Dusting myself off
To paraphrase a quote from someone famous, “It doesn’t matter how many times you fall down as long as you get back up again.” Or maybe it was a fortune cookie. Anyway, I am at the point where I am getting back up. If you have read any of my recent posts you know that we faced some major stress with my son having a seizure and nearly dying. I can remember three distinct times that doctors spoke with my husband and myself about the need to think about life support decisions for our baby. Fortunately he is doing much better although the stress is not gone because he will be having 2 surgeries in the next 2 months but they should make his life safer and more comfortable.
For the first 2 days of his hospitalization I made excellent food choices. To be honest I had no appetite but I knew that if I did not keep myself strong that I could do no good for him. Then I had the infamous bite of pie and it all went downhill QUICKLY. The sad thing is that the food didn’t really taste all that good but I ate it anyway. That all changes now. I know it is going to take a long time but I just need to put one foot in front of another and keep moving forward.
A good friend of mine provides great motivation. She nearly lost her son nine years ago and although his life is no longer in constant danger he still requires daily treatments that have prevented her from getting a full-night’s sleep since he has been born. I am not kidding, she has not slept through the night in 9 years! Add to that 2 other kids and a husband I would have kicked to the curb a long time ago but she still finds the time and energy to make healthy choices. She stopped by our house this weekend when we got out of the hospital and she looks fantastic. She gets up at 4:50 every morning and works out before school. I saw her this time last year and she was probably a size 20 and I would guess now she’s an 8/10. Slow and steady wins the race, I just need to remember that.
So the plan for this week is to make it through. I know I am not going to be in my complete routine until after the baby has his first surgery. But I am going to stay away from the bad carbs and workout in my classroom at least Tuesday and Thursday this week. Wednesday my son has physical therapy and Fridays he cannot stay late at the sitter. I will also fit in one workout over the weekend.
I had better log off so I can get my workout clothes ready as well as my food for tomorrow. Planning ahead for me is essential, there isn’t enough time in the morning to get things put together.
Brandie