Well I’m nearly half way – I can barely believe I am pregnant let alone half way through! Here is my bubba, looking very peaceful just lying there. However, he/she has been pretty active in my tummy.
So, apparently all is good! All it’s bits and pieces are there and working ok as far as anyone can tell. I had my OB appointment yesterday. My blood pressure was 90/60 and last time was 100/55 – pretty nuts. My weight according to them, with clothes and shoes on is 60kg. I’ve never in my life seen 60kg on the scale before 
I did my skin folds the other day out of interest, and I came up with 18.2%. So, I figure being 41 and half way pregnant, that’s pretty reasonable.
Today I have to book into the hospital – now that makes it all rather real. I still wake up in the mornings and feel my tummy and think ‘wow, I’m having a baby’.
On Monday I’m off to the Gold Coast for a week. I see they haven’t bothered turning on the weather for me again. Never mind. I still can’t wait to catch up with Kristin, and everyone else. Today I have to do the rest of my washing.
I haven’t been to the gym all week! I have though, done some cardio everyday but one. This morning (in the cold and dark) Nadia and I did an hour of walking/jogging and stairs. I’m still managing to jog a bit which is good.
I’ll leave you with some self reflection and healthy diet and exercise affirmations.
I am firmly committed to staying active and healthy.
I remain active and fit because I am dedicated to me.
Being dedicated and committed to my health assures me that I will remain healthy and active throughout my life.
I appreciate and enjoy the conviction to eat healthy foods and exercise my body and mind. I also make sure I relax and de-stress. These are all measures I take to ensure I stay active, healthy and happy.
I have a set schedule that includes an exercise regimen and proper foods to give me plenty of energy. I feel stronger when I exercise and I feel better when I have a balance of nutrients in my body. I enjoy feeling good and I deserve to be healthy.
Sometimes it is difficult for me to go to the gym when I really would rather stay home, but I let go of these feelings because I am committed to myself. It is through this commitment that I ensure a better me.
Today I choose to remain committed to myself and to my regimen of exercise and nutrition. I let go of the urge to skip my schedule. I let go of my urge to eat unhealthy foods. When I dedicate myself to my commitments, I know that I will enjoy a healthy and active body for a long time.
Self-Reflection Questions:
- Have I allowed negative thinking to get in my way of my commitment?
- Have I dedicated myself to daily exercise?
- Am I committed to eating healthy foods?
Hi Sue
How exciting for you. 18% body fat is excellent. Thanks for a very inspirational blog.
hehe hello bubby!
The blood pressure is a funny thing. I had a friend who’s got so low she used to faint all the time (pretty tricky with a big belly). At least it’s not going up!
How exciting! Half way there. I tell you, with my first, it didn’t seem real until a couple of days after we got her home. First couple of days we just had her on the dining table in her bassinet and just looked at her like “so….what do we do now!”
How beautiful! My ultrasound pics never even looked liked babies! Next time I want better ones
Congrats Sue, did you find out the gender?
I am currently 22 weeks pregnant and I have been following your blog with interest. I used to train quite heavily and have had to ease up significantly….. am learning to cope with breaking new records on the scales (just went past 62kg for the first time in my life!!)
Have only been training lightly these days, and have stopped taking glutamine/creatine/protein powder etc… aah…. so many more things to think about when one is pregnant!
Hey there Sue. I just wanted to drop by and say how lovely it was to meet you in person yesterday – you are just gorgeous! Hard to believe you are half way though pregnancy – you look fantastic!
I hope that the second half is a smooth ride for you
Vicki