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I know what you mean! I agree with all the above- things just shift/your body might never be exactly the same. I told my friends last week, I'm in this awkward stage right now. At 3 months pp, I still have 9 lbs to go. My "fat" clothes are too big, and my "skinny" ones are too small...so every morning I have to decide…

Wow- I have a 3 month old too, and can't even imagine having another one yet- lol. But I also have a 2 1/2 year old who is the most strong-willed little munchikin I know...so 2 is about all I can handle right now. I've always wanted 3, but I just don't know if we can swing it financially...AND I'm really afraid of having…

I just posted this under another topic, but I think it applies here as well: I'm almost 3 months PP, and haven't been able to lose my last 10 lbs (I gained 30 total during my pregnancy). HOWEVER, after doing a ton of research, I realized that I may not be eating enough. Because I'm exclusively breastfeeding and workout at…

I'm almost 3 months PP, and have been in the same boat. HOWEVER, after doing a ton of research, I realized that I may not be eating enough. Cause I'm exclusively breastfeeding, and workout at least 3 times a week and had seen like NO change in months. So, last week I changed my settings to only lose 1/2 lb per week which…

Had our girl in October and named her Jovie Kay. She joined big sister, Elsie Lee:)

I'm in almost the exact same boat as you...had my 2nd daughter in October and have been holding on to these last 10 lbs. I gained during my pregnancy. I've been getting frustrated as well...glad to see all this positive advice. Also, for me (still testing this out to see if it works) I think I wasn't eating enough. I was…

Hey there! Everything's going pretty darn good on my end. Jovie seems to be SUPER sensitive to dairy, so I've attempted to cut that out of my diet (it sucks!). BUT on the bright side, she's been sleeping through the night since about 7 weeks!! I've been back to work since about that time- just part-time though, so not too…

I gained 30 pounds this pregnancy, which was my goal! I'd gained 40 with my first daughter, so I was pretty proud of myself;) Pretty quickly, 20 lbs dropped off. However, these last 10 seem to be just hanging around and it's starting to frustrate me. I'm 7 weeks postpartum today. I've been counting calories, recently…

I gained 30 in my pregnancy (of which I was proud), and lost 20 pretty quickly...now I've been stuck at +10 lbs for the past 2 weeks and am feeling discouarged. At my 6 week appointment on Tuesday they told me I was doing great...just wondering why I'm not seeing a change. Wondering if I should eat MORE calories than I…

Just had my second baby about 6 weeks ago...10 lbs to go til pre-baby weight, and about 15 to go to my goal. I know these last few pounds will be the hardest to get off!:( For breastfeeding- if you type it into your food diary (weird I know), it will give you -500 calories for the day. That's what I've been doing since I'm…

Congats, Chickybuns!! I'm glad everything turned out okay for you, baby Miles, and your family. Sounds like a crazy labor, but I'm truly happy it all worked out. Now, onto the fun part of enjoying that baby:)

I kept mine at maintenance the entire pregnancy, and then ate back whatever exercise calories I had for the day ( I worked out 4 days a week until I was 39 weeks). I gained 30 lbs (my goal), and now at 5 weeks post-partum, I still have 10 to go!

ps BeckyJill, I believe we had the same due date- October 28th? My Jovie came on a Tuesday (the 23rd) at 12:16am, and yours came on a Tuesday at 12:16pm! Weird coincidence, right?!:)

Awesome BeckyJill!! Yay for all of us...now let's get the weight off!:)

First baby- I did EVERYthing (except castor oil) they say to do. We had sex like 4 times in one day once (sorry if TMI)! Walked all the time, bounced on the ball, ate spicy food, drank certain teas, blah blah. Never dilated and had to be induced at 4 days overdue. I think those things can speed things along if your body is…

Congrats to Kerrbear- what a crazy birth story! Good for you for doing one epidural-free! Love the name, btw:) Jls- congrats as well, can't wait to hear the story. Love the name Rose too!:) Nicolenoel- so heartbreaking to hear your birth story. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sorry- didn't mean to post that last one, meant to quote you Jls- sounds close!! Any news from anyone?? I'm anxious to hear how we all "finish":)

Kerrbear- I was wondering today how things were coming for you!! Sounds like things are starting...Good luck with the induction either way and let us know soon about your little guy. BeckyJill &Jls- Can't wait to hear what's going on with you as well! I'm getting "back on track" today, starting to count calories after my…

Looks like everyone's getting close...it's so exciting that we all started this/are finishing it together (well at least 5 of us are):) Jovie's birth story: At my appointment last Wednesday (the 17th) I was 2-3 cm dilated and 50% effaced. But I'd been thinking if would still take a while just because (like I've said…

Posted this in October Due Dates and will post here now: Baby is here!! Jovie Kay was born early this morning at 12:16 am...can share more of my birth story later, just wanted to give a quick update! Had contractions all day yesterday and had my bloody show yesterday morning. Around dinner time the contracitons were 5 min…

Baby is here!! Jovie Kay was born early this morning at 12:16 am...can share more of my birth story later, just wanted to give a quick update! Had contractions all day yesterday and had my bloody show yesterday morning. Around dinner time the contracitons were 5 min apart, so we headed in to the hospital. Wasn't dilating…

Congrats Faughorn! That's awesome:) I'm 39 weeks 1 day today and have had contractions allllll day as well as my "bloody show" this morning. Hoping this is the start of labor...but no idea since I was induced last time. HERE WE (hopefully) GO:)

Faughorn- That really sucks. I'd be frustrated too, seeing as it could have been prevented. BUT, excited for you that you'll get to see him soon. Let us know when you're scheduled!!:)

I used an evenflo pump last pregnancy- was about 80 bucks and worked pretty well. Had to replace a couple parts at times, but the company was good about replacing them. If you're going for cheaper- it's def a good option!

I think everyone has good advice...the only thing I would suggest thinking about is possibly having the baby sleep in the nursery some rather than your room. It's completely up to you, but a lot of women suggested this to me...they said "You'll want the baby in your room because you just had it, but then you'll wake up at…

Had my 38.5 week appointment today- Doc said I was 2-3 cm dilated and 50% effaced!! Said could still be a week or so, but also could be any time- cervix was nice and soft! He also was a lil' "rough" with the exam which he said might hurry things along. Can't believe it could be any time!! I had an awful flu bug last night-…

Well, at my last appointment (last Wednesday), I was 1 cm dilated!! Woot woot- so proud my body was finally doing something-lol. Will see if I'm progressed anymore at my appointment this Wednesday (at 38.5 weeks). Doc said they'd be willing to induce anytime between 39-41 weeks, but I'm going to try and hold out til after…

My friend (who is not pregnant) offered to come over before the baby is born to help with some freezer meals...which we are doing TOMORROW! With only 2 weeks left til my due date, it's about time:) I just googled freezer meals and am making a couple that I found, and my friend is going to make a couple as well as a gift…

Congrats, kerrBear! As of Wednesday (at 37.5 weeks) I was up 28 ish...today (at almost 38 weeks), I was up 30. Hoping to not gain any more since 30 was my goal. I worked out 4 days this week, but it's getting really hard for me to have any willpower when it comes to my diet. Ah well....2 more weeks, 2 more weeks:)