ok...it's been a long time...

I didn't realize I hadn't written in a month. But I have a good reason, I swear!! I haven't written in here for almost a month because I haven't worked out since then. Not a good thing, I know. Like I said, though, I have a good reason. I AM PREGNANT!! yes, pregnant. I found out back on July 18. At first I felt OK, and thus worked out from time to time. But as August wore on, and school started, I really started feeling poorly. There wasn't much food I wanted to eat. I never got sick, but I just didn't feel well. Going back to work on top of being pregnant has certainly drained me. I now have duty two nights a week and that is killing me. I am so, so tired.

I went to the doctor on August 11 and September 11. Between the two appointments I actually lost 5 lbs according to my home scales. I wasn't expecting that at all. My Sept. appointment was in the afternoon and according to the doctors scales I had stayed exactly the same. In the twelve days since then I have been eating quite well. There are still a lot of foods that I do not like to eat, and I am not snacking much but I am feeling better. So much so that I am actually feeling bigger than I have been. So this morning I jumped on the scales this morning to face the awful truth. Somehow I have lost another five pounds but this time in only twelve days. Now, keep in mind my scales are not scientific but I think they are somewhat accurate. I am a little nervous that something is wrong but everything I read says that the baby is taking all it needs from me and my own body is getting what (little) is left.

I do want to work out throughout this pregnancy. My doctor even told me I could do sit-ups if I wanted to. I am hopeful to get back to the gym soon. But I don't really feel like eating much and don't want to expend too many calories if my intake isn't as high as it should be if I was working out. Does that make sense?

I will try to write once a week for now, until I get back to the gym!

til then -
Mummy Q.