Getting in Step

Last night I had a bit of a "breakdown." Those tend to happen when I am tired, and sitting taking in how much my life has changed over the past year, and how "out-of-my-element" I feel having just had the baby. My breakdowns usually consist of intense crying, sobbing about the "old days." They are normal though, and after sleeping a bit (Thanks to my boyfriend for helping out with the baby last night), I am able to recoup and regroup.

Besides a long day with the in-laws and a new baby as a part yesterday, my breakdown had to do with doing the things that I both need and want to do, and finding a balance between them. I have spent the last few days calling to schedule doctor's appointments at new practices in my area for current issues (another breast ultrasound being one of them, and a chafing issue from pregnancy that just won't go away!). It has been time invasive to say the least, and trial and error has played the biggest role in the process. Also, I have been attempting to find out how to get a replacement piece for the baby's new crib since one piece arrived broken. Another "process," coupled with trying to open a new bank account, moving and unpacking here at the house and of course taking care of an infant. But these are "challenges" that come with the territory, and I am thankful to be taking them in stride.

My boyfriend will be on paternity leave from work for the next 2 weeks. This means scheduling some "me time" between those medical appointments. That consists of hitting the gym, happy hours with a friend and an overdue mani/pedi with this warmer weather in the midst. And I have a suspicion that I will also be getting a Mother's Day spa treatment as well...Hmm. I'm ready. It's time to get back in step! ;-)