It's true what they say, time really does fly by when you are pregnant. With that said, I can only imagine how fast time goes by as you watch your little one grow. Hard to believe that I am already over that 4 month mark. I'm having a good time following along in all the books that my sister has given me and learning about the development of the baby along the way. Talk about an opportunity to learn and a real eye opener.

I have been feeling great as I'm through all that morning sickness crap and now my energy has returned to normal (as in, I can't sit still.) I was happy to learn from my latest blood tests showed healthy iron and adrenal levels. What a change from last Spring when I was near rock bottom. I've managed to completely change things around in a very short amount of time. To assist with this, I've been diligently taking my Floradix liquid iron. I also take a pre-natal vitamin (which has made me throw up several times if I take it on an empty stomach) and another product called Efanatal made by Flora which assists in maintaining good DHA levels for both me and the baby. I've had the odd bit of heart burn too which was something totally new to me, I don't think I had ever experienced this unpleasant feeling before. I read up on it and quickly stopped laying down after eating. I also take Flor-Antacid if I need to and that seem to clear things up quickly. In my smoothies I'm taking Flora's new 7 Sources Oil (3/6/9). Other then that, I'm starting to return to good clean eating and finding it easier to eat Paleo most of the day. Sometimes though the body just craves grains so I give in. Being that I have a gluten intolerance, I have to be really careful or else I end up looking 9 months pregnant and the nasty stomach aches return. Lol - one more reason for me to avoid gluten as I have known for a long time. After 2 months on a no coffee hiatus due to the smell making me feel sick, I do have the odd de-caf now down at Beans Brackendale!
Cravings? Yes, for the past 2 weeks I have been all about oranges! Cold, organic oranges are AWESOME. I'm easily eating 3 a day plus orange juice! I always liked oranges but never LOVED them like I do now. I've also never been a juice drinker at anytime in my life and now, well, I just gotta have it!
The trails in Squamish are in amazing shape and I have been having such a great time on both my mountain bike and road bike. I pretty much ride everyday and am taking a good break from running. My achilles flared up in Tofino a few weeks ago from beach walking for hours in my Gum Boots so I've been off my feet and onto the bike. Thanks to all my friends for all the great rides recently. Your patience and support on the trails to not have to have a "hammer fest" has been greatly appreciated. I'm loving all the social rides. Controlling my heart rate on the road bike is much easier and I have accepted that when on the mountain bike, I just settle into my 1 pace and not get stressed out about feeling slow.
I never really thought about the benefits of Chiropractic care and pregnancy in combination but I've gotta say, I'm so impressed with how I am feeling due regualr treatments. I'm seeing Amber at
SkyHighLifestyles twice a week and we continue to make progress, not just on my achilles but on my entire body that has been locked up. I'm excited to keep up with this as I really believe that it's going to keep me feeling good as my body changes and will help ease the return to competition post pregnancy. Massage remains as a staple in my life too. Di Adams and Britt Jonat over at
Garibaldi Active Wellness work their magic on me weekly too. The body is shifting and changing more then I'd like to admit but it's amazing what some of these therapies can do and how great I walk out feeling afterwards! My next post I will chat more about Hypnosis & Pregnancy as I've been reading up on this and am excited to explore it further. We have the amazing skill set of Sylvia Raymer here in town to provide it!
Norm and I just enjoyed a great Easter weekend on Haida Gwaii with friends Vanessa and Dave. So nice to have relaxing play holidays without feeling stressed about having to get training in. I'm coming to appreciate this more and more and am enjoying the break. The weather was perfect and we got out for several good walks and some SUP. I quickly fell in love with Haida Gwaii to say the least. Dave and Vanessa live on a great piece of property on the ocean, talk about perfect therapy for R&R.
Most of my clothes are getting pretty tight and I find I have to put on Norm's puffy jackets and vests more frequently, especially near the end of the day when my belly gets larger. Friends have been dropping off clothes, so appreciated!
And lastly, big news in our family when my sister gave birth to her 2nd child last week! I still haven't met Oliver Wiatt yet but am planning a Victoria trip soon! So excited that our baby will have cousins close in age!
More to come as the weeks roll on......