tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097608524604685450.post4408831183730154127..comments2024-01-27T05:22:19.246-05:00Comments on Baby Makes Four: The Winter DoldrumsMeganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11885181421426829024noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097608524604685450.post-68425274979845985062013-01-29T11:55:24.788-05:002013-01-29T11:55:24.788-05:00So glad you took action to stand up to the winter ...So glad you took action to stand up to the winter doldrums. I think everyone who lives in a cold winter climate knows exactly how you feel - I know I do! I try to remember that spring is only weeks away... and we're getting closer to it every day!Jane - MomGenerations.comhttp://www.momgenerations.com/author/janenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097608524604685450.post-15751989892810178262013-01-28T23:57:04.999-05:002013-01-28T23:57:04.999-05:00The winter is never easy! But time with the ones y...The winter is never easy! But time with the ones you love, like you did, really is the best remedy. Hoping the weather folks are right about warmer weather ahead...I'll take anything over freezing!Carla @ All of Me Nowhttp://allofmenow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097608524604685450.post-65082431134698984402013-01-28T23:34:51.571-05:002013-01-28T23:34:51.571-05:00This is why my hubby has such a hard time with bei...This is why my hubby has such a hard time with being in RI!! The dull and drab winters. =( Mama Luvs Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841443589513007324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097608524604685450.post-36726385446473350032013-01-28T20:21:37.959-05:002013-01-28T20:21:37.959-05:00Exactly! Great thoughts on how to get out of the ...Exactly! Great thoughts on how to get out of the funk. I hope that mynew juicing kick gives me some much needed energy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705814432200793366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097608524604685450.post-46947204766713586242013-01-28T17:28:16.643-05:002013-01-28T17:28:16.643-05:00Totally there! It is freezing out! I want to stay ...Totally there! It is freezing out! I want to stay under the covers and not come out! I just can't wait till it gets warmer and we could relax outside. Only 5 more months..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02302629042875959767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097608524604685450.post-73387774771458956492013-01-28T17:04:54.106-05:002013-01-28T17:04:54.106-05:00Winter sucks. I was not made for this season. It ...Winter sucks. I was not made for this season. It is impossible to get motivated when you are under the warm covers, sitting in front of a warm fire, standing in a warm shower. I prefer to be warm! I count my blessings when we have random warm ups (like the temperature this Wednesday I hear) and throw open the windows and push myself to relish in every degree of it. It helps get through the times when it's torture to think about stepping outside. [The light bulbs that mimic sunshine help too, strange as it seems. Sometimes, the littlest things make a difference.] tqotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404284023274286653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097608524604685450.post-62261498481080215852013-01-28T16:59:05.622-05:002013-01-28T16:59:05.622-05:00I'm with you. Starting with PPD, and now addi...I'm with you. Starting with PPD, and now adding in the whole "winter blahs" I'm kind of a mess and it has definitely had a negative impact on my life, all the way to losing friends. I'm just not myself at all!<br />I cannot wait til spring!! Sarah Bhttp://www.sweetlilyou.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097608524604685450.post-14637386410358244422013-01-28T16:44:48.636-05:002013-01-28T16:44:48.636-05:00I try to stretch - just a tiny bit first thing in ...I try to stretch - just a tiny bit first thing in the morning - it's nothing fancy, nothing lengthy, but it feels SO good and sometimes it makes me go longer than I'd planned! <br /><br />This bitter weather is tough - my friend and I decided to start walking after the bus left in the morning - we did it one day and it was amazing! Fresh air, exercise and fun chatting - then the temperatures dropped and we canned it for now! I'm looking forward to starting back up when it's bearable outside!<br />Leah DeCesarehttp://motherscircle.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097608524604685450.post-4189504908969084952013-01-28T16:10:00.259-05:002013-01-28T16:10:00.259-05:00I've felt like this too, so bad I don't ev...I've felt like this too, so bad I don't even do laundry because it's so cold in the basement. It's been too cold to even walk to pick the kids up at school (it's too cold for Stella). I don't mind winter, but when it's this cold and I'm able to walk I get really cranky.Kraus House Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11202341154461834446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097608524604685450.post-34740048289116698202013-01-28T15:58:52.951-05:002013-01-28T15:58:52.951-05:00Yes, I can totally relate, especially the unmotiva...Yes, I can totally relate, especially the unmotivated part, which I am trying to change! I definitely think social activity helps, it does for me, and it makes me get out of my sweats!Elizabeth Atalayhttp://www.documama.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097608524604685450.post-29952293969123882932013-01-28T15:05:59.661-05:002013-01-28T15:05:59.661-05:00I've been feeling very blah, too! I miss the ...I've been feeling very blah, too! I miss the sun, the warmth, and being outdoors!<br />I'm glad you're finding ways to snap out of it!Lexie Loo, Lily, Liam & Dylan Toohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12236045431105674872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097608524604685450.post-22396539733170186652013-01-28T14:33:38.893-05:002013-01-28T14:33:38.893-05:00Right there with you! And the shorter days don'...Right there with you! And the shorter days don't help - I feel like I can never get it all done, so then things get pushed off and pile up, making it all seem even worse. Like I'll never escape the doldrums and be stuck in winter forever! The healthy eating and increased water are helping me too, now I just need to find more time to increase my exercise!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097608524604685450.post-89213561412374993102013-01-28T14:04:57.802-05:002013-01-28T14:04:57.802-05:00Thank you for this refreshing post. I feel the sam...Thank you for this refreshing post. I feel the same way. You're not alone. I think exercising helps me, but it's not easy to get motivated every day. I enjoy driving to the beach and looking out at the water. Something about it helps cheer me up and makes me appreciate where we live. RI is beautiful. Jackie Hennesseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02721644199776585318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097608524604685450.post-7424168560799020012013-01-28T13:31:46.710-05:002013-01-28T13:31:46.710-05:00Yea so its snowing here today which means its also...Yea so its snowing here today which means its also freezing and not sunny. FUNK FUNK I am in a funk! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08557551849798006518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097608524604685450.post-3813938050489533812013-01-28T12:38:36.747-05:002013-01-28T12:38:36.747-05:00Trust me, you're not alone! In addition to bei...Trust me, you're not alone! In addition to being cranky, I am tired all the time, too. Ugh. Good for you for acknowledging it and doing something about it ... I just keep complaining and wishing spring would hurry up :) Jessica @ Keeping Mommy Sanehttp://www.keepingmommysane.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097608524604685450.post-570881060483318852013-01-28T10:10:08.737-05:002013-01-28T10:10:08.737-05:00TOTALLY feel the same way. I am so ready for the s...TOTALLY feel the same way. I am so ready for the sunshine of spring and summer! It's so tough this time of year. The kids get so crazy, they just want to go outside and run around. Audrey - Mom Generationshttp://momgenerations.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097608524604685450.post-34240730731465147112013-01-28T09:40:06.070-05:002013-01-28T09:40:06.070-05:00Ugh! Totally in the winter doldrums! But I"m ...Ugh! Totally in the winter doldrums! But I"m pulling myself out of it too!! I know one way you can help yourself get out of it...see me on Friday!! ;)Melissa https://www.blogger.com/profile/06862254272585544685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097608524604685450.post-35506686917992379912013-01-28T09:22:35.922-05:002013-01-28T09:22:35.922-05:00I'm so sorry to hear you're in a funk too ...I'm so sorry to hear you're in a funk too :( It's such a tough time of year. I'm glad to hear you've found a few ways to get that dirt smell back! I give you a lot of credit for staying sane with all those kids cooped up inside. We'll make it through and then spring will be here before we know it :) Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885181421426829024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097608524604685450.post-54006430570303720802013-01-28T09:21:35.151-05:002013-01-28T09:21:35.151-05:00I'm sorry that you've been going through t...I'm sorry that you've been going through these doldrums too...at least we know we're not alone! And i'm glad my last post inspired you :) Taking care of physical health really does make a difference in how you feel psycologically and emotionally. Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885181421426829024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097608524604685450.post-72851889605164901412013-01-27T22:44:06.499-05:002013-01-27T22:44:06.499-05:00All I can say is ME TOO! I have been in a massive ...All I can say is ME TOO! I have been in a massive funk and the only cure for the is spring time. I planted some herbs to grow in my kitchen because as weird as it sounds I miss the smell of dirt and I bought a springy smelling candle. That's all I've got for now until March rolls around! Winter is so hard especially for me with all these kids trapped inside so I definitely feel for you. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945264080694886265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097608524604685450.post-81146920238205490172013-01-27T14:28:26.774-05:002013-01-27T14:28:26.774-05:00Aww I could have written the beginning of this pos...Aww I could have written the beginning of this post! That's exactly how I've been feeling too, without being able to pinpoint it. Thanks to you though, I've started to exercise (I've found a few great shows on on-demand that I've been using for yoga & cardio) and that is helping A LOT. And I've upped my water in-take. I've also been trying to eat more balanced meals during the day. I haven't seen MUCH change as I've just started all this less then a week ago but I feel better that I've started to put things in motion! Your last blog post on your January Resolutions is what made me start to get my rear in gear!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02652841165702271275noreply@blogger.com