I won’t go into the gory details of the delivery, especially since there are possibly a few men reading this that might be like my husband. (The doctor went to get a chair for my normally tan husband who had turned white as a ghost!) Needless to say, the new running shoes that are sitting in a box in my closet are still there. Instead of opening them up, I opened a different box (with an elderly gentleman on the front) containing my foam cushion donut to make sitting slightly more pleasant. Running will have to wait just a bit!

I had visions of bouncing back into at least brisk walking—taking both babies to the lake just days after giving birth. I really didn’t think I was setting my sights too high. Reality: I managed to shuffle along while asking my mother to slow down—both babies napped inside. Didn’t quite make it to the lake!

It’s been a little over a week and each day gets a little better. I do lots of Kegels, isometric abs, and walk a little further and faster each day. I love being outside with both little ones. I watch Allie as she gets more efficient on her balance bike. She is growing right before my eyes! Is there a way to slow this down just a little? Baby Thomas snuggles close to me in our Belle baby carrier, which I absolutely love. No confusing straps for my poor post partum brain to figure out and so soft and cozy for my little man.

As I reflect back on my pregnancy, it seems like it went by in a flash. At the time it seemed like an eternity and the summer was so hot. I managed to hang in there until the day of delivery with prenatal yoga, the elliptical, and walking. I kept myself off of Junior Mints, but that particular craving only manifested itself into 2 large scoops at Baskin Robbins—one chocolate, one mint chocolate chip. I think I might have been better off sticking with the Junior Mints!

So the journey begins to get back into pre prego shape! I have a little ways to go, as noted by my daughter. Hours after giving birth, Allie asks me, “ Mama, do you have another baby in your belly?’ Luckily, I am not prone to post partum depression!

More importantly, I look forward to many new outdoor adventures with my two precious little ones. My extra padding is just a little hurdle. No big deal, considering the new life I get to enjoy!