For you experienced pregnant women, I'm in my 18th week today, and for everyone else, I'm in my 5th month.
We found out last week, we are having a little girl. Her name will not be disclosed until her arrival, so you'll have to wait ;)
Since I found out I'm pregnant, these last couple of months have been a roller coaster. Between the hormones, morning sickness, my ever-changing body, managing pregnancy brain, and doctor's visits to ensure our little girl is healthy, I'm finally settling in. The first 3 months were pretty brutal...I don't think I went one day without taking a nap or at least laying down once during the day. Some mornings I would wake up feeling just fine, and others, I felt like I would never get out of bed. Since I work a full time job, you can only imagine how hard it was, and still is, for me to get out of bed in time to get ready for work. I have learned to always carry a plastic bag in my car, as I've had to resort my make-up bag (don't worry I emptied the make-up out), and left over napkins to throw up in on my drive to work. Other times, I'd be in the bathroom at work dry-heaving as quietly as possible trying not to gross out anyone in the stall next to me. I know, I'm probably grossing you out right now, but I think you get the idea.
As far as my work out routine, I'm no super women, and have taken a week off here and there due to lack of energy. Besides that, I'm now taking a 1 1/2 hour yoga class once a week, running with my boyfriend and the dogs another night, and the other 2-3 nights attempt gym time. When I say attempt, I always bring my work out clothes to work, and depending on how I'm feeling by the time work is over, I'll head to the gym. I have also recently picked up tennis again, and can't wait to start going more often. As you know, tennis is a non-contact sport, so I can head to the courts with my boyfriend and get in a great work out! Not only is it a good sweat, but it's fun!!
I wanted to share a couple photos from a beautiful 4.5 mile hike my boyfriend and I did in Malibu on New Years Eve (another great pregnancy work out ;-)).
Hope everyone had a fun and safe New Years Eve, and very happy New Year to all of you!! :)
Cheers to Being Fit N Gorgeous
