I am in that magical limbo spot right now, I am pregnant, but if you don’t know me I don’t look pregnant. I have been making a point to hype myself to enjoy the transitions my body will go through because fact is fact – I have no choice, transitions will happen. Lately I have been thinking about making a new year’s resolution. I am not the type of person that generally does resolutions, but this one could be good.
My 2010 resolution is to embrace the transitions of my body in the upcoming year. Embracing is better than being frustrated, you can work in a healthy way with embrace. For half the year if things go well I will become large and in charge in a healthy pregnancy way. Then I will have my little Zakumi and begin the next transition to new mom with functional mammary glands, a kangaroo pooch and my body trying to recover from labor. Then hopefully another transition as I begin an active routine again. One thing is for sure, my yoga routine will be gentle all 12 months as I honor the sacred processes I will physically undergo.
Tonight I came across a great article on healthybabynetwork.com by Ann Douglas. Her “Learning to Love Your Pregnant Body” article is short and leaves six points to ponder with a great intro comparing those who feel goddess-like to those who find pregnancy to be a necessary evil.
For now I look forward to the first transition, looking obviously pregnant.
WOOOHOOO! I have to say that embracing the belly is such a wonderful feeling! When I started embracing it and showing it off, I noticed you can see more than just my belly. You can see my confidence grow!