Week 2!!

I can not believe it has been two weeks already!!! McKalyn is so precious and very time consuming! I would love to say that I have done my daily walks as planned and have been eating a well balanced diet, but I would be lying. If I can fit in a shower between feedings, fits & pumping I consider myself lucky. Plus the weather hasn't been cooperating. There has been the threat of rain and the last thing I want is to get caught in the rain with my little one.

I am, however, pleased with how quickly my body is rebounding. I gained just over 35 pounds with my pregnancy and as of Sunday I had lost 25 already. I just staying healthy before getting pregnant really does pay off. Especially since I was unable to workout during pregnancy. I am happy I have taken such good care of myself over the years.

Goal for tomorrow: TAKE THAT WALK! The do needs it too!

Starting over

It has been just a little over a week since I have given birth and I am amazed at the changes in my body already. Staying active & eating mostly healthy through pregnancy really has it's benefits. I know I have a long way to go but I am starting from a good spot. Due to my epidural I will have my challenges, plus giving birth to a 7.8lb baby has really taken a toll on my hips and lower back. Because of my size the Dr was considering a C-Section, worrying that I would not be able to pass her past my hips. Getting out of bed in the morning is extremely painful to the point where I break into a sweat. Walking is not much better and I can no longer even come sitting on the floor with my legs straight, more less touch my toes. Very frustrating for a yoga instructor.

I took a mile walk today with Earnie (the puppy) & the baby. It took me probably 30 minutes and the last quarter mile was rough but I made it. My goal to to do one mile every day through the weekend.

Stay in tune to watch my progress.

Wow what a week

What a week it has been. I went in Monday night to start my induction process. By Tuesday at 4:16 I had a precious little girl to hold in my arms. McKalyn Maeve Dunn 7.8 lbs 21 inches long. She is absolutely precious. It is amazing how mother nature works. I can not believe that she is mine and she came from me. It is so sureal.

2 more days and my life will change

I am going in to be induced on Monday. I can not believe that in just 2 days my life is going to change so much. This past year has been such a whirlwind. In January I got engaged, in June I picked up my life & moved to Alabama, in July I got married, and shortly after I found out I was pregnant. Now here I am. I am going to be a mommy in 3 days. It is truly amazing the way life happens some times. This is a day I wasn't sure would ever come, definitely not so soon. After 2 miscarriages and a lot of doubts from doctors, I wasn't really sure. After surrendering to the fact that I might not ever be able to have children I found out I was pregnant. So crazy.

Even better is the motivation that this has brought me. There is so much I have been putting off in my life that I have always really wanted to accomplish. Now I am ready. If I can have a baby I can do anything. I thought last year was eventful...I can't wait to see what this year brings.