Any Older Mom's out there with young kids?

DMH1963
DMH1963 Posts: 17 Member
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I am a 49 year old mom of three childern under 10 looking for some encouragement from other moms dealing with the stress of kids, work (at home or away from home) and perimenopause (or menopause as the case may be). Joined MFP last May but let life get away from me. Now that I have one year until I turn 50 with two soon to be first graders and soon to be 4th grader I need to buckle down and get this done. I weighed in at 165.5 this morning with a first goal of 142# and ultimate goal of 128#. Gotta do it this time!!!
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  • cressievargo
    cressievargo Posts: 392 Member
    Well, some people think I'm old. LOL I am 35 and have a 7 yr old, a 2 yr old and an 8 mo old (he was born 13 days before my 35th)...so in some circles I guess I'm ancient. Haha.

    I have a lot more weight to lose, but I'm currently stuck...trying to change things up so that I can get the loss started again...
    It's extremely frustrating!!
  • juleszephyr
    juleszephyr Posts: 442 Member
    Hi,
    I am about to turn 45 and have two boys aged 6 & 9. Please feel free to add me, I am quite new to this site, but lost 8 stone 4 years ago and have pretty much kept it off ever since but am now keen to get back to my lowest BMI before the summer so am working hard at the diet and exercise.
    Good Luck Jules xx
  • 4Tracylee
    4Tracylee Posts: 25 Member
    I'm 42 with 5 amazing kids ranging from almost 3 to 18....busy as ever. I joined mfp because my bestie recommened it to me. We are doing our first 5k run on May 27th and I am not a runner. Mfp has help me to accomplish so much that I never thought I could do. It keeps me accountable for my eating habits and has helped me get to where I want to be.
    You CAN do this,for yourself first and your family...feel free to add me.
  • karavanderkooy
    karavanderkooy Posts: 31 Member
    Hi,
    I am 40 with a 5 year old! Feel free to add me to your journey!
  • Amy_Bailes
    Amy_Bailes Posts: 15 Member
    I'll be 40 with a soon-to-turn-3 2 year old. I can't believe how much my energy level has gone down since I had my first child 15 years ago.
  • TwinMumCork
    TwinMumCork Posts: 125 Member
    I am 42 and have twin boys also starting school at the end of this year.

    It is hard to find time for yourself but we can do it.

    Feel free to add me.
  • mcpherson4
    mcpherson4 Posts: 287 Member
    You can do this. One day at a time. One pound at a time. Wishing you well and well deserved naps as needed! :)
  • dorothytd
    dorothytd Posts: 1,138 Member
    Good morning! I'm going to be 44 on Saturday and have an 11 and an 8 year old. I work full time and have lots of other life stuff. Peri symptoms have been kicking in BIG TIME. My encouragement to you is that you CAN! May not be easy, but it WILL be worth it. Best way to start is to get yourself on a "doable" schedule to get to the store to stock the right foods and to try to fit that exercise in a few days a week. I have to get up at 5:30am most days to do that, but I never regret my morning workout. Best of luck to you!!
  • TLMonroe
    TLMonroe Posts: 32 Member
    Hello,

    I'll be 41 this summer and I have two busy girls! My oldest is 5 and the little one is 3. I joined MFP to be able to keep up with them! Add me if you want!
  • crodrigu73
    crodrigu73 Posts: 134 Member
    Well I am 38 with twins that are 3 1/2. Not sure if that counts as older mom, but when I had them they called me advanced maternal age. Not very nice I say. I work full time outside of the house so very busy. Not sure how to get it all done but I am morbidly obese and need to change my ways so I can be a living example of a healthy life. I need to do this for my children.
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    Turning 48 next month-- mother of 9-- yes, all one marriage-- nope, no twins-- we do have a TV, and we know what causes it. :wink:

    Ages 4-21
  • Leigh_D
    Leigh_D Posts: 356 Member
    ME! I was 35 when my one and only was born -- five years later we're 40 and 5.

    In the mom's group I frequent, I still gasp when I realize that nearly all the other ladies are a solid 10-15 years younger than me! I just can't imagine being 25 with kids! LOL (I know I'm the odd one out, but I was SOOOO not ready for kids in my 20's!)
  • Abbey70
    Abbey70 Posts: 82 Member
    I have a 15 year old plus 3 older children that no longer live at home and I have have 5 grandchildren, under 6 years of age and I am 42.
  • teapot35
    teapot35 Posts: 28
    Hi! 38 year old mom of 6,4 and 1 year olds. What happened? Time used to move so slowly!!!

    :laugh:
  • Charismasme2
    Charismasme2 Posts: 118 Member
    Hi,

    I am 49, and turning 50 this year too. I have a daughter 11, and a son 13. So I feel your pain...LOL Altogether I have six kids, but of course the others are grown and gone. I started losing weight 3yrs ago, SW 258, and got down to 209, and then just didn't work on it anymore. I started putting it back on this past winter, went back up to 218, and then found this website, and I love it here. I'm down to 206.2, and doing 30DS. I'm hoping to be in onederland by Memorial Day. You can add me if you want. I'm good at motivating, and telling it like it is if we get complacent...LOL
  • patty43ck
    patty43ck Posts: 248 Member
    I am 43 and have 3 kids ages 17, 11, and 5. Yep, pretty spread apart and the last one was an oops...but is the joy of my life right now. At times I feel old but I honestly think they are truly keeping me young. I work full-time and have a hard time managing schedules and I feel like a total scatterbrain at times but I wouldn't have it any other way. My oldest is graduating high school this year and off to college in the Fall so I am thinking things might get a little bit more managable then! Feel free to add me!
  • meelzebub
    meelzebub Posts: 2
    Well, I'm 40 with an about to turn 6 year old son, so definitely no spring chicken! I've only just joined, too, so happy to find fellow travellers on the journey :)

    m x
  • TishaCox
    TishaCox Posts: 1 Member
    I'm a 35 y/o Mom(36 in August)of a 2 year old very active son! Feel free to add me!
  • stormieweather
    stormieweather Posts: 2,549 Member
    I am 51 yrs old with a 6 yr old daughter in 1st grade. Also have a 16yr old daughter and 23 yr old son (<---- he is in picture with me).

    I've lost 40 pounds altogether, but am totally and completely stuck at my current weight. Not where I want to be either, I still need to lose 15-20 lbs...I am lifting heavy, doing cardio 3x a week and trying not to get discouraged.

    Feel free to add me.
  • cclark1203
    cclark1203 Posts: 244 Member
    I am 53 and the mother of a 17 year old. I was in the hospital the morning of my 36th Birthday and she waited 2-1/2 days. I was happy about that since she would have hated to have the same birthday. It's good because now the focus is always on her birthday and not how old I am getting. I went into menopause at 42, stopped having periods but didn't suffer all the side effects. Just less sleep for lots of reasons. I am glad I waited, I don't think I would have been a good mom in my 20's, I was still very immature and scared of life. But now, it's cool, we do a lot together and are very close even though she is a teenager. She will be graduating high school in 2 weeks and will be going to college. Wow, that does make me feel old!!
    Over the course of the last 4 years I have lost 40 pounds but with 60 still to go I can't seem to budge off the 198-203 range. The minute I get below 200 some switch takes place and I eat my way back to over 200. This time I am determined to see it through. I do have a trainer 2x's a week and maybe it's my age, but the day after I am totally wiped out but I love the progress I have made.
  • ediesmommy
    ediesmommy Posts: 76
    I am going to be 40 in June, and my kids are 9 and 5. I homeschool both kids, which is a challenge. Every morning I walk, and they ride their bikes in circles around me. They are my motivation! Freel free to add me!
  • heisyourlife2
    heisyourlife2 Posts: 11
    I am a mom to nine, age range is 6-21. I am only 26, so I don't know how that happened! (I am 47...but in my mind I still feel much younger.)

    I lost about twenty five pounds last year, gained about six back, and now want to lose about twenty more. It isn't as easy as it used to be, that's for sure!

    I am glad it is warmer out, because now I can bike ride again.

    ETA: I welcome people to add me---it would be nice to have the encouragement/ support from any of you!
  • MariaD23
    MariaD23 Posts: 1
    Well I am 44 years old have two sons and a husband, I also work and have all these events that I do I am also perimenopause. I think I know how you feel. I have gained 20 pounds in the last 4 years and I am working hard to lose this weight I am now 137 from 144 lbs its been very hard. It may not seem alot of weight to many but I am 4,11 in height and I have always been under 118. I feel depressed with this weight and I really hate how I look. Stay encourage and don't give up keep exercising and try to eat as healthy as possible. set a reasonable goals that you know you will stick to. I just joined the gym and I am doing a zumba class and a spinning i love it and lift a little weight for about 30-40 minutes. I hope this will help.:smile:
  • MontagneGitane
    MontagneGitane Posts: 127 Member
    ME! I was 35 when my one and only was born -- five years later we're 40 and 5.

    In the mom's group I frequent, I still gasp when I realize that nearly all the other ladies are a solid 10-15 years younger than me! I just can't imagine being 25 with kids! LOL (I know I'm the odd one out, but I was SOOOO not ready for kids in my 20's!)

    This is me too- exactly!! :)
  • hollyb9871
    hollyb9871 Posts: 401 Member
    I'm 40 turning 41 in Sept. I am mom to 4 children 16,14, 5 and 3. I have 3 daughters and one son he's the second oldest so no we didn't just keep trying for a boy ;)
  • heidi5k
    heidi5k Posts: 181 Member
    It's fun to connect with lots of moms in similar life situations! I remember being shocked when at 37 my obgyn told me she'd have to mark me as a 'geriatric" patient. WHAT?!?!

    I went on to have another little guy at 41. (Honestly, I thought I had gone into early menopause when I didn't get my period. Nope! Not menopause... Pregnant! :) )

    I am 42, and have 13,11,9,6 and 13 months.

    My biggest motivation in losing weight (about 50 lbs) is to not FEEL geriatric when I'm 50 and still chasing my boys around! :) I am excited to be getting healthy and strong, and know I'll only wish I had done it sooner.

    Good luck to everyone! (PS - let's not call ourselves "older" moms, or 'geriatric" moms, for that matter! How about - "Well Equipped Moms". :)
  • lcooke24
    lcooke24 Posts: 115 Member
    Hi there! I am soon to be 46 with a 4, 8 and 12 year old! (I was a late bloomer!!) I love this site and I will send a request!
  • killinme
    killinme Posts: 73 Member
    49 yr old mom with a 12 and a 10 yr old

    Feel free to add me!
  • Amaywil
    Amaywil Posts: 44
    Hi I just turned 30 this past April all tho I am not 40 I have three children 10 , 8 , and 8 month old . Feel free to add me as I am looking for a lot of support .
  • Bagman12002
    Bagman12002 Posts: 216 Member
    bump, going to show to wife.

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