Unit 2: Sleeping Grins and Stars

Hey guys,

I just completed this journey on relaxation activity. My poor Scarlett has been up since 6pm and it’s now 11:30pm and she is only 2 weeks old! Her tummy was upset so she would eat, dirty a diaper and then want to eat again in a vicious cycle so she was fighting her sleep hard core and would stay in her light sleep mode (eyes fluttering and the sleeping grins). So once bathed, fed again, diaper clean she was just lying there wide awake not sleeping. So I laid her beside me and played the recording. While I focused on moving the blood flow I notice her relax as well and then finally go into a deep sleep and to be honest I dosed as well. I feel like I’m not sure what happened at the end of the recording. This exercise was very beneficial and I wish I didn’t have to move her to type this up! Oh well, time for this mommy to rest while she is too! Goodnight everyone. I really enjoyed this ^_^

-Ariel

Unit 1: New Beginings

Hello All,

My name is Ariel Thompson and I live in Indianapolis, IN. I have never blogged before but I figured i'd post my introduction on here. I have huge goals. I am hoping to achieve my bachelors in health and wellness. While I do that I will leave for the military and receive more credits for a healthcare specialist. Once I finish all that I plan on going for my Ph.D. in physical therapy. I have had a few set backs but I am hoping to jump in with a renewed focus, for the second time. I have just given birth to a beautiful girl on 9/9 after laboring for 4 days (my bag had torn for 2 days and when we found out I was leaking officially they began helping to get me into active labor and that took 2 more days). I am only taking one class this term while being on maternity leave and I hope that I excel. I really do look forward to this term.

Best Wishes to Everyone,

-Ariel