Stay-At-Home Moms 1/19-1/25

3babybeans - I hate injuries for the babies so close to the eyes. Glad he is okay and smiling. Love the pic.

Hello and happy Monday to everyone.

I couldn't even possibly keep up last week. Did absolutely HORRIBLE on eating, Feel like :laugh: :laugh: Oh yeah, and I go to my GYN tomorrow for my yearly checkup. Been putting it off because I've gained weight and didn't want to step on his scale, but health issues are making it a necessity now. Who knows, maybe the weight issues and female disorders are one in the same. Hey, one can dream can't they?

So happy day to all of you. Wishing you the best. From 3babybeans message, I'm guessing a lot of us had a rough one last week. Here is to our new and improved week...maybe?

Good morning!

Sorry that so many of us had a rough week last week! Cheers to a new week:drinker:

Sara...how is Zeke doing this morning? Is he leaving the stitches alone? I am can so relate to what you said on your blog about how you managed to make it this long w/out a trip to the ER. I think the same thing...every day (knocks on wood!!).

Have a great day all!!!!

Good Morning Mommies:flowerforyou:

Sara- It looks like your ER trip was worse than mine. I can totally relate though, in the past 3 years my 3rd oldest has had 3 stitches in his forhead and 5 staples in the back of his head, the staples came because he thought he could swing from the milk line in the barn and slipped off and cracked his head on the floor. Then the 4th boy fell off the elevator that we use to put hay in the hay mow, he thought he needed to take baby kittens up it and must of turned wrong and fell about 13 ft down on the top of his head that ended up 2 staples and then 6 months later his brother flipped him off the back of a wagon and that was 2 staples in the back of the head. Then the 5th boy he walked right out in front of mom with a full wheelbarrel of silage and I ended up knocking him flat on his back and he hit his head on the cement floor in the barn and that was 3 staples in the back of the head (man I felt like crap after that one). I am afraid on one of these ER trips they are going to call social services on me. I sware I don't beat my kids but they are boys and we live on a farm. I try my best to teach them farm saftey. I think I need to wrap them in bubble wrap:laugh:

I didn't get my workout in yesterday like I was wanting too. I spent 1 1/2 hrs trying to get my VCR to work:grumble: :explode: . We hooked up the new converter(?sp) and I couldn't get the vcr to work to safe my life and once I realized how much time I had spent working on it I was way late for feeding my calves so I had to get out, finally got it hooked up late last night but it isn't the way I want it but it will work for now I guess. I will be working out this morning, letting breakfast settle a little first.

I hope we all have a better week than last week:flowerforyou:

oh no what did he do?!
my oldest got himself on the eye like that once. spinning on a computer chair and falling into the coffee table

eta- read through the post and trying agian here. adhd at it's finest some days I swear.


I'm glad your little guy is ok. is he picking at the stiches? i think sometimes ER trips are harder on us then them.

girlie problems and weight. actually some times ovarian issues can cause weight gain. having PCOS (poly cystic ovarian syndrome) can make you put on crazy weight then it messes with your hormones.
i obviously don't know what your issues are but sometimes when we weigh more than our bodies want us to our bodies will make hormonal mistakes

Good Morning Mommies!!!!

I hope everyones week gets better than last week:flowerforyou:

3BB- When I was in 6th Grade I fell from a swivel chair, the ones my parents told me to never stand on, n sliced a 5 stitch gash(plus it was so deep they had to use dissolvable stitches inside) about a half a centimeter from the corner of my right eye, the actual getting of the gash was no where nearas painful as getting the stitches, weird, but they have to put numbing shots around the eye n I even got one on my eyelid n those hurt SO bad, I know ur little guys pain, n to be that young, gosh poor guy. I hope he starts feeling better n if you dont want the scare to be seen put Vitamin E oil on it every night, it can be expensive by itself so my mom just bought Vitamin E gel capsules n we popped them with a needle n used the oil from there lol

iftcheiaf- I know what you mean about the GYN n weight issues sorta. When I was preggo all my OB/GYN talked about was my weight gain, always telling me to eat healthier n stuff, which I did but I kept gaining weight n I was so swelled up I have stretchmarks on my calves but she wouldnt put me on bedrest, ugh n then she was so rude on delivery day, needless to say I didnt go see her for my 6week postpartum check up. Sorry I rambled... I hope everything at the checkup goes well for you n keep going in your weightloss journey!!

mrsbuzz-Way to go for getting those workouts in!! With my 2month old I try to find time but usually I just end up napping while he is too lol I need a good kick in the butt everyonce in a while

gotttaluvboyz- Cheers:drinker: Im hoping this week goes much better!

MM- Only getting a couple hours of sleep n still planning on working out, you are my hero lol Good Job! And I hope you can get the rat thing figured out soon!

abetterme- Thats so funny, wrapping your boys in bubble wrap :laugh: Glad you got the VCR hooked up, have fun working out!!


Ok so my week last week had its ups n downs, but yesterday was a great start to this week. Went to church, then went to my old job to get my job back will be starting that soon (Bed Bath n Beyond so lots of walking n climbing ladders!! Yay exercise on the job!!) Then went out to have lunch with a friend, then we came back home n Ayden was in his swing making funny faces n when I picked him up there was poo on the swing, n the blanket n his clothes... another blowout...fun... But I honestly take that as a blessing because he didnt struggle with his poop or gas n he was happy n content all day, such a relief, I think hes starting to grow out of his gassy stage, he seems to be able to eat a lot better with little to know air getting swallowed n he burps better.... I dont want to jinx anything but I may be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel... Plus last night he fell asleep right after the football game so I put him in his bassinet n he woke up 2 more times, after I was done pumping n then after Id brshed my teeth washed my face n gotten ready for bed, downed about another 3oz in those two feedings combined then he was asleep by 11 n slept til 3 A FOUR HOUR STRETCH havent had one of those in a while!! then he was up again around 530, n was off n on 2 or 3 times til around 730 n he just crashed again around 930 n is sleeping on me now.. Im hoping things are getting a bit easier!!

wow that was a long ramble lol sorry:blushing: today should be fun if Ayden poops n doesnt have a big struggle. My best friend since 3rd grade is coming over n we're having a House marathon leading up to the new episode tonight!!! We both LOVE that show n I'm making turkey sloppy joes, yum! I just have to say I thank God everyday for all of my friends who when they know I'm down cuz hubby left n am stressed with the baby. they all try to come see m n hang out n cheer me up a bit, I love my girls!

Ok so this was long, but I hope everyone has a wonderful week n a Fantastic Monday!!

Hello ladies!

My name is Jessica....and I'm fat. lol

I'm having such a hard time finding the...desire to stick to a weight loss plan. It's a vicious cycle. I'll be really down when I go out and am stressing about clothes and not looking fat in photos and all that, then I settle back into my routine at home with my kids and I get in this "Who cares if I'm fat, no one sees me" frame of mind. It's horrible. What are your tips? Tricks? Successes?

And I just have to say, I feel like I'm living that SlimQuick commercial. (I think that's what it's called) The one where the husband and wife (stick people) go on a diet and the guy gets all skinny and the girl losses her boobs? My husband started dieting 2 weeks ago and has already lost 10 pounds. I lost 2 pounds. :sad:

Good morning ladies!
Sounds like a pretty rough week last week for alot of you:frown: Hopefully this week will bring lots of happy days:happy:
Sara-Im so sorry about your little guys mishap I hope hes not picking at his itchy stitches (like I tend to do at times:laugh: ) Poor little guy. Hope hes on the mend soon!
supermom-I sure hope the end is in sight for you I know it just breaks your heart to see him struggling like that I hope you get to have some fun with your girls today!
musicmom-Oh I dont think I could tell you how many times I have gotten one of my boys up for school on a holiday!:laugh: They just look at me like Im crazy and go back to sleep lol. They sure dont get their off-days mixed up!:laugh:
I know Ive forgotten some, I do hate not replying to everyone:frown: I hope everyone has a great week this week. Mine is off to a sad start because my oldest is leaving today to go back to college I sure do miss him so much when hes gone! But we had a nice, long christmas break with him so I'll just be counting the days til I can see him again Take care all!:flowerforyou:
~Roni

Welcome Jessica :flowerforyou: you'll find lots of support n encouragement on this board. Anytime you have a "who cares if I'm fat, no one will see me" moment just remember you're not losing the weight and getting healthy for anyone else but yourself. Its about loving yourself and giving your body whats good for it, not junk that slows it down. Jump on here anytime when you need to vent!!


ok so if you read my super long post gals, then i said in there I didnt want to jinx anything with Ayden.... welll I think I did. No more than 5 minutes after I got off this site and was on facebook he starts wailing and for a good 5 minutes on n off he is passing gas and just crying at the top of his lungs... Then it ended and he was sniffling and holding on to my shirt real tight and then drifted off to sleep again... it was HORRIBLE! I hate when I cant help him, and he just has to get his gas or get his poop out on his own.. poor little guy. Hes been fine the rest of the morning.... I dunno what that episode was anyone else ever have this happen??

my 5 year old used to have a lot of trouble burping and pooping too. (his name is aiden, too) i used to give him gas drops, but i don't know how much that helped, really. is he on formula? maybe he's allergic to something? i don't have any really good advice, but i just wanted to let you know i've been there feeling helpless while my baby was struggling. it did get better. it will get better. hang in there. :flowerforyou:

:flowerforyou: Welcome Jessica!! There are a lot of great people on here to support and encourage you. With out them I would have quit after a week like i normally do. Well its Week 3 and I am still here.

Jules:flowerforyou:

New to site. Not so new to weight loss. I have struggled as long as I can remember with my weight. I have PCOS, which makes controlling my weight hard but if I get it under control it controls the PCOS. So it is a big cycle. Anyway I have been a SAHM for the last 5 years since my husband joined the military. Before I got pregnant with my lo I lost 60lbs. I however still have 20 of baby weight that I have never lost and at least another 20 beyond that. I have mostly been doing work out video's and walking since I can do that with my children. That is the problem because in the past in order for me to really lose weight I have to get a really good cardio workout in. I am eating the right foods and calories so I just need to find a god workout routine. Sorry for rambleing, just wanted to introduce myself a little.

Welcome to the thread:flowerforyou: These laddies are wonderful on here and they are lots of help, they are they when you need a push or when you need a sholder to lean on. If you don't mind me asking what is PCOS?

WELCOME:flowerforyou:

Hi All,
Just joined about a week ago, someone suggested I check out this thread! All the mom - of - boys stories are scaring me. I have a 14 month old who already thinks he is superman. Fell off our bed this morning, which is pretty high, with me standing right next to him. Was sitting playing with the dog one second, on the floor the next. Of couse DH had to run in and ask what happened, which was followed up by 'Yea.. thats why I don't let him on the bed' DS is fine, DH may need a trip to the ER.

:laugh: :laugh: about DH going to ER

Welcome to the thread. This is a great group of ladies:flowerforyou:

Thanks ladies! It's great to see all of the progress a lot of you have made at the bottom of your pages! I just signed up for a 7 day trial at 24 hour fitness. There's one less than a mile from my house. I feel so self conscious in places like that. So I'm just gonna try it and see how I do. It's hard for me to see the weight come off so slowly. I want nothing more than to indulge myself in a crash diet but hey - they're called CRASH diets for a reason! Hopefully I can stick it out here. Maybe find some accountability. Thanks again for the welcome

I am the same way, I want to see the results NOW but in reality if it is going to stay off it takes time and effort. I started this last January and by the begining of April I had lost 25 lbs, but then I let farming and summer and then I had a surgery in Oct, all get in the way and my emotional eating took over. So now that is my goal this year is to work through all of that that makes me distracting from my healthy life. I am making time for me now. If you are feeling self conscious about going see if they have a time that it is not real busy and that works with your schedule that way there wouldn't be the people around for you to worry about. Have a great day:flowerforyou:

New to site. Not so new to weight loss. I have struggled as long as I can remember with my weight. I have PCOS, which makes controlling my weight hard but if I get it under control it controls the PCOS. So it is a big cycle. Anyway I have been a SAHM for the last 5 years since my husband joined the military. Before I got pregnant with my lo I lost 60lbs. I however still have 20 of baby weight that I have never lost and at least another 20 beyond that. I have mostly been doing work out video's and walking since I can do that with my children. That is the problem because in the past in order for me to really lose weight I have to get a really good cardio workout in. I am eating the right foods and calories so I just need to find a god workout routine. Sorry for rambleing, just wanted to introduce myself a little.

Welcome to the thread:flowerforyou: These laddies are wonderful on here and they are lots of help, they are they when you need a push or when you need a sholder to lean on. If you don't mind me asking what is PCOS?

WELCOME:flowerforyou:

PCOS stands for Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome. It is a hormonal imbalance. My body does not think it is producing insulin so it in turn over produces insulin. I also produce to much of the male hormone Adrogen. So i basically have irregular peroids, facial hair and weight gain. So it is easy for me to gain the weight but very hard to lose it. Even with strict diet and excercise it is very hard. ALso because of PCOS I carry almost all of my fat in my stomach area. So I look very funny. PCOS gets better if I lose weight. It is never gone but more in control, however it is like impossible to lose the weight.

Good Morning Mommies!!!!

I hope everyones week gets better than last week:flowerforyou:

3BB- When I was in 6th Grade I fell from a swivel chair, the ones my parents told me to never stand on, n sliced a 5 stitch gash(plus it was so deep they had to use dissolvable stitches inside) about a half a centimeter from the corner of my right eye, the actual getting of the gash was no where nearas painful as getting the stitches, weird, but they have to put numbing shots around the eye n I even got one on my eyelid n those hurt SO bad, I know ur little guys pain, n to be that young, gosh poor guy. I hope he starts feeling better n if you dont want the scare to be seen put Vitamin E oil on it every night, it can be expensive by itself so my mom just bought Vitamin E gel capsules n we popped them with a needle n used the oil from there lol

iftcheiaf- I know what you mean about the GYN n weight issues sorta. When I was preggo all my OB/GYN talked about was my weight gain, always telling me to eat healthier n stuff, which I did but I kept gaining weight n I was so swelled up I have stretchmarks on my calves but she wouldnt put me on bedrest, ugh n then she was so rude on delivery day, needless to say I didnt go see her for my 6week postpartum check up. Sorry I rambled... I hope everything at the checkup goes well for you n keep going in your weightloss journey!!

mrsbuzz-Way to go for getting those workouts in!! With my 2month old I try to find time but usually I just end up napping while he is too lol I need a good kick in the butt everyonce in a while

gotttaluvboyz- Cheers:drinker: Im hoping this week goes much better!

MM- Only getting a couple hours of sleep n still planning on working out, you are my hero lol Good Job! And I hope you can get the rat thing figured out soon!

abetterme- Thats so funny, wrapping your boys in bubble wrap :laugh: Glad you got the VCR hooked up, have fun working out!!


Ok so my week last week had its ups n downs, but yesterday was a great start to this week. Went to church, then went to my old job to get my job back will be starting that soon (Bed Bath n Beyond so lots of walking n climbing ladders!! Yay exercise on the job!!) Then went out to have lunch with a friend, then we came back home n Ayden was in his swing making funny faces n when I picked him up there was poo on the swing, n the blanket n his clothes... another blowout...fun... But I honestly take that as a blessing because he didnt struggle with his poop or gas n he was happy n content all day, such a relief, I think hes starting to grow out of his gassy stage, he seems to be able to eat a lot better with little to know air getting swallowed n he burps better.... I dont want to jinx anything but I may be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel... Plus last night he fell asleep right after the football game so I put him in his bassinet n he woke up 2 more times, after I was done pumping n then after Id brshed my teeth washed my face n gotten ready for bed, downed about another 3oz in those two feedings combined then he was asleep by 11 n slept til 3 A FOUR HOUR STRETCH havent had one of those in a while!! then he was up again around 530, n was off n on 2 or 3 times til around 730 n he just crashed again around 930 n is sleeping on me now.. Im hoping things are getting a bit easier!!

wow that was a long ramble lol sorry:blushing: today should be fun if Ayden poops n doesnt have a big struggle. My best friend since 3rd grade is coming over n we're having a House marathon leading up to the new episode tonight!!! We both LOVE that show n I'm making turkey sloppy joes, yum! I just have to say I thank God everyday for all of my friends who when they know I'm down cuz hubby left n am stressed with the baby. they all try to come see m n hang out n cheer me up a bit, I love my girls!

Ok so this was long, but I hope everyone has a wonderful week n a Fantastic Monday!!

Hey there! My wife (Musicmom) mentioned that you were going back to you job at BBB. Welcome back from one Bed bath and beyonder to another :bigsmile: