A year and a day and I'm down 2 pounds.
spunkychelsea
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That's a success story because a year and a day ago I found out I was pregnant with #3. I had my daughter May 16th and I am 2 lbs below my prepregnancy weight. I'm 5'3" and started out 157, then 147, then 135 lbs before each child. I am now 133 lbs. I feel like a yo-yo. 3 pregnancies in 3 years has made my weight and my body change so much. My ultimate goal is 125 lbs - the weight I was when I got married 11 years ago at 19. My husband is awesome and after I started losing after our second child he decided to get healthy with me and got down to his married weight. The changes we've made haven't been fun, but they've been easy: moving more and eating less.
Thank you MFP for the support and the tools to count calories and make better choices. This is a much better way of living. My kids love the walks we take instead of parking in front of the tv because that's easier. No pictures yet because I'm still not thrilled with the mommy tummy, but maybe someday!
Thank you MFP for the support and the tools to count calories and make better choices. This is a much better way of living. My kids love the walks we take instead of parking in front of the tv because that's easier. No pictures yet because I'm still not thrilled with the mommy tummy, but maybe someday!
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That's awesome!!!!!!! wtg!0
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Awesome!!0
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According to BMI, at 5'3" your healthy weight range is 105 - 135.I'm 5'3" and started out 157, then 147, then 135 lbs before each child. I am now 133 lbs.
I feel like a yo-yo. 3 pregnancies in 3 years has made my weight and my body change so much.
My ultimate goal is 125 lbs - the weight I was when I got married 11 years ago at 19.
http://www.shapeup.org/bmi/bmi6.pdf
So congrat's on getting back into the healthy range! :flowerforyou:
You may never get back to your young, fit, healthy, pre-baby weight or shape, but that's normal. You're not the same person, and pregnancy screws up your body.
(And doing 3 in 3 years really isn't healthy, for you or the fetus/baby. To recover as much as possible there should be at least 18 months between the end of one pregnancy & the start of another.)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2679409/
"Short inter-pregnancy intervals (IPI) have been identified as a risk factor for poor pregnancy outcomes, particularly infant mortality... An IPI of 18–23 months was recommended as ideal with respect to the risk of perinatal outcomes"
"Of the IPIs that began with a live birth, those <6 months in duration were associated with ... a 3.3-fold increase in the odds of a miscarriage, and a 1.6-fold increase in the odds of a stillbirth compared with 27- to 50-month IPIs."
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4145858/
"Short inter-pregnancy interval (IPIs) (less than 6 months) is associated with higher risk of preterm birth (odds ratio 1.40), low birth weight (OR 1.61), fetal death (OR 1.54) and being small for gestational age (OR 1.26) compared to IPI of 18 to 23 months"
There are over 130 pages of studies relating to pregnancy spacing here:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/?term=pregnancy spacing0 -
Who are you that you can decide on things like when OP *should* have children? This wasn't posted for analysis of her childrens' well-being. Clearly, her kids are alive and well.
According to BMI, at 5'3" your healthy weight range is 105 - 135.I'm 5'3" and started out 157, then 147, then 135 lbs before each child. I am now 133 lbs.
I feel like a yo-yo. 3 pregnancies in 3 years has made my weight and my body change so much.
My ultimate goal is 125 lbs - the weight I was when I got married 11 years ago at 19.
http://www.shapeup.org/bmi/bmi6.pdf
So congrat's on getting back into the healthy range! :flowerforyou:
You may never get back to your young, fit, healthy, pre-baby weight or shape, but that's normal. You're not the same person, and pregnancy screws up your body.
(And doing 3 in 3 years really isn't healthy, for you or the fetus/baby. To recover as much as possible there should be at least 18 months between the end of one pregnancy & the start of another.)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2679409/
"Short inter-pregnancy intervals (IPI) have been identified as a risk factor for poor pregnancy outcomes, particularly infant mortality... An IPI of 18–23 months was recommended as ideal with respect to the risk of perinatal outcomes"
"Of the IPIs that began with a live birth, those <6 months in duration were associated with ... a 3.3-fold increase in the odds of a miscarriage, and a 1.6-fold increase in the odds of a stillbirth compared with 27- to 50-month IPIs."
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4145858/
"Short inter-pregnancy interval (IPIs) (less than 6 months) is associated with higher risk of preterm birth (odds ratio 1.40), low birth weight (OR 1.61), fetal death (OR 1.54) and being small for gestational age (OR 1.26) compared to IPI of 18 to 23 months"
There are over 130 pages of studies relating to pregnancy spacing here:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/?term=pregnancy spacing0 -
This is awesome.
Good for you!!! 0 -
Well done you! Just think of all those calories you must be burning off looking after 3 young children!
I was dismayed to read the post regarding your family expansion choices- not in the spirit of providing support that these posts should! I was pleased to see others feel the same as I do! How rude! Please let us know when you successfully achieve your goal! Good luck!0 -
congratulations - on the weight loss and the babies!0
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According to BMI, at 5'3" your healthy weight range is 105 - 135.I'm 5'3" and started out 157, then 147, then 135 lbs before each child. I am now 133 lbs.
I feel like a yo-yo. 3 pregnancies in 3 years has made my weight and my body change so much.
My ultimate goal is 125 lbs - the weight I was when I got married 11 years ago at 19.
http://www.shapeup.org/bmi/bmi6.pdf
So congrat's on getting back into the healthy range! :flowerforyou:
You may never get back to your young, fit, healthy, pre-baby weight or shape, but that's normal. You're not the same person, and pregnancy screws up your body.
(And doing 3 in 3 years really isn't healthy, for you or the fetus/baby. To recover as much as possible there should be at least 18 months between the end of one pregnancy & the start of another.)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2679409/
"Short inter-pregnancy intervals (IPI) have been identified as a risk factor for poor pregnancy outcomes, particularly infant mortality... An IPI of 18–23 months was recommended as ideal with respect to the risk of perinatal outcomes"
"Of the IPIs that began with a live birth, those <6 months in duration were associated with ... a 3.3-fold increase in the odds of a miscarriage, and a 1.6-fold increase in the odds of a stillbirth compared with 27- to 50-month IPIs."
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4145858/
"Short inter-pregnancy interval (IPIs) (less than 6 months) is associated with higher risk of preterm birth (odds ratio 1.40), low birth weight (OR 1.61), fetal death (OR 1.54) and being small for gestational age (OR 1.26) compared to IPI of 18 to 23 months"
There are over 130 pages of studies relating to pregnancy spacing here:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/?term=pregnancy spacing
Ha. Ha. Ha. I'm really not sure what to say to this. BMI I found said 104-141, so I've been in the healthy weight range.
Second. My children are wonderfully healthy. My first child was overdue by 13 days. My second was overdue 6 days (so much for preterm, right?) and my third was my earliest by a whole 2 days before my due date. They were 7 lbs 12oz, 7 lbs 15oz and 7lbs 2 oz. So preterm and underweight obviously didn't happen. We chose to have our children close together and my doctor never showed any concern over our choices. I have had no health issues (besides gestational diabetes in my first pregnancy).
I know a lot of people that choose to have a 2-3 year spacing and enjoy it. There's nothing wrong with spacing your kids out. Spacing your kids closer might pose some risks for some people, but that gives no one the right to tell you to have your children at a certain time.
My body will never be the same. It shouldn't be. I've had 3 children. I love that my body has been able to get pregnant 3 times, not miscarry and push out 3 healthy FULL TERM babies. I have been very fortunate in my fertility endeavors. That doesn't mean it can't look and feel great. This was meant to be a positive post and possibly inspire someone to lose their baby weight and get healthier as many have inspired me.0 -
Oh, and thank you to all the positive responses.0
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Well you definitely inspired me! My youngest is 7 months and his irish twin is 11 months older than he. Thank you for making this post!
According to BMI, at 5'3" your healthy weight range is 105 - 135.I'm 5'3" and started out 157, then 147, then 135 lbs before each child. I am now 133 lbs.
I feel like a yo-yo. 3 pregnancies in 3 years has made my weight and my body change so much.
My ultimate goal is 125 lbs - the weight I was when I got married 11 years ago at 19.
http://www.shapeup.org/bmi/bmi6.pdf
So congrat's on getting back into the healthy range! :flowerforyou:
You may never get back to your young, fit, healthy, pre-baby weight or shape, but that's normal. You're not the same person, and pregnancy screws up your body.
(And doing 3 in 3 years really isn't healthy, for you or the fetus/baby. To recover as much as possible there should be at least 18 months between the end of one pregnancy & the start of another.)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2679409/
"Short inter-pregnancy intervals (IPI) have been identified as a risk factor for poor pregnancy outcomes, particularly infant mortality... An IPI of 18–23 months was recommended as ideal with respect to the risk of perinatal outcomes"
"Of the IPIs that began with a live birth, those <6 months in duration were associated with ... a 3.3-fold increase in the odds of a miscarriage, and a 1.6-fold increase in the odds of a stillbirth compared with 27- to 50-month IPIs."
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4145858/
"Short inter-pregnancy interval (IPIs) (less than 6 months) is associated with higher risk of preterm birth (odds ratio 1.40), low birth weight (OR 1.61), fetal death (OR 1.54) and being small for gestational age (OR 1.26) compared to IPI of 18 to 23 months"
There are over 130 pages of studies relating to pregnancy spacing here:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/?term=pregnancy spacing
Ha. Ha. Ha. I'm really not sure what to say to this. BMI I found said 104-141, so I've been in the healthy weight range.
Second. My children are wonderfully healthy. My first child was overdue by 13 days. My second was overdue 6 days (so much for preterm, right?) and my third was my earliest by a whole 2 days before my due date. They were 7 lbs 12oz, 7 lbs 15oz and 7lbs 2 oz. So preterm and underweight obviously didn't happen. We chose to have our children close together and my doctor never showed any concern over our choices. I have had no health issues (besides gestational diabetes in my first pregnancy).
I know a lot of people that choose to have a 2-3 year spacing and enjoy it. There's nothing wrong with spacing your kids out. Spacing your kids closer might pose some risks for some people, but that gives no one the right to tell you to have your children at a certain time.
My body will never be the same. It shouldn't be. I've had 3 children. I love that my body has been able to get pregnant 3 times, not miscarry and push out 3 healthy FULL TERM babies. I have been very fortunate in my fertility endeavors. That doesn't mean it can't look and feel great. This was meant to be a positive post and possibly inspire someone to lose their baby weight and get healthier as many have inspired me.0 -
3 kids in 3 years is too many! Put them back!
Just kidding And congratulations on your family AND your body. 0 -
Yikes - quite a thing to say to someone AFTER they've done differently, on a thread where they weren't looking for pregnancy advice. This sounds like something that should be between the OP and her doctor. Pretty inappropriate to call it out here.
According to BMI, at 5'3" your healthy weight range is 105 - 135.I'm 5'3" and started out 157, then 147, then 135 lbs before each child. I am now 133 lbs.
I feel like a yo-yo. 3 pregnancies in 3 years has made my weight and my body change so much.
My ultimate goal is 125 lbs - the weight I was when I got married 11 years ago at 19.
http://www.shapeup.org/bmi/bmi6.pdf
So congrat's on getting back into the healthy range! :flowerforyou:
You may never get back to your young, fit, healthy, pre-baby weight or shape, but that's normal. You're not the same person, and pregnancy screws up your body.
(And doing 3 in 3 years really isn't healthy, for you or the fetus/baby. To recover as much as possible there should be at least 18 months between the end of one pregnancy & the start of another.)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2679409/
"Short inter-pregnancy intervals (IPI) have been identified as a risk factor for poor pregnancy outcomes, particularly infant mortality... An IPI of 18–23 months was recommended as ideal with respect to the risk of perinatal outcomes"
"Of the IPIs that began with a live birth, those <6 months in duration were associated with ... a 3.3-fold increase in the odds of a miscarriage, and a 1.6-fold increase in the odds of a stillbirth compared with 27- to 50-month IPIs."
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4145858/
"Short inter-pregnancy interval (IPIs) (less than 6 months) is associated with higher risk of preterm birth (odds ratio 1.40), low birth weight (OR 1.61), fetal death (OR 1.54) and being small for gestational age (OR 1.26) compared to IPI of 18 to 23 months"
There are over 130 pages of studies relating to pregnancy spacing here:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/?term=pregnancy spacing0 -
No pictures yet because I'm still not thrilled with the mommy tummy, but maybe someday!
May I suggest the use of Vitamin E capsules on any stretch marks you have?
Saggy skin can be helped by using a Tablespoonful of unflavored gelatin
in a glass of liquid each day. You can make jigglers with juice for the babies, too!
Kudos for the accomplishment of keeping your weight gain under control
over three pregnancies in three years.
Congratulations on your young family. It must be such fun at your house!
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This is indeed a success story! Congratulations on your little ones and your health accomplishments. 0
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Congratulations on your success AND your three children!
Keep it up! The success... AND more children if you so desire! Obviously, your body is healthy enough for it.0 -
Awesome job!! That's a mighty tough challenge. Inspiring!0
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According to BMI, at 5'3" your healthy weight range is 105 - 135.I'm 5'3" and started out 157, then 147, then 135 lbs before each child. I am now 133 lbs.
I feel like a yo-yo. 3 pregnancies in 3 years has made my weight and my body change so much.
My ultimate goal is 125 lbs - the weight I was when I got married 11 years ago at 19.
http://www.shapeup.org/bmi/bmi6.pdf
So congrat's on getting back into the healthy range! :flowerforyou:
You may never get back to your young, fit, healthy, pre-baby weight or shape, but that's normal. You're not the same person, and pregnancy screws up your body.
(And doing 3 in 3 years really isn't healthy, for you or the fetus/baby. To recover as much as possible there should be at least 18 months between the end of one pregnancy & the start of another.)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2679409/
"Short inter-pregnancy intervals (IPI) have been identified as a risk factor for poor pregnancy outcomes, particularly infant mortality... An IPI of 18–23 months was recommended as ideal with respect to the risk of perinatal outcomes"
"Of the IPIs that began with a live birth, those <6 months in duration were associated with ... a 3.3-fold increase in the odds of a miscarriage, and a 1.6-fold increase in the odds of a stillbirth compared with 27- to 50-month IPIs."
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4145858/
"Short inter-pregnancy interval (IPIs) (less than 6 months) is associated with higher risk of preterm birth (odds ratio 1.40), low birth weight (OR 1.61), fetal death (OR 1.54) and being small for gestational age (OR 1.26) compared to IPI of 18 to 23 months"
There are over 130 pages of studies relating to pregnancy spacing here:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/?term=pregnancy spacing
:noway: OMG seriously? Where do you people come from?....smdh
Congrat OP awesome job, even with the babies. You and hubby are doing things rights.0 -
Congrats on both the family and the dedication to "eat less/move more". Keep on with your bad self!0
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Hey, you sound similar to me my husband and I were married almost 10 years ago when I was 18. I had 4 children in 4 1/2 years. And no we're not done
(since when did the world start hating big families?) I eat paleo and trying to get down to 125 as well. Yay for Big happy families! 0 -
Excellent job, you!0
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You have done great!! Keep taking care of yourself.0
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Great job! I love how people will always give others 'advice' on family planning. My husband and I have four kids spaced out over 18 years, and folks like to comment on that approach as well! 0
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