Category Archives: Family

16 Weeks: My Healthy Avocado


Making it week 16 is like making it to age 15.  You’re still a teenager, but it’s somehow cooler and more official than just making it into the ranks like 13 and 14.  In the same way, week 15 felt … Continue reading

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Running Through Pregnancy: Part 1


I have high standards for myself physically.  I love working out, and eventually (post-baby and post-debt) I plan on getting certified to be a personal trainer.  However, during this pregnancy stage in my life, I’m finding myself all turned-around as … Continue reading

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14 Weeks, 6 Days: Lemon


Well, laugh all you want, but this has been the week of forgetting I’m pregnant.  I’ve run (and felt great).  I’ve played with kids and been productive around the house.  I’ve slept well.  Stop.  I have so much to be … Continue reading

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11 Weeks, 2 Days: My Little Lime — Looking Back


How I feel I feel great! I am so thankful because my morning sickness has been so minimal.  I really only ever feel nauseated when I’m hungry.  I’m not falling asleep at my desk at work (almost happened –I will … Continue reading

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8 Weeks, 2 Days: My Raspberry – Looking Back


Pregnancy Marker: 8 weeks, 2 days Baby Size: The baby is the size of a large raspberry this week. Symptoms: Wow, exhausted.  I thought 5 weeks was hard to get out of bed.  Getting out of bed has not been … Continue reading

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