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It has been an interesting week. I have been seriously stressed the last couple of days but I have to be pragmatic about it and watch myself for the sake of the little baby growing inside me. I have been having to be extra aware of hydration and stress which has been hard with a sick father. I was able to get my midwife’s permission to travel to go to the hospital but my dad begged me not to travel this far into pregnancy and to avoid being exposed to infectious diseases at the hospital.
So here I am dealing, feeling sad, kind of in a little shock. Just trying to keep my stuff together for the sake of my baby… too many things can go wrong with stress at 33 weeks and I am acutely aware of this.
The main point of my post to all of you in the Sistahood is that we need to focus on SELF-CARE especially in times of serious stress. Self-care makes us better able to make decisions and act on behalf of our families. I have been doing well with the eating (e.g. choosing a healthy salad vs. fast food crap when I knew I needed to eat), not so well with the activity. I pushed myself too hard on Friday being absent-minded and paid the price on Friday night with some really sore ligaments around my sacrum. Luckily a bath with epsom salts and a massage helped me recover from that pretty quickly.
Prior to this shot of life hitting me my midwife had me super-pepped up about the rest of my pregnancy. I am like an athlete in the home stretch before a big event. This is crunch time to keep the diet fine-tuned, be rested, and be mindfully active. The baby can be here anytime in the next 3-9 weeks.
See everyone on the Mamavation show on Monday 10 EST. This week we will be focusing on busting through plateaus. I can’t wait to have a plateau to bust through by the way. Also as you saw on my VLOG I super big, puffy heart Earth Footwear. I do have winter boots so would love some summer shoes.
This week’s eco-challenge will be on gardening. It is still not too late to enter the discussion from last week’s challenge on Food Sources to be eligible to win a copy of the Food, Inc. companion book. I’ll be sending it to the winner with a handwritten note if that makes the prize even more appealing. XOXO
Oh yeah, one more thing to add. I am registered for it, but we’ll see if I can walk it when the time comes. I am not pressuring myself. I am signed up for the Bolder Boulder 10K on Memorial Day. I am in the Sleepywrap Babywearing Walking division, they said I could do it since I am technically carrying a baby. And the best part… the technical size medium shirt actually fits me right now. Woot woot!!!!!!
I don't have the words to say what's in my heart. The simple truth is that I'm not very eloquent, however I wish you smooth sailing with much less stress for the rest of your pregnancy. All you can do is the best you can do. <3
The wind was blowing wasn't it? lol! As I said in my MM post, I very much appreciate your talk Saturday night =) Looking forward to see what the eco challenge on gardening is. Wishing you a stress free rest of pregnancy. See you tomorrow night.
Dear Lord girl…I'm so sorry for the despair and family drama. That happened to me while I was pregnant with my first baby too. I cared for my father while he was dying of cancer and pregnant taking care of myself but not really able to think about the baby cause I was so grieved by what was going on with my dad.
Who is sick? I must have missed that in the vlog. I HATE family drama. It sucks the life out of you. Hang in there…and yes, relax and care for yourself. Stress is very bad during pregnancy. I know it's unavoidable right now.
In other news, I'm very proud of you for that 10k…I've only finished a 5K…so you are my hero today. 🙂
I'm so sorry to hear about your father and your own sickness and stress right now. Take care of yourself as you are such an inspiration!
Family Drama SUCKS! It is always funny to me that the people that you are put with and who are suppose to stick with you through anything and be your crutch when you need it, bring the most grief at times. I guess that's why we get to choose our friends to fill in the spots.
Keep you head up. Next week for me is no easy food – no fast food – no popping something into the microwave (except popcorn, YUM, popcorn). I am going to check out a Wholes Food too, I haven't been in one yet.Good luck this week!
OH you go girl!
I love sleepwrap! They donated to my nonprofit's fundraiser last week! Super excited about that!
You can do it. You're doing great, and I'm sorry you've got so much stress going on!
<3
Lisa
@ljenator
Stress is a kicker, especially during pregnancy. Thank you so much for sharing your pregnancy with all of us. We are all going to feel like proud Aunties when that beautiful baby arrives!
Take care of you & that precious cargo!
Stress during pregnancy really sucks! I am sorry about your dad. I hope he gets better soon!
You look great Mama!
Kia:
I hope that your father is doing better. Hooray for you for recognizing that you need to take care of yourself during this stressful time. Sounds like your dad had some wise advice. Father knows best.
Kia, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family ~ I know how hard it is with a sick family member when you're pregnant…it hurts and everything is compounded. I love that you were able to control the emotional eating but take it easy ~ YOU ARE PREGNANT! Take care of yourself and the babe.
You are so right. Your Dad knows you would be there if you could, but he also knows that you need to care for yourself and the little'un inside right now. Sending you some good, calm, healthy karma! *hugs*
I am so sorry things are rough right now. It is so hard to hold back stress, especially when there is family involved. The good thing is that you recognize it is something to work on. I hope you are able to do the 10K! That sounds like lots of fun and I'd love to read about your experience.
Big HUGS Kia! You are a strong woman and I know you can get through anything. We are here to help support you! Now, take a nice bath and relax and we will see your sweet face tonight! <3 you!
Go you for signing up for the 10K. Good luck!
Great post! I hope things get better with your father! Try not to push yourself too much! Trying not to stress is a tough thing to do. Good luck in your walk!