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  • To me, just trying to shower several times a week seemed impossible. Exercise was the furthest thing from my mind. I really tried to push myself to get out of the house before I was ready. If you deliver vaginally, keep in mind that if you feel pressure or discomfort in your bottom area while you're active- it's time to…
  • I just got mine back and LO is almost 14 months.
  • I tried some mommy & me yoga, but my Lil' Sugar's a little high maintenance and wouldn't go for it :( You could become a mall walker or dance around with her in a carrier.
  • Congratulations on working so hard to breastfeed! NICU babies need every ounce of momma's milk and pumping requires dedication and commitment. KellyMom.com is a wonderful breastfeeding resource. At this point, I wouldn't restrict calories too much- just be very mindful that they are nutrition packed calories. Although 2800…
  • You all are impressive! I didn't even start to think about losing weight until about 6 months postpartum. I think that initial big weight drop is mostly water & hormonal, it doesn't have anything to do with diet/exercise.
  • I'm not a big oatmeal fan either, but I started eating it b/c it's good for nursing. So here's my recipe, you can sweeten it up more if you like but the applesauce changes the texture and adds some sweet without a ton of sugar. 1/3 c old fashioned oats 1/3 c milk 1/3 c (no sugar added) applesauce a few shakes of cinnamon…
  • Try weighing after nursing. If your breasts are full, you'll weigh more than when they're emptied- and that's not an accurate measurement of your body weight. You may have to go through some trial and error to find the right caloried-to-breastfeeding match for you. Don't skimp on calories too much, it may negatively impact…
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