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I posted this on another board as I'm also on the Fit Mommas board as I already have a son. In case anyone else is in the same boat and asking the same question, I received a response from one of the 2nd time moms who is getting results. She basically set MFP to lose 1 lb per week and added 500 cals for BFing. That's what…

I've been trying to freeze foods and we keep eating them! What kind of things are you buying?

Super inspiring! This may be my model!! That's exactly my case and exactly the rate of loss that I strive for, slow and steady!! It's worked best for me! I'm also a sugar addict but do ok if I can substitute tea (I've drastically reduced green tea consumption during pregnancy only since already have a folate absorption…

I began vaccinating my son at 3 years of age, which was one year ago. I started with the DTP every 6 months. He will receive his last DTP in 6 months from now. 6 months from then or if we go to Europe my son will start the MMR vax. I'm giving him one vaccine at a time every 6 months. I eventually want him fully vaccinated…

Oh and as far as parenting styles go. I had my long list of things I wouldn't do or allow my child to do even though I saw every first time mom do all the things that were on her list of "Not-to-dos". It's a whole different ball game when the kid is here. Definitely keep up your ideals and strive for them and do your best…

Lots of great baby updates! I love the crock-pot freezer idea. I started buying lots of meat and trying to do the crock-pot thing but I end up just cooking it and eating it. I've got lots of chicken thawing out in the fridge but the pot roast I made earlier this week is already gone. I don't really see how I'll ever get…

Thank you!

Hey mommas! I haven't checked in for a while! I had a lot of stuff going on but as we reach the end I'm getting excited about losing some postnatal weight and so hear I am!! My update: 34 weeks today (due 4/9). Baby boy is named Dmitri. His big brother Dante is thrilled and turns 4 on Sunday! Nursery is finished. The last…

Also, anyone increase cals to third tri levels? Ugh, I'm so scared too. I'm so FAT!!! Ok, well you know what I mean. I am starting to feel more hunger pains throughout the day sometimes just half an hour after a protein packed meal. HOW?!?! Well, maybe I can add the cals to my tracker and stay within my limits (that would…

Checking in! It's been a while! I started the pregnancy overweight and had a doctor approved max weight gain of 20 pounds for the whole pregnancy. Well, I've already reached that 20 pound gain. I'll be 27 weeks tomorrow (due 4/9). Now, I'm just hoping to to be at the same or a lower weight then I was with my son's…

This little boy has always had a HB above the normal range. It was in the 180s to 190s during the 1st trimester and has now slowed down to the 140s to 150s. I'll be 19 weeks tomorrow. I have my official anatomy US and another prenatal appointment back-to-back tomorrow afternoon. If they tell me that Fire Gun (my son's…

Hmm, my husband is getting it weekly and is very appreciative. He got it a lot less with my son's pregnancy. I give it up, he gets it over with as quickly as possible so that I can sleep, and everyone is . . . not exactly happy, but after a few losses and a new perspective, well I'll just have to quote Krusty the Clown…

Hello! I've had two losses as well and am also a runner! Welcome. I spotted after a moderately aggressive hour of strength + cario + abs last week. So today I fought my competitive urges and took more breaks and slowed it down. No spotting. I spotted alot after running during my son's pregnancy but the losses have me a bit…

I used Bradley for my sons birth as well! Loved it! The classes are the longest of any birthing class but also the most informative so register early! I LOVED the workbook and used it through labor. And, we made good crunchy friends in that class. They are also expecting again and on the same date as we are!

It's official! I'm using cloth light pads for my pee-sneezes! ;b

Vegasmari, I'm so glad you are back! My anatomy US is in 2 weeks! Gotta go, my 3 year old is dragging toilet paper throughout the house.

We had a second US last week at 15 weeks. The veteran tech says for sure it's a boy! The best news is that he is healthy, normal, and everything is how and where it should be. Placenta is on top and my boy was head down. Yesterday I woke up looking pregnant and not just tubby & wide. I also felt some heaviness between my…

We had a second US last week at 15 weeks. The veteran tech says for sure it's a boy! The best news is that he is healthy, normal, and everything is how and where it should be. Placenta is on top and my boy was head down. Yesterday I woke up looking pregnant and not just tubby & wide. I also felt some heaviness between my…

For all you mommas who have experienced a loss- I found myself pregnant less then two months after losing my third baby in less the one year. The first trimester was very difficult emotionally. I am happy to say that I am now in the 2nd trimester with a healthy low risk baby boy. When I first found out I was pregnant I…

I bought mine for $35 on Craigslist and have been listening to my sweet babe since early in week 9.

Right?! I lost 3 babies before this one. Nothing pulled me out of my first trimester slump like my sonoline B! It's my crack pipe!

I'm a little crunchy. I had a planned homebirth with my son. He is on a alternative vac schedule. I'm vegetarian. I nursed my son til 20 months. I've had a few non-labor related losses since my son's birth and am super nervous as a result so I will be delivering this beautiful baby in a hospital but I am planning a natural…

And on the fitness front. I was overweight but losing at the start. Lost a few more pounds early in pregnancy and use my lowest weight for my revised starting weight. My goal is to gain 20 pounds max and OB approves. I didn't hit my max for the 1st trimester and my max for the second is 10 pounds. I increased cals again at…

Hello! I just transferred from the 1st Tri! I'm 14 w 4 d today and stoked to be here! I'm a nervous loss veteran. I lost stillborn identical twin girls a little over a year ago and had a missed miscarriage in May. We also have a very loving 3 1/2 year old son who screams into my belly "I love you baby" about once an hour.…

Best wishes to all you first tri mommas! That was one long trimester! I'm off to the second!

Keyalus posted the link below on another post. I'm a concrete numbers kinda girl! Thanks! http://www.freedieting.com/tools/pregnancy_calorie_calculator.htm

Keyalus posted the link below on another post. It answers my question perfectly! Thanks again! http://www.freedieting.com/tools/pregnancy_calorie_calculator.htm

Awesome, THIS is exactly what I was looking for! I'm copying and pasting onto my other posts! You are one smart fit momma!

For all you second or almost second tri ladies have you increased your cals for the 2nd tri? How many cals and when? Of course the pregnant oinker in me would love some extra calories to wallow in but I'm keeping her at bay. 14 weeks on Tuesday. I only want to gain 10 pounds max during the 2nd tri so I'm afraid of…