So, who's been up to what lately?

[rydra_wong]

In the last few weeks, I've been going to the gym for the first time in ages.

In the past few years, I've generally been doing bodyweight and kettlebell stuff at home as strength training, and now I've decided to get some barbell work done again, and in particular get back to deadlifting -- partly because I've been having a run of back aches and would like to build up my back strength again, partly because I'd forgotten just how much I enjoy deadlifting.

So I thought I'd check in here and see how everyone else is doing: getting into anything new lately? Learning some new things? Switching training plans? Buying, making or enjoying any new heavy things? Re-starting after time off, or looking to get started? Lurking shyly in the comm?

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[minxy]

I had generally been open to reproducing, but not driven about it. Like getting married, it was my partner who eventually expressed that he would really like to do that. So, it's been a very surprising adventure!

I am, and always have been, a scientist, though, so being my own experiment has been really fun! I have also had a very easy pregnancy, by most standards, but I (and my husband and my schedule) have adapted very well any time it's needed. I'm in month 7 now, due May 13 (third trimester, OMG).

Three current fun observations: Cat has always loved the bump, and has kneaded and snuggled it devotedly since before the pregnancy test showed positive. However, the belly kneads back at him now, which leads to some very funny reaction faces.

The Relaxin enzyme that is loosening up my joints in preparation for birthday (and will eventually cause me to waddle) has relieved some chronic tightness in my right hip for the first time in EVER. It's grand!

I suspect this is because I'm an athlete, but I'm not pregnant the way anyone else in my family has been pregnant. I am carrying the baby high and in front, with minimal changes to the rest on my proportions besides the breasts (which are scheming to take over the world). Everyone else in my family has gotten pregnant all over, from face to feet-- but I just appear to have a beach ball in my shirt (and some softballs in my bra). Then again, I still have 2.5 months to go if we're on time, so maybe?