Sunday, April 24, 2016

word of the week


No attempt at calligraphy this week, instead a completely unrelated picture from my walk with Millie today (pre-downpour), so you will have to believe me when I say that my word this week is: classes.

There have been a multitude of classes this week, The latest term of our art course has started, and it was nice to be back with sketchpads and pens, and a few hours of escapism on a Monday evening.

Having started a series of pregnancy pilates classes a few weeks ago, I skipped my first class this week. Sleep was still proving evasive, and after a particularly wide awake night on Monday, I got home from work on Tuesday and decided that a nap was probably what I needed most. It was a shame to miss the class, as, although I always get home and have to talk myself into going back out again, I enjoy the hour, even if it does require the wearing of leggings, and standing on one leg, neither of which I would describe as my forte. However, this week it seemed more sensible to try and rest, and we then did a late evening supermarket trip where I bought every lavender product I could source, and some herbal tea and horlicks. The lavender and horlicks seem to be a winning combination and the nights since have been more restful. I haven't dared try the tea yet which sounds like a potentially unpleasant blend of chamomile, lemon, lavender, rosehip, fennel and spearmint, but it was called snore and peace which was a tempting offer as I wandered the shop in a daze.

On Thursday evening we had our first antenatal class, and though I was feeling in need of a night where I got in from work and didn't have to immediately turn around and go out again, it was a really interesting few hours. It felt a little daunting at times, especially the picture quiz which revolved around spotting how many things, in what seemed to be a perfectly pleasant nursery, could harm your baby, but overall it was a nice balance of different topics. I do feel like I missed the class on "how to bloom in the second trimester", as those weeks have been and are pretty much gone and I don't recall feeling anything other than round and pale. Similarly, some pointers on how to start thinking about when the baby will be get here rather than if the baby will get here would be a huge help, as I still don't seem to be able to let myself believe that things will actually be ok! The Husband has worked so hard all weekend getting the nursery repainted, and we have a new carpet coming this week, so things are starting to come together in that respect, and the furniture is ready and waiting to be assembled, so hopefully we are acing the class in getting prepared for a new arrival.

I'd also love a lesson in blogging, as I seem to be losing followers at a rate of knots, and I didn't exactly have a surplus to begin with! There hasn't been much of interest in these parts in recent weeks, I do realise, although I do think as I look back over this post I might be slightly overcommited at the moment! Hopefully I will get back into writing here more regularly at some point, and posting a bit more of a variety of things, other than my two Sunday night contributions only. In the mean time, thank you for visiting, and I hope your week is a lovely one.



The Reading Residence

14 comments:

  1. Oh I remember stacking up on antenatal classes and pregnancy exercise classes, and often skipping them because I was too tired! Still, it's worth sticking to them if you can. Best of luck with the pregnancy
    As for the blogging, I'm sure you'll get your mojo back (if in deed it has every gone)
    #WoTW
    xx

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    1. ah glad it wasn't just me tracey! thanks for such a lovely comment xx

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  2. You are packing a lot of classes in, and yes, you may be a tad over committed! I'm glad you've found a combination that seems to be helping your sleep, long may that last. And as to blogging, it's a funny old thing that ebbs and flows as I find, so I'm sure all will be well x Thanks for sharing with #WotW

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    1. yes they have wound down a little now, which is good, and as for the blogging, I'm sure I'll get back into it soon enough! x

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  3. have a lovely week Katie, take care of yourself and that growing bump! xxx

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    1. thanks Tess, it seems to be growing noticeably each day now! x

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  4. I'm still here, Katie, and enjoying your journey to motherhood. I am glad your nights have become more restful and that you are listening to your body and heeding its need to rest. Have a lovely week! xx

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    1. thank you Grace, and thanks for visiting xx

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  5. Gosh, a busy time with lots of classes indeed. I hope you are enjoying them, although I am sure that skipping the odd class in favour of a nap isn't a bad thing at all. As for the blogging thing I seem to be losing followers again too, it is disheartening isn't it, I have no idea why it happens! Your real bloggy pals are still here though!

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    1. Thank you Amy, and for your words of wisdom! x

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  6. I have long since given up worrying about followers/readers etc, I blog because I enjoy it, and because it gives me something of a journal of family life. The tea does sound rather intimidating, sometimes a pillow between the knees can help, or a pillow supporting your back as you lie on your side. I found ante natal classes a mixed blessing, but always enjoyed my Ante Natal Aqua Aerobics classes! They were fun! X

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    1. I haven't been able to find an antenatal aquarobics class, which is a shame, especially now the pilates has finished. You have the right approach to blogging too! x

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  7. Hi Katie, like Grace I too am enjoying hearing about your journey, it takes me right back! So good to nearly have the nursery sorted, one thing off your mind. I am so glad your sleep is improving, that is always good! I think mine is my age, as I have never had sleep problems and it is usually to visit the toilet {sometimes several times}. I must try not to drink much late on!

    I didn't do classed when I was pregnant, can't remember why. I think, from the sounds of it, they can make you feel a little overwhelmed. I think you are right to focus on when your baby is born, stay positive and look forward to it. I think also you are doing the right thing by listening to your body, I know it is hard sometimes, but usually your body knows best.

    I hope you have a lovely weekend and look forward to your next update. Don't worry about the blogging, people {me included} will always be here.

    Take care,
    Jane xxxx

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    1. Thank you for a lovely comment Jane, though sorry to hear that your sleep is disturbed too. I really appreciate your kind words, and hope you are well xx

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