a Beer, a Whine and The Spirit

It's been on my to-do list for months.

- Register for Celebrant Ongoing Professional Development

I finally decided to look it up today and it took no more than 3 minutes to discover that there is an OPD session being held in Townsville TODAY starting at 9:30am. It was 9:44am when I found out. I thought maybe I could just turn up! But then I remembered Mum took Chanbe to the Aquarium this morning, so no car. (Did I mention Mum is visiting?)

Had I looked it up yesterday, there would only be a teeny tiny chance that I would have been able to enrol so late, but still, I think I'd be feeling a little less cheesed off with myself right now. It would have been such a great opportunity to meet other celebrants in Townsville, and to get an idea of which association would be a good one to join. And Mum just happens to be here right now, which would have been perfect. I really need to just get over it.

So after more looking around, it looks like I've missed all 3 sessions that have been held up here this year, and there are no more coming up. So I just ordered my ebooks online. Not exactly the most exciting way to complete my OPD, but maybe it will remind me to get my act together a bit earlier next year. Wherever we will be!

Posted by Wifey at 10:12 AM Comments

I had been growing my hair long for a while, but all I ever really did was wear it up. Except of course, in this photo I wanted to use:

And then I got over it. Hubs gave me a 5 trip pamper voucher for mothers day (among other things!) and one of the trips was a visit with a hair stylist, and a hair cut. She really chopped a lot off!


It wasn't really what I asked for, which was a repeat of this hair cut I got a few years ago that I LOVED:



(of course I'm eating in both shots. Hubs likes to sneak up on me like that!!)

But I'm liking it more and more every day. Ready for a dodgy self portrait?



And obviously it's going to get a lot shorter, as per #015 of my 101 in 1001 days!

Posted by Wifey at 8:36 AM Comments

Hubs: "This cream smells like fart."

Wifey: "Huh?"

Hubs: "Did you fart in it before you put the lid on?"

Wifey: "Yeah. That's what I did."

Who needs a TV when you have entertainment like this at your disposal?

Posted by Wifey at 5:21 PM Comments

I kicked off my 101 in 1001 this week, and already have a few things started:

• I'm currently completing my 3rd week of the Couch 2 5k program and it's going quite well (001)
• I have been making a conscious effort to think something positive about myself every day. A few examples: I don't cringe when I look in the mirror; "you're looking good today!" "That hair cut really suits you!" And I gave myself a mental high five last night when I went for my run and felt great after it. I think it has improved my self esteem already, so look out for Wifey in 1001 days!! (032)
• I have so far worn 2 different pieces of jewellery from my "archives" :-) (041)

Nothing mind-blowing or completed as yet, but it's early days!

Mum is arriving tomorrow for a couple of weeks, so I'm looking forward to a bit more sleep and some chats over coffee. And hopefully ticking a few things off my list!

Posted by Wifey at 1:21 PM Comments

Today is day 1 of my 101 in 1001 days challenge - go and check out my list! I'm so excited to start this challenge, that I want to get everything done NOW! But clearly, that's not the point. I really don't know which one I'll be crossing off first, or last for that matter, but I'm super keen to jump right in.

The other new thing is a "Who is Wifey" link. This is something I was saving for  the launch of my "new blog" (one of the things on my list!) but I realise that could still be a little ways off, so if I can't be with the blog I love, why not love the blog I'm with. Ha! Girl's on fire!

One of the things on today's "to do" list is to vacuum and mop the floors, and since I just spent the last hour with my friend who just "popped in" for a visit (I LOVE a good pop-in!!) I'd really better get started.

And since it's been a little while, here's a fix for you all:

Posted by Wifey at 11:47 AM Comments

"Mama go for run"

The first time Chanbe said that made my heart burst with pride and excitement.

"Yes!" I replied. "Mama is going for a run!"

I never really thought I'd ever say that, but here I am. After a bit of a false start to the couch 2 5k, with both my knee and foot hurting too much to continue, I decided to ease off a bit on the "running" and keep up with the walking. So I walked 5-6 days a week for 4 or 5 weeks, and restarted with week 1, last week. And I'm already feeling better. I have a running ap for my phone that tells me when to start running, when to stop, the distance I cover in each interval, and the pace I am setting. I'm really feeling the benefits of the walking I did before I restarted; I feel stronger, fitter, and more confident that at the end of the 9 (or 10) weeks, I'll be able to run 5km.

That's so exciting for me. And one of the best parts of my morning routine, is coming home to Chanbe yelling "Mama's home!!" Then we do some stretches together and he makes the cutest grunting noises (that I must make, as he copies everything I do these days!!).

It feels better this time. I'm more physically and mentally ready for the challenge.

Posted by Wifey at 1:12 PM Comments

Posted by Wifey at 8:16 PM Comments

After Quinn was born, I went through a pretty rough patch, trying to settle in to my new life. We had just moved, Hubs had just started full time work, Chanbe was taking some time adjusting, and I had some initial problems with breastfeeding. Life was just hard and I often felt waves of utter sadness and hopelessness. I was a little worried about post natal depression, so I just made sure I got help when I needed it.

Things got better after a few weeks, but every time I feed Quinn, the sadness comes back. Just under the surface; almost unnoticeable, but there. I never really thought much of it as it would pass almost as quickly as it came on.

So I did what any person in this day and age would do. I googled it. And it turns out I am experiencing Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex or D-MER. As the website states,

"D-MER has been linked to an inappropriate drop in dopamine that occurs whenever milk is released. In a mother with D-MER at the time of letdown dopamine falls inappropriately, causing negative feelings."

I've read quite a bit about it and it's very interesting, and nice to know that there is a reason for my fleeting sadness during feeds. It's not really something I feel the need to have treated, but it sure is nice to have an answer!

Look at this face. You can understand why I was so confused that feeding my little girl makes me feel sad!!??

 

Posted by Wifey at 1:35 PM Comments