

Thanks for asking about dh. It went fine after he quit. He gave a 4 wks notice and everyone seems so upset that he is leaving including the president. She asked why he is leaving and he really wanted to say because you treat me like sh** and dont appreciate how hard I work but he stayed professional and just said that he thought the new position he has taken is going to be a better fit for him and is more hands on with children and there families. They are all being nice to him and are not holding it against him so hopefully his last few weeks will be enjoyable.

Are you sure you aren't from the south Maria. I don't open doors either. I am definitely the princess in the house. Actually yesterday when I was melting down and getting back in the car after the disasterous attempt at running I yelled at Mike to not open my door! He really puts up with a lot from me.

I had to laugh, I was thinking about this topic on friday when my husband and boys were wrestling each other on the floor and my dh grabbed my flip flop off my foot and they were all passing it around and not letting me have it back and they were finding it so amusing. Honestly being the only girl in my house does not make me a princess I feel more like the ugly step sister. or even somedays I feel like cinderella....only on occasions does dh actually resemble the prince.

Glad your visit to the chiro was good and positive. I guess its no pain no gain huh. Good luck this week with that roller. I hope the stress is starting to settle for you.

I know we had snow yesterday morning. I threw a mini temper tantrum when we got out to the car. This weather is making me miserable. I need sun and warmth and it is not in the 10 day forecast so I feel like this.


I am going to attempt a run tonight (hopefully) if the day goes as planned. I really need to make sure i am getting in my runs now...only 6 wks to my next half. This weekend I am planning a 7mile run. I havent run past 3 since the princess.

I am feeling a bit anxious and irritable the past day or two so I know TOM is right around the corner. Hopefully running tonight will help me feel better.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

I am feeling a bit anxious and irritable the past day or two so I know TOM is right around the corner. Hopefully running tonight will help me feel better.

jealous! lol!

Well, when I got out of work it was freaking snowing. What the heck. I am so ready for spring to really be here. No tennis, but I did do 35 min of wii fit while michael did his homework. I guess I should have watched the weather more closely this week. Guess we're getting more thursday. Oh well, I do love new england. I hope to get a run/walk in tomorrow morning before work.

Hello to all the princesses!! Have a great day!!

we are supposed to get snow tomorrow and thursday. um, it was 70 on friday! what the heck?? i just have to remind myself that soon i'll be complaining that it's too hot so i should just enjoy whatever weather we have...yeah, not easy!

Nancy--I think that's a great idea to talk to your doctor. Why do I think that Running Skirts makes a maternity running skirt???? I think I saw it somewhere. And I'm really glad you are going to stick around.

Thank you for all the kind words. The stress has been getting to me a little this week.
AFM--I am feeling so much more optimistic about things than I was this morning. I really like the chiropractor--even though he TORTURED me. I'm not kidding, it was excruciating. It's definitely itbs. He asked me like three times--you really had no pain until two weeks ago? I must have a high threshold or something, because I really didn't. I guess there is a significant amount of scar tissue. Mike said when he did this one thing (don't know what it's called) but he used this tool to look for parts of the muscle with scar tissue, anyhow he said you could see where the problem was. And boy did it hurt!

Anyhow I now have tape on until Friday. I am supposed to foam roller at least twice a day. I can keep exercising--elliptical and zumba (if it doesn't hurt), but no bike (I hate the bike) and no squats, lunges, etc. And if I am religious about the foam roller, I can try to run again on Saturday. He did say if I feel anything even remotely close to pain to stop immediately. I go back again next Monday. It can take between 2-8 visits usually.

What I really liked about him, was he wants his patients to aid in their recovery. I am supposed to be getting an email with videos of stretches and strength exercises to do. And even though I mentioned the plantar he encouraged me to work on the foam roller and if it becomes a problem again, we will deal with it then. I didn't feel like I was being oversold therapy that I might not need.

What a relief! He actually encouraged me to do cardio and to exercise this week. The bad part was, some of it was so painful, that I'm guessing he wasn't even applying that much pressure in those places, so I'm thinking the foam roller is going to be horrible tonight and that next week when I go see him it's going to really hurt again! He kept saying, I don't want it to hurt but I want you to get better!

Anyhow, I am really sore, but very hopeful.

omg i just totally got queasy thinking about the chiro manipulating your knee all that much. OUCH! but hey, if it gets you to where you need to be then AWESOME! when i hurt my foot in november i found a doctor that was pro-exercise during treatment which made me feel better. i felt like i could actually be an active part in getting better. i hope the doc raised your spririts!

Nancy, congratulations on your big news. What a shocker! Just when you are starting to feel like yourself, doing things without being the food source and have some goals for you -- POW! Plus feeling sick on top of it. Bless your heart! I think that it is perfectly natural to mourn your old life a bit as you get ready for this new phase. You'll be totally ready to run away from everyone for the next marathon! I haven't known you very long but you are a lovely person, have a great sense of humor and will love your new little one just as much as you love Thomas. Don't leave us though! We still have lots of races to run together. Just not real soon!


I think I turned the corner this week-end with my attitude. I guess I had to sit at the cross-road for a bit and ponder which direction I was going to go. Was I going to stop after this half in May? Was I going to do any more timed races? Was I going to find some other kind of exercise and give up this running idea? I did 7 miles on Saturday. Then I decided to keep going. And I'm running on to ONE-derland this spring. I'm setting my sites on a coast-to-coast medal in 2012. I have a plan to get in all three of my runs this week before heading out for our short spring break vacation next week. I even decided to sign up for a 5 mile race next month -- this is the same one I did last year in 1:44 -- I'm pretty sure I can do another PR this time around!

Have a great day Princesses!

first off, thank you for the kid words. really, thank you. i certainly need to remind myself that there are plenty of people in the world with more than one child (though, not many on the BL princess thread, lol!) and many of those people do in fact keep running and run marathons! and why can't i be one of those people? it may be difficult to figure out logistics of when i can run with two but i'll figure it out. and you're right - the WISH team isn't going anywhere. it's not like if i don't run THIS marathon that they will just close up shop and shun me!

and lisa, you're amazing! you ran 7 miles and kept going?! woot! you're my hero! i never just keep going! you are so going to PR at the next race! i'm looking forward to racing with you in the future

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not much is new here, really. i'm still experiencing so much emotion right now. i'm still shocked and disappointed and feeling ashamed of myself for not being happy. i'm getting flashbacks of my nightmare of a newborn that was my son and just thinking, how can i possibly do that again?? i know i'll get over it. i know i'll remember that everything happens for a reason and god has a plan for everyone and all that. just...not now. i'll get there.

i'm planning on getting out for a run today. i have the sitter scheduled to come over at 3 which is usually a good time post-nap. that is of course until today when the little guy decides he's going to poop instead of nap and then just stay up. oh well.

i'm having some issues figuring out what to eat. nothing sounds good. tried to make some eggs for lunch. ew. basically i've been eating almonds all day. then at night i get hungry. i'm so very worried about going overboard like i did with my last pregnancy.

hope everyone has a great day. you can probably tell i'm stressed b/c i'm all over the place and writing nonstop! lol!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Nancy -- When you get a surprise it's a big one! I know it is a vast mental adjustment, give yourself time to take it all in and start making plans for 2013! Trust me, if I found I was pregnant, I would not be doing cartwheels, either, and I think it's perfectly normal that your a bit discombobulated. At about Mile 3 during the Princess, I glanced over and the woman running next to me had to have been at least 6 months pregnant. I was a bit awed...oh, and Congratulations!

Lindsay -- You are channeling the wrong Princess! "Cinderelly" is not going to get you pampered. I highly recommend you let your inner Jasmine come out, and then they can start working to grant your wishes

Kathy -- I spent yesterday at a conference in Waltham, in a room without windows. You can imagine what I thought when I could finally see outside. I did not order snow! I am done of winter Once they notice the female figure, it's all down hill from there...you still get some great moments, but they get distracted by every Katy Perry or Selena Gomez which wanders by...

Rose -- Well, I am from Missouri, which many say is the most northern southern state...but it's my New England husband who has the good manners! My MIL was awesome in so many ways, I figure if she can raise a gentleman, so can I I am so glad you finally have a diagnosis and treatment plan! I think you know Mike is an absolute gem -- and you deserve him!

Lisa -- I'm so glad you decided to stay on the running track! Sometimes we do need to take some time and re-evaluate. I just had a weekend that was so busy and off track, I really was thinking, "why am I even trying?". We also just need a mental break. Training and eating healthy are hard work -- both mentally and physically. We have to remember to be kind to ourselves -- you are so kind and thoughtful to others, I bet you rarely put yourself first. I want to see more of that, because you deserve it Coast to Coast is an awesome goal!

Jude -- Those cheerleader abs come from the pact the covens all make to ensure they maintain those figures Just kidding! I know those young ladies work hard and that is so much better than spending their lives on the couch, like I did at that age!

Corinna -- My guys have to be nice to me because I'm the only one who can figure out where they left their stuff. Their idea of looking for something is rather -- superficial. Seriously, why is have one place for something and always put it there such a hard concept?!

Jen --

Ok, so here I am...this weekend was absolutely crazy. My BIL called Thursday night to let us know he and SIL were coming down Saturday to go to a hockey tournament, and staying at our house Saturday night. Um, ok. I changed my normal Friday afternoon "me" time and spent 2:45 cleaning the house. Then we went grocery shopping, then I collapsed by 9. I got up early Sat. for my WW meeting, where I was down .4, but feeling really bloated and yucky...we'll get to that later. BIL and SIL spent Saturday afternoon with us, which meant me. DH and DS already had a commitment at church all afternoon. I was so tired, but they took naps in shifts -- so I had to entertain someone the whole time. Then Sunday morning dh ran a Half, which once again left me in charge of entertainment -- 'cause after the Half he went to work! I had them all day Sunday. I took them to the International Seafood Show for lunch (where dh was working, in charge of the City's booth), and theoretically we could wander around and eat at will. They assured me they wanted to go, and SIL (with sciatica sp?) would be fine. Well, she wasn't. She sat three times in between walking, and I barely got to see anything, although I'm sure I ate way too much. They are nice, but we only have so much to talk about, and they hit the kitchen about 7:30, so no sleeping in for me. After they left I discovered TOM had arrived (no Nancy surprise for me!) -- and this may have colored my view of the weekend, as I bet I was a bit cranky.

I wanted nothing so much as to stay home and in bed yesterday, but I had to go to this conference which I knew was going to be a complete dud when I had to sign up for it. It lived up to expectations. When I got home last night I felt blah. I haven't run since Friday, and I just didn't want to do anything. So, I had a bit of a rebellious moment -- I stayed up until midnight and finished the book I started reading last night. Of course, I regreted it this morning.

Today was my last yoga class at work, which was kind of sad. I am really going to miss it. Anyway, just checking in...my BL weight was the same as last week, so I guess that's a small blessing. I am genuinely worried about my WW weigh in on Saturday morning, I have a feeling this won't be pretty I know I need to get up and run tomorrow morning, but I'm so tired...

Maria

 

[Rose&Mike]

Kathy--I am so sorry about the snow. I'm glad you got the wii in and I hope you are able to get a run in.

Lindsay--I'm glad things are going ok for Mike. Four weeks will fly by. The flip-flop story made me smile. I hope you have a good run.

Nancy--hang in there. I hope you had a good run, too.

Nancy -- When you get a surprise it's a big one! I know it is a vast mental adjustment, give yourself time to take it all in and start making plans for 2013! Trust me, if I found I was pregnant, I would not be doing cartwheels, either, and I think it's perfectly normal that your a bit discombobulated.

Seriously, Mike would have to hide the ladders because I would be up on the roof. We've had a couple of people joke about it, and we are both like--you have got to be kidding! Hopefully that ship has sailed.....I'm sorry it was your last yoga class. And oh my, what a weekend you had. Hopefully the ww weigh in will go well, but even if it's a not so great week, you have done sooooo well with it. I know you will get back in the swing of things soon.

I have a nice bruise on my leg. And it was pretty sore today. I did the exercises and the evil foam roller this morning. Then the dr. called to check on me and said if it was sore to skip a day--uhhhh, too late. I'm not going to do it tonight. I went to the Y and did 2 miles on the elliptical and lifted weights (arms) for about 10 minutes. So a pretty good day. I might try to do zumba tomorrow. We'll see how things are feeling. It was 80 here again today, but I guess it's going to cool off for several days. It kind of stinks because all the trees are blooming and I hope they don't get frostbite!

Have a great evening!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

WAAAAAHHHHH!!! this weather is horrible! rain/hail/snow/yuck talk about the type of day where normally i'd just sit and eat and eat and eat. and then i'd be upset that i ate all day...so i'd eat more.

thankfully, giving up processed foods for lent has been a bit of a diet saver because there isn't much for me to chow on except healthy foods! that, and the fact that i don't have much of an appetite.

i got a run in yesterday. took me almost 35 min to do a 5k. for me that's a bit on the slow side since i usually do my shorter runs at at high 9/low 10 min/mile pace. usually my short runs are 4 miles long - 3 laps around maritime college. i did only 2 laps and felt so tired! and now it's going to rain and be cold for the foreseeable future so it looks like i'll be stuck on the elliptical for a while. blah.

how is everyone doing today?

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Nancy -- We have a grey day, too, and tonight into tomorrow we are getting snow. That is wrong I tell you, just wrong! Sorry you are suffering through it -- but good job skipping the processed food!

Rose -- Are you going to go for the zumba? I hope you are less sore today! I will say I miss the days of it being easy to fill an Easter basket. I've been racking my brain for what to put in ds's -- so far I've got the new Kingdom Keepers book, Twizzlers (a rare treat since he has braces), I-tunes gift card, jammies, the new Britney cd...and that's it. Kid doesn't like chocolate (if we didn't have identical birth marks, I would wonder...), can't have anything gummy any more, and has to pick out his own clothes (well, I think I can get by with the jammies, but that's about it). I'll probably end up picking up McDonald's, and other gift cards of that type, too, since he's starting to spend more time away from us. He needs socks, but he can't wait until April for those, and who wants socks for Easter?!

Ugh. It's been a long day already...I didn't get up for my run today, I was in a very boring workshop all morning, and I had a conference call for most of the afternoon. If I could take a nap...anyway, at least I got to bed earlier last night, and I'm counting my points and eating well today.

I am really looking forward to the abc comedies tonight -- I need a good

I'm not sure if I told you guys I'm re-reading the Jean M. Auel (Children of Earth --Clan of the Cave Bear) books, because the final one in the series is about to come out. Number 4 is waiting for me at the library. I'm not sure I even read that one before, as I remember the first three from junior high. In # 3, the heroine "shares Pleasures" with someone who she cares about, but doesn't love. I remember because I couldn't wrap my mind around it at that time, and I think I stopped reading the book midway because I just knew that was wrong Well, I finished it, and she commits to the one she really loves, so it all works out I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next, because if I did read the next book (and I don't think I did), I certainly don't remember it!

I also just read Buffalo West Wing -- a murder mystery, where the heroine is the White House Executive Chef, and Death of a Chimney Sweep -- the latest Hamish MacBeth murder mystery. I have been reading too much lately and getting too little done, but every once in awhile I just need a "book break"

Maria