by Carolyn Robertson posted in Pregnancy

Is anyone else out there living and breathing the Winter Olympics these days"
It's hard not to get swept up in the excitement of it all. While the jaw-dropping displays of athleticism are enough to get many hooked, for me and my sentimental heart it's all about the emotional back-stories. My kids roll their eyes as I sit on the couch in tears, listening to the personal accounts of injuries, obstacles and childhood dreams. It's incredible what some of these competitors have endured, what they've overcome, to make it to PyeongChang.
If you happen to be building your baby name shortlist, there is plenty of inspiration to be found at the 2018 Olympics. It was hard to narrow it down, but here are a few of my favorite stories so far.
 
 
 
 
 
 
In 2014, Canadian snowboarder Spencer O?Brien finally received a diagnosis for the severe pain and exhaustion that had been plaguing her for the past two years: Rheumatoid Arthritis. "By the time I got diagnosed it had gotten to the point where it was difficult to lift my head off of the pillow and I couldn?t walk down a set of stairs without my hand on the wall," says Spencer, 30, who reveals she also suffered bouts of depression as a result. The diagnosis was a turning point, and after taking over a year off and finding the best medication to treat her symptoms, Spencer is back in top form and will be competing at the 2018 games.

 
 
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