Last year, I had some pretty doable resolutions, and it made me feel good to accomplish them. This year will bring lots of changes, so it deserves a clear set of guidelines that I can achieve and will enjoy following.
1. Be a loving and caring wife and mom (I snagged this one from Patrick, who said he wanted to be a loving and caring dad and husband).
2. Pet the cats plenty... and brush them.
3. Take long walks with Patrick, Phoebe and the baby.
4. Read a book here and there, not just magazines and Web sites, and not just baby preparation books. Devour the New Yorker!
5. Eat even more fruits and vegetables (I did pretty well with this one last year so I'm putting it back); integrate some organics and add more colors.
6. Try mixing some decaf with my French Roast coffee.
7. Read to the baby -- lots -- everyday. And sing, even if it feels silly.
8. Continue Salsa lessons and go out and dance once in a while.
9. Drink much more water.
10. Go to bed earlier.
11. Surprise people.
12. Send birthday cards on time. (Last year, I had the goal of being a better friend. I think I improved and will try to continue to improve.)
13. Continue exercising -- even if it's tough to schedule.
14. Limit laptop usage. Shut off the TV. Turn on the radio. Talk.
15. Continue to drive slowly. Don't worry about grumpy drivers next to me. They clearly lead terrible lives.
16. Explore new neighborhoods.
17. Thank mom and dad -- often.
18. Read in French once in awhile, especially to the baby. Try Spanish, too.
19. Start cooking again; plan meals ahead.
20. Learn to work the iPod. Find new music.
21. Don't rush.
22. Follow my instincts.
23. Love our little baby like crazy; savor the moments.
24. Take deep breaths.
25. Compromise.
26. Enjoy it!
Monday, December 31, 2007
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Thursday, December 20, 2007
Belly update week 31
Goodbye small hips. (This picture doesn't do me justice. I'm huge.) Anyway, I've been experiencing these indescribable aches and pains around my upper legs, tailbone and back, but I couldn't pinpoint where they really were -- until today. I think my pelvic bone aches, perhaps because it's preparing to fit a baby.
This is from about.com and pregnancyguideonline.com:
For mom: Your abdomen swells and your rib cage and pelvis may be sore as the baby gets bigger and fills up all the space you have available. While it is really great that your baby is gaining weight and growing strong, you may be in line for different discomforts at this stage of the game, like heartburn and leg cramps.
And for Baby M: The baby's irises can now dilate and contract in response to light. Due to the deposits of white fat underneath the skin, the baby's skin is no longer red but pink, and your baby weighs about three pounds and five ounces (1.5 kilograms). The finger nails may reach the end of the hands. Growth begins to slow a teeny bit, and the brain goes through a period of rapid development. The only major organ left to fully develop is the lungs. If your baby is a boy, his testes begin to descend from the body cavity to the scrotum.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
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