Stress - Visualization

This morning I was feeling stressed.  I went to my bedroom took a few deep breaths and laid across my bed.  I only planned to lay there for a couple of minutes, ended up being only one minute however, I did a quick visualization:

I envisioned myself laying on a pool raft (can't think of the right name), floating in my pool alone, my large home by the pool.  My cute little dog, maybe a King Charles Cocker Spaniel, tan and white, walking by the floral bushes.  Just laying on my tummy, my head on my arms, floating in the middle of the pool.  I looked at the blue sky, and puffy white clouds.  I relaxed on that raft, alone.  No makeup on, my hair short the way I like it.  No one around to try to feel I needed to look a certain way for.  Laying on my tummy in that clear turquoise water, no time constraints, no stress.  Just relaxing in the quiet pool on my tummy, my thick thighs in my black bathing suit not caring about how anyone may think I look.

I am going to start writing in this blog more about random thoughts, things, etc.

FCCFnn

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Being sentimental

A year ago today I found out that I was pregnant with my little princess! :-) The picture on the side was from my first ultrasound in October 2011. Such a blessing that I was not expecting!

I had my first child at the age of 19, my handsome son. At the age of 35 a lot of people think that you are automatically considered a high risk pregnancy and your odds for certain birth defects may be higher but, that alone doesn't make you high risk. I had a great, healthy pregnancy. During my first pregnancy I developed pre-eclampia during the 36th week and had to be induced at 37 weeks. I am thankful to God that although that happened it didn't occur until much later in the pregnancy when my son was full term.

I can now wear earrings... Baby Girl is two months now and over the past two weeks or so I have felt more back into the swing of things and getting back to my daily routines. Haven't gotten back to wearing makeup but, I have grown comfortable with going without it. I still love makeup and looking at others makeup for ideas but, I'm comfortable going out without it. Unless of course I was dressing up for something.  

Prior to the last couple of weeks I could only do the bare minimum to get out after giving birth to my baby. 

She's also adapted to riding in the car! No more screaming and crying during car rides. We were able to do a little shopping and use the stroller!

I've learned to that my baby girl likes to keep me in her line of vision so if i'm doing dishes or so I put her in her swing ( which she has also grown to enjoy) and place it at the entry of the kitchen not too close but, close enough for her to see me. Also, this great little mirror by Safety 1st that I found at Babies 'R Us allows us to see each other in the car. It is attached by a suction cup in the corner of the rear window.  She can look up and see me and I can turn and look in the mirror to check on her. It was reasonable and doesn't obscure the view for driving safely.

I love Breastfeeding! It's 1:06a.m. and I am lying in bed nursing my two month old daughter. We both sleep better when we co-sleep and nursing in bed helps make this possible.

Breastfeeding is such a nurturing experience. It's a short sacrifice that has so many health and emotional benefits for both mom and baby. You should nurse for at least a year if possible. With my son I did it for six months and this time I would like to continue for a year. I may not be able to go out for cocktails for awhile but, like I said it is a short sacrifice with many benefits.

One of the cute quirks of breastfed babies is the rooting reflex. It's so adorable to see this innate characteristic in babies. It was one of the fond memories I had of nursing my son and am experiencing again with my surprise blessing - my new baby girl.

Breastfeeding is convenient. For the most part. Milk is always warm and ready. Breastfeeding around others can make it feel inconvenient unless that doesn't bother you or you're comfortable covering up by using a nursing cover or blanket.