Recap of general 2011 goals:
debt-free
focus on photography
BF for 6 months at least
be near my pre-pregnancy shape by the end of the year
Debt Free
Prepare taxes and use at least 75% of refund towards any outstanding debt.
Photography
Have at least 1 photo shoot for Baby Girl
BF for 6 months at least
Seek cause and support for pain and develop a plan to help Baby Girl attain a wide latch more frequently
Nutrition/Fitness/Body Image
Strive to add more fruits and veggies to diet.
Begin walking regularly once released by doctor.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
February Goals Recap
February Goals:
Debt Free - No unnecessary clothing purchases
No problems here. I still look occasionally, and the Steals Network and Zulily sometimes makes it really hard not to buy nursing wear on discount. Still, I don't need it and plan to make do with what I have! I still could probably use a few nursing tanks/camis.
Photography - Weekly photo update, artsy photo shoot and designed birth announcement
This I've been failing at. Adjusting to a new schedule has made it really hard for me to do a weekly shoot, that and not being able to walk upstairs to the studio for the first few weeks. I'm actually feeling pretty bad about this because I wanted to document her weekly changes. I suppose I'll stick with monthly instead.
I did get one artsy shot in, and hope to get another in soon. I'm still working on the birth announcement but also hope to get that in this weekend so it'll be done by the end of the month.
Breastfeeding - Buy nursing bras, finish Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, and attend LLL meeting
Bras were purchased the day after Baby Girl's birth and I have finished The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding and still refer to it occasionally. The LLL meeting was cancelled due to the blizzard that swept through the midwest and kept us housebound for most of a week.
I really needed more help than I sought. Luckily I do have some resources on Twitter and the love and support of family to get through the trials of breastfeeding. In the future, I'll be posting more. Just know it's been a difficult ride but we are managing.
Pre-pregnancy Shape/Nutrition - Nutrition and proper body image expectations
I am currently hovering at about 5 pounds above my pre-pregancy weight at about 3 weeks postpartum. Its been hard to keep up with the nutrition when others cook for you, but at least I am eating regularly! I'm still wearing the clothes that I'd been wearing throughout most of my pregnancy. There are a few pieces that I cannot wear because they are too large. Most of my other clothes are packed up still, so I am not sure if they fit or not.
Debt Free - No unnecessary clothing purchases
No problems here. I still look occasionally, and the Steals Network and Zulily sometimes makes it really hard not to buy nursing wear on discount. Still, I don't need it and plan to make do with what I have! I still could probably use a few nursing tanks/camis.
Photography - Weekly photo update, artsy photo shoot and designed birth announcement
This I've been failing at. Adjusting to a new schedule has made it really hard for me to do a weekly shoot, that and not being able to walk upstairs to the studio for the first few weeks. I'm actually feeling pretty bad about this because I wanted to document her weekly changes. I suppose I'll stick with monthly instead.
I did get one artsy shot in, and hope to get another in soon. I'm still working on the birth announcement but also hope to get that in this weekend so it'll be done by the end of the month.
Breastfeeding - Buy nursing bras, finish Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, and attend LLL meeting
Bras were purchased the day after Baby Girl's birth and I have finished The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding and still refer to it occasionally. The LLL meeting was cancelled due to the blizzard that swept through the midwest and kept us housebound for most of a week.
I really needed more help than I sought. Luckily I do have some resources on Twitter and the love and support of family to get through the trials of breastfeeding. In the future, I'll be posting more. Just know it's been a difficult ride but we are managing.
Pre-pregnancy Shape/Nutrition - Nutrition and proper body image expectations
I am currently hovering at about 5 pounds above my pre-pregancy weight at about 3 weeks postpartum. Its been hard to keep up with the nutrition when others cook for you, but at least I am eating regularly! I'm still wearing the clothes that I'd been wearing throughout most of my pregnancy. There are a few pieces that I cannot wear because they are too large. Most of my other clothes are packed up still, so I am not sure if they fit or not.
Monday, February 14, 2011
SHE'S Here!
Baby Girl born on her due date, 1/29/11 at 3:35pm, weighing in at 8lb 4oz and 21in long with a full head of dark hair. She is an angel, just so content all the time.
I'm on a blogging hiatus for a bit to cherish this precious time with my bundle of joy. :)
I'm on a blogging hiatus for a bit to cherish this precious time with my bundle of joy. :)
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
February Goals
Recap of general 2011 goals:
- debt-free
- focus on photography
- BF for 6 months at least
- be near my pre-pregnancy shape by the end of the year
February Goals:
Debt Free
I am in a style rut! I'm tired of winter, the cold and the grey dreary skies. Its all just too BLAH! Unfortunately, I feel like maternity wardrobes reflect that. I NEED COLOR!! It really doesn't help that most affordable maternity clothes are black or grey. I have caught myself too often searching online for clothes to wear this spring. My goal for this month is to cut it out! I'm not going to know what I am capable of wearing in a few months so why concentrate on it now and make myself miserable with what I am forced to wear now? So, no unnecessary clothing purchases for me during the month of February. The exception being anything necessary, such as nursing bras.
Photography
I will be doing a weekly photo update of baby once they arrive. No doubt that it will happen in time for me to have a few weeks worth of photos by the goal recap. I'd also like to attempt an artsy infant photo shoot or two. My new muse! I've also started thinking of designing my own baby announcement/photo card. My goal is to have it finalized and ready to send to the printer by the end of the month.
Breastfeeding
Buy a few nursing bras. Hopefully by the time this us posted, I'll already have taken care of this! If not, then I have to get this accomplished ASAP. Also, I will finish The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding book and attend my first local Le Leche League meeting.
Pre-pregnancy Shape/Nutrition
I will continue to watch my nutrition and focus on recovering from birth, physically, emotionally, and mentally. Nothing too drastic to mention here. I will focus on not concentrating on my body image these last few days as this is only temporary.
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