You are now 17 weeks pregnant....

I wish I was past half way. People say...enjoy the journey, but I like the one woman I met with a one month old baby at a play ground where I had taken my toddler out to play....she was honest....she said....I don't envy you in this journey....that's honesty for you! Pregnancy can be a trial, but the results are so worth it...just like doing legs twice a week. The chicken walk is so worth it.

So, my inbox this week has a few e-mails reminding me I am 17 weeks along....I do also subscribe to pregnancy news, I'm not all sweat and buff you know! And I spoke to my mother this morning. I told her I wanted to come over for a cup of tea after my workout....because my next class was late in the afternoon...her first response? You're still having class?



Yes Mum, I will do so until my body says I no longer can. P.S. The doctor (who is elderly as you requested, said it was okay. :-) I love you Mum )

I might have to stop going so deep on the leg press machine, or using the kick back machine because my tummy won't allow it....But I will go on.

I don't mind the stares at the gym, being a thing of interest is interesting to me...like the guy who was hanging around staring today as I did my squats...yes, I just added another plate...I'm pregnant not terminally ill...do you want to spot me?

There are moments of doubt, as to why I put myself up for this challenge. Why should I push myself when I should just rest as I am told to do. Because I know better, because I know you're watching me, and because I have to be honest to myself to continue until not my will power but my body tells me not to.

So, baby Ninja and I are doing well. We get tired, we have a nap, and we move on. I eat like a horse.  I work out five days a week, and on most of those days, I get two workouts in. Either in the form of lifting and class or more than one class.

My toddler daughter gets upset when I tell her I have a bigger tummy than hers...she has to have the bigger tummy. She also has the baby in her tummy, not mummy. Children are a joy..she is a constant reminder of why I am doing this.

Keep active. I am 17 weeks pregnant...And I am one fit mama!