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OK im a bit late to the challenge party (I have issues with tardiness and general completion of challenges) I live on a small boat in mexico and have been sailing to a new temporary location so have been away from the googlewebs. But we have set up camp (for the next few weeks at least) so lets get down to business while I can! Im a scout at heart but am currently in my third trimester of pregnancy (31 weeks! Due mid Jan 2015) and scoutly activities have long fallen away from me and I have come over to the lovely sanctuary of the druids to wrap up my pregnancy. I am going to do the following 5 things 5 times a week for 5 weeks! SpanishNeed to complete either a spanish class, duolingo, que honda or pimsleur lesson. I live in mexico and my spanish is embarrassing thus needs practice. Yoga stretch or yoga session - my hips are super tight (living in a confined space doesn't help!) and plus yoga makes me feel awesome, which is always a good thing. Hypnobirthing or mediationDo an audio session of either hypnobirthing, sleep prep, breathing exercises etc. Get my inner zen on! NestingI need to achieve some sort of cleaning, baby preparation (equipment, organization, birth plan etc) or boat prep work. Some form of exerciseWalking, bodyweight exercises, heck even line dancing. I just need to keep moving! Obstacles I will need to overcome: A last min trip up to usa for a few days, which will throw off my routine. One final move to a new location before setting up a longer term camp where baby will be born, this will consume a few days fully plus a lack of internet.

KiwiChick hatches her egg Happy New Year - Feliz Año! OK sometime over the next few weeks (or days I hope!) I should be giving birth to a little new baby! Due 15th Jan but head down and low so really any day now. As I adapt into motherhood I thought I would keep up my challenge momentum if I can. I have had issues with mental health in the past so I really want to avoid PN depression by looking after myself as well as baby - keeping up my meditation and yoga etc. Bit about me: Originally from New Zealand, my husband and I live on a small sailboat in Mexico. I love running, triathlon and weight lifting but found it too uncomfy during pregnancy, but am really pleased with my transition into having yoga and meditation as part of my new lifestyle. Life Goal Give birth to a healthy baby and get the hang of a new born without getting overwhelmed Goals 1) Yoga/Stretching 3 x week Mat yoga, class or night in bed stretch - what ever I am able to do. Be realistic post birth too! 2) Mediation 5 x week Bedtime meditation, hypnobirthing audio recording or other. Ideally everyday. 3) Español 3 x week Our baby is going to be bilingual/bicultural so I have to raise my game here. Class, duolingo, que onda or general study. No time requirement just need to make an effort and get back into the swing of things. 4) Smile every day I know this is not going to be easy but I am exactly where I want to be and need to be grateful for all the wonderful things in my life right now. Find something to smile about everyday.