Day 31: Motherhood

Today was tough. I’m feeling a little off and struggled through the workout. I had to pick my son up early from school again (the 4th time in 3 weeks). He’s been having anxiety about school and symptoms that prompt the nurse to send him home. Today was an injury on the playground that required a doctor’s visit. I’ve been feeling really overwhelmed by how often I have to drop my plans for the day and pivot into my caretaker role hours earlier than the routine. I’m trying to study and return to the workforce, so getting pulled out of the momentum of pursuing that plan makes it difficult to cope.

These emotional challenges mixed with the physical challenges of working out regularly again have been elevating my stress levels and making me feel sick. I’m going to take the day off tomorrow to “catch up” and tend to my mind, and in turn, tend to my body, too. I’ll re-evaluate how I’m feeling tomorrow and hope to return to the routine on Friday.