Susanne Remic is a primary school teacher, freelance writer and parenting blogger. She writes at Ghostwritermummy and Maternity Matters and in between all of that she regularly wins mummy of the year awards for running around after her two children, aged six and 19 months. This is her pregnancy blog: an online diary of her third pregnancy as she strives to overcome two difficult births, one angel child and one awkward toddler. Join Susanne as she shares every step of her journey from bump to baby!
New year, new me?
By Susanne Remic on 11 Jan 2012
Thank goodness the mince pies are gone and the chocolates have been hidden! I have been subjected to an enormous amount of food over Christmas and, despite being 33 weeks pregnant, I am now feeling the call of the detox along with the rest of the over-indulgent population. But it isn’t just food and exercise that needs an overhaul. I need a new me.
I haven’t made any new year’s resolutions; I still love to drink coffee and I am still biting my nails. In fact, this year’s resolution is to stop making new year’s resolutions. But that doesn’t mean I can’t make some changes, right?
This year I am determined to grow a little bit stronger, in more ways than one. Yes, I want to live a little healthier (and in fact, I have refused all junk food since Christmas and my maternity pants are feeling a little looser, so there!) but not just physically. I want to take care of my soul too. So stronger means a little more selfish, maybe.
I had a few run-ins last year and I allowed myself to become upset, despite honestly feeling I was in the right. I also had a few wobbly moments which I attempted to keep to myself, fearing (wrongly) that I was alone in my emotional battles. This year I want to be strong enough to fight back against those who attack me and to trust those who are there for me.
Simple. New year, new baby, new me. What are your plans for this year?
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