40 weeks and counting...
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| Add a 4 year old to this pic and this may be me in the near future, lol! |
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Reflections for 2013
First of all, I'm 38 weeks along with this baby boy and so ready to meet him and hold him. Not only that, but his big sister is excited too!
I felt that I needed to try to avoid certain distractions and I've already taken some action to remove those distractions from my life. I'm focusing on building friendships. I will soon be focusing on what our new family unit will look like. I'm not really sure how much I'll be blogging, but that is an option I want to keep open for myself. The hours I'll be keeping with a newborn will most likely be cause for more reflections about my life in general.
Many people come up with a word for the new year and I would say that we have a lot of changes that happened in 2012 and 2013 will bring even more change.
My word for the year:
INTENTIONAL
We are still getting settled in our new city, adjusting to apartment living, my husband's new job still feels new, living near family, and preparing for our new arrival. Along with that, working on our support network outside of our extended family. And, basically, just surviving the end of a pregnancy!
I felt that I needed to try to avoid certain distractions and I've already taken some action to remove those distractions from my life. I'm focusing on building friendships. I will soon be focusing on what our new family unit will look like. I'm not really sure how much I'll be blogging, but that is an option I want to keep open for myself. The hours I'll be keeping with a newborn will most likely be cause for more reflections about my life in general.
Some things I hope to be intentional about in 2013
(this list will grow throughout the year):
Relationships with my hubby, daughter, and newborn baby
Getting back into workouts
(which includes participating in this: http://electricrun.com/portland-or/)
Spending time with extended family
Spending time with friends
And, I'll leave you with a picture of a Christmas gift a friend mailed me:
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| Ever felt like this?? |
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
32 weeks and counting
32 weeks along today, but this time around I'm much more uncomfortable. This boy kicks A LOT! He's strong too!
So far I have 9 meals in the freezer! Well on my way to my goal of 20 before this little guy arrives.
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| My awesome friend, Emily, bought me this shirt. It is so true for this pregnancy! |
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Looking to the New Year and new possibilities...
Since I've been focusing on my postpartum plan with my current lack of activity I was excited when Tricia Minnick posted a cool picture of an electric run on her face book page. What made me even more excited is when I looked at their locations. Yes, there is 1 in Portland in August!!! No date posted yet, but here's a picture from their website:
Kids under 7 get to participate for free and it is after dark! I've totally decided I want to do this with my daughter! Who else is on board? Is there a location near you? Even though I will most likely be walking in this, it is still motivation to focus on fitness!
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| http://electricrun.com/about/ |
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Pregnancy fitness
Ok, so I haven't been talking much about how I'm doing sticking to my workouts lately. And, quite frankly, there hasn't been much working out. I'm finding if I don't get my workouts in during my hubby's workday then I don't get them in at all. I was doing them when he came home from work in the evenings, but now that I'm carrying around a soccer ball in my belly, I'm finding my energy level isn't very high in the evenings.
And, during our 2nd move in 5 months, I was focusing on packing and unpacking which was all I had energy for. Right when I thought I was gaining energy to get back into my workouts my current cold hit. My hubby had it first and he fights off colds no problem so I thought, "Maybe this cold won't be so bad." This cold got a 2nd wind and now I have a cough along with the congestion. Once this cough is gone I plan on getting back into my workouts.
However, I do remind myself that pregnancy is temporary so I don't get down about my workouts. Working out is something I love and truly helps me have a better outlook on life. Instead of focusing on how it's difficult to get my workouts in right now, I'm starting to focus on my game plan for post partum. This has helped tremendously.
First, I plan on making an extra meal per week to put in the freezer until my little guy arrives. This week I made some spaghetti sauce(which will end up being more than 1 meal, woohoo!!!). In talking with my hubby, we are hoping to have 20 meals in the freezer that we will use on weekdays. My hubby will be home to help on the weekends for 1 of us to be able to cook. Plus, friends and family have offered to help with food so I'm not too concerned about it at the moment.
I'm really looking forward to getting back on my bike, just gotta figure out where to set it up in the apartment. I was only halfway joking when I told a friend I might set it up in my closet...
I would love to put it on the balcony, but I'm pretty sure that is against the apartment policy. So, at some point I'm sure I'll have a creative moment and figure that one out. For now, I need to start organizing baby clothes!
And, during our 2nd move in 5 months, I was focusing on packing and unpacking which was all I had energy for. Right when I thought I was gaining energy to get back into my workouts my current cold hit. My hubby had it first and he fights off colds no problem so I thought, "Maybe this cold won't be so bad." This cold got a 2nd wind and now I have a cough along with the congestion. Once this cough is gone I plan on getting back into my workouts.
However, I do remind myself that pregnancy is temporary so I don't get down about my workouts. Working out is something I love and truly helps me have a better outlook on life. Instead of focusing on how it's difficult to get my workouts in right now, I'm starting to focus on my game plan for post partum. This has helped tremendously.
First, I plan on making an extra meal per week to put in the freezer until my little guy arrives. This week I made some spaghetti sauce(which will end up being more than 1 meal, woohoo!!!). In talking with my hubby, we are hoping to have 20 meals in the freezer that we will use on weekdays. My hubby will be home to help on the weekends for 1 of us to be able to cook. Plus, friends and family have offered to help with food so I'm not too concerned about it at the moment.
I'm really looking forward to getting back on my bike, just gotta figure out where to set it up in the apartment. I was only halfway joking when I told a friend I might set it up in my closet...
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| But it would take up most of the closet if I did put it in there. |
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Just writing...
We went to Applebee's the other night. When leaving I told my hubby it was nice to be at a place that was somewhat "familiar" because we would go to the nearest Applebee's every now and then before we moved. But then, it triggered something in me and I pretty much burst into tears. I said, "Maybe it wasn't such a good idea because I'm now reminded more than ever how much I miss everything in Pullman."
Today I woke up missing all that was familiar in my life in Pullman. I missed my house(our 1st house as a married couple), my friends, church and the beginning of the snow season that created such fun memories. I know my hubby feels the same because he actually said something along the lines about not minding shoveling snow again. I never thought I'd hear him utter those words.
And, instead of pushing down my feelings, I realize I need to let myself grieve the loss I'm feeling. It is a loss. A loss I feel deeply as if someone has taken away a piece of me I can't get back. In my heart I know it was time to move on, but that doesn't change what I feel. And yet, just writing those words has been healing for me.
I know God brought us here for a reason. I also have to remind myself we've moved 2 times in the last 5 months and I'm still getting settled into this apartment. Along with the fact that we are preparing for the arrival of child #2. My daughter misses her friends and is trying to comprehend what it will be like to have a baby brother. And, the list could go on and on...
At the same time I think about all the transition we are going through, I also realize we are doing well getting established. We found a church home quickly and are making friends. I found a great bible study I'm enjoying and my daughter loves too! Family is nearby. My hubby has a good job. God is providing all our needs. I have a lot to be thankful for and joyful about!
Today I woke up missing all that was familiar in my life in Pullman. I missed my house(our 1st house as a married couple), my friends, church and the beginning of the snow season that created such fun memories. I know my hubby feels the same because he actually said something along the lines about not minding shoveling snow again. I never thought I'd hear him utter those words.
And, instead of pushing down my feelings, I realize I need to let myself grieve the loss I'm feeling. It is a loss. A loss I feel deeply as if someone has taken away a piece of me I can't get back. In my heart I know it was time to move on, but that doesn't change what I feel. And yet, just writing those words has been healing for me.
I know God brought us here for a reason. I also have to remind myself we've moved 2 times in the last 5 months and I'm still getting settled into this apartment. Along with the fact that we are preparing for the arrival of child #2. My daughter misses her friends and is trying to comprehend what it will be like to have a baby brother. And, the list could go on and on...
At the same time I think about all the transition we are going through, I also realize we are doing well getting established. We found a church home quickly and are making friends. I found a great bible study I'm enjoying and my daughter loves too! Family is nearby. My hubby has a good job. God is providing all our needs. I have a lot to be thankful for and joyful about!
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