But anyway, at nearly five months post partum it's definitely time for me to kick things up a notch and set myself some goals (and take some real exercise). I had put on a bit of weight before I fell pregnant anyway, so by the end of my pregnancy I had around 14 kilos (30 ish pounds) to loose. I lost the first 12 kilos in two months after giving birth, which I put down partly to breastfeeding, partly to walking everywhere as I don't drive and also the fact that I began motherhood on an empty stomach because I was very sick during my labour. Plus you don't get much opportunity to sit around eating after having a baby. Unless you ask people for help and to fetch you things, which I am not good at because one of my worst traits is my stubborn pride and inability to ask for help even when I need it. Maybe thats another thing to work on this year...
This year's bat fit theme is nourishment, and I'm feeling very excited and optimistic to be finally joining the Professor and everyone else on this journey. As I mentioned before I am breastfeeding, so I have to eat well in order to keep my baby strong and healthy. When she is six months old I will be starting on solid foods, and I'm planning baby led weaning (letting them eat exactly what you eat - no purees or spoon feeding) so it's even more important to be eating well as a family.
To tell the truth I have also been feeling a tad burned out lately, Reegan has just gotten over her first cold and it's messed her sleeping patterns up terribly. So with feeling tired and also having a clingy baby has meant I haven't spent alot of time for myself at all the past couple of months. I recently just restarted a sewing project for Reegan, just some bunting with her name on it, and I realised then how much I miss crafting and how much better I feel just taking a little bit of time to create. As well as crafting I like to read and cook, and visit museums and historic sites, soaking up the atmosphere and learning new things. Ironic as it is because when I was actually in education I hated it and couldn't wait to escape it. This year I'm going to be taking more time for things I enjoy, whether alone or with my family, as to be the best mother I can be I must first take care to nourish myself.
That is very true what you said about taking time out for yourself. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteYeah I think I forgot the difference it makes just to take a little time for myself evey now and then :)
DeleteAw, good luck! :) I'll have to post some family friendly recipes for you. My Mom NEVER gave us baby food, she just squished up what they had for dinner. According to her, I loved sitting in the high chair right at the table between my parents. My Pop would have me taste all sorts of things and if I liked it, Mom would give me "baby portions." It's a good way to go. And if I didn't like something my Mom would gently explain that my taste buds aren't fully developed and to make sure to try it again in the future. My parents had me trying things that I didn't like as a kid well into my adult life.
ReplyDeleteThere's all sorts of videos out there about working out with baby. Many of my friends who had kids swear by them because they get a work out, play with their baby, and keep the bonding process going.
Find a good babysitter who will watch the peanut for a few hours each week at a scheduled time. That's Mommy time. Don't do what so many Moms do and wait until the baby is in bed to start crafting, etc. What ends up happening is you'll be so tired that you won't want to do something.
Sounds great I'd love to try some of your recipes! Its hard to get inspired sometimes in the kitchen especially when it's healthy stuff. I love vegetables, but rob, not so much. It's good for kids to try as much as possible I think, my little cousin who's father is a chef loves sushi and has been eating salmon sashimi since the age of two. I will have to try some videos when we have our own place. It is true alot of the time I do wait for her to fall asleep and by that point I'm totally knackered myself to be doing much at all! Heres to a productive year I hope!
DeleteYes, that sounds great! Make sure you have time for yourself!
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