tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5057227514679156372.post6992298637646313984..comments2009-01-05T20:13:38.026-08:00Comments on Our Circle of Expectant Moms: ExercisesKandicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954275038986015755noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5057227514679156372.post-77910193146448559622008-12-30T16:22:00.000-08:002008-12-30T16:22:00.000-08:00Kara, Wow - you are quite a mom! I think that it's...Kara, <BR/><BR/>Wow - you are quite a mom! I think that it's great that you can help out at your sons daycare. <BR/><BR/>What line of work was your husband in? I'm sure he is just dying to find something - or is he working somewhere temporarily now?Kandicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01954275038986015755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5057227514679156372.post-1803201427857680112008-12-30T08:30:00.000-08:002008-12-30T08:30:00.000-08:00You might also want to check out local schools. I...You might also want to check out local schools. I live in Auburn, and our elementary school offers an 'early walkers' program where they open the doors to the school at 6am and let folks walk the halls til 7:30am. They started it with senior citizens in mind, but people of all ages take advantage of it. It's free, although you have to get a background check before you start.<BR/><BR/>And yes, I did say 2 jobs. But I don't recommend it because it makes for really long days! I also work at my son's day care before and after my job here. I help serve breakfast in the morning and get the school-agers on the bus, and then help them close at the end of the day. My husband has been out of work for almost 2 years, so the extra money helps a lot. Plus, I get to know all of my son's friends and their parents which is really nice for me. We're not from the area, so it's been a great way to meet people!Kara McElwrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08134654203845140715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5057227514679156372.post-79804928418320547202008-12-29T17:34:00.000-08:002008-12-29T17:34:00.000-08:00Kara, Thanks for the exercise video tips. I love ...Kara, <BR/>Thanks for the exercise video tips. I love to walk because it really helps stretch my legs, but the weather (with the exception of today) has not always allowed me to walk. When I was at the mall this weekend, I saw two ladies walking for exercise. This gave me some hope for the month of February - when I know that I will want to get out of the house to walk - so I think that will be a great place for me and baby Will to go to get some exercise. :) I think I will also get a workout video. <BR/>And - did you say 2 jobs?Kandicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01954275038986015755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5057227514679156372.post-20178163741278238732008-12-16T09:14:00.000-08:002008-12-16T09:14:00.000-08:00I have a couple pregnancy exercise videos that I d...I have a couple pregnancy exercise videos that I do - but with 2 jobs and a 4 year old, I only manage to do them twice a week. One is Denise Austin; it's only 30 minutes. The other is Leisa Hart (the Buns of Steel lady), and it's a lot of fun because it has a dancing section. The whole tape is nearly an hour, but I just do tht salsa half (and skip the yoga/pilates part). My son does them with me - and I daresay he'll have the strongest uterus in Pre-K! If any of you would like to borrow them to try them out, just let me know!<BR/><BR/>I also try to do Kegels throughout the day. Not that I'm always successful, but I try to do 10 sets a day. I did them with my first pregnancy - and it could have just been a coincidence, but 'that area' healed nicely with no complications after the birth, even with an episotomy. That was a relief!Kara McElwrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08134654203845140715noreply@blogger.com