Our Routine: Mondays

Well, it USED to be our routine to go to the Health Unit every Monday for the Well Baby weigh-in, but we haven't made it for . . . maybe 8 weeks? It's about time we went back to check on the little one's weight.

To be honest, I'm a bit worried. She hasn't grown out of any clothes recently, and though she does look to be glowing healthy, she's not really "chubby" anymore. Furthermore, I'm not sure what she eats! She's reduced her nursing to three times in the day and usually 2 times in the night (as far as I can tell--sometimes I sleep through it), and she really doesn't eat much food. I don't really know what I'm doing wrong except maybe being less persistent than I should be, and not providing enough different foods. This parenting thing is full of guilt traps!

Anyway, I'll let you know if my fears are confirmed, and any recommendations they might have. Usually it turns out that I'm just paranoid . . . here's hoping!

Otherwise, I've started working out. Just 15 minutes a day, when Madeleine has her morning nap. Okay, I only did yesterday and today, but I'm going to try to make it a habit. I read somewhere that if you do something 14 times, it becomes a habit. It seems to have worked with doing the dishes every day after supper, so I'm hopeful.

I have this video game called "Yourself Fitness" which guides you through a workout, rewarding you for showing up for x number of workouts in a row, and tracking your weight, strength, fitness and flexibility to help you meet your goals. I've used it before and found it very motivating so I'm feeling positive about this time around.

I'll check in later after the health unit.


Post-health unit:
Well, as usual, my fears are unfounded! Madelbean is a healthy 19 lbs, 12 0z, meaning she gained a pound in 2 months, right on schedule. I am reassured.