Motivated Mamma's Week 2 (Closed Goup)

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  • amyelizbradley
    amyelizbradley Posts: 379 Member
    Ladies,

    I need to vent something before it goes too far.. I am feeling so frustrated these days.. I am not working out as much as i should be.. First half of the day i feel so lazy.. my working out usually gets extended to evening... I get lost somewhere and I am losing that motivation of working out..something is going wrong.. I am trying hard to stay motivated... BIG HELP NEEDED..

    Ask yourself, "What am I missing in my life right now?" What I have found is that when I am driven to poor food choices or slacking on the exercise, I have been neglecting another part of myself (usually the emotional side) or there are sources of stress in my life that I am just "stuffing" and not facing.

    I believe that YOU have every bit of what it takes (& more) to accomplish your goals; you just have to believe it yourself. You may have seen me type this before, but when you are struggling to find your own belief in yourself, borrow the belief from someone else. I believe in you and I know that the rest of your MFP teammates do too! I am sending positive light your way, so that you may find your path! :heart:


    Amy,

    That was truly positive.. I want to get back to work badly and most of the times I am alone at home.. And when im alone i start thinking all the things under sun and i miss my family and frnds so much.. Everyone are back in India and my hubby is usually busy with his work except on weekends.. So I am trying to keep myself busy these days.. my mood set has changed also because of my foot infection because of which I am not able to do all kinds of exercises... I used to dance a lot and now I am not able to.. probably this is also one of the reasons...

    But yes, you made me feel better.. thanks for that.. :-)

    I hope so! I know from a lot of trial & error in my own life some of the things that I discovered and helped me through similar times; I hope that you can find a way to fill those needs within yourself so that you will be able to feel your own light and energy.

    Have you thought of dancing while sitting? Sounds funny I know but irregardless of any kind of calorie burn, perhaps it would help your spirit. Also, I did a little internet search on exercise with an injured foot and here are some of the suggestions: workout to a boxing type DVD workout but modify the workout & do it while sitting; swimming; strength training, focusing mostly on upper body & non weight bearing leg exercises; and everyone stressed continuing core work.

    All the best,
    Amy :flowerforyou:

    Amy,

    Dancing while sitting..yes sounds funny, but will do it.. My foot is a lot better now... so i have planned for a 5 day dance routine in my workout starting from Wednesday... but i will do the above ones when I am watching my serials on TV..Yay!!

    LOVE it!!
  • amyelizbradley
    amyelizbradley Posts: 379 Member
    Please may I join this group I need help bad I trying my son is only 8 wks old please help please

    Even if you are not able to join, send me a message or friend me; I will try to help you if I can! :smile:
  • amyelizbradley
    amyelizbradley Posts: 379 Member
    Thanks for the offer to shop with me, ladies :) I know I just need to suck it up and do it sometime, but I always want to wait until I'm at my goal. Speaking of my goal, I changed it today. I had it set at 120, the highest in the healthy range for my height (4'11"), but I went ahead and changed it today (after thinking about it for quite awhile) to 109. So I have 20 more pounds to lose to get to my goal weight now.

    Here's my points for today:
    Strength-1 for Kegels
    Food-1 for fruit/veggies

    One idea, as far as the "in between goal" clothes go, that my friend had is a "clothes swap"; get a group of friends and have them bring all their in good condition clothes that they do not want to/ can't wear anymore and get together; hang them up in someone's living room, display them as if in a store and have everyone "shop". You could easily work out a system of fair trade if you wanted and even make it an excuse for a girl's get together. If kid care is a problem, find a friend that has an older daughter that could entertain the kids in the next room. Win-win all around!
  • amyelizbradley
    amyelizbradley Posts: 379 Member
    I have felt kind of stuck at the same weight for awhile, I tried to increase my exercise and that didn't really help, so I am going to take a few days and do light exercise and zigzag my calories to see if that jump starts things again. Do you guys think that will work?

    You have to look at the whole picture... what, how, & when are you eating, how/ what are you exercising (is there a balance of cardio, weights, core training or could you be in an exercise rut), how are your calories related to your exercise intensity/ your fitness... also, do you wear a heart rate monitor or some other device to get an accurate reading of your calories burned?

    A couple of things that I have learned about myself...
    - Sometimes I may eat under my calories but see a gain (usually during those weeks I didn't eat regularly, drink enough water, had too much sodium, or have enough veggies). Or I have seen a gain because I set my calories too low in relation to my exercise intensity/ fitness level.
    - I have also noticed (as my fitness level has increased) that the MFP "calories burned" reported for most of the exercises is waaaay higher than what I actually burned (i.e. my metabolism was becoming more efficient as my fitness level increased); I wore my heart rate monitor to confirm this. Also, the closer you get to your goal weight, the more your regime needs to be switched up. I recommend reading Jillian Michael's book "Making the Cut". It explains the concept the best there.
    - When I challenged myself and stepped outside my comfort zone to try a new exercise, the scale started to move again.

    It can be very disheartening not to see the incredible losses that we did when we first started or when we hit a plateau- just means we have to shake things up. Zig-zagging calories I have heard does work but you want to make sure that the weight you are loosing is fat mass not muscle (a good reason to take your measurements on a regular basis).

    I hope that I made sense and din't just ramble... my head cold is getting the best of me tonight! :wink:
  • amyelizbradley
    amyelizbradley Posts: 379 Member
    Today = :grumble: + :sick: + :tongue:

    And here's my stats:

    Mo. 10/3 (posted on SAHMU regroup thread & on spreadsheet)
    Part 1
    CARDIO:
    Different cardio & max. heart rate? yes
    Points: 3/3
    Part 2
    Input calories burned? yes
    Points: 4/4

    FOOD:
    Part 1
    Recommended fruits & veggies? yes
    Points: 5/5
    Part 2
    Post favorite fruit/ veg. snack (1 time)?
    Points: 2/2

    STRENGTH:
    Kegels (7 x wk.)? yes (6x)
    Leg curls (3 x wk.)? no (3x)
    Lateral Raises (3 x wk.)? no (3x)
    Points: 12/13

    EMOTIONAL:
    Points: 1/1
  • daisyelaine
    daisyelaine Posts: 480 Member
    Hey gals,
    Just checking in again-- this week has been crazy fast, and I feel wretched that I haven't been able to respond to more stuff on here. One of the things I love about this challenge is how we are motivation and support for each other... and eeep! I'm slacking! Just know that I'm so very proud of all of us, and I'm cheering on all those NSV's, thinking of you in a low moment, and am equally horrified at the parenting ( or lack thereof) skills of some people!

    Now while I remember--
    Food challenge-- I'm a huge veggie eater, but I must say, it's usually not that exciting! When trying to think of my favorite way to do things, 2 came up-- Spaghetti squash, and veggie sammiches. For the squash.. well, let's just say it works out for me that the rest of my family doesn't like it! Lately ( as we have a bunch of them.. they grow REALLy easily!), I've been cooking 1/2 a squash in the microwave, and then adding a tablespoon of butter ( for the whole half) and either throwing in a bunch of Parmesan cheese, or just adding a teaspoon or 2 of brown sugar. Mmmm!! Delish! Annnnd.. my go-to-lunch.. toasted veggie sandwiches. Easy-peasy. Toast, 1/4 of an avocado ( mashed, so it can be used in place of mayo), tomato slices, cucumber slices, lettuce, and a little onion. Mmm. I often add either hard cheese or leftover chicken breast for a bit of protein in there too. Both are equally delicious!

    Emotional challenge-- As some of you know, I was freaking out a little bit about this question earlier this week. I think, because I've seen Jillian make enough people cry on the biggest loser , and talk about how they get skinny, and their lives aren't what they thought they would be-- the issues are still there that made them fat in the first place.. and so on. I just didn't want it to be a "Oh, once I'm skinny, my life will be perfect with puppies and rainbows" response, so I put some real thought in to it. I think that once I'm at my goal though, I will be happier-- I know how currently seeing more muscle definition in my body is certainly perking up my day! I'm guessing I'll be more confident ( again, seeing that already partially) and have more energy for dealing with the rugrats around here all day. I know I'll be stronger-- not only physically, but mentally too. You don't get to lose 60 lbs without it affecting your mental strength, as dealing with the ups and downs will drive you crazy! I'll know my body even better than I do now too, after paying attention to it for that long. It's interesting the changes that have occurred in only the last month that I've had a HRM-- I know what my heart rate responds to, and the days that I'm tired and draggy, it even shows up there. And lastly, I'll be hot. :smokin: Sure, the skinny jeans in my drawer may not be in style anymore, but my confidence will carry them for what fashion does not!! Lol...
  • natijade
    natijade Posts: 146 Member
    Hey girls, just catching up been a busy week but a really good one thanks to this challenge! Eaten a lot more fruit and veg, and will have to wait until tomorrow to see officially but I think it might have finally busted me past my plateau! Yay! I didn't even hit the recommendations some days but it still made a big difference!

    Erm...also... it seems that my buddy has left? According to the spreadsheet anyway, if this right?

    Part 1
    CARDIO:
    Different cardio & max. heart rate? yes
    Points: 3/3
    Part 2
    Input calories burned? yes
    Points: 4/4

    FOOD:
    Part 1
    Recommended fruits & veggies? not completely
    Points: 3/5
    Part 2
    Post favorite fruit/ veg. snack? I am about to do this..
    Points: 2/2

    STRENGTH:
    Kegels 7/7
    Leg curls 2/3
    Lateral Raises 2/3
    Points: 11/13

    EMOTIONAL:
    Points: 1/1
  • natijade
    natijade Posts: 146 Member
    I eat a lot of veggies but my favourite is just really simple- spicy veggie pittas. I even use frozen veggies, cook them as normal then cover with whatever spices I fancy, normally cajun, then toast 2 pittas and fill with the veggies. Sometimes I add a little bit of extra light mayo as well to contrast the flavour! Sometimes I add a small chicken breast fried in low cal/fat oil and spices or a marinade. And that's it! :-)
  • losinit_4_good
    losinit_4_good Posts: 731 Member
    . I just didn't want it to be a "Oh, once I'm skinny, my life will be perfect with puppies and rainbows" response,

    Love Love LOVE this comment! For both e humor and the truth! I related to your whole response but this made me laugh out loud! where would we be without the giggles that get us through life? :laugh:
  • cynthappy2
    cynthappy2 Posts: 18 Member
    Morning, sorry I did not post a close friend passed away and the funeral is today. Ladies I am lost, where do I find the challenge...is there a link?

    I love what you wrote, "smalltowngirl" about coming out of this challenge mentally stronger, because I feel stronger already. I don't know if it is because I am at the age where I can fully appreciate the benifits of good health or what, but this time it is not about the sexy clothes, it is about feeling good!!!:wink:
  • NewLife_11
    NewLife_11 Posts: 964 Member
    Motivated Mamma's
    Week 2

    Cardio challenge - 1 point per day = 7 points Total
    Part 1- 3 points
    Get your heart rate up
    Part 2 - 4 points
    Enter in your calorie burns everyday on the spreadsheet this can earn you an extra point on the days 4 days you aren't earning points from part 1.


    Food challenge-1 point per day x5, 2 bonus points = 7 points Total
    Part 1
    Total points- 5
    5 days of fruits and veggies
    Part 2
    Total points-2
    We could all use some ideas on how to sneak in fruits and veg, so we're also asking you to post once this week your favorite fruit/veg meal or snack.

    Strength Exercises = 13 points Total
    :smile: Kegel Exercises: 10-15 x3 everyday this week - 7 points
    :smile: Leg Curls 15 x 3 3 days this week - 3 points
    :smile: Lateral Raises 15x3 3 days this week - 3 points


    Emotional Challenge= 1 point Total


    Total possible points for Week 2 = 28 points


    Ladies,
    I notice some of you are already over 28 points this week, please revise the possible points this week and adjust your points on the spreadsheet.
    Your all doing awesome!!!

    Thank you,
    Karie
  • NewLife_11
    NewLife_11 Posts: 964 Member
    Food Challenge
    Part 2

    This is my favorite recipe from skinnytaste.com. Here is the link
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/08/chicken-rollatini-stuffed-with-zucchini.html

    I also add spinich in the mix, my family loves it! I also add spinich and mushrooms to almost everything I cook. Speghetti, Mexican food, Portabella Pizza's just about anything.

    I am lucky because my family loves veggies and we have a home grown Garden so we have a ton of veggies on hand everyday.
  • losinit_4_good
    losinit_4_good Posts: 731 Member
    Motivated Mamma's
    Week 2

    Cardio challenge - 1 point per day = 7 points Total
    Part 1- 3 points
    Get your heart rate up
    Part 2 - 4 points
    Enter in your calorie burns everyday on the spreadsheet this can earn you an extra point on the days 4 days you aren't earning points from part 1.


    Food challenge-1 point per day x5, 2 bonus points = 7 points Total
    Part 1
    Total points- 5
    5 days of fruits and veggies
    Part 2
    Total points-2
    We could all use some ideas on how to sneak in fruits and veg, so we're also asking you to post once this week your favorite fruit/veg meal or snack.

    Strength Exercises = 13 points Total
    :smile: Kegel Exercises: 10-15 x3 everyday this week - 7 points
    :smile: Leg Curls 15 x 3 3 days this week - 3 points
    :smile: Lateral Raises 15x3 3 days this week - 3 points


    Emotional Challenge= 1 point Total


    Total possible points for Week 2 = 28 points


    Ladies,
    I notice some of you are already over 28 points this week, please revies the possible points this week and adjust your points on the spreadsheet.

    Thank you,
    Karie

    Oops! my bad! Adjustments have been made. Sorry Karie!
  • daisyelaine
    daisyelaine Posts: 480 Member
    Motivated Mamma's
    Week 2

    Cardio challenge - 1 point per day = 7 points Total
    Part 1- 3 points
    Get your heart rate up
    Part 2 - 4 points
    Enter in your calorie burns everyday on the spreadsheet this can earn you an extra point on the days 4 days you aren't earning points from part 1.


    Food challenge-1 point per day x5, 2 bonus points = 7 points Total
    Part 1
    Total points- 5
    5 days of fruits and veggies
    Part 2
    Total points-2
    We could all use some ideas on how to sneak in fruits and veg, so we're also asking you to post once this week your favorite fruit/veg meal or snack.

    Strength Exercises = 13 points Total
    :smile: Kegel Exercises: 10-15 x3 everyday this week - 7 points
    :smile: Leg Curls 15 x 3 3 days this week - 3 points
    :smile: Lateral Raises 15x3 3 days this week - 3 points


    Emotional Challenge= 1 point Total


    Total possible points for Week 2 = 28 points


    Ladies,
    I notice some of you are already over 28 points this week, please revise the possible points this week and adjust your points on the spreadsheet.
    Your all doing awesome!!!

    Thank you,
    Karie

    Took me FOREVER to find my glitch-- was even questioning the original numbers! But, then I saw that I was counting my daily fruit and veggie servings for 7 instead of 5. Oops! All taken care of now!
    Thanks!
  • NewLife_11
    NewLife_11 Posts: 964 Member
    I have to work tomorrow so I decided to weigh in today.

    M/M 1st weigh in: 215.2
    M/M Week 2: 213.4
    Loss: 1.8lbs!!!!

    I am so excited to say I have reached my first goal officially! I have lost 31.4 Pounds, I can't believe it!! I mean I can because I have worked hard for this but I am just so excited right now!! I was so nervous getting on the scale this morning, with the stress of work and adjusting I didn't know if I would lose this week. Thank you all for your support, you inspire me everyday to keep pushing myself!

    Karie
  • circusmom
    circusmom Posts: 662 Member
    Emotional challenege:
    I helped come up with this challenge and I still had to think all week about my answer.
    How will my life change? I will feel more confidenet in my clothes, I can wear any clothes that I like, not just ones that hide the poochy tummy I had. I love that I have never really looked my age, and now that I've lost the weight that I wanted (only 2 lbs to my goal), and started to focus more on strength training, it's only getting better!!!
  • losinit_4_good
    losinit_4_good Posts: 731 Member
    I have to work tomorrow so I decided to weigh in today.

    M/M 1st weigh in: 215.2
    M/M Week 2: 213.4
    Loss: 1.8lbs!!!!

    I am so excited to say I have reached my first goal officially! I have lost 31.4 Pounds, I can't believe it!! I mean I can because I have worked hard for this but I am just so excited right now!! I was so nervous getting on the scale this morning, with the stress of work and adjusting I didn't know if I would lose this week. Thank you all for your support, you inspire me everyday to keep pushing myself!

    Karie

    YAY!!!!! :drinker: :flowerforyou: :happy: So proud of you!!!!
  • renubhat_82
    renubhat_82 Posts: 549 Member
    I have to work tomorrow so I decided to weigh in today.

    M/M 1st weigh in: 215.2
    M/M Week 2: 213.4
    Loss: 1.8lbs!!!!

    I am so excited to say I have reached my first goal officially! I have lost 31.4 Pounds, I can't believe it!! I mean I can because I have worked hard for this but I am just so excited right now!! I was so nervous getting on the scale this morning, with the stress of work and adjusting I didn't know if I would lose this week. Thank you all for your support, you inspire me everyday to keep pushing myself!

    Karie


    Whooooo hoooo...happy for you! you did it... :flowerforyou:
  • circusmom
    circusmom Posts: 662 Member
    I have to work tomorrow so I decided to weigh in today.

    M/M 1st weigh in: 215.2
    M/M Week 2: 213.4
    Loss: 1.8lbs!!!!

    I am so excited to say I have reached my first goal officially! I have lost 31.4 Pounds, I can't believe it!! I mean I can because I have worked hard for this but I am just so excited right now!! I was so nervous getting on the scale this morning, with the stress of work and adjusting I didn't know if I would lose this week. Thank you all for your support, you inspire me everyday to keep pushing myself!

    Karie

    Yeah, hoot, hoot, hoot (Fist pumps!!!) That is awsome!!
  • bella_babe_86
    bella_babe_86 Posts: 503 Member
    I have to work tomorrow so I decided to weigh in today.

    M/M 1st weigh in: 215.2
    M/M Week 2: 213.4
    Loss: 1.8lbs!!!!

    I am so excited to say I have reached my first goal officially! I have lost 31.4 Pounds, I can't believe it!! I mean I can because I have worked hard for this but I am just so excited right now!! I was so nervous getting on the scale this morning, with the stress of work and adjusting I didn't know if I would lose this week. Thank you all for your support, you inspire me everyday to keep pushing myself!

    Karie

    Awesome job! You are doing so great! You are a huge inspiration!
  • natijade
    natijade Posts: 146 Member
    I have to work tomorrow so I decided to weigh in today.

    M/M 1st weigh in: 215.2
    M/M Week 2: 213.4
    Loss: 1.8lbs!!!!

    I am so excited to say I have reached my first goal officially! I have lost 31.4 Pounds, I can't believe it!! I mean I can because I have worked hard for this but I am just so excited right now!! I was so nervous getting on the scale this morning, with the stress of work and adjusting I didn't know if I would lose this week. Thank you all for your support, you inspire me everyday to keep pushing myself!

    Karie

    wow that's absolutely amazing, i'm over the moon for you. congratulations!! xxxx
  • ♥Amy♥
    ♥Amy♥ Posts: 714 Member
    WTG Karie! So very exciting!!!
  • LoveNevrNds
    LoveNevrNds Posts: 321 Member
    It has been a pretty good day, with the exception that I had a walk planned and it rained all day! I did some at home exercising instead. I don't expect to see anything at tomorrows weigh in, TOM is on its way and I always bloat right before.

    Hope it was a great day for everyone else!
  • cynthappy2
    cynthappy2 Posts: 18 Member
    Ok...this week was an official bust. I just found the challenge today so I will begin recording points next week. Congratulations on meeting your goal Karie!:drinker: I am 7 lbs from my first goal. :happy: Check in tomorrow with my weight and find this weeks challenge.

    Oh can someone tell me where do I paste the link for the ticker:ohwell:
  • bmccrary
    bmccrary Posts: 11
    Evening ladies,
    My name is Brandi i am 25 yrs old. I am not a momma yet but i hope to be in the near future. My main reason for wanting to lose weight is so that i will be a happier and healthier person when my child finally comes into my life. i want to carry my child in a healthy body and i want to be active with them while they are growing up.

    You ladies are amazing and i can't wait to start this challenge with you tomorrow, i just have one slight problem, i don't know where to go. Do i post on here and will the challenge be in here or ids there somewhere else i need to be on,

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!
    to all of you that i have lost lbs and reached their goals. as i said before you guys are doing great and i can't wait to be a part of this amazing, supportive group of ladies.

    Hope everyone has a wonderful day tomorrow.
  • NewLife_11
    NewLife_11 Posts: 964 Member
    Ok...this week was an official bust. I just found the challenge today so I will begin recording points next week. Congratulations on meeting your goal Karie!:drinker: I am 7 lbs from my first goal. :happy: Check in tomorrow with my weight and find this weeks challenge.

    Oh can someone tell me where do I paste the link for the ticker:ohwell:


    Cynthia and anyone else who would like to add our team siggy. Here it is

    I'm loving it!! I will post the link for everyone so they can just copy and paste this; (Oh and make the I's in img lowercase so it will show up in your siggy! )

    bluephoenixart-1.jpg
    Paste this in your signature, you can find that at the top of the page here.
    At the top it looks like this choose Signature, copy and paste it there.

    Home Recent Posts My Topics Signature Search

    Karie
  • NewLife_11
    NewLife_11 Posts: 964 Member
    Ladies,
    Thank you all for your comments, I really do appreciate every one of you. You have become like family to me! Like I said without you, honestly I don't think I would of reached my goal.


    :happy: Here is the link for week 3:happy:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/360067-motivated-mamma-s-week-3-closed-group
    **Another note, If you were not a part of the challenge during the first or second week, if there are no points on the spreadheet you can match your points to your partners points, if you have any questions send me a msg.


    :bigsmile: Remember Please weigh in here in the morning, we will keep our weekly weigh in at the end of each week thread. :bigsmile:
    :wink: Here is the link to our spreadsheet if anyone needs it
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AnwPqv9GV3KzdGJmckI0LXhiV2piODNrU3o3NG9XRVE&hl=en_US#gid=0


    Have a great day tomorrow, I will be leaving for work early tomorrow, it will be my son's first day at daycare and honestly I am freaking out!!!:sad: I will talk to you all tomorrow night, good luck with the weigh in, I am sure you will all do fabulous!:heart:
  • lprunty
    lprunty Posts: 108
    Hey ladies. I'm sorry I'm not posting as often as I would like, but I am still having some issues with my computer...Annoying thing. Anyway, I ended up with 24 of the 28 points for this week. I had a difficult time getting in those fruits everyday! I am looking forward to the weigh in for a change. And even if the scale doesn't show a change, I can see one! I have a (ahem) roll on my right side that is now a slight indentation. :-) Yay for progress! You guys rock.
  • amyelizbradley
    amyelizbradley Posts: 379 Member
    Hey ladies. I'm sorry I'm not posting as often as I would like, but I am still having some issues with my computer...Annoying thing. Anyway, I ended up with 24 of the 28 points for this week. I had a difficult time getting in those fruits everyday! I am looking forward to the weigh in for a change. And even if the scale doesn't show a change, I can see one! I have a (ahem) roll on my right side that is now a slight indentation. :-) Yay for progress! You guys rock.

    I understand having computer issues and logging in! Fruits & veggies are tough to get in! But I try and have both at every meal, then I'm usually "safe". I love your progress! And yes WE rock! (that includes YOU too). Thanks for your post; just what I needed to read... :wink:
  • amyelizbradley
    amyelizbradley Posts: 379 Member
    Ladies,
    Thank you all for your comments, I really do appreciate every one of you. You have become like family to me! Like I said without you, honestly I don't think I would of reached my goal.


    :happy: Here is the link for week 3:happy:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/360067-motivated-mamma-s-week-3-closed-group
    **Another note, If you were not a part of the challenge during the first or second week, if there are no points on the spreadheet you can match your points to your partners points, if you have any questions send me a msg.


    :bigsmile: Remember Please weigh in here in the morning, we will keep our weekly weigh in at the end of each week thread. :bigsmile:
    :wink: Here is the link to our spreadsheet if anyone needs it
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AnwPqv9GV3KzdGJmckI0LXhiV2piODNrU3o3NG9XRVE&hl=en_US#gid=0


    Have a great day tomorrow, I will be leaving for work early tomorrow, it will be my son's first day at daycare and honestly I am freaking out!!!:sad: I will talk to you all tomorrow night, good luck with the weigh in, I am sure you will all do fabulous!:heart:

    Leaving your baby at daycare the first time is soooo tough! Bring tissues in the car & if you wear makeup, bring supplies for touch up; when I left my son, I cried more than he did (I don't think he really noticed I left; he was having fun). A tough rite of passage momma but you'll make it! :heart:
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