My 1st day of maternity leave
Ah, my first day of maternity leave!
I ate 2 breakfasts, took a morning nap, got some errands done, began planning for what meals I can make and freeze, got in a nice walk with Mauri, bought a little angel trinket for our doula and did some of the stretches the doctor told me to do last week.
I also ordered the book he recommended from bn.com, since I have been having pretty bad pelvic muscle spasms. Who knew most (if not all) of my pregnancy aches and pains are related to a couple tiny muscles in my pelvic floor?!
Alternating between laying on my side and walking helped a lot today. The doctor was right - standing is the worst, and sitting isn't far behind! I really hope that this pain goes away after pregnancy, but if it doesn't, he gave me lots of resources to help treat it. I made sure to do all the positioning he suggested too - how to put on my pants and shoes and get in and out of the car - oh, and Tylenol helped.
I also spent a fair amount of time Internerding - playing Lexulous, browsing gossip blogs, and of course, catching up on etsy.com. I love that website!
Here is the painting I am obsessed with:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16943509
I can't believe Leo will be here so soon! Vin's hospital bag is all packed and so is Leo's, but mine is still half full. I think I will get that done tonight.
Well, off to take the bath that my amazing husband just drew for me. What a nice, relaxing day!
I ate 2 breakfasts, took a morning nap, got some errands done, began planning for what meals I can make and freeze, got in a nice walk with Mauri, bought a little angel trinket for our doula and did some of the stretches the doctor told me to do last week.
I also ordered the book he recommended from bn.com, since I have been having pretty bad pelvic muscle spasms. Who knew most (if not all) of my pregnancy aches and pains are related to a couple tiny muscles in my pelvic floor?!
Alternating between laying on my side and walking helped a lot today. The doctor was right - standing is the worst, and sitting isn't far behind! I really hope that this pain goes away after pregnancy, but if it doesn't, he gave me lots of resources to help treat it. I made sure to do all the positioning he suggested too - how to put on my pants and shoes and get in and out of the car - oh, and Tylenol helped.
I also spent a fair amount of time Internerding - playing Lexulous, browsing gossip blogs, and of course, catching up on etsy.com. I love that website!
Here is the painting I am obsessed with:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16943509
I can't believe Leo will be here so soon! Vin's hospital bag is all packed and so is Leo's, but mine is still half full. I think I will get that done tonight.
Well, off to take the bath that my amazing husband just drew for me. What a nice, relaxing day!