Not much going on today... I gotta be honest. I'm feeling mediocre. Working from home so I didn't take the kytril and I'm a bit nauseous but trying to eat through it. I really want to try and get off the meds because as my doc says "less is more when you're pregnant." I am having a (dare I say it) craving for sushi, so I decided to order myself some shrimp tempura rolls (cooked, so safe for pregnancy). Can't wait until they arrive!
I know I've already talked about this, but working from home is really pretty amazing. I think the best part about it is that I get a day off from my backpack. I'm a typical NYC gal who loves handbags, so it broke my heart to even purchase a backpack. But when I started my own business about two years ago and began traveling between my client's offices all over the city, my beloved Macbook Pro (which isn't even that heavy) began to weigh on me. Also, since I'm a paper-a-holic and LOVE to have everything all printed out and with me at all times, I carry a pretty heavy load.
So, about six months ago when I couldn't take the back pain from my tote bag (the lines it would create on my shoulder were scary) I broke down and did the one thing I have always held in contempt and thought I would never do... I purchased a knapsack, backpack, book bag, whatever you want to call it. It's a nice looking one from North Face with pockets galore (for my many papers), a special area just for my laptop AND it's made specifically for women and approved by the American Chiropractic Association (not sure what type of credibility they have, but it sounded good to someone with a sore back). I feel like a total loser when I wear it and definitely blend into the crowd of middle schoolers who often convene at the top of my street by their school, but I know it was the adult move. The right thing to do. I should be secure enough at this age to not care that I look like a total dork, right? (Did I really just say dork?)
Well, the problem now is that I've formed my own little front pack (aka my baby bump)... So, now I have a backpack and a front pack and my silhouette is quite round. Carrying this backpack has now become the bane of my existence. It is so much heavier than it used to be (I'm weaker and the baby is no help) and I honestly feel like I may tip over on the subway sometimes. Because I have a wonderful husband who tries to "ease my load" when he can, he often tries to meet me outside of the subway or even pick me up from work so that he can carry the backpack for me, but it's hard, and probably only going to get harder.
I bought the backpack to help with the back pain, but now I fear the pain is unavoidable "given my state." Hence, why I love working from home.
Oh, and today is Friday, so it's weekend time!! And since the hubby bought me a pre-natal massage at this special maternity spa called Edamame (cute!), I'm cashing in to see if they can help ease my pain. Full report on that tomorrow!
