I was worried that Avery would be underweight for his height and age but he's not! Thank God! He is actually 75% for height and weight! Dr. Richardson said he looks super healthy and is right on track for being an active little boy.
Stats:
Height: 35.5 ins
Weight: 29 lbs 11oz
BMI: 16.6
Friday, December 17, 2010
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Couch to 5k
Last week Michael and I decided we would start Couch to 5k. I am ashamed to admit that I am 28 years old and have never been able to run a full mile. I have always hated running! So unless someone was forcing me to run (which even then I would find my way out of it) I have never had the urge to run just because I wanted to. Sure, I know that running is great for you and it shows because all of my friends who run are in tip-top shape. I guess I have never really wanted to be in tip-top shape bad enough to run. Sad huh? I have always been an eliptical girl and for whatever reason it is 100 times easier for me than running is.
Even more than for the reason of getting in shape, I really want to push myself to do something that I don't necessarily want to do. I want to be prove to myself that if everyone else can do it then so can I. I want Avery to see his Mommy living a healthy lifestyle. I want Michael and I to have a hobby that we can do together. And of course if I lose about 30-40 lbs in the mix of all of this then I would be even more proud of myself.
I downloaded the Couch to 5k app on my iPhone and hit the ground running last Tuesday. It was the coldest day we had seen in a while. During our run the temp was 36 degrees. Everyone who I told that I was going to start running that day told me it was too cold and I had better bundle up. Sure, I could've used that as an excuse but I am soooo damn tired of MY excuses. I can come up with a million excuses at any given time.
Since we run after Avery's bedtime, we take turns running. Michael goes first while I am getting Avery ready for bed and then its my turn. This first week has been pretty easy for Michael. As for me...not so much.
Week 1 Day 1: It was COLD! I had a hard time breathing while running. I had to make a conscious effort to breathe in and breathe out. The entire time I kept thinking that there was no way I would make it through. At about mid-way I felt like I was going to poo, throw up or possibly both. I had to walk my last "run" interval because I got one of those strains in the arch of my foot. I felt good afterwards and proud that I did finish.
Week 1 Day 2: I thought it would be alot easier but it seemed to be even harder than the first day. My dang foot kept getting that strain in my arch feeling so I didnt run the last two "run" intervals. Also, it was way too dark and I felt like I couldnt see where I was running so I was constantly slowing down to see what I was about to run over. No sick feeling but I did walk through the door crying.
Week 1 Day 3: Michael finally pumped up the tires on my new jogging stroller so Avery and I headed out for an early morning run. The jogging stroller slowed me down alot and I will have to figure out a way to keep Avery from talking to me the entire time. Other than that, I felt good after my run. Avery was motivating me the entire time just by being there with me. Even though I wanted to stop I wasnt going to let Avery see his Mama stop.
There you have it peeps, my newest journey and hopefully a reason blog a little more often.
Even more than for the reason of getting in shape, I really want to push myself to do something that I don't necessarily want to do. I want to be prove to myself that if everyone else can do it then so can I. I want Avery to see his Mommy living a healthy lifestyle. I want Michael and I to have a hobby that we can do together. And of course if I lose about 30-40 lbs in the mix of all of this then I would be even more proud of myself.
I downloaded the Couch to 5k app on my iPhone and hit the ground running last Tuesday. It was the coldest day we had seen in a while. During our run the temp was 36 degrees. Everyone who I told that I was going to start running that day told me it was too cold and I had better bundle up. Sure, I could've used that as an excuse but I am soooo damn tired of MY excuses. I can come up with a million excuses at any given time.
Since we run after Avery's bedtime, we take turns running. Michael goes first while I am getting Avery ready for bed and then its my turn. This first week has been pretty easy for Michael. As for me...not so much.
Week 1 Day 1: It was COLD! I had a hard time breathing while running. I had to make a conscious effort to breathe in and breathe out. The entire time I kept thinking that there was no way I would make it through. At about mid-way I felt like I was going to poo, throw up or possibly both. I had to walk my last "run" interval because I got one of those strains in the arch of my foot. I felt good afterwards and proud that I did finish.
Week 1 Day 2: I thought it would be alot easier but it seemed to be even harder than the first day. My dang foot kept getting that strain in my arch feeling so I didnt run the last two "run" intervals. Also, it was way too dark and I felt like I couldnt see where I was running so I was constantly slowing down to see what I was about to run over. No sick feeling but I did walk through the door crying.
Week 1 Day 3: Michael finally pumped up the tires on my new jogging stroller so Avery and I headed out for an early morning run. The jogging stroller slowed me down alot and I will have to figure out a way to keep Avery from talking to me the entire time. Other than that, I felt good after my run. Avery was motivating me the entire time just by being there with me. Even though I wanted to stop I wasnt going to let Avery see his Mama stop.
There you have it peeps, my newest journey and hopefully a reason blog a little more often.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
I'mmm BAAAAACK!
Did ya miss me? I know you did!
I just havent had a free second to really sit down and write anything in my blog but I miss having record of whats going on in my life. Avery will be TWO on Saturday!! I can hardly believe it. Here is an update on my sweet boy:
-He is wild.
-He goes to Mother's Day Out once a week and FINALLY loves it.
-He is becoming less and less shy.
-Although he acts shy around strangers he still have no problem with screaming his A$$ off in public places.
-He loves playing outside and would live out there if we let him.
-We fight him to get in the bath and fight him to get out of the bath... its awesome!
-He is the funniest child that ever lived. Promise!!
-He can count to three without help but that is only because he counts "1, 2, 3..." before he commits random acts of danger.
-He loves to sing and his favorite songs are "ABC's" and "Happy Birthday".
-He talks ALOT!
-He is very interested in the potty and has been pee-peeing in the potty before bath time for a while now.
-He still sleeps well and will still take 2 naps a day if we are having a lazy day at home.
-He loves saying his night time prayer with Mommy and Daddy every night. And then he likes to race us to his bed.
-He is still attached to his "ba-ba" but after Saturday (his bday) we are throwing them all away.
More to come very soon...
I just havent had a free second to really sit down and write anything in my blog but I miss having record of whats going on in my life. Avery will be TWO on Saturday!! I can hardly believe it. Here is an update on my sweet boy:
-He is wild.
-He goes to Mother's Day Out once a week and FINALLY loves it.
-He is becoming less and less shy.
-Although he acts shy around strangers he still have no problem with screaming his A$$ off in public places.
-He loves playing outside and would live out there if we let him.
-We fight him to get in the bath and fight him to get out of the bath... its awesome!
-He is the funniest child that ever lived. Promise!!
-He can count to three without help but that is only because he counts "1, 2, 3..." before he commits random acts of danger.
-He loves to sing and his favorite songs are "ABC's" and "Happy Birthday".
-He talks ALOT!
-He is very interested in the potty and has been pee-peeing in the potty before bath time for a while now.
-He still sleeps well and will still take 2 naps a day if we are having a lazy day at home.
-He loves saying his night time prayer with Mommy and Daddy every night. And then he likes to race us to his bed.
-He is still attached to his "ba-ba" but after Saturday (his bday) we are throwing them all away.
More to come very soon...
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