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The birth story- part 2
Missed part 1? You can check it out here. My heart sunk as I anticipated a suggestion that would take me off the path of my birth plan. Fortunately, our nurse was amazing and offered a progressive list of alternatives to a drug intervention. I was so thankful when the nurse handed me an oxygen…
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“Want a sandwich?”
It’s definitely cave mode over here. I walked outside this morning to let Bell do her thing, and the fresh air felt so nice. It kind of reminds me of when I’d be home sick from school and then on the day I went back, the sun would seem so bright. Maybe we’ll take…
Read More →Jennifer’s birth story
Hi everyone <3 Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback on part 1 of the birth story..Sorry to leave you with a cliffhanger, but I didn’t want it to be boringly long. The final part should be up tomorrow 🙂 We’re still getting to know our sweet baby, so here is a special guest…
Read More →Focus On: the scary cable pulley thing
It’s no wonder many people fear the weight room… some of the equipment in there can look like forms of torture devices. Source Example A: the cable pulley. Back in the day, I didn’t mess around with these things for a looooong time. The fact that everything was adjustable (height and handles) intimidated me, and…
Read More →The birth story- part 1
That’s exactly how it went down! The end. Ok, it was slightly different. I still can’t believe I’m writing this story. It’s so surreal to me that it actually happened and I was so present yet totally gone at the same time. So here’s the first part of the birth… and I’m going to lay…
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Fast Fitness Fixes
Oh hi, coffee. It’s nice to see you this morning… afternoon. Just a half-caf, but has already put a little pep in my step, along with a kinda weird but really delicious breakfast. I wanted oats and cereal, so I just combined them along with some almond milk, Sun Warrior and blueberries. Things are slowly…
Read More →No place like home
and no hound like Bell 🙂 Everyone is slowly getting into the swing of things as a new little family. More deets on the Family page, but I wanted to thank you all again for being so encouraging and wonderful this weekend. It was a life-changer, for sure, and we couldn’t be happier <3 Since…
Read More →Advice for a new mom
It was quite a whirlwind of a weekend, which ended with the best little thing possible and a new little family starting to get in the swing of things. Thank you again to everyone for all of the congratulations and love- we’ve loved reading your amazing comments and tweets, and the the realness of everything…
Read More →This is the face
we’ve dreamt about for 10 months. She made her way into the world last night, 12:08am 8 lbs 6 oz Just when we thought our hearts couldn’t possibly be more full… we are so in love. Thank you for all of the incredible love and support to our growing little family <3 Be back to…
Read More →Here we go
On our way to the hospital! Will be back to posting on the regular page, but for baby updates, I’ll post on the Family page when the little lady is here. As always, thank you guys for your wonderful tweets, comments and emails of love and encouragement. <3 Gina, the Pilot and Bella
Read More →Hi, Thai
I love the weekend. So does Bell, who is definitely back to 100% after her night of sickies. She’ll shake her tail off at everyone, beg for chicken, snuggle… and give you the stink eye when you leave to go to dinner. The Pilot had to work a little later last night to catch up…
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Ish just got real
Source I’ve been back at my mom’s house for a little while, but after spending some time laying on the couch curled into a ball and a delicious lunch out with the fam, I can finally post. Good news on all fronts: Centimeters dilated: 2 % effaced: 80 Next appointment: Tuesday Induction scheduled: Friday morning…
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