“Injured but going for it…”

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Shared by Kristina Smedley

“Injured but going for it…”

Momming is hard work! 😬

When they say that you give your all to your little one, it’s no joke!

I woke up this morning with a new injury.
Somehow, it just appeared out of nowhere… in the middle of the night.

Aching.
Sorta numb.
Seems a little swollen.

I did just turn 37, but that’s not so old that new injuries just appear.

All morning, I’m racking my brain for what in the heck I did to MY THUMB while sleeping!!

My thumb!

How can that possibly be hurting when I’m doing almost nothing but sitting around the house, nursing, changing diapers, and occasionally getting out for a walk, errand, or mom's group.

🤨

Turns out it’s a real thing… tendonitis likely caused by how I’m holding him.

Just like everything we jump into, there are new experiences around every corner.

New challenges.
New struggles.
New ah-has and opportunities to make amazing memories.

We can tiptoe and worry, or we can go for it and deal with the newness as it appears.

I love the adventure and learning!
I’m a “go for it” type of gal… in life, business, and relationships.

So, I’ll just be here doing my stretches and icing my thumb.

Getting used to the new normals of being a mom and looking forward to what’s next! 🥰

#FiercelyOptimistic

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