No I haven’t started running. I wish. It’s that one thing I wish I would do. There are so many benefits to it both for mind and body. I am hoping to inject some cardio into my little workout life that only includes pilates classes twice a week and tending to three kids on a daily basis. Birth Forward‘s upcoming participation in the Limassol Marathon 5km Corporate Race may just be the kick I need to finally do it.
It’s easy for me to get caught in a web of negativity especially when everything that can go wrong will go wrong. Recently our fridge broke down, silently in the middle of the night, defrosting everything in the freezer and slowly working it’s way through the fridge section too. Then our dog got sick. And then there was other stuff. There always is. But because I have recently decided to work on my mind as well as my body, I knew that a gratitude list could have a massive impact on my overall wellbeing. So I gave it a go.
I’ve written about receiving gifts upon the arrival of a new family member. And how many people get it wrong, wasting money and annoying us. You voiced your opinions too, which I turned into a blog post. One thing we all agreed on was that balloons and flowers were out and food, self-care and baby products were in. Those were the things I appreciated after having all three of my babies. The needs are the same as they are more or less throughout the early years of parenting. That’s why it’s so amazing that Mommy Box has launched. A gift and subscription box service for pregnancy and post-partum is now available in Cyprus.
Last Saturday, my three best friends and I checked out of our daily routines and into the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Limassol for one night to celebrate my birthday. It was a short but sweet getaway that was jam-packed with so much fun it took me three days to recover.
Why are women afraid to give birth naturally? THAT is the question we should be asking ourselves when we become irritated by the fact that in Cyprus c-section births account for 4 times the recommended WHO rate. If you’re reading this and you’re pregnant please DO NOT be afraid. Educate yourself. Know your rights and watch this documentary. Learn from real women and professionals with years of experience about how you can achieve a natural birth and most importantly WHY you should.