Thursday is the day - cast and crutches off!! Unfortunately I have my OB appt first and orthopedic appt 2nd that day. So they won't be able to weigh me in. I have no idea how much weight I've gained since my first OB appt at 8.5 weeks. At that point I hadn't gained anything yet.
I'm scheduled to head back to work on Labor Day provided the orthopedic Dr. gives me the go ahead. I just can't wait to be back on 2 feet again :)
I had the opportunity to watch the documentary Spirit of the Marathon the other day - I can't wait to get back out there and start running again after the baby is born!! I would love to be able to complete another marathon - but I'm definitely going to be a whole lot more cautious and listen to my body better this time around. I can't go through this torture again. The physiatrist that I work with told me that my heel will always be weaker due to the fracture and that I may want to consider other exercise options. I've read online posts on runners world from others who have had the same fracture and have managed to come back ok. I guess we'll see. I know that if I hurt myself again, my husband will not be any help. I've been warned.
I'm off to the lake for a few days to visit with my family. I can't wait. It's been quite a while since we've all been together! Too bad I won't be able to waterski or go tubing this year. At least I'll have fun watching everybody else :)
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
almost there
10 more days with cast and crutches. I can't wait to be able to walk again. I didn't realize how hard it would be to get around on crutches. I have a whole new appreciation for my patients with non-weight bearing status now. My right hip aches from all the extra work.
Pregnancy update: My belly is starting to get bigger, although I still don't think it looks like a pregnant belly - more like a "too many cheeseburgers" belly. I'll be 16 weeks in 2 days. I am still trying to get used to sleeping on my side and most of my nights are spent tossing and turning, and getting up to use the bathroom at least 4 times. At least I'm not vomiting anymore.
The Crim race was this past weekend and I was really bummed that I couldn't participate. Guess there's always next year...
Pregnancy update: My belly is starting to get bigger, although I still don't think it looks like a pregnant belly - more like a "too many cheeseburgers" belly. I'll be 16 weeks in 2 days. I am still trying to get used to sleeping on my side and most of my nights are spent tossing and turning, and getting up to use the bathroom at least 4 times. At least I'm not vomiting anymore.
The Crim race was this past weekend and I was really bummed that I couldn't participate. Guess there's always next year...
Monday, August 10, 2009
Back to my blog
I haven't posted in quite some time - I've been really depressed about how this year has panned out for me. This definitely wasn't how I had envisioned my year to go...
I'm now almost 14 weeks pregnant with a cast on my left leg and using crutches to get around. Not fun. Not to mention that I haven't been able to work out since May. I had always thought that IF I became pregnant - I would be superfit and still running...so much for that idea!!
The first trimester of my pregnancy was really rough - not only was I in a walking boot for the majority of the time, but I had severe nausea and vomiting. I've just started my 2nd trimester and thank goodness the nausea seems to have passed!! Hallelujah! Just a few more weeks with this cast on and hopefully things will be back to normal - well at least as normal as they can be for a pregnant lady.
I still plan on heading out to San Francisco in October, although I won't be participating in the race as planned. I wanted to try to walk it, but with my injury and being off my foot for so long, I don't think it's a good idea to risk it. I'm definitely way out of shape now. Maybe I'll try again in a few years. I miss running so much.
I don't think i've quite gotten a hold on becoming a mom yet either - it all seems quite foreign still. I haven't felt the baby move, so to me, I just feel fat. I don't like feeling fat - never have been this big - EVER. I don't think I'm going to be one of those women who look like they have a basketball under their shirts either. I think this baby will make its presence known in all parts of my body...blubber city. I've already started planning my workout regimen for after the baby is born. I have no idea how I'm going to juggle work, a baby, my home, and my sanity - but other women somehow make it work...CRAZINESS.
I'm now almost 14 weeks pregnant with a cast on my left leg and using crutches to get around. Not fun. Not to mention that I haven't been able to work out since May. I had always thought that IF I became pregnant - I would be superfit and still running...so much for that idea!!
The first trimester of my pregnancy was really rough - not only was I in a walking boot for the majority of the time, but I had severe nausea and vomiting. I've just started my 2nd trimester and thank goodness the nausea seems to have passed!! Hallelujah! Just a few more weeks with this cast on and hopefully things will be back to normal - well at least as normal as they can be for a pregnant lady.
I still plan on heading out to San Francisco in October, although I won't be participating in the race as planned. I wanted to try to walk it, but with my injury and being off my foot for so long, I don't think it's a good idea to risk it. I'm definitely way out of shape now. Maybe I'll try again in a few years. I miss running so much.
I don't think i've quite gotten a hold on becoming a mom yet either - it all seems quite foreign still. I haven't felt the baby move, so to me, I just feel fat. I don't like feeling fat - never have been this big - EVER. I don't think I'm going to be one of those women who look like they have a basketball under their shirts either. I think this baby will make its presence known in all parts of my body...blubber city. I've already started planning my workout regimen for after the baby is born. I have no idea how I'm going to juggle work, a baby, my home, and my sanity - but other women somehow make it work...CRAZINESS.
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