Poet is nine months tomorrow. She's been here for as long as I grew her. And just like when Che was the same age, my body is wanting a little more care. I think it must be the nine month lull; where baby reaches a new level of awareness and muma falls into the realm of tired - early nights are a necessity and extra herbal tonics a must.
There's a plethora of things that I want to be doing and I haven't quite got to them yet. My herb garden needs resurrecting and I want to spend more time flicking through paper pages. I need to cut down on sugar and explore (and attempt) the art of self-discipline. I can't wait to plan autumn-inspired meals and watch another episode of this - Rachel Khoo, I think I love you (and your lipstick!)
But enough of my petty woes. Sheesh, what a bore!
This past week I answered some questions about my life (and the children's names). Head over to Naomi's and Katrina's to read a little more...
Rachel Khoo! I love her so much!
ReplyDeleteI think the onset of winter so early has everyone feeling a little this way. I think cutting back on sugar is great idea, you really do just have so much energy when you are on a low sugar diet.
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I love the way you write.
ReplyDeleteNot above at all.. the reality is all. xxt
ReplyDeleteps. that 9 month lull is so real - I've had it 5 out 5 times now...still not sure if I'm quite out of it this time...
you're never a bore, always an inspiration.
ReplyDeletebe gentle on your mama-self.
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I've been feeling it too... A desire for better health, more energy, organising and de-cluttering. An "Autumn clean" perhaps... Preparing ourselves for the winter ahead. I know I have it when I feel the urge to buy new cookbooks!
ReplyDeleteYou are an inspiration whether you're speaking profoundly positive, or letting us peek into what it's like to be real and genuine. It's a comfort to know that other mamas out there are feeling this transition too. Sofia is 10 months, and I couldn't quite put my finger on why I've been feeling a bit out-of-sorts lately.
ReplyDeleteRide this next wave out with the passing of each breath. I hope it passes quickly for you! :)
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What a beautiful photo and no not boring at all just real. I cut all sugars including fruit out of my diet for 12 weeks last year and even though I haven't slept a whole night for 2.5 years thanks to my little boy still feeding through the night, cutting sugar out left me feeling so much less tired and with greater mental clarity. That said, I changed my diet under the guidance of a doctor and with many supplements and found the first two months of no sugar I was very uncharacteristically irritable which was no fun!
ReplyDeleteI could ramble at length about this but now I don't want to be a no sugar bore!
Other than to add, I found it satisfying to switch sugar foods for satiating protein snacks - almond spread, smoked salmon, a boiled egg, roasted no salt almonds. And herbal tea was my other saviour. Planet Organic Female Balance tea is still my favorite. And yes, I agree with others comments be very gentle with your mama self especially as Poet only 9 months I think it takes at least one year to come back to yourself after giving birth and there is nothing like breastfeeding and sleep deprivation to make us hunger for sweets! Take care.
A 'keeping it real' post is a good thing every once in a while. Even then, you still make it a beautiful thing.
ReplyDeleteBeing sugar free has been huge for me, as you know. But I'm not sure i could have done it when Elliot was any younger. Cake and breastfeeding go hand in hand! Only now that he's down to a couple of feeds a day, do i feel like i can tackle these things!
Take care gorgeous.
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I hear you. I have felt that way too after each child. This time (third time) has lasted a little longer. Finally after 18months, I feel that the fog is lifting. That might have something to do with bubs finally sleeping through the night. AAAAHHHH BLISS! I think hormones and tiredness along with busyness are just a bad combo. You sound like you are being kind and gentle to yourself and very aware...Something that I think I need to learn. I love your calm gentle and thought provoking approach to things. I am interested on the no sugar thing...Let us know how you approach this...Take care xx Cassie
ReplyDeleteThis weather most definitely does not help. I hope you find some time to curl up with a good book and some hot tea or soup. And hopefully, next week, the sun will shine Xx
ReplyDeleteEarly nights, my love. They are the key to everything, I swear. x
ReplyDeleteYou even make your 'woes' sound like poetry :) Love the insights on Katrina's and Naomi's blogs. So nice to see a little more of who you are. Hope the fogginess lifts soon. x
ReplyDeleteI am totally in a slump as well this week... not enough yoga, not enough healthy food and too much slacking. Here's hoping we both get out of the fog soon xx
ReplyDeleteahahah oh my goodness Jodi- i've got a post scheduled for tonight that says EXACTLY this. It must be the rainy weather- or the change in routine. Holy Moly.
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You could never be a bore Jodi and if it's any consolation you make your woes sound so beautiful, in the way you describe them. Just popping over here to your space relaxes me. I hope you start to get your groove back soon my friend. I know only too well the kind of lull that can come from having a big boy and a babe in the 'developing-at-a-rate-of-knots-stage'. It's seriously tiring. Big hugs xo
ReplyDeleteI am off to check out the links. It sounds to me as if you do still know your path, you are just a little tired at the moment to make any headway on it. Be kind to yourself, sit on the path and enjoy the view for a bit then dust yourself off and I am sure you will be on your way!
ReplyDeleteBig love for Rachel Khoo in this house, I have only cooked recipes from her book for the last week! Need to lay off the butter now.
ReplyDeleteThe nine months point is hard...all the tiredness just seems to catch up with you then. Take care of yourself. x
A bore? Never! For completely different reasons I'm feeling a little like this myself, just go with it, all will be restored in due time :)
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You are never a bore dear Jodi. I always join you here and leave feeling inspired and moved. I love getting my hands into the earth and working in my garden. And now that Spring is here, i'm looking forward to getting out into my backyard again. Enjoy your time in your herb garden and taking time for yourself my friend. xx
ReplyDeleteI'm with you Jodi, but I don't have the nine month excuse (and really can little Poet be nine months already) a bore, you certainly are not .... and thanks,I really have to check out that cooking show !!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post, and this photograph is so autumn looking, how nice to find your blog!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully said. I do remember feeling exhausted when my son was nine months as well. It's also when I started to want to freeze time and make him stay a baby forever... I could see the toddler emerging as he got more independent. Take care and rest up!
ReplyDeleteWow Jodi - your blog is absolutley beautiful and I love your children's names!
ReplyDeleteSo for some reason cam back here and noticed a typo in my post... not a 'bore' at all... thats what I meant to say!!
ReplyDeleteHi Jodi, Thanks so much for popping over to my little Blog. I love visiting your delightful space here and reading your lovely words and looking at your beautiful photos. From my experience, the toddler/pre-schooler along with a breastfeeding baby is definitely the hardest combination. It's exhausting and you have to really pace yourself so you don't run out of puff. Plus you are working amongst it all! It gets easier, it really does! I take my hat off to all you new mums who even start a blog and are able to maintain it during those early years. It's really only now (with my youngest 3 yr old twins) that I have a lot more spare time and head space to do more. Take care. Mel xx
ReplyDeleteHappy 9 months! I hope you guys are able to enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteAh, autumn. Such a funny season, equal parts lovely and difficult I always think. Hang in there hey :)
ReplyDeleteI think it's definitely the weather! Everyone I speak to says they feel a little sluggish right now - I know I feel a bit like that too!
ReplyDeleteThere really are times that we get distracted. And I also think the weather has something to do with it. Enjoy the weekend ahead, Kellie xx
ReplyDeleteOh sweet Jodi... all very familiar. I always find the change of season throws me. The change of my childrens needs, the temperature of the air, the clocks, the light... everything. Sleep is the answer AND good food. Sugar we don't need it. And yes I love her too! Red lipstick weekends is my medicine! rest well Jodi .. xxx
ReplyDeleteJodi, I just want to say that I am finding your blog so inspiring, especially of late. I have been reading back over past posts of yours and feel so encouraged to live simpler, document wonderful moments and focus on beautiful things. You have allowed us into your home, into your life and into the lives of your children and I am so grateful for that. I hope the recent sunshine has spurred you on and you are feeling more rested and whole. X
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like the perfect time for new beginnings xx
ReplyDeleteThank you for introducing me to Rachel Khoo! And thank you for sharing pieces of your life with us... the wonderful bits and the hard bits.
ReplyDeleteWill you have time for a cup of tea when you are in Melbourne? Would be nice!
ReplyDelete9 months old already, time really does fly so fast these days. It is nice to read that we all have these periods in our lives, it's nice to know we don't go through it alone too.
ReplyDeleteNo matter what the topic, your posts always seem to inspire us all!
Rhi xxx
I love this post, and the way you write. I'm in a similar place myself, with baby seven months. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat's in the air? It feels like everyone's like this lately, off kilter. Hope you find your mojo again soon. xx
ReplyDeleteI just saw a woman at the art gallery this morning, wearing really casual (but cool) clothes, and red lipstik. I so want to be able to get away with that! I think it's normal to have periods where you question your life. It's what keeps us moving ahead, evolving as people. And times of feeling low comes part and parcel with that too. (At least I hope it is, otherwise I'm in real trouble!) Hang in there. Kellie xx
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