That is how our family doctor described Ethan. In the sense that Ethan is very attached and does not take kindly to waiting in the waiting room. I adore our doctor. He is so laid back and not pushy, yet educated, concerned and shares a wealth of information with me.
All is well with the pregnancy (except I am gaining weight way rapidly … so frustrating!) and the children are well. I have been preoccupied lately with concerns for my Grandma. She may have had a slight stroke, and being so far away makes me worry. I am trying to not worry about the things I cannot change. But it is a hard skill for me to master.
I went swimming this week, however I think I maybe pushing too hard. I wake the next morning with wicked headaches forcing me to lounge all day and be miserable. Not fun.
Since I have been tired, sore and cranky I have been trying to entertain my sweet, sick, irritable children who are stuck indoors during the cold season with fun activities. We painted and cleaned the brushes in the sink afterward Friday morning. and Becca later told me it was the best day EVER. Phew. Really all I wanted to do was curl up into a small ball and roll into a dark corner.
I find when there is too much on my plate, I am the one that is so fragile with my balance of my responsibilities. At the moment, it seems like I cannot afford to be distracted by anything. That I am fragile and anything tips me. That is a frustrating state of being. Children, marriage, life always throws us curve balls and I need to be in a place to be able to handle that.
I just need to find that place.
We are having a calm, putter about, snuggle read books sort of weekend. Tonight I head to a friend’s house to watch CABLE err watch her children (while they sleep) so her and her husband can escpare for an evening. I am so loving that we have couple friends that we can do this with!
How is your weekend?
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You are doing so well – I think these years of preschool & pregnancy etc are just so hard on one – emotionally, physically, mentally …. and then everything else that happens! I am definitely the most fragile I’ve EVER been! (and I’m not preggers!). Becca – what a treasured thing to say!
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Hey Chell, are you eating after you are done your swimming? Something with protein. I bet that would help your headaches. Maybe…
We are tackling our closet this weekend. We just finished emptying it and washing it down. Now we have to put everything back. I am so happy to get this one crossed off my to do list!
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It sounds like you’re doing just what you need to do this weekend- relaxing! I hope you feel well rested!!
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Thanks for your sweet comment! Thankfully, the bird did find his way out.
I hope you get plenty of rest. The fatigue of pregnancy is enough to do a girl in! I remember thinking I could just curl up on the sidewalk and go to sleep–especially during the first 3 or 4 months.
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I have been more organized this weekend. I’m a little scatter brained I think it comes from being pulled in so many directions! But this weekend I have been setting the timer and committing myself to working in the kitchen or whatever room needs it for ten minutes at a time.
Shocking. That 10 minutes can help so much and we’re working to being a little more calm!
You sound like you are doing great!
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Ugh. I’m sick. And we had a houseful of people for Chinese New year (which was fun, but I had a cold). And my FIL came to visit (which was not fun and I had a cold).
I’m spending today in my pjs with some tea and tissues.
I hope you feel better soon. Take care of yourself.
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It’s okay to rest and take of yourself. I’m glad to hear that everything is good with the new little one and your kids are healthy. They are so precious.
This weekend, I’ve been not feeling well so I’ve taken it easy.
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Could your headaches after swimming be due to too much chlorine? I can’t spend too much time at indoor pools because the chlorine in the water compounded by the fumes in the air give me a headache. Something to consider.
Ethan is probably a reflection of how you are dealing with and interpreting life. And with all the upheaval of moving, settling and moving again plus new baby you have been keeping him extra close. It is okay for him to have his youngest child experiences with you, and you need these too. Be careful that you don’t deprive him the ability to mature (read: separate appropriately). I thought the doctor over-stated the issue by saying Ethan was “fragile” like it was an anomaly for a child his age in his circumstances. I would caution against the typical mom-guilt that he is somehow damaged because he’s not. Could he become an emotional cripple by over-worrying and unnecessary protecting, yes; but you aren’t close to that yet and have time to make adjustments.
So, exhale, relax and enjoy him and all your children.
AS you have read in prior posts….this weekend was uneventful! Feel better guys!
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Glad things are going well mostly!
Rest woman! Enjoy the time you have to rest now with this great pregnancy excuse!
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Definitely have a snack after your swim, and maybe you’re swimming too hard and/or too long for your body right now?
Enjoy the cable!!
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My weekend’s been good; thanks! I am glad that you were able to have a good one despite the headaches, too.
Girl, I am gaining weight fast too. So far, I have averaged about a pound per week. I don’t know how that is physically possible! But that’s what the doctor’s scale says.
I think it’s great you are finding calm(ish?), creative ways to play with your kids on the days when you feel most fragile. Sometimes all you can do is the best you can do. Hugs….
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