It
can be difficult to change your habits, and if you are used to
drinking alcohol it may be challenging to stay away from it once you
are pregnant. But you're now responsible for the health and safety of
two people, not just yourself, and the only way to remain safe from
the risk of your child having FASD is to not touch alcohol at all.
So
what can you do instead to distract you from the urge to drink? Below
are a few ideas to get you started:
Get
creative!
Why
don't you start decorating your baby' new room? If you're feeling
really creative you could paint a mural design or alternatively
create some artwork you think your baby might like and keep it near
their crib or hang it on the wall. If painting isn't for you why not
take up a new hobby like knitting and get to work making all sorts of
new clothes and toys for your little one to enjoy when they arrive?
Go
green fingered
Gardening
is something you can keep up all year round here in Australia and
keeps you healthy. Get outside and plant some flowers, pull up the
weeds and mow the lawn and be rewarded with a beautiful backyard.
Haven't got a garden of your own? Why not get some pots that you can
plant up for in the house? You could even create your own herb garden
to use in cooking.
Get
some exercise
Playing
a sport is a great way to have fun, make friends and get some
exercise all at the same time. Go for a walk, whether it's just into
town or out in the countryside, there's nothing like a bit of fresh
air to clear the mind and it's a great free way to exercise and keep
both your body and mind healthy. As well as health benefits exercise
also produces endorphins which make you happy! If you aren't up for
something quite so active, instead go swimming or do some stretching
– your pregnant body will thank you for it!
Create
something new in the kitchen
You
might crave all kinds of foods whilst you're pregnant so now is the
perfect time to try out some new recipes! Always wanted to go a bit
more vegetarian or to cook more fish? Why not experiment in the
kitchen, it's always fun and rewarding to come up with new dishes to
share with friends and family
Start
a memory book
Start
a book full of photos, advice and life lessons that you want to share
with your baby. You can add to it as the baby comes and they can keep
it forever and add to it themselves before passing it on to their own
children.
Do
something for you
Love
reading but never have the time? Used to sketch but haven't for years
now? Always wanted to write a novel? Why not do something for
yourself for a change and do that 'thing' that you've always wanted
to do or get back in to an old hobby. Soon enough there will be
another person requiring your attention so take the time now to do
something for you.
These
are just examples but whatever it is that you decide to do you'll not
only have great fun but you'll also be keeping your child safe from
the effects of FASD so nothing could be more worthwhile.
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