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I’m not complaining. I mean really, I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’d go insane sitting around all day, as would anyone I think.

One interesting thing that has come from all living this way plus baby is my training and eating routine has gone out the window. I have no rhythm, no structure, and you know what? I’m kinda liking it. I’ve spent long enough living in fear of going more than 2.5 hours without eating, or wondering what dreadful outcomes will eventuate should a shred of pasta pass my lips on a social occasion or if I have to skip a workout. In the past that just wouldn’t have happened. Meals? Planned and mostly prepared days in advance. Pyrex containers full of goodness filled the fridge for every outing. And training? Two a day was standard. Bikram plus weights, weights plus sprints, whatever the combo there was definitely plenty of exercise. And I honestly can’t remember skipping a workout even when sick in recent years.

It’s been an interesting learning curve, but I really think it’s been very good for me. Nothing like shaking things up now and then!

How about you; what’s your experience been of trying to stick to a routine for your own needs?

Yesterday was my last official day of work before I have my baby, and I have to say – it really hit me. After all, there’s no escaping it now, is there? Yep – like it or not, I’m going to be giving birth.

Soon.

And now that I’ve passed that landmark of finishing work, it feels all the more real. All the more obvious that I’m entering a new phase of life. And I was a little sad as I left the gym. Actually, not quite sad. Lost. As though an era as ended. Which I guess it has really, because even when I come back it will be completely different, won’t it? And who’s to say how effective my body back plans will be, and how the success of that will impact my business. Of course I say the official end because I do have a fair few meetings and consultations arranged over the next couple of weeks. Nothing taxing though – just a little pocket money and keeping control of my apprentices. Funny how even now, 4 weeks before my due date, I just can’t bear to relinquish control! Nor to accept fully the idea of complete relaxation until the big day, even though it does sound very appealing.

Mind you, I’m supposed to be nesting right about now. And I definitely do need to de-clutter. But am I the only one who the nesting instinct seems to have passed by? Aren’t we supposed to be desperate to clean, tidy, indeed annihilate all mess in our path right about now? I have to admit I have absolutely no urge to clean or tidy anything or anyone – myself included! I’d far rather pay someone to do the lot. Please tell me I’m not alone here, that I’m not missing some crucial pregnancy/mother-to-be urge!

Body plus baby? Easy!*

Kat

*(We hope)

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