WOW what a week.
It was straight interstate for work for me on Monday for the full week. I’m really struggling being away from home at the moment and am missing Chris more than usual. It must be the extra hormones. After being on holiday I needed to try and get in to some sort of routine – which of course is super hard when you’re interstate for work. The week didn’t quite start out as planned – with a horrible night sleep Sunday. I’m really struggling to sleep on my side and wake up in a panic – I’ve heard a lot of mums to be using different sorts of pillows so I might give that a go.
I had my figure bands with me – however after a horrible nights sleep Sunday and an early start to fly out Monday – by the afternoon I had to give myself a break. It never feels amazing missing a work out – but there was no point – I would’ve done a half hearted job and I was just exhausted. After a much better nights sleep Monday, however, I was ready to go Tuesday. I did a power session in my room Tuesday, had Wednesday off as I had another long day of travel – then found an absolutely beautiful spot in Perth in Kings Park on Thursday and Friday for some early morning training power sessions. I’m loving the fact that so many cafes and hotels etc are embracing healthy options. Both hotels had a great selection of fruit and cereals and every night I managed to find something that wasn’t too heavy but was healthy and yummy. I tell you what I was missing though – my nightly chocolate. I usually have a small amount of chocolate each night. I hadn’t brought any – and by Thursday night was craving some. Luckily – the cafe downstairs sold bars of Cadbury – phew! 
I reached 19 weeks on Thursday as well. Also a bit annoying that I was away from Chris but we’ll be together for the half way mark next week. My belly is still pretty small – especially in the mornings. Lying down though you can definitely tell she’s there. I’ve felt a couple of slight butterfly type movements in there but nothing you can see or nothing huge. A few women I follow of Instagram are having quite big movements last 19 weeks – which I can’t wait to happen.
It was so lovely to be home Friday – I missed my little family. The weekend didn’t bring a break though – as we’d worked out last weekend – we needed a new car. There was no way we were getting a capsule and a baby in and out of our 2 door cars. Not an expense we had planned for – but it was so much fun going around the dealerships and testing out nice SUV’s.
Back in the gym Sunday and I made sure I concentrated on upper body. During the week when I’m using my figure bands I mainly focus on lower body exercises. There’s so many you can do with just your weight and the bands – however arms are a bit of a different story. Push ups and tricep dips are great and you can do them anywhere – but I do love to get stuck in to a good upper body session. Chris and I trained together today and WOH did he make me work – I’m going to be sore tomorrow.
I really needed this work out today. I’ve been very emotional lately – and the littlest things are making me stress or get upset. Chris is probably puling his hair out wondering what is going on – and to be honest so am I. Pregnancy brings on so many things – and each day I think of something that I haven’t done, or should do, or should be planning for. It can be so overwhelming and a little scary. In less than 5 months I’ll be responsible for a little life – and that in itself is daunting. I’m trying to not be too hard on myself – but sometimes I just have those days – will I be good enough – will I still give Chris enough attention, what if I can’t do everything I want to? What if I stuff it up? The best advice I’ve been given from my friends is – don’t take any advice. Every baby is different, and I will learn as I go. It’s nice to have an idea of what to expect but I’m trying not to put too much pressure on myself. If you’re feeling the same way – YAY – but it’s ok. I felt so much better after going to the gym – releasing all those endorphins and build up angst and energy. So get out of the house and go for a walk or do something fo yourself to make you feel better. Your partner and the baby will love you for it.
Love and Life
the figure x