Changes... the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Last week I had two new women in my Saturday yoga class - both expecting mommies!  It was exciting to share with them.  I made a VERY big point of telling them this is not my first rodeo, and I have a long-established yoga practice.  My words were "don't try to keep up with the crazy lady!"

We all have our limitations, and we all have our places where we soar.  Yoga teaches us to be content in the present, but always be willing to grow.  Pregnancy really drives this home.  You can't rush it.  Your body, your mind, every part of you changes from day to day.  You must be content in the process.

Yesterday I had another photo session.  The baby's photo session.  Wih both Cade and Connor I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes.  This is a form of type II, or insulin resistance.  The hormones of pregnancy to support the growing baby make it harder for the body's cells to use the sugar in the blood.  Guess what test I failed yesterday?

So now I need to shell out cash for a new testing meter.  I got rid of the old one, figuring I'd never need it again...  I was able to manage strictly with diet with both Cade and Connor.  I'm quite sue I'll manage again.

I've decided to start prenatal yoga also.  If you look under the Special Events link, you'll see the details there!

Enjoy the baby's latest pic!
And in case you're wondering, we have no plans to find out if it's a boy or a girl.  We waited with both our older boys, and it's the most wonderful surprise ever.  So baby doesn't have a name.  We can't talk about "he" or "she," and "it" seems harsh.  Our solution?  As with both Cade and Connor, until the baby is born, we simply call it "Peanut."

Soooo...

I've spent the past several weeks examining elements in my yoga class.  Earth, water, tree, air, fire & light.  These are universal elements that reside within us and throughout the world we live in.
On Saturday, I branched out for inspiration from the other creatures we share our world with.  My inspiration was the creepy-crawlies of the world: insects, arachnids, and reptiles.  They are the most diverse group of animals.  Insects have the most mass of all animals combined.  Our class explored transformation and fear, inspired by these creatures, paving the way for personal growth.

And on that note, I formally announced at the end of class my own transformation and personal growth.  I began studying yoga under Amy Likins' expert hand in 2003, when she and Laura Tyree opened Dragonfly in downtown Fort Walton Beach.  I was pregnant with my first son, Cade.  In summer 2008, I took my studies with Amy when she branced out and opened All One Yoga & Wellness.  I was pregnant with my second son, Connor.

Cafe Organic, pioneered by Amy Likins and Dr. Ed Frisbee, is officially open.  After 2 weeks of "soft" open, they had their grand opening on May 2, 2011.  Cafe Organic has been a long progress, a labor of love for all involved.  I first was involved when the cafe building was still a duplex apartment, helping out with space planning, waaay back in January 2008 - long before All One Yoga opened. 

Amy and I seem to share some cosmic-connect of creativity and growth...

On Saturday, I formally let the cat out of the bag - I am expecting my (surprise) third child this fall.  I hope you will join me on this new path of metamorphosis.