New moms out there...join us!
carolina_r
Posts: 359 Member
Okay, so I am a new mom with baby weight to lose. I am looking for fellow moms to help with support and motivation – women who understand the unique challenges faced by moms.
That said, I find that having too many “friends” means that it is hard to stay connected with the friends I currently have.
My solution? I’d like to start an informal group – The POST PARTUM PACK. It is an open group (and always will be!). We don’t all have to “friend” each other. You don’t have to participate in every challenge (though you are welcome to start one at any time). You won’t earn any points – but hopefully you will gain a sense of kinship with many women who are facing the same feat of improving their lifestyle while balancing the challenges of motherhood.
iFYOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING, HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
- Add “The POST-PARTUM PACK – It took us 9 months to pack on the pounds…Watch us take them off!” to your signature, so that we can recognize fellow PPP members.
- If you start a topic on the discussion boards intended for members of the “PACK”, please put “The POST-PARTUM PACK (Open Group)” in your title so that we will recognize it.
- Have fun! The idea is not to add stress to your already busy life, or that you participate in every challenge or poll. It is just another way to connect with other moms, without ending up with hundreds of friends…
- Although this group was originally envisioned for mothers of children 3 and under, all moms are welcome to join!
October 2 - PPP Challenge number one – This one is easy…just add “The POST-PARTUM PACK – It took us 9 months to pack on the pounds…Watch us take them off!” to your signature and respond to this post. Let’s see how many moms we can get to join in one week! I’ll post the results on October 10!
That said, I find that having too many “friends” means that it is hard to stay connected with the friends I currently have.
My solution? I’d like to start an informal group – The POST PARTUM PACK. It is an open group (and always will be!). We don’t all have to “friend” each other. You don’t have to participate in every challenge (though you are welcome to start one at any time). You won’t earn any points – but hopefully you will gain a sense of kinship with many women who are facing the same feat of improving their lifestyle while balancing the challenges of motherhood.
iFYOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING, HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
- Add “The POST-PARTUM PACK – It took us 9 months to pack on the pounds…Watch us take them off!” to your signature, so that we can recognize fellow PPP members.
- If you start a topic on the discussion boards intended for members of the “PACK”, please put “The POST-PARTUM PACK (Open Group)” in your title so that we will recognize it.
- Have fun! The idea is not to add stress to your already busy life, or that you participate in every challenge or poll. It is just another way to connect with other moms, without ending up with hundreds of friends…
- Although this group was originally envisioned for mothers of children 3 and under, all moms are welcome to join!
October 2 - PPP Challenge number one – This one is easy…just add “The POST-PARTUM PACK – It took us 9 months to pack on the pounds…Watch us take them off!” to your signature and respond to this post. Let’s see how many moms we can get to join in one week! I’ll post the results on October 10!
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Totally in! Mom of 16-mo-old here, life finally settling enough to focus on my weight, you know, in addition to the million other things mom have to focus on!!! Count on me for accountability and support!0
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Hi ladies! You know I'm in.
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Me too. I have a 25 mo old and a 13 mo old.0
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I'm in I have 2 kids, 2 and half year old and 5 month old. 0
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Keep 'em coming!0
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I'm in! Hi all!0
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Welcome! Any other new moms?:happy:0
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Great Idea! I have a 18 month old and a 3 month old. I am ready to lose this weight!0
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This sounds great! I have a 2 1/2 year old & a 5 month old - and unfortunately I didn't lose all the baby weight from #1 before #2 came along, so I have a lot of work to do! It will be great to hear from women on the same journey as me!0
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Hi, my daughter is 20 months, I am almost back to the weight I was when I got pregnant, I did put on 4 stone...whoops! I would like to loose over a stone more though.0
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Welcome, ladies!0
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Count me in too! I have a 3 and half year old and a 17 week old. I didnt lose a bit, in fact I gained after my first pregnancy (thank you post partum depression). Thankfully Ive lost every pound plus 21 lbs since my second pregnancy thus far. Still another 37 lbs or so to go.0
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I had my daughter in July and can't wait to get back into shape!! i'm definitely in.0
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Count me in! I have a 4 year old and a 6 month old. Getting back in shape and so far so good!0
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I will be watching this group and joining soon! My LO is due late January 2012, and I was already heavy before I got pregnant! I am really trying to be careful with my eating habits and have only gained 10 pounds so far, but a lot can change in the next 18 weeks lol... Good luck to everyone!0
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I'm in. I have a 16 month old & although I lost all the weight & more before I came back to work in January I've put it on again. With a mmc in July I put on even more weight & now struggling to lose it again.0
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The "pack" is growing! Let's see if there are any other new moms who would like to join!0
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A new day...any new moms?0
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I would like to join! I'm new to all of this (even though I made my account a while back).
I'll add stuff to my sig if I can figure out how :-P0 -
Looks like you figured it out, Deanna! Welcome!0
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Gotta keep adding to this to put this thread back on the first page Welcome to all those moms who have joined us so far - let's see who else will join by Monday! 0
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We're still looking!0
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I'm in!
I have a 5 month old boy! Gained A LOT of weight in pregnancy,
I'd love some support from other mums as i find it hard trying to eat right, exercise and look after my demanding baby 0 -
I'd love to join! I have a 10 month old baby girl... and a few extra pounds too!0
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Welcome!!:happy:0
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I'm in! My girls are 3 yrs, and two almost 6 month olds. I'm where I was PP for the first but not for the twins, I lost some weight in between.0
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Welcome!!!!0
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Can I join please? I have 3 children, 13, 11 ye old daughters and 17 1/2 mth old son. Started using MFP back in may/june time and have lost 30lb so far but would like to lose another 10/14 lb all depending how I feel once i really my nxt goal!
Chrissy x0 -
Definitely!! Just add the tagline to your signature, and you are IN 0
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I'm almost back to my pre pregnancy weight, with a 5 month old boy. I'd love to join!0
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