Joy of music

Omg, this song in yoga nearly brought me to tears - postpartum hormones anyone!??? It truly sums up how I feel today!






http://www.amazon.com/May-I-Suggest/dp/B0019AXKRU



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Intuition

Newborns, I'm realizing, are totally intuitive beings They have needs to sleep, eat, and ... Well sleep and eat! And based on those, they pursue a path to get those needs met... Which often involves fussing!

Jack inspires me to live a more intuitive life (minus the fussing). I'm trying to start with how i am as a mom. Really hard when there are books and web posts on everything to do with parenting!

But there are no experts who know jack better than I do...so my priority is not timing sleeps and nursings, but getting to know his moods, his cries, and hopefully do a better job being there for him.

How does intuition guide you in your life?



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Journey back to fit

During my pregnancy I exercised regularly. I truly believe that 1, this helped me stay sane, and 2, was key to a natural and smooth labor. One of the hardest things for me mentally was to lose "ability" over time. So, first trimester I was spinning and doing cardio 30 minutes twice a week and by 32 weeks I was down to two power yoga sessions and two 20 minute light cardio sessions. By 36 weeks it was just the power yoga plus walking. At 38 weeks it was just walking.

Now I'm heading back the way I came, instead of trying to go back right where I was when I got pennant and getting frustrated, I've decided to build back my routine changes in reverse - and i will find joy in the journey back, each regaining of ability will be a celebration. This week I completed two power yoga sessions plus alternate day walks! I'll keep this routine until 6 weeks postpartum and then bring back a cardio session - working back to 2...

Will share as i go...

How do you find joy in respecting your body's abilities?

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