So chicken pox has finally left the building, although we now think that Maya also had hand, foot and mouth - as I got it too! I discovered this late last week after we had bene in quarantine (and getting very bored I might add - who knew you could miss singing in the library so much?!). My hands felt like I had constant pins and needles and the soles of my feet were burning as if I had been dancing the night away in inappropriate footwear - chance would be a fine thing! Another delightful trip to the GP confirmed my fears, and stated that Maya could actually have both conditions at once. He also patronisingly pointed out that it wasn't related to the disease that affects livestock! Luckily I only had a very mild bout - much less severe than the scaremongering on NHS Choices had led me to believe. Her bout of chicken pox was also relatively mild, making me now wonder whether she actually had it at all or was it just hand, foot and mouth. Everyone says it was chicken pox due to the scabs - but I guess we'll never know. Next time we come across a baby with it Maya will be forced to spend some time with them just to be sure!
Anyway this week was back to normal, with one noticeable exception - the lovely weather. This has been a week of sun and no need for a big coat, I even managed to hang some washing out - such a sad thing to get excited about!
Maya and I have been walking all over the place. After I had her I was delighted to discover that I actually weighed less than before I got pregnant. Unfortunately after almost eight months of eating loads and using the breastfeeding excuse (which ran out three months ago) I think I have almost piled it all back on. Now by no means will I be starring on any sensitively titled Channel 4 documentaries in the future or have just my arse filmed by a news reporter as I walk down the high street, but as I did manage to lose that weight last night, it would be nice to do it again. I would also like to start running, but am fully aware that I do not have the commitment to probably even start this one!
So I am hoping that if I keep walking all over the place I might get a bit fitter. I am also trying to eat cake less often. Failed today after some delicious lemon cake in Costa (well, I did miss breakfast!). Monday was just a gentle stroll up to the Murray Road play area. Not the nicest of play areas but does have baby swings so it kept us busy for half an hour or so. On Tuesday we walked over 4 miles with the buggy - Maya and I had a little trip to the play area in Holywells Park to go to the play area, then after a quick rest at home we got Paddy and headed out again. This time a big loop around Murray Road and Landseer Parks - both Paddy and I were wiped out by the end of the afternoon. Maya was not.
Wednesday saw us getting back into our normal baby activities - we kicked off with singing in the library at Woodbridge, followed by a trip to the play area, lunch outside a cafe, a reasonably long walk along the river, two hours of fresh air in the garden and then another trip to the play area in Holywells Park. Lots of walking for me! We were hoping the fresh air would mean a full night's sleep for her. No - it was the worse night for ages as Maya had a filthy cold and woke constantly. Still I chose to ignore her snuffles and took her swimming on Thursday - which she loved - I was worried she would have forgotten everything as we haven't been for weeks. We had lunch with friends and then another walk to find the swings on the Grange Farm.
Today the weather turned and we were back in our winter finery, so probably a bad day to head to a cold damp Felixstowe! A big trot up and down the high street (several times, as I don't know where anything is!) was all we could manage in terms of walking today. The highlight of the day probably was sitting in the tiny reading boat in Felixstowe with Maya!
At times I feel that my old life seems a million miles away and all I seem to do is washing, ironing and cleaning up poo, and wonder how I will cope when I am back in the classroom and leading my department, but when the sun is out maternity leave seems the best thing in the world and despite the really crap pay I could do it forever! So hopefully getting out and about in the fresh air and walking my socks off will start showing some results...
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