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I would love to be a SAHM and if we could afford it financially and not struggle I would do it in a heartbeat. If you are able to stay home I say do it, I missed all of my son's firsts he walked for the first time while I was at work he rolled over while I was at work, he learned how to give kisses while I was at work. Now…

Weeds all 8 seasons are on streaming and I was hooked till I finished it.

I am a crazy advocate for children learning to swim early. I taught my son myself when he was 7 months old only because he was a fall baby and we didn't have indoor facilities otherwise he would have been sooner. I have already started with my daughter she is 5 months old. We do not have a pool but my in laws do and we…

Oh no and here she probably thought it was a fantastic gift. Cheesecake is my downfall I would find every excuse to have a piece. What I do when I have treats in the house I take it to work and put it in the guys break room where I do not have to see it and they love it. As for the others enjoy yourself in moderation of…

I just had the Mirena put in back on March 6. The first month I had it I was very bloated and my weight did not move at all. I didn't have any crazy cravings or mood swings. It was offered to me because my blood pressure tends to go to the high side on birth control and this doesn't affect it (confirmed it with my OB and…

I looked into it but I found it to be way more expensive when I looked at the recipes there was more added than just the veggie or fruit themselves. I gave my son store bought food and will probably do the same with this one. I have used canned fruit recently for my daughter just as a supplement and because I had it on…

I just had my daughter in Dec and I have a 9 year old boy. I dropped 20lbs giving birth and a few since then. I have quite a bit more to lose. Walking right now is my source I have also been using my lunch breaks at work to walk instead of going out to eat. I just eat my packed lunch at my desk while working. Its hard when…

Jordan slept in her swing a lot too because of her nasal trouble and it was great she loved it and slept fantastic but our swing has a 20lb limit so I transitioned her over cold turkey and waited it out. I do not let her cry it out because she is still to young. I had some restless nights it was hard at first where she…

I too feel depressed when I see someone trying lose small amounts of weight. I understand weight loss is weight loss, but I guess I need to see someone my size be successful. I am no longer over 300lbs but I can relate. At my all time heaviest I was 321lbs I am now down to 288lbs and believe me it has been hard and not as…

I too cook only one meal. I just eat less of it and my son ( who does not need to lose weight) eats more. My husband could stand to lost 30lbs so he eats what I eat. I do not have the grocery budget to make multiple meals nor the time. The only one who gets a different meal is my 5 month old and that is only because she is…

Coke zero or diet dr. pepper or diet a & w rootbeer do not taste diet at all.

I know how you feel although I do not have a stepson I do have a 9 year old boy and a 5.5 month old girl and I work full time also. Although my husband does try to help me out he is also ADHD as well as my son. It gets hard in fact I am sitting here right now looking at my living room thinking that my floor needs to be…

I put my daughter in her high chair with toys while I cook and that way I get to talk to her to keep her entertained. I also have a 9 year old and he helps me out a lot with entertaining the baby while she is in the chair, but I have tons of recipes and am able to cook since I do work full time most of the from scratch are…

My daughter at her last appt when she was 4 months she was 14lbs 14oz and 24.5" long and they had her in the 40th percentile which is odd for me because my son was huge he was 18lbs at 4 months and over 30" long. To me I think she is small because of what I have to compare her too. I am a firm believer in if the doctor…

sandwiches leftovers from the night before dinners (I just make a little extra to take in the next day) hard boiled eggs bagel thins raw veggies fruit yogurt fruit cups 100 calorie bars and packs cheese/crackers

My kids are 9 years apart. I was also in my early 20's when I had him too. We didn't plan it that way we tried for years when my son turned 4 but I couldn't get pregnant so we gave up and 2 years later surprise!!! We wanted 3 and were going to space them 3 years apart, but I think we are good with 2. My older sister and I…

Jordan seems to fall asleep at the same time every night. I give her a bath, change her diaper and then give her the cereal bottle. Then I have to keep her upright because of reflux for at least 30 minutes so she doesn't spit up. During this I rock her and sing her a song ( I can't sing) so my husband or son usually make…

Mine are regulated and have to ask. I do not think its weird I was not as a child allowed to go in our fridge if I wanted a snack I was to go to the fruit bowl and pick. My oldest is regulated regardless he is a bored eater so he has to ask for food and drink. Some might think its excessive but he is in no danger he is 9…

such an inspiration!!!!!! Love the one piece suit!!!!

No longer live there but grew up in Warrenton, VA and by far Joe's pizza was by far the best and still is I cannot find anyone since that can make a better pizza. I now live in upstate NY where it seems sheet pizza is the craze unfortunately I cannot stand bready pizza with minimal cheese. I have found a close second to…

me too!!!!! I have to do it this time packed on too much weight between 2 pregnancies and life itself have had a hard time since the last one keep going up and down. Its got to be done this time.

depending on whether you had a c section or vaginally usually it will tighten up over time. Again it only has so much elasticity but drink your water ladies this will help with elasticity and exercise it may or may not go back to normal depends on how much weight you gained. If you had a c section for some women when they…

I guess my problem is my MIL made all these promises to us to get us to move up here. She lured us with free babysitting, helping me out with our son ( we only had one at the time). Both my parents were still working at the time and getting ready to retire so I was excited to have help so I move 12 hours away from where I…

I have these granite pans I know that sounds weird but my dad ordered them for me and they are fantastic nothing sticks to them and they wipe clean when washing with no scrubbing.

I have tried oatmeal a thousand times and the texture of it I can't get it down gives me a horrible gag reflex. Coffee can't stand the smell and I have also tried especially after my first kid. Almond milk the taste is awful tried it with my smoothies and it makes me want to vomit I am a firm believer in trying anything at…

cottage cheese ricotta cheese oatmeal coffee almond milk

I have been on levothyroxine for 4 years I take the lowest dose and yes its hard to lose the weight and when I have a bad day its almost like I feel like I gain 10lbs in one day. I never had trouble getting my thyroid regulated it went back to normal range after being on the medication for 3 months and have stayed the same…

My mother swears by www.smarttours.com. She has done 5 vacations with them and she loves them in fact she is getting ready to do another vacation with them this month. I have never personally used them since I never go anywhere (2 young kids at home), but my mom used to be a travel agent so I trust her judgement. Good luck.

agree on the coffee even after 14 years and 2 kids my husband still can't believe I never have taken up drinking coffee. Give me iced tea anytime.

ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, beets, meatloaf, sloppy joes, onions, peppers, american cheese, oatmeal. I am sure there are more but this is what I could think of.