Having the time of our lives in Hawaii in September
Sorry it’s taken me a while to post again. Just been so busy and my mind is racing all over the place. It seems like just yesterday that I was planning my whole 2010 race schedule and super excited about my open water swim season, and just like that everything changed!! In an absolutely amazing way of course 
) Well, I am well into my 2nd trimester, week 22 or 5 1/2 months. It’s crazy how fast the time has flown by. My 20 week appointment went really well. Baby Swanson is weighing 2 ounces ahead of schedule, which means I am a week and a half ahead of where I should be. And to their surprise, I had only gained 9.5 lbs at 20 weeks. Very low, but I’m trying to stay in shape for my job. Pretty cool how the body works!
19 weeks after a fun run and a dip in the pool
The 2nd trimester is treating me well. I have had a few rough patches with some stretching pains and stomach aches, but nothing to complain about. It’s funny that I say ’stretching pains’ because I am still pretty small, but my body is trying to make room for the growth of our baby girl. Sometimes it feels like my abs are fighting back and trying to stay strong while my tendons and ligaments are trying to relax. Sounds weird, but it’s so hard to describe. I guess it’s kind of like stretching a muscle that is on the verge of cramping but having no control of stretching or cramping. HA! Ok, not sure if you get it….just get pregnant and you will see, haha!!
Running, swimming and walking are great right now! Cycling, not so much unless I have to for work. My hip flexors hurt when I cycle now, so I have decided to cut back. Running is super fun still. Somedays I get pressure pains and other days I feel amazing. Everyday is different, so I see how it feels and then I adjust. Yesterday was my best run so far. 7 miles and I felt smooth, fast, and did some of it on trails Reid and Belle are so awesome. They run with me and never complains about anything. If I have to walk, they just walk with me. They are the best training partners and best friends anyone can dream of. Yeah I am biased but they ARE pretty amazing!
Some of you have asked what my training weeks look like and to be honest I wake up and decide what to do and of course it all depends on what my job as an NTR has in store for me. I also sometimes do TRX at home, but that’s been lacking as of lately. Today I decided to do an easy swim on my own and just have fun in the water. Sometimes I just go to the pool to PLAY!! Yes I am still a kid at heart!!
Hope everyone is doing awesome!!
7 Comment(s)
Kate said:
Woohoo, can’t wait to see your little girl in Feb! You look awesome.
Sherry said:
You look fantastic, Eileen! Glad that you are feeling just as terrific!
Christianna said:
I love how you are still working out and kicking everyone’s butt!
Lisa said:
You are looking great! Also so awesome to see you keeping yourself fit and healthy throughout your pregnancy! And you’ve got such a great support crew in Belle and Reid!
Angelina said:
You look so cute. I am glad to hear that everything is going so well.
Eileen Berling said:
Cute, cute,cute!! glad you are feeling so well, and thinking the time is passing quickly! Can’t wait to see this baby girl, and kiss her from head to toe!…You and Reid too!! XOXOXO Eileen ( Mom, mother-in-law and grandmother!!)
Damie said:
Eileen! I love these pics and your updates! You are such a positive mommy! I am so glad to see you doing the things you enjoy.