1. My computer is still broken. I went two full days without it. Thank goodness for my Blackberry. I'm currently borrowing old [and very heavy!] laptop while my computer gets fixed.
2. EZ and I have been getting more active lately, taking advantage of the warmer weather and melting snow. Not only do we go to doctor's appointments, physio, and shopping, we went for a nice, long walk yesterday. It seems like a small thing, but for me - it's a HUGE VICTORY. Six weeks ago I couldn't stand or even go to the bathroom without help. Now I'm going out alone with my babe! and I'm exercising for FUN! This is just wonderful. I'm so blessed.
3. Over the last few days, I've been registering EZ for all his Spring classes. So far he's taking:
-- Born to Read - reading time @ the library for newborns-6 mos
-- Wee Hands - baby sign language
-- Mommy & Me Pilates
-- Tickles & Tales
-- Mother Goose
-- Baby Bellydance
Our classes start after March break. I'm so excited to see our little guy learn and develop!
4. One of the blogs I follow, "The Meanest Mom" is nominated for Best Mom Blog for Parent & Child Magazine. Please click here or on the badge on my sidebar to vote. She has one of the funniest mom blogs out there! She deserves to win!
5. Another blog I read, Marta Writes, is hosting a writing challenge to get our creative juices flowing. All she asks is that you write for 15-30 mins/day. I've been doing it and it's so therapeutic. Blogging is great, but there's nothing like putting pen to paper.
6. WW is going well. Without a computer, I haven't been logging my points, but I've been closely monitoring what I eat. Also, for the first time in my life, I'm "doing Lent". I'm giving up sweets & desserts. I'm doing well so far. I'm making a concerted effort to load up on water and veggies! YUM!
No more blogging for awhile. Stupid computer. Should've bought a Mac.
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So as I was trolling through Etsy.com yesterday, I came across "Hungry" the key chain. You know who Hungry is, don't you? He's that cute, fuzzy Henson-type character that tempts you with treats and pizza in those WW ads. I had to own it. It's a key chain! Now it will remind me stay OP and not succumb to hunger, no matter how cute or tempting.
To be perfectly honest, I REALLY need this. It was a tough week for me on WW. I'm feeling stronger and more confident everyday, so I'm going to exercise this week. I even bought myself gold stars to put on a calendar for everyday I deliberately exercise for at least 15 mins.
As far as my eating goes, I'm going to stay OP this week w/ WW. I'm also going to try to plan my meals so I will set myself up for weight loss success {not scarf down fast food because I didn't plan it right}. So long as I eat clean and plan - I'm set! Size Skinny here I come!
I have an obsession. I love to travel to exotic locations. I love to go on travel websites and search for the best deals on the best flights & hotels. The only problem is...I can't afford it. These are my dream vacations.
My latest obsession in Sharm El Sheik in Egypt. It's one of the best diving spots in the world. It's located on the southern tip of the Sinai peninsula on the Red Sea. It's paradise and I want to go there. I haven't figured out how I'd fly to Sharm El Sheik - because if you're going all that way, you might as well do the Grand Tour of Cairo, then the Nile cruise to Aswan. And since we're in the region, I should probably visit Jordan {I've never been there}. Amman would be lovely, but I've got to visit Petra and Madaba too. Ohhh! And we'd have to visit Israel too. Adair has never been there before, so I'd like to show him my favourite places on earth {Jerusalem, Tel Dan, the Dead Sea}. You can now see how this trip would be out of reach for poor new parents like us.
Our little boy is growing like a weed. As a new 1st time mum, you definitely worry whether or not your kidlet is growing enough. Little EZ got his health card this week and also had his 1st doctor's appointment.
He is now 10 lbs 8 oz [in the 50th percentile] and is 23 inches long [the 90th percentile]. Our doctor thinks that by the time EZ is 6 months, his height will be off the charts. Our boy is long and lean...just like his mum! JOKE! Just like his mum in her DREAMS!
Today EZ & I had our firsting outing all by ourselves! We went to Movies for Mommies @ the local theatre where the feature was "Confessions of a Shopaholic." When I read the book 4 yrs ago I was HOOKED in the first chapter {where she completely obsesses about a scarf that she HAS to HAVE! I've soooo been there!}.
The movie was...well, ho hum. It was so unlike the book in that it was so over-the-top unbelieveable. I think the screenwriters have never been broke and in debt like Becky Bloomwood because the lampooned her character so unfairly. As a gal who has maxed out her credit card once or twice {read: ever since she was 18}, I can feel for the main character and how shoes, purses and clothes just call out to you - wanting a nice home in my closet.
The best part of the movie is the FASHION and COLOUR! Pat Field was the costume designer. She was also the costume designer on SATC, so you can get the idea that the fashion was utter eye candy! DELISH!
EZ {like any good boy would} slept through the entire movie. When we were walking out of the theatre, a woman with twins asked me if I knew a mutual friend who took our family photos this weekend. She recognized me from my photos on Facebook. I can't decide if that's creepy or cool, but nevertheless, it's a small world. And I'm famous on Facebook.
Today was my weigh-in day. I completed my 1st week of WW. Overall, it's been a success so far.
I found it hard to keep OP on V-day and Sunday. I wrote that I'm so hungry and I cannot stop eating. I think EZ is going through a growth spurt. He's feeding more frequently and for longer stints. The increase in his feeding has made me hungrier. Well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
In any case, I lost 2 lbs. WOOT WOOT!!!
Then because we've been so lax with our laundry, I realized that I didn't have any pants to wear today. Not even yoga-type pants. The only thing I have that would remotely fit is a pair of pre-preggo jeans. So I decided to try...and...THEY FIT!!!
It's been a really good day. I'm really motivated to keep on the right road and continue to focus on my health and fitness
I'm a very particular girl. When it comes to choosing a diaper bag, I am particularly...well, particular. I didn't want some cheap diaper bag that would cause me to be ridiculed by posh mums with fancier bags for their babes. Ok...that's not really true. I just didn't want a cheap diaper bag.
I have been looking for a diaper bag since September of last year. I can't find one I like under $200. But doesn't it seem outrageous spending $200+ on a DIAPER BAG? I've tried Target, Babies R US, and other fancy baby shoppes, and I can't find anything I remotely like with the exception of the bag above. I've been waiting for this bag since November. It's on order from a very nice baby store. It's a Petunia Pickle Bottom and it's GLAZED {like when EZ pees on it, you can easily wipe it off}. Yes it costs $200. It was supposed to be here in January. It's now mid-February and I haven't heard anything about it. I probably would have called the store earlier, but I was in the hospital, then I haven't really felt like going out.
This week, however, I'm planning on going to some mum & tot groups. Since I don't have this bag, I've been using those $1 eco-friendly bags. Not very chic. Not like a hip and cool mum would have. I need this fancy diaper bag! SOON! I'll call them tomorrow, when it's not a holiday. Until then, I will be relegated to the crappy dollar bag. I hope other moms won't make fun of me! Just kidding!
This image is made entirely of cupcakes at the Smithsonian in DC last week [am I becoming obsessed with sweet treats? Aren't I supposed to be on WW?? I guess I'm my mother's daughter!]. Click here for the story.
So today was kind of a bust for my new WW regime. I think the issue is that I'm not planning my meals and schedule in advance. I've learned a lot this week.
I will eat wholesome, healthy foods regularly. To accomplish this, I need to actually THINK about what I'm going to eat and when I'm going to eat it.
Also, I will stay on points ["OP"] and record everything I eat online.
I will also be more active. Well, as active as I am able to be.
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Usually Valentine's Day means copious amounts of chocolate and other assorted goodies for me. But NOT this year. As I mentioned yesterday, I joined Weight Watchers [now will be referred to as "WW"]. I decided to join WW online as I know I'd make excuses for not attending meetings etc. I'm doing well so far. Counting points is so much easier than calories, that's for sure. Wish me willpower!!!
This was my skinniest day EVER.
These pics were taken on Feb 9th, when EZ was officially one month old. To celebrate, Daddy surprised us with a chocolate cake [guess he didn't get the memo that I'm now doing WW!] and then we went to the movies! A local theatre is now doing Mommy & Me movie "date nights" with dads, so we saw Slumdog Millionaire...again. Love that movie!
This past weekend I went on a bit of a shopping spree. It started on Thursday with my shoe purchases. I neglected to mention that I also bought a load of baby items for EZ on Thursday too. Some things are just too cute to pass up. Like these cute Robeez shoes...
Then Friday night, we went shopping for new bedding for us! We went to HomeSense. I didn't like any bedding, but we found this amazing mini club chair for our Bebe EZ! We couldn't resist the bright orange colour to match his bedroom! And the price was right - $40 incl taxes.
Then on Saturday, I went clothes shopping with my mum. For NON-MATERNITY clothes. I had no idea what size I am [except only that I'm not my "ideal size"]. I took forever to find some items, but I scored some cute "Maggie" clothes on sale! Yes...I said "sale". As you may know, I don't usually shop sales. I don't like to be a scavenger. But since becoming a mum I've discovered that the cliche is true - your priorities change.
My nerve injury is driving me crazy. I'm a girl-on-the-go so I cannot STAND that I CANNOT STAND! Well, I know I can sorta stand, I just can't walk steady or exercise or dance. No cardio = no fat loss. And I need to LOSE WEIGHT! I can't live this way and there's nothing I can do about it. I cannot control my compressed nerve.
I need to DO SOMETHING about my weight. I'm going to join WW I think. It's the most sensible weight loss program out there. I need to do something structured but not restrictive. I don't know whether to go to the meetings or to do it online. It's hard too because I'm not being supported at home for my weight loss journey. I have to do this on my own - so maybe I should go to the meetings. I'm just worried that it may be easy to miss meetings w/ EZ as an excuse. I don't want to make anymore excuses.
I hope the weather will stay warm this week so I can go for walks with EZ. I hope that will make me feel better too. I just gotta keep ACTIVE and POSITIVE.
Another thing that will help me feel better about myself is taking care of myself - doing hair & makeup, wearing nice clothes, always having my nails done etc. These things always inspire me to stay positive and have a positive body image.
I think this Valentine's Day card is sooooooo fab - all my favourite leading men, including Edward from the Twilight Saga. Swoon - Go Team Edward!!!
This card can be bought here at Marta's Blog - and they're half-off this weekend!!! Get yours today!
It's been 4 weeks since little EZ was born. I still have a lot of baby weight to lose [yes, I'm still wearing maternity pants] and my femoral nerve hasn't yet healed completely, but I have a lot of things to be grateful for:
I wanted to treat myself to something special today. For those of you who know me well, know that I am wildly selfish ;) So I bundled up Baby EZ in this -20 degree cold, picked up my dad, and went to the mall to go shoe shopping! I bought 2 pairs of flats @ Ready 2 Wear, then trotted off Nine West for a gorgeous pair of new pumps from the new Spring collection.
I chose a couple pairs of fierce non-mummy shoes [see above] and put them on. So lovely on my tiny feet - the only thing that's "tiny" on me lately. Once I had these sassy sandals on, I decided they needed to be taken for a stroll around the store and to be admired in a full length mirror.
So I hauled myself up and started to "walk" in the 4 inch heels, and...WHOOPS! My bad leg gave way - I quickly grabbed on to the jewelry stand for balance. So embarassing. I felt like Carrie Bradshaw from SATC when she fell in Dior. Of course I cannot compare Nine West @ Oakville Place to Christian Dior in Paris, but the embarassment is the same I can assure you. I left Nine West shoe-less and defeated.
Later this afternoon, my physiotherapist came over for our session. I told her about my near-fall and how frustrated I am with my legs. She told me that I am doing remarkably well, and that I'm healing faster than anyone she's seen in awhile. She sees me only once a week, so she may be a better judge of how well I'm doing. She also approved my elliptical training & my bellydancing [YAY!], so I'm going dancing tonight! I hope I don't fall!!!
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