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August 20, 2012
Diabetes
When I walked into that studio I had fear in my eyes and trepidation in my heart. Sure I’ve posed for thousands of photos in my 34 years and, with…
Going public
August 16, 2012
Diabetes
A question that would have horrified me 15-20 years ago actually had me quite appreciative to answer today. It started with a trip to the Service Canada office this morning,…
Hollywood knows best
August 15, 2012
Pregnancy in Diabetes
So, you know this whole breathing during childbirth thing. Well, apparently, it’s a pretty big deal. Apparently, you can’t just walk in and figure you’re good to go even though…
UPDATE: Don’t you dare quit on me
August 14, 2012
Diabetes
With regards to yesterday’s post, I first want to thank everyone for the comments, messages and encouragements sent my way. And second, I want to make it clear that in…
The big ‘C’
August 13, 2012
Diabetes
I’m not Brittany, and I’m not Christina. I’ve run marathons, half marathons, countless other races. I’ve ridden up the demanding hills of Horseshoe Bay on my bike, and twice in…
34 weeks: Ye olde crawdad
August 8, 2012
Diabetes
First they called me fat and now they’re telling me I might have an old crawdad for a placenta. Seriously, what gives? I thought placentas were scary before, but that’s…
Ask and you shall receive…
August 7, 2012
Pregnancy in Diabetes
I had an absolutely fantastic day yesterday. I didn’t run a super fast race, didn’t get a lingering hug from Andy Schleck, didn’t become a chemistry genius, or get a…
I win! I win! I win!
August 2, 2012
Diabetes
Back in the day, I used to be real good at winning things: an ugly bike helmet, a jar full of vintage buttons, concert tickets, a year’s supply of natural…
Shades of a belly button
August 1, 2012
Pregnancy in Diabetes
To all the teenage girls out there who are absolutely positive a belly-button piercing will elevate their level of hotness, this is my PSA to you: if you have no…
32 weeks: Non-stress my butt!
July 26, 2012
Diabetes
These are my Thursday tidbits: 1. If you haven’t already voted for Big Ring and I in the Bikestyle Tours bike room contest, please do. It’s for a good cause;…
‘HOLY COW… there’s a baby in there’
July 25, 2012
Diabetes
My goodness my “little” five-pounder is turning heads these days! Even the shadows are talking. I had an ultrasound done yesterday to measure the size of thumb-sucking alien baby and…
‘She’s got the Jimmy legs!’
July 23, 2012
Diabetes
Dear Pregnancy Guru, I tried to follow your advice, I tried to embrace the power of positive thinking, I tried to feel your words whilst repeating them over and over…