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It’s so exciting to be able to celebrate the blessing of having a new baby with all of my readers and talk to you about how are we're getting ready for this wonderful event.
It’s so easy to get caught up in all the physical changes and feelings of pregnancy these days. Like feeling tired, nauseated and cranky, and seeing waves in my stomach all day long. Let's not forget the heartburn and my body expanding everywhere. When I say expanding, trust me, it is expanding. I can't even see my feet anymore 🙂 But then I’m brought back to reality and am humbled with the incredible miracle of life and motherhood. It is indeed a miracle. It’s so wild to think that our baby, who started as two cells, is now ready to be born as a little person.
After months of waiting and wondering, the time is almost here. A wonderful child to share our love, our heart, our home, our family and our dreams. We’re working on names as we speak and we need one equally as special for this little baby as my first child's name. I am getting the room ready and getting all the other fun stuff together to welcome the new member of our family.
So here you are my dear readers, for the coming months, this is what I will be busy with: changing diapers, getting up all night, learning to take care of a newborn all over again, and being a mom of two children. I will also be trying to lose all the baby weight!
I look forward to sharing the experience of it all with you as I am going along. As all of you moms know, the second you have a kid it’s all about them. My journey as a mommy of two has just about begun and I know without a doubt that I’m in for the biggest challenge and most profound adventure that a woman can encounter. I’m pumped, I’m scared, I’m motivated, I’m in love and I’m grateful. Motherhood is the most amazing gift.
Thanks so much for taking the time to read about the special moments in my life. Motherhood have been such an incredible gift and I find it so easy to share with you. I learn so much from your comments and opinions and value every one of them.
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Cynthia C
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Cynthia C
The kids are grown now, but when they were small made sure I had a little time out with friends as well as quality time with the kids. I think both were very important.
SANDY
I don't want to just prepare for an event I want to prepare for life- portion and food control is the key
Nadine L
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Nadine L
balance? what is that,lol. It's tough, I try hard, but I never get it 100%. I usually have very little me in my balanced life. I make time when I can, but it doesn't happen often enough
Christine
I’m still learning
Stephanie V.
no secret - not balancing right now - fighting cancer, tired mom still trying to work part-time -- gained tons of weight from treatment - no balance whatsoever - day by day
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Heather S
Balance life by keeping lists and making sure to take time out just for me
Margaret Smith
My secret is keeping my calander organized and keeping lists.
Thanks so much.
T. Lawson
I found that taking time for myself helps me to be a better parent.
Angela A
I actually need to get on the ball. I need to start exercising and cutting down the amt of food I eat.
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Bonnie
Mostly everyone seems to agree that balancing family and work is a challenge. I have learned to forget about trying to keep the house perfect, and decided that folded laundry is overated. I prefer to spend my time when I come home from work with the kids and hubby.....I figure when the kids are older and I will focus more on the other tasks. I try to make easy meals that the kids can help me make so we spend that time together too!
Monica B
Gosh, I wish I had a secret! I'm still trying to get the hang of it all. I do know that a big helper was getting my baby to sleep through the night. That made all the difference.
Thanks for this!
Kelly Massman
It's not that easy. We are trying to get healthier--which helps overall! In fact, My husband and I are on a weight loss journey! We have joined the gym and our goal is to workout every other day! The hardest part is eating better and/or substituting meals with something like Slimfast!
Thanks!
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Lisa
My secret to balancing my life is prioritizing. I try to do what I absolutely have to do first and make sure the important things are taken care of. Less important things, I have to learn to let go in order to have more time for myself and for home life. Making time to relax and enjoy life is important.
Eugenie Wu
stay focused but learn to go with the flow and adapt.