Finally! I finally can say I felt the baby move today. I actually saw the movement. Very exciting! I haven’t felt anything since but I am looking forward to feeling some more.
Run For The Zoo 08…
Eric and I signed up to run the Run For The Zoo 2008 race for today. I decided that this was my last running race. I am 17 weeks along and even if my doctor says it is okay, I think it is better to stop now. I don’t want any problems later. If I decide to signed up for any more races, I will be doing the walks verses the runs.
Well, back to the race. It was a beautiful day at the lake front. It was probably in the low 70’s, sunny and a slight wind. We waited for the majority of the runners to go first because of the stoller. We did not want to run over anyone with that. Soon, Eric and Diego left my side. It was fine because I knew I was just going to home Eric back. I stopped twice: at the first and third water stations. I think stopping the second time added a couple of minutes to my time but I really need to rest and get some water in my system. After that, I just ran all the way to the finish line. I was so happy to see Eric and Diego waiting for me. We got some water, Gatorade, bagels and bananas. It was good to eat something.
Then we waited for Diego’s run. I had signed him up for the Gorilla Gallop. He did a few practice runs with Eric. Unfortunately, it was chaos when the run actually started. The had all the under 4 kids go first. Bad idea. I think they should have separated those kids as well. Under 2 and 3-4 should have been fine but no. Once that race started, there was a stampede. Kids fell, kids got scared, etc, etc. Then when they returned to the finish line, parents couldn’t find their children. It was just chaos. I couldn’t even take a picture of Diego because he just got lost in the sea of kids. But Eric found him and Diego got his medal. He was very happy and I guess that is what matters in the end.
So, I just looked up our times. My time was 40:48. Eric’s time was 36:42 which is really good considering he was pushing Diego on the stroller.
I guess, my racing season is over for now. Until next year.
Happy 10th…
Goodness! I have been at this company for 10 freaking years!! 😯 For my sweat and tears, I have received a nice crystal Tiffany box. They engraved it with the company’s logo at the bottom. I like it.
For a while, I thought they had canceled the 10 year gift because when I completed 5 years, the company decided to cancel the 5 year gift. Just my luck that year. 😛 But now, I have really nice crystal box and I have no idea where I am going to put it.
16 Weeks…
Goodness, I am already 16 weeks (and 5 days). I had a doc appointment today. I heard the baby’s heartbeat. Forgot to ask how fast it was but it was nice to hear it. I am 150 lbs, only 1 lb gain from last month (4/28). My heart pressure was 115/60 or something like that. I had some blood work done. So far so good. Doctor is very happy with my progress. And so am I.
Yay Me…
I ran the Corporate Challenge today. 3.5 miles in 41:21. Not bad for being almost 16 weeks along. Last year, I ran this race in 35 plus minutes so it is not bad. I ran the first two miles non-stop and then I walked for about 1:30 min. Then I started running again and stopped when I saw the water station. Once I finished my drink, I ran all the way to the end. I am not a fast runner at all to begin with so my running was more like a slow jog. I am very proud of myself.
Afterward, we went to the company’s tent to eat some delicious pizza. Then we went home. Night, night!
Pssst…
I’m pregnant. Yes, you have read correctly. Diego is going to be a big brother. I am currently 15 weeks 5 days along. My EDD is November 7. We had decided not to find out what we are having. We can’t wait to meet the new addition.
Later!
Signed Up…
Well, I did it. I signed up for the Soldier Field 10 Mile Race. Eric is a little apprehensive about this because we would be arriving from Mexico the weekend before. I don’t think it will be such a problem. I will just keep running before we leave and I will run after we arrive. I will just have to run slow, right?
So Sad…
I know I shouldn’t complain but I’m on vacation but not THE vacation we were planning for. I’ve been on vacation since May 1 and won’t be back until May 19. *sigh* We would be in Mexico right now: Enjoying the weather, visiting family and going sightseeing. Oh well, we are now planning for next April/May.
So now, I am just hanging out with Diego. Today was horrible: rainy, windy and cool. Diego had an early nap. Once he woke up, it was sunny and he went out for a walk with my aunt. At least he went out and enjoyed the day.
Zoo Day…
Eric suggested going to the zoo this morning. It was supposed to be a great morning/afternoon weather wise. It supposed to get cooler and possible rainy this afternoon.
So after 9:45, we set off to Brookfield Zoo. It was truly a great day. It was sunny and warm. We saw the giraffes, penguins, birds, frogs, crocodile, baboons and whatever other animals we saw from the tram. Before we left, my aunt bought us some cold treats.
Diego was beat. We went to McD to get some chow. Diego ate two nuggets and once I hit the highway, he was knocked out. I was just so tired by the end of the day but it was worth the trip.
New Sunglasses…
Back in November, I lost my glasses in Disney World. To be more specific, Magic Kingdom. It seems that a lot of people I know have lost a pair (or two) in that park. Well, it is now April, I was quickly realizing that I needed to get a pair as soon as possible.
On Friday, I headed out to Oakbrook Center to do some errands. I went to the Sunglass Hut and got myself a pair of Jim Maui glasses. I got the brown ones. They are so cool, well at least I think so. They do fit my face very well.
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