Eating and ego

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!