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  1. Quote of the Day

    Tuesday, April 2, 2013

    24 weeks
     This just says it all for me:
    "...There are a lot of issues that can keep us from having the excitement we want — but loving a child is more than being excited about a pregnancy. It’s the long-term care and support . . . and love that matter."

  2. FREE Fitness Advice!

    Friday, March 1, 2013

    Well, spring is almost here and I am getting a lot of questions from a lot of friends and family concerning getting back in shape, losing that last 5 pounds, or how to do CrossFit without paying for it. The answers are pretty simple, and here's a hint. You already know the answers.


  3. The Truth About My Pregnancy

    Friday, February 22, 2013

    12 weeks, 14 weeks, 15 weeks, 19 weeks
    Baby Boy is growing and at nearly 20 weeks, this has been an overwhelming adventure so far.


  4. 2012: The Changes Keep Coming

    Sunday, December 30, 2012

    It's that time of year again -- when we look back at where we went, and look ahead to where we think we will go. Despite calling 2012 "The Year of Nothing," in which I set no goals other than "maintain the status quo" because of all the changes that came during 2011, this year managed to sneak in some new achievements.



  5. When Inexplicable Tragedy Strikes

    Sunday, December 16, 2012

    Last week horribly and inexplicably, a tragedy befell innocents in a community in Connecticut. I, as well as others in my community in Iowa, felt shocked, saddened, angered, and mystified. Almost as soon as the news broke, statements concerning gun control and the societal breakdown of values, ethics, and morals in the age of technology and instant gratification emerged from every corner of the U.S.


  6. I'm Getting On My Soap Box

    Thursday, October 18, 2012

    While listening to NPR this morning, I finally snapped over this year's Presidential candidate Mitt Romney and the political party he represents. Every election season, I try to stay out it. I avoid the talking heads, the opinion pieces, and the political ads. I do what I can to find each candidate's position on the issues that matter to me, particularly women's health and the environment, using all available resources.