Next Thursday I'm entering the third trimester. Time goes so fast, hard to believe!! I'm getting more and more anxious about the labor and delivery. Mostly I guess because I have (obviously) never given birth in an Italian hospital. It's not like third world or anything like that, it is just different. I am not confident in Italian yet either, especially when it comes to medical terminology, ugh. I pray and hope that everything will go smooth, no major complications.
Chilly but sunny afternoon. We are going to a birthday party that Benjamin was invited to.
Super fun game
The Melchionda family
Best pizza I've eaten
5 ways to calm myself down
1. Take a walk
Exercise is a great stress reliever in itself, as it helps to blow off steam and releases endorphins, they say. It can also provide you with some perspective so you can return in a new frame of mind. I like walking out with my phone and taking interesting pictures of buildings and plants. Then Instagram them. :) Walking is becoming harder and harder these days, my belly feels sooo heavy and sore. So I'm trying to take it easy and rest more.
2. Take a breath
If you are not in a position to leave your house, like you have little ones, or not feeling well enough physically, you can feel better right away by practicing breathing exercises. Getting more oxygen into your body and releasing physical tension are two ways that breathing exercises can benefit you. Simple and works. When I find myself hyperventilating over stuff this can be an instant relief.
3. Take a mental break
Steal away a few minutes and DO SOMETHING ELSE. Even dishes. Doesn't matter. Just hush away your worrisome thoughts.
4. Evaluate your situation
Sometimes we just have to step back and look at our situation differently. If you can look at it in a different perspective, that might help you identify the real source of your stress and that in itself can be the first step in winning over it. I always ask Scott when in doubt or distress. "Could you please put this in perspective for me?" He is awesome at that. I always feel better about whatever BIG stress I felt before. Come on! It's not like I have to give birth in the jungle. It is a modern hospital with doctors and nurses to care for you! And yes, you can speak well enough!
5. Pray
And finally the most important thing you can do: PRAY. God is infinitely loving and caring, who else would you discuss your problems with rather than with the One who made you?
Sometimes the source of stress won't change. You will. Trust Him to be with you in whatever circumstances you find yourself in.
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