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I completely understand your diliemma! As far as advice, let's start with the work-out piece... the fact that you already like to work-out puts you in a better spot... but I'm in the same boat with only getting to see my kids for an hour or 2 before bed and spending the rest of your night prepping for the next day (one…
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My husband and I always struggle with the "What's for dinner" question. It makes it harder that he normally has to cook b/c I'm not home until around 6:30 or 7 from work and he's not the best cook. We tried a website called e-meals.com, but I'm not totally sure I'd reccommend it... we had a groupon so I was only out 35…
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Ha! These are great, and I definately relate. Bathroom cleaning is definately not as much of a priority as it used to be (and needs to be!). Bed time and mealtime also are early enough to designate me as a 90 year old... If we venture to go out to dinner, we're leaving by 5ish to beat the rush and avoid a wait which is no…
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Ha! I'm 5'5" as well and I started getting the "you're getting too skinny" around 150 ish (which puts me at a size 8 as well). I think you're right on the fact that they're used to seeing you a certain way, so it takes adjusting. Also, not sure about you but certain parts of me get pretty boney ( my chest, collarbones and…
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My daughter is small... at almost 12 mos she's only 17lbs and was in the 10th% in weight at her 9 mos (45th in length). She still fits in 9 mos and 12 mos are baggy and she turns 1 on 6/15. My son Max was always in the 70-80th percentile as a baby and at least one size ahead. He's slowed down now at 3 and a half, but he…
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Yeah, totally can't imagine 3 kids full time! Especially with your husband working all the time! I'm lucky that mine is just 8-5 Monday through Friday so he's able to take care of dropping the kids off at daycare and picking them up. I feel bad though b/c he's been working the same job for a long time without any real…
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Welcome Ladies! 2nds are easier in some ways and harder in others, that's for sure. Good luck on your journeys and feel free to add me if you'd like!
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Welcome and congrats! Everyone is different, but if you monitor your food at maintenance and excersize for heath and sanity (all mommies need help with that!), your milk supply should be in good shape. Sometimes it take a little tweaking raising and or lowering your calorie intake within reason and finding a good spot, but…
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My daugher is almost 12 mos (on 6/15) and we have run into a sleeping hitch. My once great sleeper is no longer... going on over a month now. Our routine was always bath (every other night) lay down in our bed to snuggle and nurse then into the crib.... worked like a charm, now not so much. I've started reading her a story…
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You look great! Very inspiring pictures!
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Hi! I'm also a second time mom on MFP... I lost 65lbs after my first here (he's now 2.5) and only have about 8 more lbs I'd like to lose after my last (she's turns a year on 6/15!). I've gotten pretty loose on my logging since my pregnancy, and haven't been able to really work out as I had a hip arthroscopy to repair…
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I'm 5'5" and 33 years old... my goal weight is 135-140. I hovered at 138 prior to my last pregnancy and would be pretty happy to be back there.
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Let me start with saying that I completely agree that having children is not an excuse to "let yourself go" and that it is vital to make your personal fitness and health a priority even though it most definately will be harder to find the time and energy... Just to play a bit of a devil's advocate, let's bring in a big ol'…
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I have a 10.5 month old and am fortunate to be nearing the end of my weight loss journey, but we ALWAYs need support from other moms! Also, we have a Post Partum Pack group that has some other great people on it.
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Hi Jessalyn! I have a 3 and a half year old and a 10 and a half month old. I also lost 60 lbs after my first and am on the tail end of my weightloss after my youngest. Feel free to add me if you'd like!
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Welcome and congrats! My kids don't have much of a gap, but I was the youngest in my family by 8 years so I've experienced it from the other perspective... my parents were definitely more laid back with me than my older sisters!
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I am a full time working mom of a 3.5 year old, a 10.5 month old and I consider my mind completely lost. My husband actually has to be responsible for cooking dinners because my hours are crazy and I normally don't get home before 6:30 or 7... and he is not a very talented cook... but I have to appreciate it. As far as…
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No weight gain or hunger issues here and I've had it since September. I've had a little bit of bloating and cramping... but no bleeding... at all.
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Welcome Stormy and congrats on your new addition. If you're worried about supply, I would keep your calories around maintence through at least 6 months, and you may very well reach your goal in the meantime.
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Yeah, my production started going down when my husband and I went out of town overnight for our anniversary. I pumped while I was away... but not enough. That was back in mid April, and my production just isn't really coming back up.... at least from pumping. It seems fine when I nurse Nora directly, but my pump just isn't…
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I offered a friend some clothes that were too big for me now... she didn't seem offended. I put a spin on it though... she had mentioned that she wanted to lose weight and she was the biggest size she'd ever been so I offered it as not needing to buy any clothes in her larger size. Maybe I have no pride, but I have no…
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Dry mouth induced foam flecks in the corner of one's mouth... typically accompanied by sewer breath.
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Congrats and welcome!
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My parents were both high-school teachers so eating out varied by season. During the school year prior to high school, breakfast was infrequent or cereal except for some occaisions when it was waffles, bacon and fried eggs, lunch was bought at school (not packed) and dinner was cooked... but pretty commonly canned. Once in…
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I didn't notice much of a difference when my daughter added solids in my weight, but everyone is different. But I have to say, Insanity is awesome! I didn't do it everyday so the 60 day program took closer to 90 to finish, but there was a marked difference in my body. I have to say my weight didn't go down much, but I was…
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Hi! I'm a 33 year old mother of 3! I hit my weightloss goal in Spring of 2011 and am looking to get back there after my last pregnancy. Feel free to add me.
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I actually had a similiar issue during and soon after pregnancy which was crazy b/c I was normally at least once a day (TMI, I know). This sounds strange, but sometimes if I massage my abdomen while lying down when I'm feeling especially constipated, it helps move things along. Keep in mind, it takes a while for you body…
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For my to go Breakfasts: Fat free greek yogurt w/ fresh fruit (Fage is the best when it's on sale!) and half of a whole wheat muffin or bagel w/ either light cream cheese and a slice of avacado or 1 tbs of nutella (if I want something sweet). Hard boiled eggs are another top choice for me as a protien, but I see that you…
