This week my midwife mentioned that I really should be eating mostly veggies. Not too much fruit, not a lot of heavy proteins, definitely no sugar (ugh) and reduce carbs to just a little bit of whole grains...
I pouted for a while about this, even though I love my veggies... I hate being told what to do and what to eat. I'm stubborn that way.
Then my doula mentioned it to someone else in our prenatal yoga class.
Then my boss said something about it.
Are they all in cahoots?
I don't need more than three signs from the universe to tell me what I already know, which is that I do need more veggies, etc etc. (oh sugary goodies, I miss you!) They are all insisting that it will make labor easier, that it will make sure Ruby doesn't get too big, but grows to just the right size, that it will keep my cool and thus keep her safer for the rest of the pregnancy.
Which got me thinking about the release of ego needed to become a parent... To do what's best for my daughter, even now, while she's still an inside baby, takes a bit of letting go of what I want. That's challenging. It's a challenge I'm incredibly grateful for.
So I'm off to eat more veggies! Where are those red peppers! Bring on the cukes! Lettuce, you are my friend!
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It's been a while...
Here's what we've been up since May 9:
Went back to Arlington - this is the house I lived in from 4th - 7th grade. House was not that great, but lots of friends on the street made it fun.
Here's what we've been up since May 9:
Went back to Arlington - this is the house I lived in from 4th - 7th grade. House was not that great, but lots of friends on the street made it fun.
Dinner with some HS friends - Thomas, Brig & Kathleen!
Manassas & the battle of Bull Run. Kinda neat.
Always beautiful - Monticello.
Ben and his idol, Thomas Jefferson
Dinner in Chinatown in DC
Lots of sightseeing in DC
My favorite spot in the city
Ruby's first visit to the National Mall
On the train to NYC
We LOVED being on the Lower East Side!
Ben and Frida
The view from our hotel (on superzoom)
Self-portrait on our balcony
Smooch at Central Park
A lovely dinner at our favorite place in Brooklyn with our favorite Brooklyn-ite, Gravity
hee hee!
Ella was happy to see us come home!
That took up a couple weeks...
After that I was traveling almost nonestop for about 2 months. It took its toll, but I'm so glad I was able to do it.
Last weekend we were up in SF for a wonderful baby shower - probably one of the best days of my life. My amazing family + Ben's amazing family + some of our dearest friends all in one house for a day. Just pure joy.
After that I was traveling almost nonestop for about 2 months. It took its toll, but I'm so glad I was able to do it.
Last weekend we were up in SF for a wonderful baby shower - probably one of the best days of my life. My amazing family + Ben's amazing family + some of our dearest friends all in one house for a day. Just pure joy.
