So, finally something about a very important topic: body and health. Yes, I do agree that the limited time I give it on the blog reflects at least to some degree the low priority I place on self-care. Unfortunate!
\nSince baby was born, choosing to have time just to myself has not been that important to me. Yes, there are periods in every day when I want a few minutes (or an hour) breather, and sometimes I get it. At the same time, I love being with my girl and also think it’s important for her to have her mom around as much as possible. The result is that until today, I hadn’t made time since she was born to go to an exercise class. Or go dancing. Or really do much of anything just for me.<\/p>\n
Today I attended a yoga class at the university. It started at 4:45, just at the end of the workday. It lasted only one hour. If I were to find the least disruptive way to get exercise, this would probably be it. No additional travel time; moving straight from work to exercise to picking up baby. Even knowing this, it is amazing the level of emotional resistance I had – have – to taking this class. I am already away from my girl for almost 9 hours each day. That is crazy!! I do not want to postpone my evening time with her one little bit. But at the same time I know that I need to care for my body. I need to keep strong and limber. I need to maximize good health so that I can be a good mom and be around for as long as possible with her. But still!<\/p>\n
The class did feel good for my body. Some of the poses were definitely held longer than my legs could manage. But I just adjusted as need be and let my body stretch, tone and relax.<\/p>\n
Baby was fine when I picked her up. However, it was later than usual and she was tireder than usual. The trip home involved two crying stops and I didn’t get back until 7:20. We will see how sustainable that routine is.<\/p>\n
Other body news: since some time in August I’ve lost 10 pounds. I’m now only 8 pounds heavier than I was when I got pregnant. And I don’t need to get back to that weight – though I could drop a few more, I’m good with where I’m headed now. I wasn’t okay with the extra 10 pounds, though. I knew it was fine, but it didn’t feel like me.<\/p>\n
What’s my magical weight loss secret? Returning to work. The walk from the parking lot to my office is 7 minutes of uphill. I work on the 3rd floor and rarely take the elevator; I can be up and down stairs a number of times per day. And I’m sure rushing through my work all day helps too.<\/p>\n
My new diet – as of a week now – may also be influencing my weight. No dairy, for one. And I’m eating less because there’s less I can eat.<\/p>\n
Sleep is another body issue. Last night was great that way. Baby went to bed at 8 and only woke up twice. Brilliant! I had enough milk to feed her since my body had time to recharge, so we also didn’t have to get up to get a bottle. Aaaah … looking forward to her growth and longer sleep cycles.<\/p>\n
Morals: bad things can be good (I was upset about my distant parking lot but it’s good for my health). Self-care matters. Babies do change your life and priorities. Making peace with who you are and what you can do is good.<\/p>\n
Now this tired mama is going to bed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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