Instagram Facebook Page twitter

Sous un Ciel en Couleurs

Je n'ai jamais été forte dans le domaine de la santé de soi : je suis plutôt du genre à laisser passer les douleurs et attendre que ce soit insupportable pour prendre un anti-douleur. Ce qui n'est pas forcément un mal, vu tous les produits chimiques qu'il y a dans les médicaments.

Je ne sais pas vous, mais en général, j'appréhende ce que je ne connais pas. La kinésithérapie, je n'en ai jamais fait.


Et c'est pour ça que plusieurs semaines après mes premières douleurs au genou, je suis allée voir le médecin, puis plus d'un mois et demi après avoir reçu une ordonnance pour faire des séances de kinésithérapie, j'ai enfin pris le téléphone (non sans mal et après quelques mots houleux avec mon cher et tendre qui m'a dit que je ne m'occupais pas assez de moi -dans le mille, Émile...) pour prendre rendez-vous.

Je peux à présent vous affirmer que la kinésithérapie n'a rien d'effrayant et que franchement, si vous tombez, comme moi, sur quelqu'un à l'écoute et qui vous explique bien ce qu'il va se passer, vous avez tout intérêt à vous occupez de vos maux sans attendre, vous vous sentirez bien mieux et vous en serez fier.

S'occuper de soi devrait être une priorité pour chacun, car on en le dit pas assez souvent, mais si "je" vais bien, tout le monde autour de moi va bien.

C'est dans cette optique-là que je reprends mon blog et ma santé en main. 
J'y parlerais de ce que je vais faire pour reprendre une vie plus saine et des habitudes moins abrutissantes et surtout remodeler ma vie sur des priorités familiales importantes et justes en restant concentrée sur mes convictions vis-à-vis de tout ce qui nous entoure.
Share
Tweet
Pin
Share
No little notes
Je vais reprendre mon blog. C'est décidé.

Pour moi, écrire est une façon de m'exprimer qui m'a toujours fait du bien. J'ai repris depuis peu l'écrire sur papier, dans un carnet sur lequel je n'avais pas écrit depuis février 2016 (WHAT!!??). Pareil pour le blog, du coup, que j'ai carrément laissé à l'abandon depuis environ la même époque.



Je ne vais pas prendre l'excuse d'avoir deux enfants de moins de 2 ans à l'époque car je sais pertinemment que mon problème, c'est que je ne donne pas la priorité aux choses qui m'apporterait plus de douceur, de confort, de calme et d'ordre dans ma vie.

Je vais certainement beaucoup écrire en français. Bon, je dois avouer que mon "publique" est majoritairement francophone, donc, bon. J'écrirais peut-être en anglais, mais je ne veux pas me donner la pression sur cet aspect : lorsque ça viendra en français, j'écrirais en français, et si l'inspiration vient en anglais, soit.
Share
Tweet
Pin
Share
No little notes
Ma poupée,

Today you amazed me by your kindness when you picked two dolls at the lovely store Dille&Camille.

You first picked a big ginger-headed doll and gave her a big hug, you said you wanted to take her home with you and I said yes --how can I resist this sweet view? Then you realised there were more dolls and saw the little ginger-headed doll and gave her the sweetest hug, while talking to her, I didn't catch what you said, but it was very cute. 

When you started picking up all the dolls, I got a little worried (there were about 6 of them, 4 big ones and 2 little ones). A little Black doll was at the end of the row and you got very excited when your eye caught sight of her: you put all the dolls down (apart from the little ginger-headed doll) and grabbed one and gave her a sweet hug too.
You were so adorable with these dolls in your arms...

All of a sudden, out of nowhere, you had the two little dolls give each other a kiss and that's when I knew we'd bring these two cuties back home.

Your kindness shows everyday in all sort of little things you do but I really wanted to remember this because, my baby girl, you make my heart swell with love and I'm so grateful I get to be your Maman.

I love you. x
Share
Tweet
Pin
Share
No little notes
I'm not liking myself at the moment, I'm sure it's hormonal and a lack of taking some me-time and I feel like a bad partner and a bad mother at times. 
Share
Tweet
Pin
Share
No little notes
I sometimes wish É. could understand better what's coming so she'd be as excited as we are about it. I do point at my belly and tell her about this baby sibling of hers but she just stares a bit then go on doing whatever she's doing at the moment.

I'm getting a bit anxious about everything: the changes, the delivery, the stay at the hospital while É.'s at home, the ache, the mess... I feel  a bit, let's be honest, a lot overwhelmed by everything surrounding me and I cry often thinking of how much still needs to be done. Which is mostly my own fault because I'm disorganised and keep having projects I don't finish...

I've starting throwing things away but if I'm honest again, it's such a slow process and there's so much to do that I feel I've done nothing at all. My maternity bag isn't even ready... Bébé2's clothes aren't even washed... Let's not talk about the ironing plank or the huuuuge mess that is the office or the pantry...

Let's see how this week goes and hopefully, by next week, my faith in me and the things I can do will come back and be more positive. A change of weather (more sun, LESS rain and grey skies) could definitely help!

6*52/2016
É & bébé2: little feet snuggling tiny feet...

Shot 8/02/2016 on a iPhone5 - edited with AColorStory

 This photo project is linked to the beautiful 52-project of Jodi on Practising Simplicity.
Share
Tweet
Pin
Share
No little notes
Papi °2015
Share
Tweet
Pin
Share
No little notes
Twice this week Élodie hurt herself while I was on Skype with friends and family (once she was in my arms). It got me a little more cuddly and careful towards her; hopefully it'll get better but for now all I want to do is protect her. I know many more falls and bobos will come her way, though I want to avoid the unnecessary ones.

She's been moving a lot more and can stand without holding onto something for a few seconds, it's great. I can't wait to see her do all sorts of new things. She's so fun!
She's been asking for music every day and every hour when she's awake and she just jumps with joy when I go and press play on her favorite children CDs. It's amazing to see and I think she already loves music as much as her Papa and I.

4*52/2016
É: this smile and these sparkling eyes, they make me so happy

Shot 25/01/2016 on a iPhone5 - 1/30 - Æ’/2.4 - ISO 50

4*52/2016
bébé2: entering the third trimester

Shot 25/01/2016 on a iPhone6s - 1/1326 - Æ’/2.2 - ISO 25

 This photo project is linked to the beautiful 52-project of Jodi on Practising Simplicity.
Share
Tweet
Pin
Share
No little notes
Getting back into our normal routine has been such a blessing: I'm feeling less tired and am more patient and Élodie's smiles and laughs are getting more frequent and it makes me feel so much better.

I think our time with my family was such a treat and it made me realise even more how much I really miss them: the fun, the drama and being around them, taking part of their daily lives. I know I chose to follow y heart and live far to be with my love, but sometimes, I wish we could just share our time between here and there, near my family and friends, half of the year. It'd be great.

3*52/2016
É.: mesmerised in front of this growing belly
bébé2: keeping me awake while having fun moving around

Shot 21/01/2015 on a iPhone 6s

 This photo project is linked to the beautiful 52-project of Jodi on Practising Simplicity.
Share
Tweet
Pin
Share
No little notes
The beginning of the year has been tiring and a lot of tears have been shed, mostly on my part. Getting back to a routine after super fun Holidays with my family has been tricky and tiredness got in the way of all things, again mostly on my part.

I've realised that bébé2 is going to be here before I know it and I've got hundreds of things to do/finish/send/prepare and I think I've felt very overwhelmed by it all.
Élodie has started being fussy while breastfeeding and we're going to try and give her a bottle before going to bed and see how it goes. Breastfeeding while pregnant can be very challenging and there are times when it hurts a LOT. I can't really complain because it only hurt a few times until now.

Update: First night, Élodie drank 90ml and it was so great. The next day she only drank 30ml but I kept enthusiastic and hopeful. The next three evenings, she wouldn't take the bottle. At all. We'll try again later...

2*52/2016
É: sleepy baby took a late afternoon nap

Shot 15/01/2016 on a iPhone6s - 1/46 - Æ’/2.2 - ISO 25

2*52/2016
bébé2: 26 weeks

Shot 12/01/2016 on a iPhone6s

 This photo project is linked to the beautiful 52-project of Jodi on Practising Simplicity.
Share
Tweet
Pin
Share
No little notes
January has started on a different note than last year: Élodie kept us awake for about 3 hours, crying her eyes out. We didn't know what was wrong and it was difficult to put her back to sleep and then the next day we saw a tooth had come through! ha!

I can't believe how much she's grown and how much my love for her grows each day, every day, I didn't know it was possible to love someone more and more and more every day.

1*52/2016
É: had her first taste of the Three Kings' pie and got the fève

Shot 7/01/2016 on a iPhone6s - 1/17 - Æ’/2.2 - ISO 200

1*52/2016
bébé2: the only shot I have of the belly (raw, no edit)

Shot 7/01/2016 on a iPhone6s - 1/19 - Æ’/2.2 - ISO 25

 This photo project is linked to the beautiful 52-project of Jodi on Practising Simplicity.
Share
Tweet
Pin
Share
No little notes
This weekend I had the pleasure to shoot our friends Andres & Kristien's wedding and it was so great and magical and so beautiful.

We brought É. along since I'm still breastfeeding (and let's be honest, we haven't let her with anyone before, so it's kinda scary): she was such a trooper, she did so well, only cried once when she saw her dinner and couldn't have any just yet because it was way too hot.

I worked from 1pm to a little after midnight. She only slept half an hour about 3/4 times during the day, but it didn't bother her too much. She played a lot, cooed a whole lot and even sang a few songs. She even briefly slept while the DJ started playing. I'm really proud of her.

I was afraid of how she'd react and if she'd be fussy, especially since it was a long day for her but everybody said she was very cute and well-behaved and this was a relief.

I'm not sure I'll do it again though, it's hard work. Peter did a wonderful job taking care of her during the day but in the evening, I took over (+ the photography job) and my back still hurts from carrying her around (and maybe the fact I slipped on her food and fell during dinner didn't help either, ha!). We'll see.

41*52/2015
É.: she can fall asleep anywhere if we hold her close first

Shot 10/10/2015 on a Canon 70D - 1/40 - Æ’/5.0 - ISO 250

 This photo project is linked to the beautiful 52-project of Jodi on Practising Simplicity.
Share
Tweet
Pin
Share
No little notes
Our little lady does so many new things at 6 months old: there's a new discovery every day and it's wonderful to watch her learn, observe and absorb all of it.

We've been playing a lot more and she's been playing on her own longer since she is able to sit down, it's great how now I can have more things done around the house, talking out loud so she knows I'm still there when she starts to hum (=whine).

She sometimes has this very serious face and I'm always laughing a lot when she makes this face while looking at strangers in the tram (every single time!) or while out. When she starts to smile though, and then to laugh at my silly faces, it's just precious.

Can't wait to see what she'll discover next...

40*52/2015
É.: the way she tightens these two little fingers

Shot 28/09/2015 on a Canon 70D - 1/60 - Æ’/5.0 - ISO 2000

 This photo project is linked to the beautiful 52-project of Jodi on Practising Simplicity.
Share
Tweet
Pin
Share
No little notes
Oma got É. a new book about opposites (tall-short, low-high, in the picture: cold-hot). It's in Dutch so Papa reads it to her and she just adores it. The images are really beautiful and also colourful and it makes it even more fun.

I've been looking a while to find a book like this one and I'm so ever grateful to Oma that she found this one. I'm very happy I've found them in French on the Internet and they are actually very mini so É. can actually hold them easily.

I've been reading to our little love since she was in my belly and she adores reading and listening to stories. I'll write about our favorite books at the moment later this week.

39*52/2015
É.: she looooves reading

Shot 21/09/2015 on a Canon 70D - 1/40 - Æ’/4.0 - ISO 1600

 This photo project is linked to the beautiful 52-project of Jodi on Practising Simplicity.
Share
Tweet
Pin
Share
No little notes
É. has been sick for two weeks now, first came fever then a rash all over her body and now a cold. She's been doing pretty great though: she was whiny only the first two days but she hates having her nose wiped and I can't blame her. I wish she already knew how to blow her nose to stop the suffering of salted water.

I really hope she won't be too sick this coming winter and I hope that breastfeeding will help her get though it without too many colds. I personally don't like taking medicine and I'm always trying to find a more natural way to get better. But when it comes to children, I have no clue. I've looked up a lot of natural ways for teething baby and I found a few things that worked great for É. (roots, soppy stone, herbal gel). For colds, it's another story, I can't really have her inhale steam from an infusion... So the doctor it was. I mostly tried salt water and blowing her nose with a little pump but I gave her nose drops to help the healing. I'm going to make more research on the matter and see if I can fins something that could work for our little cold-fighter.

38*52/2015
É.: little observer

Shot 18/09/2015 on a Canon 70D - 1/100 - Æ’/5.6 - ISO 1250

 This photo project is linked to the beautiful 52-project of Jodi on Practising Simplicity.
Share
Tweet
Pin
Share
No little notes
I'm so happy how life is going right now: I chose to stay at home until our little darling starts school and it's been wonderful to see her grow and change and blossom in everything that she does. Every day she changes and she amazes us. We love her to bits and can't get enough of her laugh and her little faces. We're so lucky she's ours.

She turned 6 months old today and even though it seems to go by quickly, the fact that I'm staying home with her makes it go a little slower. I'm enjoying every moment and couldn't ask for a better job right now. I'll be honest, there are times when I want out and when I cry until my heart ache, but she's so worth it and I know it's the best decision I've taken in my adult life. Motherhood is wonderful and difficult, terrific and exhausting, a joy and an ache but I'm simply lucky to get to experience it everyday and forever.

38*52/2015
É.: we celebrated her 6 months with a little apple pie and a candle

Shot 12/09/2015 on a Canon 70D - 1/30 - Æ’/3.5 - ISO 500

 This photo project is linked to the beautiful 52-project of Jodi on Practising Simplicity.
Share
Tweet
Pin
Share
No little notes
When Peter comes home from work, her face lights up: she gives him the hugest smile and then moves her little arms and legs so he can pick her up, then when she's in his arms, she turns and looks at me with this mischievous smile which says "look, I'm with my Papa, see how good it is!" and I absolutely adore this moment, I wish I could just keep it forever in a box. I should try to film it one day.

Sunday are comfortable days, which means we're doing our best to have almost nothing to do house-wise (apart from cooking) and we try to fit some sleep and an outing in. Most times, it works, some times, it's just a long afternoon sleeping (like today). Well, Peter and É. sleep and I'm doing something like procrastinating or putting together É.'s cloth diapers or organising her closet; anything to do with this little precious one of ours is always a pleasure and doesn't fell like a chore.

36*52/2015
É.: the bond between her and her Papa is getting stronger and sweeter

Shot 6/09/2015 on a Canon 70D - 1/30 - Æ’/4.0 - ISO 5000

 This photo project is linked to the beautiful 52-project of Jodi on Practising Simplicity.
Share
Tweet
Pin
Share
No little notes
Even before I was pregnant, I knew I wanted to breastfeed my children, it was not even a question, it was just what felt natural to me because I've seen it been done in my family: my Mom breastfed all of us apart for my littlest sister (because of the medication for her heart) and I've seen my aunts and my sister and sister-in-law breastfeed their children as well.

I didn't know then that there could be troubles and challenges and that sometimes babies wouldn't want to latch or that I could have no milk supply.

I was fortunate enough to experience only a few challenges during the first few weeks (see 52/2015 | thirteen): É latched pretty well and my milk supply could have been enough for two babies.

Those challenges still made me doubt myself and my ability to provide for my baby girl. During the first days of her life I thought É.'s latch wasn't ok. I took pictures to show the nurses (which I actually didn't do) but every single one of them told me she latched ok. That's when I started doubting their judgement... But all was okay.

At home, during some breastfeeding sessions, I was so stressed thinking there was a problem that lactation didn't arrive fast enough or not at all, which made me even more stressed. At one point, Peter was so stressed because É. was crying so much that he ran to the pharmacy to get a bottle and artificial milk: she drank 30ml and slept through the night... I felt so disappointed with myself and even thought about abandoning breastfeeding. But the next day, the mid-man came and explained what was happening (breast too big + nipple too small + little bébé) and the nipple shield saved our breastfeeding sessions. I still use it from time to time but I almost don't need it anymore, É. is stronger and eats more regularly. She a little fighter and I'm very proud of her. And of me for sticking to it through the challenges.

16*52/2015
É.: she fell asleep like this and it made me giggle

Shot 18/04/2015 on a Canon 70D - 1/30 - Æ’/3.5 - ISO 5000

 This photo project is linked to the beautiful 52-project of Jodi on Practising Simplicity.
Share
Tweet
Pin
Share
No little notes
How did we get so lucky? This little bébé of ours is a dream come true, we've been waiting for her for a little over 4 years and it's just magical how we already love her so so much. She's sweet and cute and adorable and beautiful and I'm sure very smart and I'm totally biased. hehe

This week has been more chilly so I put her in this cute little polar bear pyjamas and if I'd let her in it the whole week I would have cuddled her so much and she'd be so fed up with me that she'd probably tell her Papa.

15*52/2015
É.: her little poses when she's asleep

Shot 7/04/2015 on a Canon 70D - 1/200 - Æ’/5.6 - ISO 3200

 This photo project is linked to the beautiful 52-project of Jodi on Practising Simplicity.
Share
Tweet
Pin
Share
No little notes
Following her rhythm has been the best decision I've taken so far: she's sleeping and eating better and she is calmer and so am I. I wanted to follow my instinct from the beginning but when you're a new mom and "experts" tell you you should try this or that, you follow the tips because you don't know better. But, new mummies out there, you do know better: even though you're still getting to know this little babe of yours, your instinct is what will make the difference, trust me.

I keep talking to her when she's awake, she sometimes looks at me like I said something very odd, but I noticed that she was eating better when I was encouraging her and that she would turn her head towards me when I was talking. I just love that she recognise my voice, it makes it all the more magical.

She's still fitting in these adorable tiny newborn clothes and I just wish she'd always fit into them. But I know she must grow and I know I'll love seeing her wear these outfits we picked while I was pregnant.

14*52/2015
É.: I call her "ma poupée"

Shot 4/04/2015 on a Canon 70D - 1/80 - Æ’/5.6 - ISO 2000

 This photo project is linked to the beautiful 52-project of Jodi on Practising Simplicity.
Share
Tweet
Pin
Share
No little notes
We've got the chance to have a few good nights sleep. But then during the day, she is sometimes inconsolable... which is just heartbreaking and a bit stressful. We finally found out thanks to the help of Jeroen, the mid(wife)man that my breast is too big and my nipples too small for her to eat properly. We're now using a 'nipple shield' which really works well for her; we've seen a big difference while she eats and her weight has improved too.

This next weekend, her aunty Justine and her boyfriend are coming to visit and I'm very excited, I think she feels it because she started smiling more...

13*52/2015
É.: she's still too tiny for one-month-old clothes 

Shot 25/03/2015 on a Canon 70D - 1/160 - Æ’/5.6 - ISO 4000

 This photo project is linked to the beautiful 52-project of Jodi on Practising Simplicity.
Share
Tweet
Pin
Share
No little notes
Newer Posts
Older Posts

About me

Frenchie Mom living in Belgium with my lover and our two littles.

I love reading, writing, photography and being inspired, especially by these wonderful people: The Bucket List Family and The Hobbs Farm, P!nk and Stereophonics, Julia Roberts and Emma Stone, Michelle of DanceyPantsDisco and Lindsey Pemberton.

I strive for the beauty you find in Mother Nature, the comfort you find in good food and the fun you find in travelling around the world.

Welcome to my little corner of the interweb...

Reading Challenge

2017 Reading Challenge

2017 Reading Challenge
tRiSh has read 12 books toward her goal of 16 books.
hide
12 of 16 (75%)
view books

Our littles

Daisypath Happy Birthday tickers Daisypath Happy Birthday tickers

Categories

in French (381) celebration (70) home (69) family (61) Belgium (58) France (54) wanted: bébé (43) Gent (38) seasonal (33) 2015 (23) 52/2015 (22) Élodie Jane Pippin (18) bébé (12) 2014 (6) aujourd'hui en quelques mots (6) 2016 (5) 52/2016 (5) bébé2 (5) 2017 (2) week by week (2) 2013 (1)

Blog Archive

  • ▼  2017 (4)
    • ▼  October 2017 (2)
      • Faire attention à sa santé
      • Long time, no see...
    • ►  March 2017 (1)
    • ►  January 2017 (1)
  • ►  2016 (6)
    • ►  February 2016 (1)
    • ►  January 2016 (5)
  • ►  2015 (25)
    • ►  October 2015 (1)
    • ►  September 2015 (5)
    • ►  April 2015 (3)
    • ►  March 2015 (7)
    • ►  February 2015 (4)
    • ►  January 2015 (5)
  • ►  2014 (17)
    • ►  December 2014 (1)
    • ►  July 2014 (1)
    • ►  June 2014 (8)
    • ►  April 2014 (3)
    • ►  March 2014 (2)
    • ►  February 2014 (1)
    • ►  January 2014 (1)
  • ►  2013 (61)
    • ►  December 2013 (1)
    • ►  November 2013 (1)
    • ►  October 2013 (4)
    • ►  September 2013 (4)
    • ►  August 2013 (2)
    • ►  July 2013 (4)
    • ►  June 2013 (7)
    • ►  May 2013 (13)
    • ►  April 2013 (8)
    • ►  March 2013 (9)
    • ►  February 2013 (3)
    • ►  January 2013 (5)
  • ►  2012 (199)
    • ►  December 2012 (12)
    • ►  November 2012 (10)
    • ►  October 2012 (35)
    • ►  September 2012 (6)
    • ►  August 2012 (5)
    • ►  July 2012 (15)
    • ►  June 2012 (14)
    • ►  May 2012 (23)
    • ►  April 2012 (22)
    • ►  March 2012 (26)
    • ►  February 2012 (17)
    • ►  January 2012 (14)
  • ►  2011 (188)
    • ►  December 2011 (24)
    • ►  November 2011 (46)
    • ►  October 2011 (23)
    • ►  September 2011 (15)
    • ►  August 2011 (11)
    • ►  July 2011 (20)
    • ►  June 2011 (10)
    • ►  May 2011 (10)
    • ►  April 2011 (9)
    • ►  March 2011 (17)
    • ►  February 2011 (1)
    • ►  January 2011 (2)
  • ►  2010 (18)
    • ►  December 2010 (3)
    • ►  November 2010 (1)
    • ►  July 2010 (2)
    • ►  June 2010 (1)
    • ►  April 2010 (1)
    • ►  March 2010 (4)
    • ►  February 2010 (1)
    • ►  January 2010 (5)
  • ►  2009 (31)
    • ►  December 2009 (10)
    • ►  November 2009 (20)
    • ►  June 2009 (1)
  • ►  2008 (130)
    • ►  December 2008 (5)
    • ►  November 2008 (13)
    • ►  October 2008 (7)
    • ►  September 2008 (14)
    • ►  August 2008 (9)
    • ►  July 2008 (10)
    • ►  June 2008 (10)
    • ►  May 2008 (8)
    • ►  April 2008 (12)
    • ►  March 2008 (14)
    • ►  February 2008 (13)
    • ►  January 2008 (15)
  • ►  2007 (254)
    • ►  December 2007 (14)
    • ►  November 2007 (21)
    • ►  October 2007 (14)
    • ►  September 2007 (30)
    • ►  August 2007 (33)
    • ►  July 2007 (30)
    • ►  June 2007 (35)
    • ►  May 2007 (28)
    • ►  April 2007 (14)
    • ►  March 2007 (15)
    • ►  February 2007 (11)
    • ►  January 2007 (9)
  • ►  2006 (42)
    • ►  December 2006 (6)
    • ►  November 2006 (6)
    • ►  October 2006 (23)
    • ►  September 2006 (7)
  • ►  1999 (1)
    • ►  September 1999 (1)
  • ►  1994 (2)
    • ►  December 1994 (2)
  • ►  1990 (1)
    • ►  May 1990 (1)
  • ►  1987 (1)
    • ►  May 1987 (1)
  • ►  1984 (1)
    • ►  September 1984 (1)

Created with by ThemeXpose | Distributed By Gooyaabi Templates