Maintaining Mummy
Published 12th April, 2010 2 comments
I used to be religious about grooming. Notice the past tense. I used to have a standing appointment with Esperenza to pluck, yank, tug, rip, squeeze or any combination of these to keep me groomed. But when I got pregnant with The Boy, that whole process no longer seemed important. It hurt more, I couldn’t lie on my back without fainting, I was more focused on not tossing my cookies rather than tossing money at a woman holding a hot wax spatula and tweezers. So I slowly stopped booking appointments and eventually stopped going to the aesthetician at all. The grooming went to sh*t.
And don’t get me started on exercise. I was doing really well a year ago. I was waking at 5:45am to meet my girlfriend 3-4 mornings a week to run. I was hitting the gym too, pumping iron and feeling great. Then my work commitments increased and that time slot was no longer available for exercise. And my fitness went to sh*t too and the baby weight continues to lurk around like a bad smell.
Recently, I was getting ready to head away for a couple of weeks, I realised with a panic that it was time for grooming. Overdue in fact. Like, pay the fine lady, it’s way over due. After a record amount of wax being used and having my feet scrapped, I felt about 5 pounds lighter. And it wasn’t just the 5 pounds of hair and dead skin that were removed. There was something about the maintenance that put a spring in my step. It felt so good. Why don’t I make the effort to maintain myself all the time, and not just before holidays or special occasions?
How can we maintain that spring in our step? How can we, as mothers and parents, ensure that we are still scheduling “me” time? How do you take care of yourself?
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts, strategies and ideas!
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I’m there with you sister! It’s been three months since having my second child and I think my stomach is actually growing again – no I’m not pregnant again – thank god!
No sleep = no energy = lots o carbs and cereal for every meal… I just came back from the park thinking about this subject as my toes have remenants of the last “touch up”, I’m wearing one of 2 shorts that fit me (my current mummy uniform) and a stained T shirt with my hair washed but not brushed piled on my head in a ponytail… How are all the pretty mummy’s managing?
After my last pregnancy I did stroller fit with my good friends and encouragement from my husband – who kept it top of mind (which can be dangerous territory
helped me make healthy food choices and encouraged me to get a personal trainer which I think really sealed the deal.
Mind you I just had my son to focus on – not a toddler, a baby and a stupid bathroom reno. But for me the same theory applies – seek out support! Whether its from your husband, mother-in-law, your friends, a babysitter, a trainer or a running group and lock it in wherever you can – make it a routine…I’ll let you know how it works for me…this belly has got to go!
Number 1 – kick the man out of the house and make sure he takes the kids with him.
number 2 – make sure u still have at least an hour a week “me time”, even if it doesnt involve going to a salon, at least give urself a facial and some other girly pampering once a week
number 3 – sometimes in all the rush and hussle bussle u dont have time for all the extras – but still make sure u can feel girly and cute and/or sexy – go ahead and wear those cute knickers u bought urself under ur pants. No one else may know but u will
number 4 – do low energy fun things with the kids that gives u time out to read a great book that excites u. So take the kids to a park and read an inspirational book that makes u feel great and energised, that makes u feel excited by life!
number 5 – try and think ahead for lunch. If u leave it all last minute and u are out with the kids and ur hungry u’ll likely eat macDonalds which wont make u feel that great. Think ahead, pack a really yummy salad with some beans and corn and capsicum and luttuce and sun-dried tomatoes and so on with a little sweet chilly sauce on top – YUM! You wont feel guilty, it’ll taste great and best part, it will give u the energy u need to power on!
I could go on but just remember one thing – a better rested and energised you makes a better mummy for ur kids and a better partner for ur man. Taking time for u should not be a guilty pleasure but something u do for yourself and for ur family – you are no use to anyone if u are exhausted and feel daggy and horrid :/
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