I need to get back to blogging everyday. With the vacation and Phoebe starting school again, it's been difficult. But we'll be gearing up for our next IVF cycle and my goal is to make life as relaxed and productive as possible until then.
Last night was a good start. I'm getting back into my Flylady routines and we had leftovers for dinner (whole-wheat pasta, sausage and roasted brocolli), got dinner cleaned up, got Phoebe ready for bed, which included making sure all her toys were put away before bed (that hasn't happened in a looooong time!). I was also able to go on the elliptical machine for 45 minutes and did some yoga for about 20 minutes afterward. BTW, I've noticed my belly still doesn't realize it's not pregnant. When I try to pull my belly in when doing forward bends and other poses, I noticed it really wants to stick out. So my butt is looking better from the past two weeks on the elliptical machine, but my belly looks worse than ever. I feel great though, healthy, so I'm just going to spend some time in the evening on some core exercises to make sure my lower back stays strong no matter what direction my belly decides to go in, LOL.
My next steps are to reread some chapters of Julia Indichova's book The Fertile Female and to actively post on her boards on her website. I know I need to keep working on the emotional issues that I know affect how I feel about being a mother again. I also like that her work also helps bring clarity to other areas of your life as well.
Last night was a good start. I'm getting back into my Flylady routines and we had leftovers for dinner (whole-wheat pasta, sausage and roasted brocolli), got dinner cleaned up, got Phoebe ready for bed, which included making sure all her toys were put away before bed (that hasn't happened in a looooong time!). I was also able to go on the elliptical machine for 45 minutes and did some yoga for about 20 minutes afterward. BTW, I've noticed my belly still doesn't realize it's not pregnant. When I try to pull my belly in when doing forward bends and other poses, I noticed it really wants to stick out. So my butt is looking better from the past two weeks on the elliptical machine, but my belly looks worse than ever. I feel great though, healthy, so I'm just going to spend some time in the evening on some core exercises to make sure my lower back stays strong no matter what direction my belly decides to go in, LOL.
My next steps are to reread some chapters of Julia Indichova's book The Fertile Female and to actively post on her boards on her website. I know I need to keep working on the emotional issues that I know affect how I feel about being a mother again. I also like that her work also helps bring clarity to other areas of your life as well.
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We're going away this weekend, but next week and next weeked (the 20th) I'm around if you want to get together.
I take it your bleeding stopped. That's always a welcome bit of closure.
I hope your healing progresses well.
I am also a Randine Lewis reading, wheatgrass drinking, acupunture receiving optimist and am trying hard for baby 3# at 41.
Anyway I just wanted to comment as I obviously feel some kinship with you and wanted to let you know how sorry I am. Good luck with your next IVF!