+35 mom check in 6/28

Re: +35 mom check in 6/28

• abaume member

  June 2017

  1) I am feeling pretty good. Still working out pretty regularly, although I majorly scale. I feel more sore and I can tell I am losing strength in my abs these days. 
  
  2) I have a 20 month old son, who runs me ragged chasing him around all day. Carrying him up and down the stairs 20 times a day counts as a workout right?
  
  3) My fav thing about being an older mom is that I feel more settled in my life. I definitely also feel more confident and let the small stuff roll right off my back. 

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• WRWrunnergirl member

  July 2017

  Thanks for starting this thread!  I'd be starting it on Friday mornings for a while, but got out of the habit once school was out and I've been out of town a bunch.
  
  
  1) How are you beautiful ladies doing/feeling?
  I've been feeling pretty good.  Heartburn has been my biggest issue lately.  I've still been getting in several short runs each week and hope to get to the gym to lift weights this week.  
  
  2) Do you have other children?
  I have a 12 year old stepdaughter and a 15 year old stepson.  Other than that, my kitties and rabbit are my babies.  
  
  3) What is your favorite thing about being an over 35 mom? 
  I'm happy with where I am in life right now.
  I'd like to think I have more experience and maturity than I would have if I was younger.  I've taught for 15 years, so I've met all sorts of kids and parents (and parenting styles).
  I also hope maybe people think I'm younger than I actually am when they see I'm pregnant (since women generally are pregnant younger).  Ha!!
  Most of my friends and family have already had kids, so I can go to them for advice, if needed.  
  
  

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• abaume member

  July 2017

  @WRWrunnergirl Yay, glad to hear you are feeling good. I also struggle with heartburn and it is not fun at all. I definitely feel it while working out sometimes depending on what position I am in. Also, nice job on the running!

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• kristen.rosebud member

  July 2017

  1) How are you beautiful ladies doing/feeling? I'm feeling pretty good.  I didn't knew what to expect out of pregnancy,  and am often amazed at how my body just does what it needs to do in its own.  I try to exercise multiple times a week, and notice that I feel better when I do.
  
  2) Do you have other children? One 4 year old adopted son.  He and I have been having a hard time lately.  He seems to be very upset about the fact that I can't pick him up anymore.   My husband is having to do most of the parenting now.
  
  3) What is your favorite thing about being an over 35 mom?  I agree with the other ladies here. It's nice to feel grounded.  It probably helps keep anxiety at bay with the nesting instinct kicking in.   My husband and I have been married for 11 years, we're comfortable in our jobs,  and have raised a son from 2-4 years old. We've got this.

  

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• abaume member

  July 2017

  @kristen.rosebud glad to hear you are feeling good! I am sure there will be an adjustment period with the LO when baby comes. I am super worried my son will be jealous of the new baby. You do have this btw!!!!

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• marousse member

  July 2017

  1) How are you beautiful ladies doing/feeling? Feeling good. I fell down yesterday on my hip and my pelvis bone feels out of whack, but getting better. 
  
  2) Do you have other children? I have 2 boys - age 10 & 6
  
  3) What is your favorite thing about being an over 35 mom?  Life is so good right now and I definitely don't mind the extra ultrasounds I am getting. 
  

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• abaume member

  July 2017

  @marousse  That really sucks that you fell! I am glad you are okay. I forgot about the extra ultrasounds, that's definitely a perk!

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