Work & Pain - No Way Around it Sometimes

I am talking about two things specifically:

1. Trying to take care of ourselves while doing everything for everyone, children, friends, work, etc.
2. Pregnancy, Birth, Labor, and Parenthood

This morning I made my kids breakfast, and sometimes I decide to feed it to the baby, so there is less mess and less cleanup.  This morning I decided to let him feed himself, I took off his pajama, and let him eat in his diaper.  Everything got everywhere, all over him, the chair, the floor and I knew the clean up afterwards would take time and work, but the alternative was more important today.

While my baby was eating I made myself a shake, made the kids lunches, then cleaned him up, dressed them for school, then cleaned the mess he made up, and was out the door just in time to make it to work with no stress.  I could have taken the time to feed him, but then I would not have been able to make my shake, and maybe last minute would have done it in a rush, because I am out of the house until lunchtime, and I am focusing on fueling my body right.  Breakfast is really the most important meal of the day.  It sets up our blood sugar so it doesn't fluctuate like a roller coaster, so we do not have cravings for whatever is around.  I feel satisfied and could calmly focus on everything else that needs to be done.

I chose to take care of me, and have the extra work of cleaning up.  Once you are a parent, there is no end to taking care of your kids, your work, your partner, and everything else in your life.  Taking a moment to take care of you, so you are fueled and ready to go makes all the difference.  The mess the baby made was horrible, hot cereal and cottage cheese was in every nook and cranny of his chair, stuck to the table, and all over the floor - but it was worth it :)

The next topic is all about new mothers realizing that work and pain is part of life and it is also part of birth.  The best you can do is learn all about how it works, and then make decisions that are right for you.  There are many pain management techniques, and the best part is contractions only last one minute at a time.  Anyone with any questions please feel free to contact me, I can talk about this all day! coachyulia@gmail.com, or call/text 323.377.0707.

The bottom line is that every woman is different, every pregnancy and birth is different, and raising kids is a different experience for everybody.  For me personally, I could be pregnant and give birth all day, I really enjoyed the experience, it wasn't a walk in the park, but it was magical.  Raising the kids is so intense for me, total energy drain.  I love them, give more than 100%, and have to recharge often so I do not lose myself.

Find Yourself,
Nurture Yourself,
If you do not do it, who is going to do it for you?
Your are Special,
You are Unique,
Celebrate You,
Recognize You,
Reward You,
You Deserve It!
Coach Yulia