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Dealing with Sadness
I’ve been experiencing sadness lately. I think part of it comes from all the pregnancy hormones. I think the other part of it comes from not getting all of my needs met. The last time I wrote out what I need on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis, here’s what I came up with:Daily:- Eight hours of sleep (Still important! I’m basically getting this need met, plus a 1.5-hour nap every day)
- Healthy meals (Yes, when my first-trimester stomach can handle it.)
- Plenty of water (Sadly, no; I need to step up my game!)
- Quality time with my family (Yes!)
- Time outside (Yes!)
- Meaningful and productive work with
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Easy, High-Protein Breakfast
I’m still in the eat-whatever-will-sit-well-with-my-slightly-queasy-stomach phase of pregnancy, so I haven’t been able to kick my healthy eating into high gear. Salads are just now starting to feel tolerable again. According to this online due date calculator, I am officially just beginning the second trimester.As a vegetarian, I want to make sure I eat plenty of protein. I can usually hit 60-70 grams if I eat a high-protein breakfast, dinner leftovers for lunch, dinner, and two high-protein snacks (including a protein bar recommended by my midwife).I’ve had too many green smoothies lately, so I wanted to put a new option into the mix: an egg and cheese… Read More -
Genetic Screening Update
I just want to acknowledge that writing this post was difficult. I’ve re-read it several times and have considered not publishing it. I don’t feel proud of myself when I admit that one of the reasons we opted for genetic screening this time around is that having a second baby is going to push us to capacity.But I can only be who I am. I am always striving to grow and evolve as a person, but I am who I am. As someone who publishes my thoughts in a public forum, I feel it is my obligation to share those thoughts honestly.————————-Thank you, Dear Universe, for another… Read More
