39 Weeks

Fridays are my low impact exercise and doctor days, so I go straight from water aerobics to the doctor. These pictures are right after my appointment so excuse the air drying hair and lack of makeup. I know a lot of people over-flatter pregnant women, but I actually agree with people who tell me I don't look 9 months pregnant. I've worked hard this pregnancy, and before, though, to stay in shape.

I have gained about 20 lbs so far. At this point with Ethan I had gained at least 30 and had started out 10 pounds heavier, so at 20-25 lbs lighter, I am feeling smaller and having fewer aches and pains this time. I have also kept up the same exercise routine through my third trimester (when I quit running).

Monday: circuit of uphill walking on the treadmill and upper body weights, about 60 min.
Tuesday: swim laps, about 35 min.
Wednesday: step circuit class, 60 min.
Thursday: kickboxing class, 60 min.
Friday: water aerobics class, 45-60 min.

I weigh 10 lbs less now than I did 3 months post partum with Ethan. I also weigh less than I did as a junior in high school. I keep meaning to post a picture of me then, an inch or two shorter and up to 10 pounds heavier than my current 9 months pregnant self (hard to say the exact weight difference with scale discrepancies).

Hopefully this post hasn't been obnoxious or too braggy, but I am proud of my success and want to record it!
Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone with SprintSpeed