Baby McNew's 1st Marathon!

Baby McNew got to run his/her very first marathon on Sunday!!







Or to more accurately put it, JB got to run/WALK the first marathon!! :) I had signed up for a marathon before finding out I was pregnant, and decided to do it anyway, just very slowly & cautiously. There was not much training involved at all (the longest I've been able to run the past few months is 9 miles), but I figured I'd walk most of it anyway. So we started off strong - we ran the first 10 miles, then stopped to walk for about 3 miles, then ran every other mile. My parents & friend Katie(who is currently 31 weeks pregnant!!) were there, what great supporters! Very pregnant Katie even walked the last 3 miles of the marathon with me, so we actually did cross the finish line...just under 6 hours!! I think they were pretty close to shutting down the course by the time we got to the finish. But we did it!! :) Thanks to my wonderful supporters!! Boy, did we ever feel sore the next couple days. Being pregnant made my back & knees especially hurt from the impact of the running - the marathon was wonderful tho, and definitely one I'll do again (great incentive for next year!!). It was on a rail trail, so all flat and relatively soft surfaces. Nice!

In other news, we are heading out this wknd to purchase our "travel system" (it's not just a "stroller" anymore!) and pack & play. Fun stuff!!

Jelly Bean has been kicking a LOT!! I felt some real kicks for the first time on Memorial Day, first thing in the morning - 3 solid kicks! Since then, I feel little JB kicking and moving around more frequently. Steve still hasn't felt it, tho. :(

We are so excited to find out if it is a boy or girl next Thursday!! 142 days til due date....