Over the past decade, I’ve run more half-marathons, full marathons, and ulramarathons than I can honestly count. One of my favorite pre-race traditions is the dinner before the race. After about 15 races, I can tell you that I was starting to get a little tired of the usual pasta. … Read the rest
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I Have An Easy Baby & It’s Still Really Hard
I’ve been very hesitant to say it out loud, but so far Lila has been what I would call an “easy baby.” Unlike her brother, she has been sleeping through the night without much effort from me since she was about 7 weeks old.… Read the rest
Maternity Leave in the US
This was my last week of maternity leave, and it’s really made me think about just how hard it is to be a working mom and just how lacking maternity leave in the US really is. As I am writing this, tomorrow is my first day back.… Read the rest
Tips for Stroller Running With An Infant
Lila and I are spending more and more time with our jogging stroller, and I’m not upset about it. I’ve gotten a few questions about using a jogging stroller so early, as most recommendations start when baby is about 6 months old. … Read the rest
6 Weeks PostPartum Update
Lila and I have survived a full six weeks, and as much as I have loved almost every minute, I have also missed sharing my journey on my little corner of the internet. When I found out I was pregnant, I knew my blogging would be impacted, and I honestly didn’t want to create a postpartum plan, since I already knew that the majority of those plans go out the proverbial window. … Read the rest
I Had A Baby – Brief Birth Announcement
For the last couple weeks of my pregnancy, I decided to take a little blogging break. I was getting very little sleep, and I honestly just wanted to nap any time I wasn’t working or working out. I did continue running, walking, and doing some home workouts until the day before I delivered, but most of what I was doing felt very repetitive and not what I would consider exciting enough to share.… Read the rest
Preparing for Baby
The Brambila household has a very busy month. I’ve got a nice, long list of things I’d like to cross off before labor starts. It’s been a good 8 years since I found myself preparing for a baby, but I’m hoping we can get most of it accomplished. … Read the rest
The JW Marriott Hill Country Resort Review
A few weeks ago, my family and I decided to celebrate my birthday with a staycation at the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort. The boys and I have stayed at a number of family-friendly resorts over the past few years, and I was really excited to have a few days to relax and enjoy the hill country. … Read the rest
Surviving the First Trimester – As An Active Person
I’ve been pretty honest about my struggles during the first trimester. I know a lot of women dread those first 12 weeks, and not for nothing. The first trimester is not for the weak. It can be especially hard for someone who is used to their body working with them, not against. … Read the rest
Pregnancy Announcement
If you don’t follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you might be wondering where I’ve been for the past several weeks. And the answer is pretty simple. I’ve mostly been at home, in bed. Pregnant. Yay for the pregnancy announcement!… Read the rest