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Back on track after bringing home adopted son

jsheter
jsheter Posts: 13 Member
edited March 6 in Motivation and Support
We have been blessed with a new son! We have a beautiful, healthy three week old baby boy. Through the love and magic of adoption, our family has grown. So has my tummy! Lack of sleep, trying to prepare a nursery/house for an unexpected new one, lots of well meaning visitors, not as much time/motivation to cook and not exercising consistently (if at all) have left me with added weight. I started logging again today after almost four weeks. Need some motivation and support to get back in the game 100%! Thanks!

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  • Julem22
    Julem22 Posts: 107 Member
    Jsheter: CONGRAGULATIONS!!!! I have two adopted children (one domestic one from China) I have gained 30 pounds since my first adoption. I am now back on track too, Friend me if you would like!
  • jrline
    jrline Posts: 2,353 Member
    congrats on the adoption

    We adopted a sibling group of 3. Was a lot of my motivation to get healthier.
    Good Luck

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  • fobs13
    fobs13 Posts: 1,080 Member
    Congratulations. Take it slowly and don't put immediate pressure on yourself. Enjoy you new addition to the family and slowly return to normal eating and excercise.
  • awolf2011
    awolf2011 Posts: 265 Member
    Congrats on your new addition!! You have given that baby so much love in these short weeks <3 . Take it one day at a time and enjoy the new addition to your family. You can do this.....
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    Congrats on the new baby!! Get lots of sleep. :mrgreen:
  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,668 Member
    It takes a special family to adopt. Bless you. Lucky kiddo! Oh and good luck on the weight loss :smile:
  • Falcon
    Falcon Posts: 853 Member
    congratulations on the newest addition.

    Take it slow to get back on track. Going too fast will only lead to disappointment and discouragement. Enjoy the new addition :)
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