Might be spoiled… š
Grill + pizza = yummmmmm

Might be spoiled… š
Grill + pizza = yummmmmm
We spent the whole weekend at the pool which means I ate all the things… all of āem!
Some healthy, some not as healthy… thatās balance.
But what I love about my attitude towards food is that I donāt punish or berate myself for enjoying things that might not be high on the āgood for meā list, because I know I will bounce right back and actually crave/enjoy things that ARE good for me. By embracing this balance, I eliminate that awful feeling of guilt, which Iām sorry, is not a flavor I am fond of š
After eating all the things this weekend, my body craves fresh veggies and so, thatās what my body gets – spinach topped with veggies.
Balance.
Did you find the balance between nutrient-dense foods and treats during your pregnancy?
Food prep > pool all day.
Thatās where you can find me fending off the heat/humidity.
The water is perfect!
Today was a bit of a rough one… walking to appt in humidity, low blood sugars before lunch that had me super out of sorts, some general anxiety (mamaās, surely this is normal?!) and just feeling pretty drained… humidity is not my favorite and it definitely hits me a little harder when Iām this pregnant!
The good news is, tomorrow is a new day and so tonight is just being spent relaxing and snuggling with this little lovebug (because sheās the MASTER at relaxing and reminding me itās IMPORTANT, even if there IS a trillion things to do!) and so between her friendly reminder and my husband handling dinner, Iām feeling a bit better and regrouping.
That humidity though… whewwwww. No joke!
Some get it, some donāt.
Everyone is different.
For me, live music, and especially Phish, have been some of my happiest, most soul-replenishing experiences.
I mean theyād have to be if Iām willing to do two nights in a row in the dead of summer at 8 months pregnant, right?!
Every live show Iām reminded how blessed I am that I still have enough hearing to enjoy them. It sounds silly, but live music is just my happy place and Iām just always grateful to experience it.
Most probably know the Curveball debacle – how excited I was for it, how much I NEEDED it after a rough year of family hurt, and how sad I was when it was cancelled without a note being played.
And I wanted a couple of shows before I dive into motherhood (for the record I will still see Phish as a mother, it just may not be quite as easy) – I needed a phix and I just wanted to go phishinā with my friends!
And it was awesome! It was exhausting, but exhilarating. I walked over 8 miles in two days and danced a lot too. Yes, I also sat waaaay more than I ever have at any show (you usually canāt get me to stop bogeying – but Iām also not usually 8 months pregnant š) but I could still hear the music, see the lights, feel the vibe… I made it work for me!
And people were AWESOME! I got so many high fives, people asking me when Iām due and if I know what it is, countless people offered me waters, this sweet soul kept misting me with her water fan and actually let me borrow her little fishman donut hand fan… people showed me time and time again why I LOVE this community so much!
It was also pretty cool to feel the baby groove to his or her favorite songs – baby most definitely had some choice picks!
For the record, I went extremely prepared with snacks, water, a cooling cloth to be able to place on my neck, Gatorade, my insulin, a note from my doctor declaring Iām both diabetic and pregnant and should be allowed to keep my snacks and medical supplies with me – the gate attendants didnāt even need to see the letter but it never hurts to have it. I wore my shoes, not flip flops, to help all the walking, my husband and I never separated, I knew exactly where every bathroom was, and I was very attuned to my body and itās limits and took breaks when I needed to, which is important.
It was hot, and it was a lot of work, and I definitely welcomed some downtime today with which to recover, but I donāt regret that experience at all, and Iām proud as eff of how my super pregnant little body held up (which was also helped by how active Iāve remained during my pregnancy!) and every day I become more and more awestruck at what my body is capable of!
So, everyone is different, but donāt let anyone tell you that you canāt do things that are meaningful to you just because you are pregnant. Yes, there are things you shouldnāt do, and it really does vary by person/pregnancy, but provided you play smart, listen to your body, and vow to put the safety of yourself and your unborn baby first, you can totally go Phishinā 8 months pregnant!
What a weekend for the books, and Iām so grateful š
Baby definitely had his or her favorites last night, but the most movement came during The Squirming Coil!
Iāll chat more later about experiencing Phish 8 months pregnant, but night 1 went well and we had a blast and it was so. freakin. nice. to phinally get a phix after waaaay too long between shows (no thanks to you, Curveball! š)
Excited to see what night 2 brings! š š¶š
Being 31+ weeks pregnant during this time of year (and thus, during this weather…) is this really interesting little game of needing to hydrate, yet barely having finished one bathroom break before the urge for another strikes up, all the while feeling like you havenāt had anything hydrating yet youāve been chugging that water (despite not much room in your belly) like itās life or death (isnāt it?!)
Lunch with a view today!
And just like mama, baby clearly enjoys clam cakes and chowdah!
When my husband makes his famous (and delicious!) chicken wings on the grill, I get beyond happy!Ā š
Do you like chicken wings? Got any favorite sauces? My husband has tons of different concoctions he whips up, so we never get bored… after all, very IS the spice of life!