Hey as a Dad I can tell you parenthood is just the business, Congratulations... 10,000 m runner Sonja O Sullivan had a baby and was back on track ( literally) within a few weeks of the birth.
Enjoy your time. If it's not too personal of me to say so, feed the baby naturally if you can. It's a huge benefit to both Mother and child. Both physically and emotionally ....
Enjoy and Celebrate.

oh, Tamara! Congratulations!!! You will definitely be back...but enjoy this very special time! When are you due? I only started triathlons and running races after I had all my kids. It's a great way to get some quiet time and a great example to set for you kids.

That's great, congratulations. FWIW, you don't have to be actively racing to contribute here. I do maybe one tri a year. Anyway, back to your new bump. Not that you need to, but I'm just curious, can you still swim? I imagine cycling might be a bit much (danger of crashing), and running may be a bit hard, but can you swim? I mean, are you planning on swimming late term? I ask because there was a woman who swam laps at my pool and she was huge, as in, "Any minute now" huge. She swam in a two piece and I thought it was cool. :)

Congrads! Ive heard that as an athlete, continuing on in some sort of exercise (swimming) is the best thing you can do, instead of just 'stopping'....just what Ive heard....no medical experience here.

congratulations!

congratulations. no expert but have heard that keeping active helps all around at least that is what I heard. again congrats and can't wait for the baby pictures

Awww, congrats to you and your family! Very exciting news!

Eeeee :) Do you know how hard it is for a Kylie to keep quiet??? :)

But I'm still so so excited for you and your family, although I will miss you this weekend! We'll have to find another triplaydate once you figure out midget ones!

I would say babies and kids and a much tougher test of mental toughness and physical endurance.

Ironman, Ultras, and marathons help me relax and keep in shape to contend with my daughters!

Congratulations Tamara and to hubby Stu! You know the strongest swimmer is in there.

See you at IM Lake Placid

Congrats! I still see many of my pregnant moms running, swimming and spinning during their pregnancy. My friend has done 5 IM and recently had a baby. She was back on her bike 3 days after she gave birth (no stitches). Not recommended, but this girl is hard core...You'll still be in the swing of things!

Congratulations! Your tri life is not over-i did my first tri a few months after my son was born. He is 5 now and I will be doing IMLP next year. So don't worry- enjoy your beautiful child and don't forget to get a babyjogger! It's the best thing for an active mom.

Ya, he said 6 weeks, but the stitches looked good to me ;) at 4 weeks, and I was SOOOO itching to run. The neighbor saw me and wagged her finger at me b/c she knew I wasn't supposed to run yet. I made her promise not to tell my husband. Not that it mattered since I had to go to the dr. DUH!

You're funny jtrimom! A week after my c-section I could only walk 3 mph on the treadmill. Felt like an invalid!! It's also nice to hear about moms doing IM with younger kids. I have some people telling me its crazy since my two youngest are 6 and 8.

That is funny! I have a 4 year old and and 8 year old. I said when the youngest turns 6 I will start my IM training. Not crazy...just good at time management! Well at least when it comes to the training and the kids. To heck with everything else! A picked up house is the sign of a boring life! Plus, you can always hire someone for that. ;)

Congratulations!

I don't know about road bikes (since I didn't ride a road bike for the first time until after my kids were born) but I could ride a beach cruiser well into my 5th month both times.

I think just don't go crazy on the run and you can swim right up until you deliver.

I'm like jtrimom - I didn't start tris until my after my kiddos were born. I did my first tri when my son was 17 months old - but I've seen Moms with much younger kids out there.

Go Hokies!

congratulations!!! there is nothing better in the world- you are going to enjoy being a mom. do you know if it a boy or a girl yet?

THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! Reading all your good wishes just has this huge grin on my face.

To answer questions
yes, I hope to bf, sharing the same thoughts as the advice that some of you offered. But, there will be NO minivan! :-)

I definitely intend to continue, or actually re-start, exercising. These last two months I was so tired I told my husband that at the end of each workday I felt like I'd done a marathon or half iron or something. Slept every day after work and was lucky if I could walk the dogs around the block. Unbelievable fatigue like nothing I've ever felt. But in the last three days or so, my energy is back. So, I'll be hitting the running trail and the swimming pool with gusto! Unfortunately, I am being uber-cautious so my bike probably won't get much of a workout except maybe on the trainer. It kills me, since that's my favorite sport, but I'm just nervous.

And Tribro, let me know where to find a Trifuel onesie and the kid will be sportin' the colors next year!!