influenza A virus subtype H1N1

So, as if there isn't enough to worry about in the world, now this.  Some states are in semi-panic mode, closing schools, warning to stay home, etc.  Wow.  Isn't it 2009?  I have so much faith in our country and our abilities as a world leader but is that enough?  We can just have faith and believe that our country will take the necessary measures to help control this and in the meantime, do what we can for ourselves and our families.  Well, I refuse to give in to fear and panic.  I want to/need to stay healthy for myself and my family.  I am no longer just protecting myself I am responsible for protecting another life.  Pretty intense, but so amazing and wonderful, because, you know what?...I can do it.  I can step up and be a better person for my family.  Crazy how I didn't necessarily do that for myself when I was single and running around like I was invincible.   

So, we don't use public transportation, we wash our hands, don't get on a plane, don't go to Mexico, stay away from large public gatherings, but don't panic?  Ok.  I thankfully wasn't planning on doing any of these things that would put me/us at risk, but if YOU do, then maybe (or definitely) reconsider.  Live your life.  Live it with love and hope.  But wash your hands, and don't go to Mexico.  Please.

Get Psyched

When I was in high school (I was a cheerleader), or actually I think it was junior high, we did a cheer that went: "P-S-Y-C-H-E-D, that's the way we're gonna be, GET PSYCHED!"  Funny that I remember that, but it's that cheer that always helped me remember how to spell psych.  Seems like I always confused psychology with physiology.  The mental and the physical.  I bring this up because it's amazing how important our mental and physical health are to our overall well being.  You can't choose one, you can't just be mentally fit and not physically fit, or vice versa.  It just doesn't work that way.  I just don't believe that when you are physically unhealthy (tired, overweight, etc.) that you can be healthy and happy mentally.  They just go together.  What's so great and encouraging is that if you are sitting there feeling tired, out of shape, overweight, or just not as fit as you want to be...you can change.  There are so many things in this world that we can't change, but this (our physical fitness aka mental well being), we can change!  

When you start working on the physical it's amazing how you will feel better mentally.  Get up and move.  No matter where you are in your journey, you can't let one day pass without feeling good about what you're doing to change.  I let too many months pass by after having my daughter, before I got serious.  Instead of spiralling downward into some sort of depression, I chose to move.  

Are you on a journey?  Are you doing anything to change?  Doesn't matter what you did yesterday or what you did 5 minutes ago.  Now is now.  Get up and move.  Fitness is both physical and mental, and you can change, but you've got to start somewhere...

Confidence, do you have it?

So here I am blogging, baby on hip, wine glass in hand.  It's 10:30pm and baby is AWAKE.  So, maybe that "schedule" didn't work out as planned.  It's okay, I have confidence.  You know that's all you really need...in motherhood, in life, etc.  Confidence.  Wow.  Easier said than done, right?  I am confident in my ability to be a good mother, I am confident in my quest to get my baby girl sleeping comfortably in her own bed.  I am confident.  I need to say it over and over and over.  

What are you confident about?  Please share, and then repeat it to yourself.  We are moms, we are strong...and getting stronger.  Every day.  Stronger.