If you read the last post, you know that I have been blessed with my third pregnancy, one that takes me all the way to my 30th birthday.
I got some even better news this week: the baby will be born on March 29th, the day before my birthday, one day before I'm thirty!
How's that for timing? It's a scheduled c-section due to two emergency c-sections prior to that.
Of course, there's always the chance that the baby could be born before then since my second born came three weeks early. Only time will tell.
In roughly two weeks we'll find out the gender of the baby, something else I've been dying to know. We already have one of each and were going to be surprised, but I don't think I can wait to find out, plus we can sell or donate all of the other gender's stuff we've been storing.
Until then, have a great weekend!
~Marissa
HubPages
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Goal Reached! Can't Believe It!
Well, I think it's safe to say now that I have reached a very special goal of mine....wait for it...
I'M GOING TO HAVE A BABY!
Yep, baby #3 is on the way. And guess when he or she is due! The official due date is April 6th, just days after my 30th birthday. But here's the interesting part: I'll need a c-section (complications with first two births, don't want to take any risks) so the baby will most likely be coming right before my 30th birthday!! How awesome is that timing? Happy early birthday to me!
My husband and the kids are just as excited as I am. It really is an awesome, awesome thing. I'm four months along now, and all is well.
Of course, this totally negates any weight loss goals I had, but so far I have been careful with my diet and I am gaining just the right amount at a slow rate, which is not only healthy for me but is healthy for the baby as well.
As for the other goals...I was going outside with the kids, but once the morning sickness hit late summer, I was pretty much an indoor gal. The heat didn't agree with me. Now that it's cooler and the morning sickness has passed, we've been getting out.
I have written more than 30 hubs on HubPages since I first started this blog--47 in fact in all! I joined the HubPages' Apprenticeship Program which made me write at least 8 hubs every month for six months. By the end of this week, I'll have written about 49-50 new hubs. Pretty cool, eh?
I haven't really been too involved with any other goals. The first trimester wiped me out, and I've been busy with the HP program. Hopefully I can get back on track soon!
Thanks for following along. I'll update again soon, especially when I find out what gender the baby is in a month!
~Marissa
I'M GOING TO HAVE A BABY!
Yep, baby #3 is on the way. And guess when he or she is due! The official due date is April 6th, just days after my 30th birthday. But here's the interesting part: I'll need a c-section (complications with first two births, don't want to take any risks) so the baby will most likely be coming right before my 30th birthday!! How awesome is that timing? Happy early birthday to me!
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| My son's rendition of the baby in my pregnant belly. Source: MMcK |
My husband and the kids are just as excited as I am. It really is an awesome, awesome thing. I'm four months along now, and all is well.
Of course, this totally negates any weight loss goals I had, but so far I have been careful with my diet and I am gaining just the right amount at a slow rate, which is not only healthy for me but is healthy for the baby as well.
As for the other goals...I was going outside with the kids, but once the morning sickness hit late summer, I was pretty much an indoor gal. The heat didn't agree with me. Now that it's cooler and the morning sickness has passed, we've been getting out.
I have written more than 30 hubs on HubPages since I first started this blog--47 in fact in all! I joined the HubPages' Apprenticeship Program which made me write at least 8 hubs every month for six months. By the end of this week, I'll have written about 49-50 new hubs. Pretty cool, eh?
I haven't really been too involved with any other goals. The first trimester wiped me out, and I've been busy with the HP program. Hopefully I can get back on track soon!
Thanks for following along. I'll update again soon, especially when I find out what gender the baby is in a month!
~Marissa
Monday, June 25, 2012
Swimming and Healthy Recipes
June 25th
Status: 278 days left, approx. 10-15 lbs to go
I'm so glad it's summer. Why? Because I can go swimming! In the past week alone I have been in a pool for a total of 15 hours. Not just lounging, either. Have you ever been in a pool with a toddler? I'm constantly swimming alongside him, letting him chase me, or playing games. In one day I burn nearly 1000 calories just doing that!
I also love that fresh fruits and vegetables are more plentiful in the summer. I planted my own little garden this year, and so far I have harvested nearly a whole bushel of radishes. Do you know how healthy they are? They are full of vitamins and minerals that fortify your immune system, help detox your liver, and keep you from getting congested. They do so much more, but I'd be here forever trying to list it all.
Today I was playing around with the radishes and greens and I came up with two fabulous recipes. Both use the radish greens (yes; they're edible!). One is a tasty summer salad, and the other is more of a side dish. Both are very filling and pretty low on calories.
You can find the recipes and nutritional info here: Radish Greens Recipes .
In other news, if you've been following along, you know there were some other goals I have been working on. Still there's no baby #3. I am getting closer to my goal of writing 100 articles on HubPages. I am outside every day with the kids.
I've been trying to think of some other goals, but I've been a little busy. June is such a busy month, isn't it?
Kids are stirring from their naps. Have to go before they wake up!
Thanks for reading!
Marissa
Status: 278 days left, approx. 10-15 lbs to go
I'm so glad it's summer. Why? Because I can go swimming! In the past week alone I have been in a pool for a total of 15 hours. Not just lounging, either. Have you ever been in a pool with a toddler? I'm constantly swimming alongside him, letting him chase me, or playing games. In one day I burn nearly 1000 calories just doing that!
I also love that fresh fruits and vegetables are more plentiful in the summer. I planted my own little garden this year, and so far I have harvested nearly a whole bushel of radishes. Do you know how healthy they are? They are full of vitamins and minerals that fortify your immune system, help detox your liver, and keep you from getting congested. They do so much more, but I'd be here forever trying to list it all.
Today I was playing around with the radishes and greens and I came up with two fabulous recipes. Both use the radish greens (yes; they're edible!). One is a tasty summer salad, and the other is more of a side dish. Both are very filling and pretty low on calories.
You can find the recipes and nutritional info here: Radish Greens Recipes .
In other news, if you've been following along, you know there were some other goals I have been working on. Still there's no baby #3. I am getting closer to my goal of writing 100 articles on HubPages. I am outside every day with the kids.
I've been trying to think of some other goals, but I've been a little busy. June is such a busy month, isn't it?
Kids are stirring from their naps. Have to go before they wake up!
Thanks for reading!
Marissa
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Trying Zumba
June 2
A while ago, I bought Wii Zumba. That was 30lbs ago, and I hated it. The game moved too fast for me to keep up, even in the tutorial mode for beginners. Sad, right?
I brought the game back out today and tried it again. I skipped the tutorial and went right in for a workout. It was okay at first, and then it got crazy and my shins were killing me. Plus, I can't seem to coordinate my feet, arms and hips all at the same time. I lasted 20 minutes.
Sigh. I know a few friends who have tried Zumba and love it. It seems like so much fun and a great exercise, but I just can't get into it (at least not yet. I'm not giving up). Perhaps I need more rhythm?
Next time I try it, I'm going to warm up on my own and then start the game. That should help with the pain in my legs at least.
What is your experience with Zumba? Love it or hate it?
A while ago, I bought Wii Zumba. That was 30lbs ago, and I hated it. The game moved too fast for me to keep up, even in the tutorial mode for beginners. Sad, right?
I brought the game back out today and tried it again. I skipped the tutorial and went right in for a workout. It was okay at first, and then it got crazy and my shins were killing me. Plus, I can't seem to coordinate my feet, arms and hips all at the same time. I lasted 20 minutes.
Sigh. I know a few friends who have tried Zumba and love it. It seems like so much fun and a great exercise, but I just can't get into it (at least not yet. I'm not giving up). Perhaps I need more rhythm?
Next time I try it, I'm going to warm up on my own and then start the game. That should help with the pain in my legs at least.
What is your experience with Zumba? Love it or hate it?
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Getting Back on Track
May 31st
303 Days Left
Wow. Nothing like a few weddings, the in-laws, and a holiday to get me off track! It's been about two weeks since I did an actual workout, which bums me a bit. I've been doing other things to stay active, but I'd like to get back into my routine.
Until I do (I have a few things to complete around the house first), I've decided to do a few things every day:
303 Days Left
Wow. Nothing like a few weddings, the in-laws, and a holiday to get me off track! It's been about two weeks since I did an actual workout, which bums me a bit. I've been doing other things to stay active, but I'd like to get back into my routine.
Until I do (I have a few things to complete around the house first), I've decided to do a few things every day:
- Any time I'm 'bored', I'm going to get up, stretch, and jog in place to get my heart going.
- I'm going to do three 30 second planks.
- I'm going to do my arm exercises any chance I get with my stretch band.
- I'm going to complete lunges and squats when I am cleaning up after the kids.
It's a minimal effort, but it's still effort.
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Update in Goals:
- As of today, I have lost 11 lbs! Not too shabby considering all the food I've been eating.
- The weather has been great so I've been outside with the kids a lot. I've started a garden and I've taken over the lawn care duties from my husband.
- Still no baby #3. Sigh...
- I've been writing on HubPages like crazy. I have written 9 articles in the past month, and I'll be writing 8-10 this month. (Find my articles here.)
Well, time to put the kids for a nap and get to work. Have a great day!
~Marissa
ThePracticalMommy.HubPages.com
MommyKnowsWhatsBest.blogspot.com
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Working Out While Cleaning Up
May 18
Phew. Have you ever made yourself sweat while cleaning? I do it quite often while cleaning every day.
Counts as exercise, doesn't it? Sure does, at least in my book!
Anytime I clean my house, it's with at least moderate effort, from laundry to mopping. According to MyFitnessPal, even twenty minutes of such cleaning burns nearly 70 calories. I'll take it.
When I clean up toys or anything on the floor, I like to do some lunges or squats. If I'm doing laundry, I'll take a few piles of close at a time up and down my steps for an aerobic workout.
A few days ago, I decided to cut my lawn, which is usually my husband's job, but he's been super busy. It took me 2.5 hours to clean up the yard. Those 2.5 hours helped me burn 1300 calories! I think I'll cut the lawn every other day now...
More on this later. Toddler is calling.
Thanks for reading! Hope you have a great weekend!
~Marissa
Phew. Have you ever made yourself sweat while cleaning? I do it quite often while cleaning every day.
Counts as exercise, doesn't it? Sure does, at least in my book!
Anytime I clean my house, it's with at least moderate effort, from laundry to mopping. According to MyFitnessPal, even twenty minutes of such cleaning burns nearly 70 calories. I'll take it.
When I clean up toys or anything on the floor, I like to do some lunges or squats. If I'm doing laundry, I'll take a few piles of close at a time up and down my steps for an aerobic workout.
A few days ago, I decided to cut my lawn, which is usually my husband's job, but he's been super busy. It took me 2.5 hours to clean up the yard. Those 2.5 hours helped me burn 1300 calories! I think I'll cut the lawn every other day now...
More on this later. Toddler is calling.
Thanks for reading! Hope you have a great weekend!
~Marissa
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Best Workout Routine Yet!
May 10, 2012
324 Days left
Best Workout Routine Yet!
Today's workout routine was my best one yet! I think I may have hit the jackpot for me, at least until I get tired of it. I made a new customized workout routine on EA Sports Active 2 that was a mix of everything--arm exercises, aerobics, core exercises, and full-body exercises. I started with a 5 minute warm-up, mixed quite a few of the different exercises in the middle so it was continuously different, and ended with a 5 minute cool-down. It was set for 50 minutes, but it went by so fast because I was really enjoying myself. It was really hard, but it was a blast!
This one really made me sweat, and I definitely felt a burn in my arms and thighs. I think this will be the routine I stick with for a while.
324 Days left
Best Workout Routine Yet!
Today's workout routine was my best one yet! I think I may have hit the jackpot for me, at least until I get tired of it. I made a new customized workout routine on EA Sports Active 2 that was a mix of everything--arm exercises, aerobics, core exercises, and full-body exercises. I started with a 5 minute warm-up, mixed quite a few of the different exercises in the middle so it was continuously different, and ended with a 5 minute cool-down. It was set for 50 minutes, but it went by so fast because I was really enjoying myself. It was really hard, but it was a blast!
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| Today's Workout Routine Source:MMcK |
I did make it a bit more interesting when I had to do the running exercises. Instead of running in place, I ran around my living room. My neighbors must think I'm crazy!
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