Are you a Superwoman?

Another song reference..."Superwoman" by Alicia Keys. If you haven't heard this song yet, you owe it to yourself to give it a listen.

I hear this song and it gets me thinking, moving, ready to take on the world! There have been times I've felt like Superwoman in the past, but nothing like I do these days. I'm busy from the time I get up until I lay my head down at night (just like many other Superwomen I know).

I check out my clothes before I walk out the door to make sure I'm spit-up free, I have calluses on my hands from carrying the car seat, and my body's not quite the same as it was before baby (but I'm working hard to change that!).

Still when I’m a mess
I still put on a vest
With an S on my chest
Oh yes
I’m a Superwoman

I'm a wife, mother, sister, daughter, granddaughter, friend, health coach as well as many, many more titles. I feel like Superwoman, but do I really want that hefty title too?!? There's so much to do in a day and I am trying to give up the feeling that I have to do it all. I will remember what they tell us before take off and to put on my oxygen mask first because I have to take care of me before I can take care of everyone else.

I don't have the gold cuffs to deflect bullets, so I have to stay strong in other ways. I will do the things that will keep me strong and healthy and give me the energy to take care of my precious family (eating healthy, exercise, and getting my rest).

Oh yes, I am a Superwoman!
And I gladly accept that title, too :)

You make me better!

I love music and you'll probably find that I refer to songs often. There's a song called "You Make Me Better" by Ne-Yo. Lately it's been playing in my head over and over. I think it's because I've become so disciplined with getting organized, having a tight schedule in the morning, and an evening routine. I've always wanted to be a morning person, but until Jaden came along, I was glued to my bed and couldn't hit snooze enough!!

With going back to work it's critical that we have a routine. I'm up at 5am to pump, at the gym by 5:50am, back home and in the shower by 6:45am and have Jaden up to nurse by 7:20am. She has to be finished by 7:45am so Daddy can take her to daycare. I've been a little late to work a few times and those are the times I couldn't drag myself out of bed to get to the gym. I had to listen to my body those days and give it the extra sleep time it needed. But I realize that I MUST get to bed on time (10:00-10:30pm) so that I follow the routine.


When we get home we have to wash bottles and pump parts, get our clothes ready for the next day, possibly give her a bath, and any other prep work that's needed for the next day. I'm a person that likes structure so it's working for us :) She definitely makes me better!

Jaden in her Super Seat.
Looks like she's dancing...she got it from her mama!!

I'm continuing to nurse her and that has to be one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life! I truly enjoy nursing her because it's our special time together, but it takes a lot of commitment to pull out that pump daily. I want to be able to nurse her for a year, but I'm going to break it down in 3 month goals and take it day by day.

She's now 3 months old and I can't believe how fast time is going by and how big she is getting. She's developing a little personality and smiling so much now. And what a "talker" she is...I think we're going to be in trouble when she really starts talking! She is sleeping close to 7 hrs a night and that's such a blessing. She's our little night owl and her Daddy has to put her to bed each night around 12:30.


Daycare is going well. I just love her daycare provider and have complete trust and confidence in her. I can honestly say that I don't worry about her at all while I'm at work. I know Jaden enjoys having the other children talk/play with her and she'll really enjoy it once she's old enough to play with them.

Work has been tough and it's mainly becuase I've had to jump back in in the middle of a lot of chaos.

I had a friend remind me that I just gave birth, I can do anything and that being a mother is empowering.
Wow, she is right about that! (Thanks Sandy!)

Mesmerized by the mobile and mirror.
She still keeps those little fists balled up!

Oh, how I love thee...

I had great intentions on keeping up with the blog, but my extra time is spent sleeping these days!

Jaden is 11 weeks old today. She's growing so fast and I can't believe how quickly my time at home with her has gone by. I have to go back to work Friday and I'm not looking forward to leaving her. I am completely comfortable with her daycare provider and I know it will be great for her to be around other children so it's for selfish reasons that I don't want to leave her each day. My heart has jumped out of my body and grown legs! I'm so in love with Jaden and I'm in awe at the little things she does that makes my heart melt.



Here are some of the things I love:

• seeing her wake up so happy, cooing and smiling
• hearing her breathe in my ear
• smelling her sweet breath
• seeing her smile and get calm when I sing to her (maybe she's really laughing at me!)
• seeing the cute expressions she makes when sleeping...I wonder what she's dreaming about
• seeing her sleep peacefully
• watching her with her daddy and him with her :)
• when she looks at me so sweetly when she's nursing

I could go on and on. I love how I love my life!!

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take,
but by the moments that take our breath away.