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the twenty eighth
28 weeksAll things Motorcycle:I was very pleased with my mile pace this week. It is still in the 8-8:50 min/mile pace. I know that I shouldn't be worrying or even timing my running, but I just can't...
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the valentine
Dear Valentine, Thanks for putting up with me and thanks for being you. All my love, L
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the day off
Now this was truly a productive day off. 1. run 5X800m repeats2. submit homework for the week3. Motorcycle's appointment 30th week. I have gained 20 pounds thus far. Everything appears routine and...
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the paint colors
tray ceiling feature in living roomproud dad little Motorcycle's room-aqua spraymocha walls everywhere else It has been all demolition since December. With the exception of new window installation,...
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the thirty second
32 weeks. Here is what is going on my pregnancy world:Sad to say that my running has tapered significantly Having said that, I am still rocking the 2-4 mile runs. I always feel like I could do more,...
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the highs and lows
the excited LarissaI am all over the place. My emotional well-being is so out of whack. Just yesterday I was in a panic at bed time as I explained to Jason how I was completely terrified of being a...
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the thirty fifth week
Hello, ugliest maternity picture known to man. 35 weeks 4 days Um, I have been pregnant for over 8 months. When I state it like that, I can't help but wonder where the heck I have been for the past...
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the opportunity
An opportunity has opened up to me that I had to pursue. Remember how I talk about my graduate degree and becoming an administrator on a daily basis? Remember how I said my dream has always been to be...
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the best day of the week
Sundays have been my favorite day during this pregnancy. The day starts with Jason making breakfast. This morning we had blueberry and banana pancakes. We enjoy our quiet time sitting next to each...
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the thirty seventh
Time to be honest with myself. I have officially entered the stage in which I am a little on the miserable side. I think there is something psychological about passing the 36th week mark in safety....
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I love my job. bar none. speechless. lucky. love my life.My accelerated English students have been working on a project that will prepare them for admissions into a university someday. We started off...
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Remember when the days leading to Christmas seemed to drag by as if they would never reach December 25? Remember how sometimes you thought you just could not wait for one more day. And lastly,...
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the birth story
I am in love over and over again. Callum is here. Let me tell you about his arrival. On Friday afternoon I went for my weekly prenatal visit. The visit was very routine. I was measuring fine and...
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the homecoming
mostly I did this and took 99 pictures of this facebraved going to church even though my recovery process is still well under wayand introduced Callum to some of the cousinsand walked home from the...
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the name
Our choice in the name came long ago. Before we ever thought about moving to America, before we ever thought about starting a family, we kept Callum in our back pocket. The name is Scottish and...
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the early observations
Observations and realizations on being Callum's momare you kidding me? how is this guy so precious?Wow. Breastfeeding is kinda super rough at first. Can you say pain? The neat thing is that after you...
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the cheap mom
These are the photos taken at the hospital. I am too cheap to buy them. Can you blame me when they come in portrait packages of coffee mugs and mouse pads at $100? So here they are in screenshot...
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the role of mother
You know how I am slightly obsessed with things like my job, running, school, and other various self-centered activities? Well, a little 7 pound guy named Motorcycle** has helped me realize what true...
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the newborn photos
My little newborn. I can feel these days slowly slipping away as he grows and grows. These pictures will definitely help me remember the hours I spend cuddling him.
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the blessing
Callum was given a name and blessing today by his daddy. I'm not going to lie. I have thought about this day many times. Can I even describe how full my heart was? No, not possible. Callum is...
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