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Prenatal Yoga

My two pregnant friends and I talk a lot, we are a support system for each other and it's REALLY strange how it all worked out. They both came to a party at our house one night and broke the news, I was like NO WAY!!! Pregnant together! How cool... then a few weeks later I found out I was preggers. I got to join the club! hahaha It is nice to have two friends go through things right before I do, although that works both ways when they are talking about back pain and gas and everything else that is super fun about being pregnant. But it is what it is...

So, I went with my friend to a prenatal yoga class. Randy close your eyes. I am out of shape so I figured I should really get into this, especially since I heard it wasn't hard and it really helps. So I attempted it. It was fun, overall. I learned that I still don't know my right from my left and that my balance is sub par, and also that there are a TON of muscles my body has that I have not used in some time. Ouchy! But it also feels good... I will continue on with it just for the stretching and breathing aspect of it...

We are going to a free workshop in MD today about aging dogs and how to help and manage them. My Kraymerica is getting up there, he's 9 and 95 pounds, which makes him a senior. We were also supposed to go visit my aunt and uncle and cousin's family up in Gettysburg since they were camping there, we were just going to stop by for a fewhours to say hi, but they are packing it up and heading out today due to Frankenstorm threats... I think that is wise, since my cousin has a 2 year old, better to be safe than sorry, right?

Ron is outside fighting with the leaves right now. Poor guys is fighting a losing battle. They are falling like rain these days and as soon as he clears a section of the lawn it's covered again.

Here are some pics!

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And here you can see the current leaf battle Ron has undertaken...

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Happy weekend peeps!

posted on Oct 27, 2012 7:56 AM ()

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Hooray for senior dogs! I think all of mine qualify now - Bella is 11, Cassie will be 17 in January and Gertie around 9 or 10.
comment by catdancer on Nov 12, 2012 10:45 AM ()
Wow, I don't know how I missed the big news! Congrats! When are you due? It's hard not to gain weight - just stay healthy and you'll be okay.
comment by catdancer on Nov 12, 2012 10:43 AM ()
Again, yoga isn't how far you can stretch. It's about breathing. Our bodies are unique and some people cannot move the way others do. Or your tendons might be tighter. Your torso length verses your leg length could change how you move. Don't worry about looking silly. Yoga is silly but it's really good for you. One of my favorite yoga teachers says it's a sign of intelligence to use the tools around you when you need to. Maybe you can't touch the floor but you can use your brain to use the block to help you "touch" the floor. Leave your judgement at the door, Sweetie. Just stick with it cause it'll make you feel better in the end. Hugs!
comment by sexysadie on Nov 4, 2012 11:21 AM ()
What great news....you are going to be a Mommy! Yoga is great exercise; I took a class to help with my scoliosis. Yoga I was great but I could not do Yoga II due to my limitations with my back. Keep us posted on how you are doing.
comment by gapeach on Oct 30, 2012 6:40 PM ()
I think prenatal yoga is def easier than yoga I... I am hoping to get the hang of it to keep doing it even after baby... we shall see!
reply by kristilyn3 on Nov 3, 2012 3:33 PM ()
I was thinking riding mover myself when seeing that yard. Eeek! I don't miss raking leaves.
Glad you found a workout to get you through the first part of your pregnancy. What a great way to practice your breathing skills and balance. Much love to you, girly. You're a better woman than I!
comment by sexysadie on Oct 28, 2012 10:22 PM ()
No I am not... silly SIKAW.
Yoga is actually tough for me, which is sad since it's the easiest yoga out there. This week we had to do quad stretches. I seriously couldn't grab my ankle so I had to grab my pant leg... my friend was laughing, as was I, but it just goes to show that I need work!
reply by kristilyn3 on Nov 3, 2012 3:33 PM ()
BLOOMING HECK He needs an oversize vacumn cleaner for those leaves. You keep up that excersize now you in the family way
comment by kevinshere on Oct 28, 2012 5:29 PM ()
he did get a gas powered leaf blower so he's a bit happier...
reply by kristilyn3 on Nov 3, 2012 3:31 PM ()
leaves are the bane of my existence in the fall. I will try to stay on top
of it but it is hard.
comment by elderjane on Oct 28, 2012 6:39 AM ()
Yes ma'am! They are pretty but.. enough is enough!
reply by kristilyn3 on Nov 3, 2012 3:31 PM ()
I'm proud of you with the yoga class. I can see the advantages. Being pregnant is not an excuse to get fat. (You knew you'd hear that from me!)
As for the leaves, I wouldn't even bother with raking if it weren't for using them as garden compost brown matter. They shrivel up and disappear by Spring, anyway.
comment by solitaire on Oct 28, 2012 5:56 AM ()
Ron said that they would kill the grass and make the yard all mud? Because I suggested just leaving them there as well. He just got a gas powered leaf blower and seems much happier with his new toy.
I know getting pregnant isn't an excuse to get fat but man it sure does make you BIGGER!
reply by kristilyn3 on Nov 3, 2012 3:31 PM ()
wow! that's alot of leaves! how about just mow them up with the lawn mower? yoga is definitely not for the uncoordinated as I can attest to! haha take care of yourself little mommy!
comment by elkhound on Oct 27, 2012 9:54 AM ()
Yeah... I sure am uncoordinated! It was a tiny bit better this week though, so I am hoping it continues to improve!
reply by kristilyn3 on Nov 3, 2012 3:30 PM ()
You ought to see our leaves.We have three huge maple trees and they do give us our share.Mike does most of the raking and I helpWe are almost done I think.
Meditation and breathing can help you along with this.
comment by fredo on Oct 27, 2012 9:46 AM ()
Ron just got a back pack gas leaf blower. He is much happier now!
reply by kristilyn3 on Nov 3, 2012 3:29 PM ()
I'd wait till the storm was over before I try to rake leaves!
comment by maggiemae on Oct 27, 2012 8:20 AM ()
Very good point!
reply by kristilyn3 on Oct 27, 2012 8:34 AM ()

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