If you follow my page you will know that on Jan 30th I gave birth to my babygirl, Dahlia, via C-section. Baby and I are doing just fine though the road to recovery for me is going to take a bit.
So while I can't wait to jump right back into my fitness, there's other ways I need to take care of myself first. One, I need to CHILL OUT! I've always been that person that can't sit still and am not happy unless I'm doing 101 things at once. Well at the age of 38, and after this last c-section (my other two kids were also c-sections), recovery looks a lot different than when I was 25, and 32. I have to actually sit down, rest, and minimize my activity. I've always been hard on myself but this for me is an opportunity to learn some more self love, and learning new things about my body.
Two, I need to work on mindfulness. While the idea of postpartum depression/anxiety scares the eff out of me, I need to remember that it is a very real thing and need to make sure I don't allow it to take me over. The lack of sleep I've had the last few weeks and my inability to move around the way I'd like can make me very angry, frustrated, and overwhelmed. Meditation, prayer, and journaling have been big for me these last few days, also self awareness. Whenever I've noticed feelings starting to creep up on me that I don't want in my mind, I think them through and if I have to journal, or even just breath a bit, I stop what I'm doing and bring myself back. I will say that sometimes it is easier said than done but it's better to work it than ignore it.
The great thing is so far, my weight has been going down, mainly from the pregnancy swelling dissipating. But I'm excited that my postpartum weight as of today is 184.4lbs, down from 208lbs. I'm still very limited on moving around much but I have been making smarter choices with my meals especially since I'm breastfeeding baby and want her to get all the goods. Over the next few weeks I'll be monitoring to see where I plateau and will be using that as my starting point for my 30 day challenge.
Well thank you all for joining me once again, your support means the world. Remember, every body is unique, so let's celebrate our victories without comparison. Here's to embracing the journey of wellness together – with strength, resilience, and lots of love. Grateful for each one of you in my tribe!