22 weeks, doctor's visit, races

This week baby Raposa is officially (at least) one pound and about 11 inches long.  My baby app says that is about the size of a spaghetti squash.  We had a doctor's appointment on Tuesday of this past week and the doctor said that everything is going well.  The baby's heartbeat was 155, my blood pressure was good, and I've gained 3 pounds since our doctor's appointment last month.

I did develop a large bruise on my stomach from the Lovenox shots.  It actually is my own fault.  There was one night when I grabbed Ben's hand not even thinking that it was the same hand administering the shot.  The doctor didn't seem concerned about it and said bruising was normal and it would probably not heal quickly.  I told him that I didn't plan on entering any bikini contests any time soon, so it should be all good. (He did not seem too amused by my joke, sheesh!)

The doctor seemed pleased with the weight gain and how everything is progressing.  I've really been trying very hard to eat as healthy as possible since he told me to slow down a little with the weight gain at our last appointment.  I've gotten quite a few comments (especially at work) in regards to how healthy I eat for a pregnant woman.  What is that supposed to mean, really?  I understand that there are certain cravings that can't be ignored, but this baby is eating everything that I'm eating so I'm trying to make the best decisions possible.

Whatever the case, we are scheduled to go back to the doctor on Tuesday, November 11th.  I got the paperwork for my glucose test, which I scheduled for first thing Halloween morning.  It's going to be hard not to eat or drink anything until 8:30, but hopefully it won't take too long.  The doctor said that it shouldn't be too much of a draw anyway.

It dawned on me this week that I really only have 18 weeks left until the baby arrives (hopefully!).  In the past, that is how long I would typically train for a marathon.  Which got me to thinking about all the races that baby Raposa has already completed!  He or she is already quite the accomplished athlete!  Here is the complete rundown:

1. June 7th - Beach to Bayou 5k 24:49 (3rd place age group win! - did not actually know I was pregnant at this point)
2. June 13th - Picnic Island Adventure Run (3.4 mile offroad) 35:50 (16th female overall - cool campfire mug!)
3. June 14th - Rap River Run 5k -25:45 (3rd place age group win!)
4. July 3rd - Kiwanis Midnight Runs 1 mile, 5k, and 10k (9:56, 32:16, 1:07:09) - probably the most fun I've ever had in a race
5. July 18th -- Picnic Island Adventure Run #3 (3.4 miles offroad) - 40:41 (20th female overall and 2nd female in the entire series!)
6. August 23rd - Zoo Run Run 5k - 29:38 (hot as HADES!)
7. October 4th - Dusty Rail Rally 5k - 28:50 (2nd place age group win!)
8. October 12 - Treasure Chest 5k - 27:43 (pregnancy PR!)

The photo above is from the finish line at the Treasure Chest 5k.  My goal was to finish under 30 minutes and keep my heart rate in check.  I was in the 3rd wave, so it was nice to be able to pass quite a few people in the previous waves.  Towards the end of the race I saw the Bucs cheerleaders who I later found out started in the first wave.  I really wanted to finish in front of them (there were so many!), but didn't end up too far in front of them (as you can see).

Overall, the race was really fun with lots of bands and a really good loop course around the stadium.  One of the nice things about the race was that you also got a ticket to attend the Bucs game later in the day.  I will NOT mention how terrible the Bucs played in that game.  But our little fox baby has already attended two NFL games (both losses - womp womp).  That is all for now, until next week!