I really need to knock off. I am wiped out lately, and it’s because I’m still taking on a non-pregnant lady work-load on as I approach my 7 month mark. My noted lack of ab muscles make getting off the couch a chore and frankly, sitting in a normal chair for more than 10 minutes absolutely throws my back out. But I kept booking myself out a month ago because I was feeling “pretty good.” I’m shocked at how much I’ve slowed down in the past week. What exactly have we been up to?
Moving is almost done (we’ve started hanging up pictures, and that’s a good sign, right?!), I have a show at school in tech rehearsal, attending the UGA Spring Game, finishing up sponsored work as well as having two costume projects in the work for clients. That’s just this WEEK! Add a bigger house to care for and a wild monkey toddler, and you have one really wiped pregnant lady.
Fortunately, my husband is a CHAMP. The man is continuing to work his 50 hour a week job, pitch in majorly with new housework as well as Daddy duties and he’s picking up groceries when I’m stuck at work (and forget to put an entire meal on the grocery list…. oops!). He gives my aching back a massage and continues to tell me that he loves me, even though my crazy hormones and pregnancy complications are throwing me for a loop. He’s amazing, and I want everyone to know it. For reals.
At my last OB appointment, my doctor asked me if I was still working, and asked me to remind her what I did for a living (Um, all of the things. ALL of them). She actually put restrictions on me for the month of May and June, which meant I had to cancel my Mom2.0 ticket and decline an invite to #DisneySMMoms (which pained me, because I puffy heart Walt Disney World!). This weekend, while scrambling to turn over an #AvengersUnite party in less than 36 hours, I finally gave in. I have to start telling people no more often and booking out some naps, or I’m not going to make it. My body is giving me clues, and I’m not listening to how tired I get at the end of the day!
It’s hard for me to take less work because I like working, and it makes me feel accomplished. Kicking my feet up and letting someone else take charge is something I’m not very good at, but if I end up being more wiped out or even house-bound, I won’t be a good patient. So maybe, after these next few projects are completed, I should take a break. Or at least take less work.
…. we’ll see if I can manage to say “no” enough to balance out. How do you give yourself a break? Do you schedule days of nothing? Give me your tips… goodness knows I need them!
Kathy says
Yes you have to take time for yourself and ask for help!! I have two kids 3 & 6 and when my youngest was about a year old I broke and couldnt handle it anylonger because I tried to do too much. Remind yourself that it is ok to take naps and it is ok to not finish that load of laundry today. In the long run your family will remember the time they spent with you and not how great you did the laundry.
Redhead Baby Mama says
That’s true!! No one cares how well you folded the underpants… but they will remember the special snack you made together and the great mess in the kitchen!
Chase says
You’re too sweet and give me way too much credit – I’m just banking my brownie points for a big cash in later… =)
Redhead Baby Mama says
done and done 🙂 <3
Chantelle says
I usually plan my breaks because it is really difficult to be impulsive with so many things to do… I make appointment with the girls to do something relaxing and I leave the kid to my parents or to my husband! Juts plan it one week in advance and do it! You should be happy that you are done with the moving because it is really tiring… Good luck! Thanks for the post! 🙂
Redhead Baby Mama says
Good call! Instead of scheduling WORK, I should schedule something relaxing. I like the way you think!