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My first child, Siena was born on October 3rd, 2015. I stayed very active during my pregnancy, running two half marathons and several 5ks. I stopped running at 33 weeks but continued to be active with yoga, spin and barre classes, hiking and walks through the day I gave birth.

In preparation for a natural labor, my husband and I attended Bradley Method classes to have a natural birth.

To read about my twin pregnancy, head over to this page. 

Bumpdates: 

First bump date
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Last Bumpdate
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  • Announcement
  • The First Trimester
  • Weeks 14-17
  • Weeks 18-20
  • Weeks 21-24
  • Weeks 25-28
  • Weeks 29-31
  • Weeks 32-33
  • Weeks 34-35
  • Weeks 36-37
  • 40 Weeks
  • 41 Weeks

Monthly Workout Logs: 

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  • January (1 Month Pregnant – 31 runs in 31 days challenge)
  • February (2 Months Pregnant)
  • March (3 Months Pregnant)
  • April (4 Months Pregnant)
  • May (5 Months Pregnant)
  • June (6 Months Pregnant)
  • July (7 Months Pregnant)
  • August (8 Months Pregnant)
  • September (9 Months Pregnant)

Running & Fitness During Pregnancy

Finishing the Zion Half Marathon - 14 Weeks Pregnant
Finishing the Zion Half Marathon – 14 Weeks Pregnant
  • Running During the First Trimester
  • Surf City Half Marathon (6 Weeks Pregnant)
  • Zion Half Marathon (12 Weeks Pregnant)
  • Carlsbad 5000 5k (14 Weeks Pregnant)
  • Fast Times 5k (17 Weeks Pregnant)
  • FCA 5k (18 Weeks Pregnant)
  • Running During the 2nd Trimester
  • DNS for Rock n’ Roll San Diego (23 Weeks Pregnant) 
  • Lessons Learned Training for Half Marathons While Pregnant
  • Pregnancy Weight Gain: The Ultimate Comparison Trap
  • Yoga During Pregnancy

Preparing for a Natural Labor & Our Birth Story: 

  • About Bradley Method 
  • Exercises to Prepare for Childbirth
  • Siena’s Birth Story Part 1
  • Siena’s Birth Story Part 2

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