Did anyone elses Mom say that, or just mine?
TTC has been ok, I got through the two week wait fine, although I think getting my period is all the more depressing when I’ve done six days in a row of negative pregnancy tests. But that’s really fine, its just the rest of my life that’s going crazy! Reorganization with work, graduating from school in less than two months, and some work travel coming up…pretty much the TTC is putting me over the edge!
Because of my straight up bitchiness current stress level Marmot and I talked about it at length this weekend, and decided we’re going to take a break from TTC for a month or two. Time to let me chill out and get through the reorganization at work and graduate from school. The way things are right now are rough and I know there is always stress, and it will never be a perfect time, I really am at the point where I need to back off of something in life, and TTC is the easiest to go.
I’m trying to be positive. Be excited and work on managing the rest of my stress.
Looking back at the Facebook posts made me realize that the one thing I dislike about my life is entirely within my control, and I can’t say that I’ve done anything about it other than ignore it. What is wrong with me?! So I’m hoping to take the time off to lose weight. Crazy when I just said I wanted to de-stress, but this has been on my mind so much while TTC.
Its really hard to look at the Baby Bucket List and see the Get to a Good Weight item not crossed off. It was one of the most important items on there, the one I wanted the most of all of them. Which has made TTC hard because I look in the mirror and cringe. I know that I’ll never look in the mirrow and be perfectly happy, but maybe if I get a few pounds off I won’t look in the mirror and get teary!
Last night on What Not to Wear, the victim was a woman who had ‘taken ownership of her life’ and quit drinking, lost weight, and started spending more time with her kids. I was totally impressed, and loved how she put it- taking ownership of her life. I looked at Marmot and said I need to take ownership of my weight.
He nodded his head and said ‘That’s good sweetie.’ (He’s invested. lol)
Take ownership of my weight. Destress. And start the TTC thing again in a month or two.
So yeah, that’s the plan. But who is Stan?
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B
My mom says that too!
Anyhow, I think it’s great to want to focus on other things and tying up some last minute things first. You’ve got a lot on your plate!
I like the way she put it also…good luck!
30ish Mama
TTC can take over your life! I remember how many things we put off because TTC was the priority. Of course that only added to my stress level and made TTC even more difficult. People would tell me to “just relax” and that would aggravate me even more. I never relaxed, but I reached a point where I was close to giving up on faith and science. I was literally sending mental ultimatums to my uterus-it would either cooperate or I would have it removed. I guess that was me trying to take ownership. And then it worked. I got pregnant, had a full term pregnancy, and a healthy baby girl.
And so good luck to you! Your pregnancy and baby is on the horizon, about to happen any minute now.
Natalie
I think it will definitely help to not worry about the TTC stuff while everything is adjusting around you. And while losing weight isn’t the most fun thing to do, it does help lower stress levels and make you feel better. Do you like to swim laps? If so, this is an amazing work-out, it works absolutely everything and is super low impact and I always feel rejuvinated after swimming rather than drained. Although I have to admit, I do have a hankering to try Zumba. That looks like a lot of fun.
I can’t believe you’re only two months away from graduation. That is so awesome!
Vicki
Good luck with the weight loss. TTC or not, it is always crazy hard until you realize you want to do it and are in control. Some things I’ve been doing are Zumba, as mentioned above, and running. I set a goal for myself of running a 10k this year, so hopefully the lbs will come off as I work on it. I also reward myself with lots of good food like enormous but healthy salads and wraps. A plus of eating salads for you would be that that spinach has that folic acid you need for TTC.
Kaitlin @ Ah... My Married Life
Heck. I say “What’s the plan, Stan?” Haha.
I actually know exactly how you feel when you say you think of losing weight and TTC because ideally I’d really like to lose weight before getting pregnant, but I also really want to get pregnant. So I never know which to put first.
BUT! You really need to respond you my email I sent you yesterday because I have some more venting to do.
Much More Than Mommy
I’m bouncing around reading and am glad to see this — I’ll be praying for you, that you do destress and OWN YOURSELF!
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JustUs
I’m a new follower on your blog and I have to say, I love your baby bucket list, I know you’d like to see more crossed off, but I think it’s great you have a list and are working to achieve goals. It makes TTC so much less stressful to have other goals and things to keep your mind busy.
I’m also starting to work on taking ownership of my life!
tabitha
i say what’s the plan stan
is that not okay?
ttc is very stressful
a break is great if you can do it
i like your plan
and you are right
it’s all about taking control of your life
i love the quote!
HillyG
Stan is that crazy Jewish guy who does my taxes. Just kidding.
Sweetie, my best advice – just let go. You can’t control it all.
You CAN control what you put in your mouth and how you spend your time. I feel for you – really, I do. I don’t have kids yet but I’m struggling with my weight and what to do with my time. Take it one step at a time and try to enjoy each day.