I hate doctors and wanted all natural to minimize exposure to them. If course my birthing experience turned into a total cluster that lasted over 48 hours and included an epidural that paralyzed me but allowed me to still feel pain then culminated in a c section. Honestly if I end up having another kid I might just…

I think you should bring back canes!

lucky you!

I like yoga but never got the appeal if hit yoga. You do the same poses every time! Boring. Plus the whole heat thing seems like woo. But to each their own.

I know! I wish I could dress like that everyday but alas I must wear a lab coat and sneakers to work :(

All I can say is that I have a French bakery within walking distance from my house and it is magical. When it opened it dramatically improved the quality of my life. Tartes, assorted croissants, baguettes... They even make a good pain au chocolate which is hard to find in the US, most are too sweet. My son and I go so…

My balance got off kilter so doing pylometrics or anything balance intensive was out towards the end. Plus I tried to keep my heart rate from getting up too high. Other than that I listened to my body, didn't push super hard, didn't focus as much on the actual amount of weight but I don't think I went down much.

I ran while pregnant and never needed any extra belly support. My abs held the big tummy in place. Pregnant bellies are hard and firm and under the abdominal muscles unlike breasts.

you are my new hero!

that sucks! I did strength training at a gym until I was a week away from delivery and people acted like I was a rock star. People were coming up to me and complimenting me left and right. When I returned post baby it was such a letdown... No one cheering me on any more :(

my dude loved it when I jogged. He snoozed when I ran and was up and squirming when I was still. I did stop running at around 8 months though as I felt off balance and awkward. I was afraid of falling.

Very inspiring! Good for her, makes me so happy to see pregnant women being portrayed in the media as people still with passions and lives not just as fetus incubators.

yes! Exactly what I was trying to say but much more articulate!

When I was pregnant I hated people attributing my reactions to my condition. Seems so paternalistic, and like a way to dismiss valid reactions.

I disagree. I hate how often men attribute women's moods to hormones. So offensive! And it happens air and has been used historically to deny women decision making power. Not necessary to go there at all.

this article is so sad. She obviously has some deep needs that aren't being filled to have to go into this fantasy. Poor woman.

this hits so close to home! We have one kid and always planned on two. But after Gabriel was born my husband was diagnosed with a chronic health issue and I ended up with terrible post parting depression. It was so awful. Gabriel is now 3 and a joy but still he clings to me so much and my husband is not fully…

Pasty blue eyed person here. I actually tan pretty well, but I've seen what the sun does to pale folks as they age and it isn't pretty. For me putting sunblock on is a habit. Like brushing my teeth. I basically don't leave the house without it, I put it on as part of my morning routine. Honestly I don't really think…

I do the same. Cook a lot on the weekend and reap the delicious benefits all week long!

breakfast is the BEST! Lately I've been making big batches of home made granola with tons of nuts and seeds on the weekend and eating it with fresh fruit and whole milk plain yogurt. So. Freaking. Delicious.