Magnificent Mamas (Closed Group)

Jamie, wish I could get that much milk! In the mornings I usually get 4 ozs at most :sad:

Just remember that shape-ups are made for walking. I think some of the newer versions might be made for cross training, but otherwise you could seriously tear up your feet trying to do other things. Many women at our gym have damaged their arches and worse trying to do aerobics or go running in those shoes.

So I am starting to think about my weight loss efforts after baby comes. I plan on adding the breastfeeding calories to my diary every day. Can I go ahead and set my goals to losing 2lbs, which I'm sure will put me close to 1200 calories again? If I add in the breastfeeding calories do I need to worry about my milk production? Just wondering what has been working for you ladies so far.

I have only set mine to 1 lb a week which gives me 1700 calories, I often am way under. Especially on days that I exercise but it was my understanding that you need 1800 calories to have good breast milk so I try to keep it at a net of 1300 minimum since the nursing brings your net to a -500 at the start of the day. I am not sure on it all but I say better be safe than sorry. I think I will change my calorie goal to 2 lbs a week when Brooklynn is 6 months and eating some solids, at that point you only burn 300 calories breast feeding and it goes down from there. Just remember, it took 9 months to put the pounds on, expect it to take that long to take them off. Easier said than done, I have lost my pregnancy weight already just by going with 1lb a week because you will average more. Some people even leave the hospital with a big loss, I had that with my other kiddos but not this time. I am super curious how much I will actually be down when baby is 9 months. With my first I was down 130lbs by the time he was 9 months but that was basically a starvation diet, I want to do it in a healthy manner this time around.

Any updates on Lynn? Has Mel posted and pictures of the little guy?

Hey Ladies. Been MIA and down in the dumps lately. Still doing Zumba 2 x week, every other week, but not logging cal's. I'm up 5 lbs and can't shake them.

Day care is going good, just got a new client. I start on Mon, so now I have a 2 y/o and 17 month old. I'm hoping that getting back into the swing of things gets me back on track. My app't with OB is tomorrow. I hope he has another option for me, other than Metformin and waiting.

I went to my cousin's wedding this weekend. My mom helped me find a really flattering dress and I felt pretty good. My sis from NY came 1 week before the wedding and just left. it was awesome having her visit. she even said she was really proud of me and said that this is the longest she's seen me keep up interest in loosing weight. Now I just have to find the motivation to do something every day, and turn on the Wii for zumba on the weeks DH is working.

Can't take too much time from DC child, so I'll be copying / pasting to all the threads. please forgive me.

@ Mel and Lynn - hope things are well, can't wait to see pic's.
@ Steph - Congrats

Thinking of everyone else. *hugs*

Double post warning to those of you from the pregancy board.....:flowerforyou:

Hey everyone! I'm still here. I've just been feeling really overwhelmed with everything that needs done right now. So much garden stuff to work on and the four - five hours of push mowing a week are starting to get me down. It was SO hot this past week when I was mowing I really thought that I wasn't going to make it. And then I felt like I was doing the whole pregnant waddle thing and felt like I looked terrible. (Like really, whose going to sit in their house and watch me mow anyway ) I'm crazy I know! At least we live on a dead end street with only three houses past us so there's virtually no traffic. I've been garage saling and only have about five items left that I'd like to have for LO and DS for the next year. The down side to that is that all the stuff I've gotten so far is sitting in the basement needing to be put away. I can hardly walk through the one room!!! And I really need to sew or I'm going to run out of clothes to wear. And I've been helping my parents some. And DS is into EVERYTHING!!! I'm trying to hold out 'till the end of June to put our little window AC in the living room. DH doesn't think I'll make it, which is pretty much the only reason I've made it this far. Wonder if he's got that figured out yet. I just know as soon as it goes in that I will never want to do anything but sit in front of it. I'm about that bad with fans now though so maybe it won't be that much different. I'm just sick of my house heating up to between 80 and 90 degrees every afternoon!!! That doesn't make a person feel like doing anything either. I should go work in the basement since it's some cooler down there. Sorry that I'm not being a very good friend to you all right now. I'm still keeping up with everyone's posts, but that feels like about all I have the energy to do. Hopefully I'll feel like being more interactive soon. I sure do enjoy reading what everyone else writes so I'm glad that you all aren't in the same funk I am. I just made some delicious shortcake to eat with fresh strawberries. I've managed to eat two pieces (without berries) already. I knew it was a bad idea to make the stuff!!! Sure is yummy though. Thanks for being great friends you all! Have a good rest of the day!!!

Thanks Ronya. *hugs*

Ladies I am making myself really worried because I feel like Elise hasn't been kicking nearly as much the last couple days. I still feel her every once in awhile but I feel like it is less. Normally I would just call the dr. And go in but I am on vacation and don't want to spend a ton of money if I am just crazy. I have an apt. Monday when I get back. What do you do to get you little one to kick?

Thanks Sheri. I think she just wanted me worrying about her bc as soon as I posted this she moved a bunch of times

Ladies I am making myself really worried because I feel like Elise hasn't been kicking nearly as much the last couple days. I still feel her every once in awhile but I feel like it is less. Normally I would just call the dr. And go in but I am on vacation and don't want to spend a ton of money if I am just crazy. I have an apt. Monday when I get back. What do you do to get you little one to kick?

I agree with Sheri. Orange juice always got my little one moving. Hope you are enjoying your vacation.

Congratulations Lynn on the birth of your beautiful son. Hugs to you and your family!

Sorry this is kind of late, but I've just getting around to responding. I was always the type also that had a couple of girl friends, but I mostly hung out with the guys. Some of my best friends were guys. It made it a little hard when I got married because I couldn't just call them up and hang out. Which the nice thing about guys was that they always seemed available at any time. Whereas the girl friends I do have it takes considerable planning to organize something to just see each other. Anyway, I am sure that is a big reason we all get along so well and there is a lot less cattiness (if that is a word, .. ) Anyway, I am thankful for all of you ladies. You are all amazing and I am glad to be apart of this group.

Congratulations, Lynn!! So excited for you and DH! Your little man is so handsome! Hope you all are doing well and getting some rest! :flowerforyou:

I'm the same way about relationships with girls - only a few. All of my cousins are guys, and I hung out mostly with guys in high school, too. Love that we're all so similar!!

Danielle, I don't have any great advice on the swimsuits except that if you go the maternity route I saw a ton in JCPenny over the weekend.

Bethe - I hope Wade has a good day today after the shots. Annabelle has hers on the 24th.

Already put this up on the other board but wanted to get everyones thoughts on names......
We found out this week that we are having a girl and so far have a very prelim list of names we like. Who knows where we will end up but it's a start:

- Emma
- Elodie (this one is French and not uncommon over there)
- Violet
- Hazel
- Zarina (Persian origin now popular in India)

Our last name is one syllable and begins with a "c" and we are contemplating giving the baby my maiden name as a middle name, same as I have.

Got lots of positive feedback from the other board. It was noted that Emma is currently (maybe too) popular, I had not realized that......

EDIT: BTW our little girl will be half white/half asian

Thanks for your input !

I commented on the other board because Zarina became an option but I think it is beautiful and different. It is my favorite for you

Congrats Lynn! He's beautiful! Welcome home!