Mommy Mobility Needed

Wolf - WOLF -WOOOOLF! Oh, wait, never mind just thought it could be...

Apparently I was concerned about a possible blood clot last pregnancy and yesterday I did it again – text the husband saying my leg hurts, it may be a blood clot. I've never had one before and have been warned that during pregnancy women are more susceptible. I bruise easily and have poor circulation, so the added pregnancy warning has me on a heightened alert.   Since I do sit a lot at the office, on-site, while flying, driving, and watching TV... I need to monitor any injuries, bruises, and soreness especially in legs and arms. I know it's serious, but I also know being aware will not prevent this, however being active could! So yet another reason I should be getting off my duff and getting moving. So, I started last night with a 2 hour grocery shopping/hotel courtesy van wait (all while standing) as well as a walk to/from the local pharmacy.

Missing home

I think being home for 6 weeks or so reset my travel tolerance. If you didn't know I travel a lot for work these days. After an overdue job/career change, which was so right for me, I began being one of those on the go business people :) Last year it was about 40% travel and this year it's down to a projected 23% (in part due to my top-notch parental leave benefits). I was able to enjoy the holidays at home and it sure was nice. This week I started traveling again and am trying to remind myself of the benefits, like visiting family in the area, the ability to get more sleep, no household chores, and airline and hotel points. Though I am looking forward to my local family visits I already miss my little girl and my hunky husband! I stayed in my hotel room and pouted all last night. Despite being in my pjs in bed by 7:30pm, I had trouble falling and staying asleep. I'm glad the first night is over, but hope the next 2 weeks get better. The holiday break spoiled me and I know I just have to get used to traveling, hotels, and the routine again. All this said, warm feelings do arise and a smile returns to my face as I think about my growing family. Where ever I am I'm not alone - I have the baby with me! :)

Yep, I'm the duck

Growing up I had many nick names my dad used for me: Ducklips, Lips, DLTW (duck lipped tiny women), Queen, just to name a few. Due to my frequent puckered or extended lips as a child, I've been represented by a duck or a beak on many things like when keeping score during a card game or on gift tags. Now I've realized an additional meaning for my duck image - the way I walk. Yep, I am already waddling!