Ultrasound is at 2:30, so I will try and post here later this evening. I must announce to family first, I guess. :P
LMB ~ Congrats on your marathon! How far north of Madison are you? I'm in the UP and travel south for my midwife appointments...
((hugs)) for Plady about the bike thing. There are risks in most everything we do... and it sounds like you are taking the safety precautions to make the risks slim to none. Keep enjoying!
Ultrasound is at 2:30, so I will try and post here later this evening. I must announce to family first, I guess. :P
What, we're not family? :p
Plady, one more thought I had on my way into work today (two wheeled). I work to be ride very predictably. I don't actually have mirrors, but instead I really turn my head very obviously when making a turn. I find that one of the best signals to what a cyclists will do is by noticing them look over their shoulders. For instance, there are a few places where I take the whole travel lane because of potholes or other road problems not always obvious to drivers. I will already know when the lane behind me has a gap, but I'll turn my head before doing it anyways to make sure it's clear, often causing cars behind me to slow down just a tad -- I'd be willing to bet they're not even aware of backing off. Make sense?
And yeah, you don't strike me as much of a risk taker, and that should certainly be part of your mom's understanding. However, moms aren't always rational when it comes to the babies and grandbabies. ;)
RR drive-by: Swam. And I guess I am not a bad swimmer, but like with running, need to allow myself to SLOOOOW DOWN. So I slowed it down some and swam for about 20min and called it enough.
What, we're not family? :p
You're the type of family who doesn't get mad when I have to tell the family who would get mad about knowing the sex of the baby first. YKWIM? :)
DocJen, congratulations on the wedding. The pictures are gorgeous- venue, dresses, the whole nine yards. And I hear you on the late-night-hospital chills. I think it hits everyone, as I often see the nursing staff huddling in blankets from the warmers at 3 am. Even in the middle of summer, I take heavy sweatshirts and wool socks for the overnighters.
Plady, having actually spent time time on your island, I'd definitely keep doing what you are doing. Especially weekdays, when you are dealing with mostly island drivers, I think you are probably in one of the more bike friendly environments around. The locals know the roads, know that people bike. And remember, being in a car doesn't guarantee safety.
Well... we won't tell THEM you told us first. Plus isn't your mom going? LOL.
They wear helmets...LOL. Safety dad. Does he do the safety dance?
You and the foam roller. But yes, I agree. Cheap option.
Ahhh. lazy morning at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Although I think my foot is not happy I brought flip flops. And geez is it hot here. But otherwise, yay!
Ps. Welcome to the newbie! and Welcome back to LMB.
Off to enjoy some warm warm weather.
safety dad.
Just curious, because it hurts or more emotional crying? Sorry if too personal... 
JenLove: 
any news yet?
Kerc: 
Thanks for that video!
No FM today. Tons of work to finish today so I'm stuck in my desk chair, which makes me antsy and irritable. I am going to need a glass of wine tonight. 
Ugh, back from a 1.5 mile walk with the kids to the library and back. Unfortunately, it's 95 degrees right now, so that kind of took everything out of us! I would have gone to the pool today, but the little girl I watch told DD2 that she didn't have a swim suit. I took my daughter at her word, only to find out much later that she was "kidding" and had her swimsuit all along. Her father picked her up today and they were planning on going to the pool, so my kids missed out on going to the pool while she gets to go. I'm a little irked about that! Tomorrow and the next day are supposed to be cold and rainy (seriously, it's supposed to be 60 degrees tomorrow!).
In case you didn't catch the FB news. Baby is happy and healthy and proudly showing off HIS BOY PARTS! :)
She also has gotten herself into seriously hardcore shape (P90X and insanity, anyone?), run a 1:54 half, and is training for her first half-ironman. Take that, cancer! 
You and the foam roller. But yes, I agree. Cheap option.
) and then it was off for a run with two friends. The decision to ride yesterday and run today proved to be excellent, since it was 10 degrees cooler and actually really pleasant to run. We did a quick 4 miles, then I drove across town to meet a friend that I haven't seen in FOREVER to ride. We got a nice 20 miles in and lots of catching up. And we even ran into my friend Sonja (crazy awesome triathlete), who I ALSO hadn't seen in forever. Kind of random, she recognized me by my ponytail of all things, LOL. Who knew my ponytail was so remarkable?
I was putting her at the top of the slide and sliding her down but she pulled away and I thought she was going to play with the little spinning things next to the slide. Instead, she took off, heading straight for the side with a three-foot drop and I flung myself up the slide and across to catch her just in time. Egads.Hooray JenLove! My brother and SIL are also expecting a boy for their second, and had a girl for their first. Nice thing is, in a lot of families, all pressure/stupid talk to "keep trying for a ___" is off. Enjoy. 
Real, the only thing that helps really tucker out the kiddos in our family is outdoor time, but it can backfire if they get too early and take a late-afternoon nap. Is earlier waking an option? I don't know...
Plady, also yes to do all the right safety things and not quit riding because Mom says something. Like real's mom, too. Come on, moms. I'd say riding a bike and using an inhaler in order to breathe both fall within normal limits.
drjen, congrats to you, your ds and DIL (wow!), and have fun!
dh and I went out last night and selected our appliances. I just signed up for a membership at a big furniture store so we will go there to order all the furniture, possibly this evening. Then, I go back to add other home goods to the appliance delivery. Have 2 deliveries scheduled already. This will be a busy week with deliveries, moving and extending my visit visa (i.e., a drive to Abu Dhabi). And then seeing what's still missing (curtains and the like) and figuring all that out. Already having a hard time with dh's taste (read: total lack of). He's fine with total junk furniture but has to have the 42" TV? wth? 
And now everyone here is napping and I think I will go downstairs and do stationary bike or something until it's cooler, when we'll all go out for a swim.
Gaye, I could go searching for a foam roller...or maybe try using my rolled up yoga mat? It is a total PITA to go anywhere and look for anything right now, because I have to drag both kids in the heat, and if I am taking the car, then dh comes too.
Thanks everyone for the kindness. It has been a rough road especially since DH was laid off all winter and now has to travel 20 - 25 days a month for work. So, I am in essence a single homeschooling mom of three boys who has a handyman (i.e. DH) come here 5 days a month to do some projects and mow my lawn. But, seeing my little guys at the finish line of the marathon with their proud, beaming smiles was totally worth it. To this day, they still tell everyone about "Momma's big run". My oldest brought me a ribbon with beads and bells strung on it and said, "The one they gave you (finisher medal) wasn't special enough for how hard a job you did, so I made you one."
Anyone have any favorite treadmill, track or road speed workouts they would like to share? For my first marathon I just put in the miles to get me to the finish. Now, I have some time goals.
Gaye - That is wonderful about your friend. I am so very happy to get some good news! Oh, and don't feel bad about being one with the foam roller -- I am a big believer, too!
JenLove - Boys are so very precious and sweet. Each night I empty out my pockets filled with the gifts my three boys have given me....rocks, pine cones, flowers, tissues, gum wrappers, snail shells, sticks, rocks, dinosaur drawings, love letters, rocks.... My advice is to start buying cargo shorts with big pockets. Oh, and so some squats before you empty out the cargo pockets at night. The weight of the collection alone is enough for a super workout! LOL
RR - I put the youngest in the jogger and the other two on their bikes, and we went for a 3 mile roll and run about town. Then, we came home and did some family yoga/stretching. My oldest is a dancer, so he likes to lead me in his stretches and ballistic movements. I work at Snap Fitness, and I have to cover a shift today. I will do some speed work on the treadmill and then a BOSU workout.
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