tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post7325773091160569103..comments2023-08-20T01:10:34.030-07:00Comments on One Run At A Time: Back On TrackKatie A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05532916063060905892noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-52872526143990049582011-02-16T12:43:20.265-08:002011-02-16T12:43:20.265-08:00OK I'm a blog slacker and am only just now see...OK I'm a blog slacker and am only just now seeing this, but I want to let you know I love you and I hope you get good news soon!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720246703828091754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-73967056781291119202011-01-08T19:10:10.242-08:002011-01-08T19:10:10.242-08:00I can only imagine how stressful that is. It is s...I can only imagine how stressful that is. It is so funny because for so many years we make it a priority NOT to happen and you are taught it will happen all the time if you aren't careful. I am keeping my fingers crossed for you.<br /><br />As far as racing goes I would take it one month at a time. Of course that means higher race fees but then you can still race and not worry about planning to far in advance and losing money. I know it drives me crazy not having a "plan" and watch everyone plan on without me while I am still in limbo so I can totally relate to where you are coming from. <br /><br />Congrats on the job!! That is so great they are so supportive. They are lucky to have you.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05445810047892512281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-26954243928253470422011-01-06T09:44:13.881-08:002011-01-06T09:44:13.881-08:00I'm JUST seeing this now... I'm so behind....I'm JUST seeing this now... I'm so behind. I understand how hard it is to feel aimless (both in running without a race planned and with working from home without structure). I am so happy for you about the decision to start a family, and I am wishing you only the best of luck.<br /><br />Congrats on the new job, and hopefully the new year will bring some wonderful things your way!LAPThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857776340756713109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-17873771493439737542011-01-06T08:04:31.096-08:002011-01-06T08:04:31.096-08:00I wish I had some words to make your feel better b...I wish I had some words to make your feel better but I want you to know I am thinking of you and sending good thoughts. <3 and hugs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-25060588046729951552011-01-04T04:33:41.515-08:002011-01-04T04:33:41.515-08:00I am thinking good thoughts for you Katie. It can...I am thinking good thoughts for you Katie. It can be a very frustrating time and very hard to plan not knowing what is going to happen!N.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07718741327199643323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-41784976911443544182011-01-03T00:40:08.741-08:002011-01-03T00:40:08.741-08:00Hang in there girl, things will come together! I k...Hang in there girl, things will come together! I know us type A's want things now and to be able to plan everything, but I guess life just doesn't work that way sometimes... but that's what makes it fun and exciting! Keep having fun and enjoying life and running and when the time is right a baby will happen.Aronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418163097675963683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-83594573926722076962011-01-02T15:47:36.234-08:002011-01-02T15:47:36.234-08:00I've missed you and I am sorry to read that th...I've missed you and I am sorry to read that that's why you've been away....I have no advice. This is my biggest fear, too.<br /><br />Maybe go ahead and sign up for a race. Maybe it will be one of those things where you will get pregnant and can't run solely because you doled out the cash to run a race. Silly, but I hope I at least made you smile :)d.a.r.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00631548794999476930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-51157894221193168992011-01-01T18:27:05.740-08:002011-01-01T18:27:05.740-08:00I wish I could just give you a big hug! Hope you a...I wish I could just give you a big hug! Hope you are feeling better now that you've shared - you know we will support you whether you are starting a family, racing, or both.<br /><br />I don't really have any advice to offer on the baby front or in terms of local races, but I think it would be great if you signed up for some of the races you wanted, provided they're early in the year, and then planned AHEAD to take them easy if need be. You could get one of those "baby on board" shirts to wear during the race too, and make it your first race with baby? That way if it does end up happening, it won't interfere with your race, but will make it special and different.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17100746061554733157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-79843465755852549012011-01-01T13:17:12.853-08:002011-01-01T13:17:12.853-08:00i'm glad you got it all out and feel better. y...i'm glad you got it all out and feel better. you'll always have racing, even if you take some time off. maybe register for a few that would still be doable when you do get preggers. and as for the running playing a part in the difficulites...um, really? elite athletes get pregnant and they run waaaay harder and further than us! hang in there and keep your head up. life happens the way it should.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07202296893022308340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-65391104544800690992010-12-31T16:46:41.881-08:002010-12-31T16:46:41.881-08:00It took us a long time to get pregnant with both o...It took us a long time to get pregnant with both our girls. We're lucky we have two girls because literally the last month we were going to try to get pregnant with No. 2, we were successful. It's tough.<br /><br />In terms of racing, I know you'll do well no matter what you do.L.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03932409909043501781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-65648720044782284862010-12-31T06:03:15.053-08:002010-12-31T06:03:15.053-08:00Thanks for being open with us and sharing this.......Thanks for being open with us and sharing this.....It's SO SO hard to not have control over our bodies, the timing of getting preggers, and everything that aligns with that!!! Be kind to yourself, and I hope that 2011 is great for you and your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-46310812168330545312010-12-30T21:59:09.160-08:002010-12-30T21:59:09.160-08:00Congrats on the job and all the unprotected sex! S...Congrats on the job and all the unprotected sex! Sure 6 months is tough, but at least you get to have fun trying. I'm with some of the bloggers, OBGYN visit wouldn't hurt even if it is just for piece of mind. 10K are a nice thought, they usually don't sell out so you can race day sign up and not worry about losing cash. Cal 10 in Stockton 10k or 10 mile options. Have a fantastic new year and hope your hubby slips one past the goalie soon.Tortuga_Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129251953175800508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-91827926412818286072010-12-30T19:10:07.022-08:002010-12-30T19:10:07.022-08:00You mean to tell me I read this novelette & th...You mean to tell me I read this novelette & there's no shirt giveaway? Kinda bummed. I must say that punk rock fellow is cute & the photo made the (non-prize) blog read worth it.<br /><br />Best of luck with the baby making & I must say YOU are one of the best things to happen to me in 2010.<br /><br />Happy New Year to you & yours,<br /><br />RonPunkRockRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10532411836716339642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-21899835959307041932010-12-30T17:58:26.736-08:002010-12-30T17:58:26.736-08:00It can be such a hard time - where you're at a...It can be such a hard time - where you're at at the moment. Once you've decided to get pregnant you assume it will happen immediately. I hope the wait isn't too much longer for you.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-1532583944688604282010-12-30T17:47:20.803-08:002010-12-30T17:47:20.803-08:00Congrats on wanting to start a family. My wife al...Congrats on wanting to start a family. My wife also started to get concerned after six months. We decided, if it was meant to be, it would just happen, and what do you know, a couple months later, Bingo! Good luck!Detroit Runner(Jeff)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03340721120260257973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-38204639845201454832010-12-30T16:39:14.759-08:002010-12-30T16:39:14.759-08:00Wow--big, big stuff for you! It is hard when somet...Wow--big, big stuff for you! It is hard when something is so out of your control--pregnancy--but as someone who went through plenty of trials in that regard, I can say the right thing will happen at the right time. Best of luck to you in 2011!misszippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816276167373260149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-37954904382809319332010-12-30T16:27:43.387-08:002010-12-30T16:27:43.387-08:00Congratulations on scoring the first job you appli...Congratulations on scoring the first job you applied for! Way to go.<br /><br />Thinking of you and your husband as you try for this baby. :) Positive thoughts coming your way...<br /><br />Just go with the flow. I know it can be hard but you can do it. <br /><br />Have a very happy new year!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11637237011005059512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-49001204761681214182010-12-30T16:26:58.983-08:002010-12-30T16:26:58.983-08:00so i'm new to commenting on your blog, but cou...so i'm new to commenting on your blog, but couldn't resist because i've spent 2010 in your exact same situation (well almost). we've been trying to have kids for 8+ years and i sat out the entire 2010 race season (running and tris- including forfeiting an IM entry) as a last ditch effort for kids. it doesn't make you selfish to miss the racing- it's part of you and it's hard to give up part of your identity for anything/anyone. yes, it's worth it in the end (or so i've heard- we weren't successful), but it's still hard and worthy of grieving. i will say the experience brought my husband and i closer together (ultimately- it was definitely trying and bumpy along the way) and he has a better understanding and appreciation of the huge impact racing has on my life.<br />praying for peace and comfort during this time--and success!<br /><br />cheers.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10117814210547194735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-10137303747914894542010-12-30T16:20:18.377-08:002010-12-30T16:20:18.377-08:00{{{HUGS}}} Making the decision to have kids is su...{{{HUGS}}} Making the decision to have kids is such a wonderful decision, not having it happen when you want it to sucks. It took us 13 months with Jones and 18 with Shoo, so I know how you are feeling right now. If you want to talk about it, you know where to find me. ;o)<br /><br />I don't remember how old you are, but a check in with your OB/GYN wouldn't hurt. Do sign up for races that are relatively soon or offer deferment options. Do keep doing the fun stuff in your life.<br /><br />Good luck with the new job!MCM Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10588793352268224508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-27913224131085834262010-12-30T16:18:31.954-08:002010-12-30T16:18:31.954-08:00Good luck with the new job and esp. with your baby...Good luck with the new job and esp. with your baby plans. It's got to be hard to be wanting and have it not happening yet. Best of luck!ajhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851129364728161965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-41543444979956038972010-12-30T15:36:13.788-08:002010-12-30T15:36:13.788-08:00For some, starting a family can take time, so yes,...For some, starting a family can take time, so yes, patience is key. But it certainly is tough to wait.<br /><br />As for your current mileage, I wouldn't worry about it affecting your fertility (on some forums I was reading when I was preggo with Norah, one woman had gotten pregnant while running 80 miles a week!); however, every woman is different, so if you haven't already spoken with your OB/GYN about your concerns, do so. He or she may have some suggections and may be able to comemnt on whether or not your high mileage is affecting your chances at conception.<br /><br />As far as racing, I understand the dilemma. But, many races offer deferment or bib-buying options. So, maybe look into races with forgiving deferment options, or races that are shorter or middle distances. And in the end, if you do register, pay for, and train for a race that you never run, what are you out? A $100 and your time? (And that's saying you wouldn't be able to run it -- many women can still run, and run well and far, while preggo.) Trust me, in the scheme of kids, a $100 is nuthin ;)<br /><br />Good luck with everything!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01465800584212530717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-24473231552434292222010-12-30T14:00:17.738-08:002010-12-30T14:00:17.738-08:00Oh I am SO excited for you guys! My husband would ...Oh I am SO excited for you guys! My husband would have been happy if we had been pregnant by the time we got home from our honeymoon, but I was only 24, and had just finished my first year of teaching. 4 years later, when I was finally ready it was the most exciting thing! <br /><br />From my friends who have struggled with TTC, they have all mentioned NOT waiting too long to set up an appointment with a specialist. Yes, it can take some time, but if there IS an issue, better to get it taken care of SOONER, right?<br /><br />And on the racing front -- would 10K races or something like that be enough excitement for you, or do you really need the challenge of the longer distances? 10K seems like a good middle ground while you are in the waiting.<br /><br />Good luck!<br />-Meredith<br /><br />(http://runisthenewwalk.blogspot.com)Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09192756909845991854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-77283181923215711692010-12-30T13:44:11.759-08:002010-12-30T13:44:11.759-08:00The time b/t when a couple decides to get pregnant...The time b/t when a couple decides to get pregnant and when they actually do is typically very stressful- I wish it weren't that way but it is- so you are not alone! My advice would be keep on signing up for races! Don't kill yourself running but enjoy a comfortable pace and if you drop a few hundred bucks on races you don't do because you got pregnant, I'm SURE you will be so happy about the baby that you won't care about the $ you lost. If you're planning on having a kid, I'm sure you have more than a few hundred spare bucks laying around- those little germ-balls are EXPENSIVE! :) Best of luck.<br /><br />Check out my blog at:<br />http://sisterbison.blogspot.comValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06918963711072234739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-17214224128218228302010-12-30T13:30:59.240-08:002010-12-30T13:30:59.240-08:00Such exciting news! I am sure when everything is s...Such exciting news! I am sure when everything is supposed to come together it will. Its hard to plan, but I hope you can continue to run even after you get pregnant! Good luck and Happy New year!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210098462417950977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676428533413355659.post-65607867740428329602010-12-30T13:28:18.235-08:002010-12-30T13:28:18.235-08:00Congrats on making the leap to start a family. I&#...Congrats on making the leap to start a family. I'm sure this upcoming year will be great one for you and the hubby. As they say its all in the timing!<br />As far as racing, I would say just concentrate on ones that you can have fun and enjoy it with friends..i'm sure things will fall into place in 2011!!Indihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176199187790116047noreply@blogger.com