Roll with it.
I've come to realize that life is a mix of transitions, routine, and schedule. That being said, I think it's time for a new routine because the old one isn't fitting anymore. I've been feeling guilty about not going to the gym. I've not been eating 100% on my Jenny food so I'm not consistently losing, and money is getting tight because of formula and too many photos at Walgreens (but can you really have too many pictures of your baby?). There is stress about not going to the gym, and then the joy of feeding my baby comes in. That's when it all makes sense.
It's not all about me anymore, as evidenced by my baby's Christmas presents yesterday. I think health is important and it will continue to be. But, for this season of my life, I will eat my own cooked food, take my baby walking/jogging, lift hand weights in my bedroom, and throw in a good workout DVD from Netflix for variety. Oh yes, it can and will be done. In fact, I'm doing a lot of it already! If I haven't learned anything from almost three years on JC then shame on me!
I believe having gained only 18 lbs. (post fluid) in my pregnancy is an excellent sign that I really do know what I'm doing. So, I'm taking away the stressors that were prefectly legitimate before baby and I'm replacing them with healthy habits and goals that can accommodate and support my new role as Mom. That's how I'm going to do it. I am going to look back and have no regrets. Happy, healthy Mom.
P.S. I also have another blog about just being a Mom and stuff. Come say hi.
www.speakinginmyhouse.blogspot.com