I passed 37 weeks last week, so I'm now officially full term and our little one could come at any moment! Or not for another several weeks.
That's absolutely bizarre, isn't it?
There's no other time in life when you're told, "hey, sometime in the next minute to four weeks you'll run a marathon, undergo perhaps the most significant medical event of your life, start a new job, and get a high-needs roommate whom you'll be solely responsible for keeping alive."
The very idea is ridiculous. But in pregnancy it's totally normal!
As I try not to go mad with the uncertainty of it all, here are some things that I've been occupying my time with lately.
Bouncing on a birthing ball
Finding go-to recipes
Especially in those first days/weeks after we've brought our little girl home from the hospital, I imagine the mental bandwidth to come up with creative, healthy, and delicious meals just won't be there.
Cooking with an air fryer
Our favorite use for our air fryer is to roast vegetables in a fraction of the time that it takes to roast them in the oven. You also don't need to use nearly as much oil for the same delicious roast veggie flavor and texture.
You can get air fryers for just over $100, so if you're considering it I definitely recommend going for it. We use ours several times a week, making air fried broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, shrimp, and more!
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I remember the countdown before my girls came and it's really an unbelievable time especially with the first! I used to walk around the mall lol, hope the bouncy ball helps.
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It's too bad about covid, otherwise a festive stroll through Christmas markets would be perfect right now!
DeleteI am actually in my last days before labor. But I am not in a hurry because I have a toddler and I know it will be hard.
ReplyDeleteI'm nervous about the first year, too - especially the first 3-6 months! I'm hoping it's not as overwhelming as I think it might be.
DeleteThe last stretch of pregnancy can be such an exhausting time, between being exhausted, unable to get comfortable and the constant racing thoughts about the baby. I'm glad you've found some things to keep yourself busy!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm actually still pretty comfortable at this point, though I do get tired earlier in the evenings. My husband has been such a big help in making this pregnancy relatively easy for me!
DeleteWe just got an air fryer last month and honestly we use it everyday! it's such a lifesaver and timesaver.
ReplyDeleteIf it were dishwasher safe it'd seriously be my favorite kitchen gadget.
DeleteI have been thinking about getting an air fryer. I know the last thing I wanted to do when I just had a baby was cook!
ReplyDeleteI've heard that, too, but I'm having such a hard time imagining what it'll be like! On one hand I've heard it's stressful, overwhelming, exhausting, and you're working harder than you ever had. On the other, I've heard that it's beautiful, newborn babies sleep a ton so there's a lot of downtime, and you can get back to your regular chore/cooking schedule by week 2... I guess everyone has a different experience, so I have no idea what mine will be like!
DeleteThis is such a sweet post, it reminded me of my third trimester days! I agree with your mom, deciding what to make for dinner is the hardest part of making it day in and out!
ReplyDeleteThat's really good to know, maybe I'll write out tentative cooking plans!
DeleteAir fryer is the best thing I bought for my kitchen! Your mom is very right. Planning the meal is difficult than actually cooking it.
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Lovely
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It's so handy!
DeleteI spent so much time on the exercise ball when I was pregnant - it was a good way to deal with the pregnancy aches and pains and when labour did start I found the ball helpful. We made sure to stock our freezer with easy to reheat meals it really helps for the early newborn days! :)
ReplyDeleteHope 2021 is off to a good start for you so far :)
Away From Blue
Thanks, Mica! I'm still pregnant and in that strange limbo state when she could be born any moment or not for an other week or more. I'll definitely spend some more time on the exercise ball and remember it for labor, too!
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