Wonder Women

Yesterday I read a blog by a new mom who was wondering how she ever became Wonder Woman??? She was so clear and passionate about the change in her from pre baby to post baby and how she did nothing but work,work,work accomplishing far more than she ever thought was humanly possible. And it was a job she wasn't sure wanted full time. Bravo for her! What I loved about her blog was that she wasn't complaining about caring for her family. This was not a whiny hiney!!! She truly wondered how she would ever find time for herself again and what that loss would mean to her and her family in the long run. Here's the bottom line. Women, new moms in particular, we/you are NOT wonder woman. You have a limited amout of time and energy and there seems to be a limitless amount to do. You cannot control time. It marches on at the same pace every day despite what it might feel like. What you can control is your energy. Start with the basics...Physical energy. Eating properly and getting enough sleep are as important as feeding your baby properly and making sure your little one gets enough sleep. Make your meals a priority. Eat high protein, low carb meals. If you cannot eat 3 large meals then eat 5-6 small ones. Stock up on high protein snacks and drink lots of water. And sleep when the baby sleeps. I heard this advice when my girls were babies and I thought I knew better. That was my time to clean, do the laundry and make meals. FORGET THAT RIGHT NOW. Sleep or at least lie down and rest with a good book. This is replenishing your physical energy center. As for the housework...get a teen to come in and help, enlist the daddy of that little darling, or just let it go. Believe me it is not going anywhere and it will be there when you have the energy to tackle it. And please, no whining about how hard that will be for you to just leave it. DO IT! One thing I have learned over time is that just because it is hard doesn't mean it isn't worth doing. Repeat after me: I AM NOT WONDER WOMAN. I AM A HUMAN BEING WHO PROTECTS HER ENERGY. Happy Energy Saving and EnJOY! Nancy