Well...little Valentine hit 6 weeks this past Saturday, which means that I will be going back to work from maternity leave soon. In fact, I go back Thursday. It's wild that 6 weeks have already passed by so quickly.
One of the challenges I anticipate having as I go back to work will be eating better. I've definitely not been eating healthy (and by that I mean getting a good breakfast, as well as eating more fruits and veggies like I should.) I've definitely slacked off and eaten a LOT of fast food, especially in the last 4 weeks. My plan for my first 2 days of work is to make extra food at dinner time while my husband is home and use that extra food as my lunches for those two days. I also plan to portion out my trail mix, which I tend to just snack on freely at my desk at work. The great thing about work is that I have a very easy time drinking lots of water while I'm there, as I have a water bottle with a built in filter I use every day. I usually drink through my water bottle about 2-3 times completely. Since being on leave, I have definitely slipped over into the soda habit again, so hopefully getting back to work will help me break this.
What are some easy ways you stay on track with your healthy habits and goals?
Another challenge I'm finding is that keeping my house clean will also be a struggle. I have already struggled with this while on leave. But I read a funny/sweet saying in regards to that...
I feel like this reminder is good for someone like me who can sometimes be hard on myself when I want to have things organized, but just feel so tired that I don't get things done and use the time to rest or just relax instead.
New moms; how did you find the balance between caring for your newborn and keeping your house in order?
I do have something fun to look forward to this weekend...Awesome Con in Indianapolis with my best friend on Saturday! I'm going to be sporting my Pikachu hoodie and of course little Valen will be wearing his Pikachu hat! I'll definitely share pics after Saturday! I also have my little sister's choir fundraiser on Sunday that I'm looking forward to as well. Lots of things keeping me busy on top of the normal momming going on.
Are you going to Awesome Con Indianapolis? Who are you excited to see?
Thanks for reading,
Tiff
One of the challenges I anticipate having as I go back to work will be eating better. I've definitely not been eating healthy (and by that I mean getting a good breakfast, as well as eating more fruits and veggies like I should.) I've definitely slacked off and eaten a LOT of fast food, especially in the last 4 weeks. My plan for my first 2 days of work is to make extra food at dinner time while my husband is home and use that extra food as my lunches for those two days. I also plan to portion out my trail mix, which I tend to just snack on freely at my desk at work. The great thing about work is that I have a very easy time drinking lots of water while I'm there, as I have a water bottle with a built in filter I use every day. I usually drink through my water bottle about 2-3 times completely. Since being on leave, I have definitely slipped over into the soda habit again, so hopefully getting back to work will help me break this.
What are some easy ways you stay on track with your healthy habits and goals?
Another challenge I'm finding is that keeping my house clean will also be a struggle. I have already struggled with this while on leave. But I read a funny/sweet saying in regards to that...
"Sleep when the baby sleeps.
Eat when the baby eats.
Fold laundry when the baby folds laundry."
I feel like this reminder is good for someone like me who can sometimes be hard on myself when I want to have things organized, but just feel so tired that I don't get things done and use the time to rest or just relax instead.
New moms; how did you find the balance between caring for your newborn and keeping your house in order?
I do have something fun to look forward to this weekend...Awesome Con in Indianapolis with my best friend on Saturday! I'm going to be sporting my Pikachu hoodie and of course little Valen will be wearing his Pikachu hat! I'll definitely share pics after Saturday! I also have my little sister's choir fundraiser on Sunday that I'm looking forward to as well. Lots of things keeping me busy on top of the normal momming going on.
Are you going to Awesome Con Indianapolis? Who are you excited to see?
Thanks for reading,
Tiff
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