A Hike

Day 15

Exercise is important, especially during a pregnancy. Today, Gina and I went on a hike. There are so many great places to hike in the East Bay. We found a not so challenging trail, high on a hill, overlooking the cities of Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco (and the Bay between). It was beautiful. We were also able to take our little dogs, Jack and Lucy. Gina and I have a couple of hiking books. Our materials allow us to find hikes that are adequate in relation to our skill level. Today we used a book which outlines hikes for people and their dogs.

The trail was located on a volcanic formation formed 10 million years ago. How cool is that? The formation must have wanted a sweet touch because there were eucalyptus trees everywhere. The aromatherapy they provided filled the air with a sweet calm.

Gina and I talked about the baby, or better stated, we wondered about the baby.
We don't know what to expect so there is a lot of guessing, and its fun. Being new parents is a big experiment. It is our big bang. On the trail, we observed very pregnant moms, dads, kids, babies, families, and doggies. At one point I saw a Dad with a baby elevated behind and above his head. I realized that it wasn't a magic levitating baby trick, but a dad with a backpack containing a baby seat. Awesome. I can't wait to get one of those.

This exercise is low impact, but the length and hilly inclines make for a great workout. Hiking is a form of exercise we'll be able to do for a large portion of our pregnancy.

Important! Be sure to bring plenty of water during the hike. Pregnant moms (and everyone else) need to stay hydrated.