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I have a naturally thin friend who doesn't like anything healthy! But, the way she eats is so different from me: if she has a doughnut in front of her, she will eat a bite. Then 30 minutes later, another bite...etc. It's like she forgets it's there, and she might still have half a doughnut left 3 hours later. Put the same…

I am 5'4.5" - and my current weight is 175. I thought I had a goal weight of 125, but I am just getting started in weight training. Instead of scale weight, I'm going by jeans size, since I'm pear shaped. Right now, I'm a US size 14, and would like to get down to a US size 8. That might still look too "hippy" on me though,…

WaxMama: Actually, I am quite pear-shaped, so my lower half tends to run larger than the average gal. I remember way back when I was a teenager, at 118 pounds, I was still a size 7/8. Although I know sizes have changed quite a bit since then!

I will be stalking this thread! I am 5' 4 3/4", and I started again yesterday at exactly 190 pounds. I haven't seen 145 in almost 10 years, I have no idea what size I'd be at that weight. Right now I'm at a size 16 pants, and I feel like crap.

I saw on the news feed that you joined here, so I am too! I need the help... I gained approximately 50 lbs while pregnant, and now 3 weeks pp, I am down 23 lbs. I've been cleared to exercise for a week, but I haven't had much time to do anything! I am planning on working out with my kettlebells, and I've signed up for the…

Oh, I left out her name, didn't I? We named her Chloe Marie. She had a name since I was 18 weeks pregnant and knew what she was. She's an angel! Last night was a much better sleeping night. We just need to find a routine that works for us. Every time I start to feel overwhelmed, I remind myself of all of my friends and…

I was 34 weeks 4 days when she was born. She was not too small...6lbs 3oz!! Everyone was shocked! And of course, someone said, "Maybe they have the conception date wrong." I just had to laugh at that since we did IVF we know exactly what day conception was on. She has lost some weight since birth because she would rather…

Letting everyone know...my dear daughter made her early appearance Sunday night! I started having contractions that I could feel Saturday night about 11. We went to the hospital about 2:30am Sunday, and she was born at 5:30 Sunday night. All is well! She scored 9 on her APGAR test, and was screaming like a mad woman on her…

Well, it looks like my little lady will be making a really early appearance... I woke up at 4:30am with some spotting, so I called my midwife. She met me at our clinic at about 8:00. I have a UTI, but she also checked my cervix and I am dilated 4 cm and 80% effaced. So off to the hospital I went for a stress test. I am…

I swear I had the same "roommate" earlier this year (she is my much younger sister-in-law). She wouldn't clean, never paid for anything...thankfully she moved out, but just a couple of weeks ago, she said she was moving back in with us! Didn't ask, didn't assume that this might be a stressful time for us with a baby…

This has to be my FAVORITE pregnancy symptom. It makes me feel so....glamorous. On a more serious note, I've actually "almost" ordered my solution to this problem on Amazon....ben wa balls. "As seen in 50 Shades of Gray!". Seriously, that's the line some sellers tag them with on Amazon to make you want to buy them....I…

I am also having the menstrual type cramps. I've only felt them during the night though - so I wake up scared something is going on!

Congratulations!! What an exciting surprise! I am also in the "high risk" category because of my "advanced" maternal age...haha. I just laugh at that.

Is that the Nosefrieda snotsucker? I couldn't get your link to work. I just bought one this weekend. If you're curious, read the reviews on Amazon! It's what sucked me in!

I had a friend who had a non-emergency c-section, and she was awake for it. In fact, the surgery was reflecting off of the ceiling above her, so she watched the whole thing! I don't know if I could do that!

So exciting! Can't wait to hear more! Congrats!

Braxton Hicks or plain old back spasms? Yesterday and today, I've felt my mid-back muscles tightening up on me. I'm not sure if it's because my belly is getting heavier, or if it's braxton hicks. I don't feel anything in my stomach when this is happening. This morning, I bent over to hook my dogs up on their leashes, and…

I haven't had my ribs poked yet, I bet that doesn't feel too pleasant! I think it's a good thing we get to the point eventually when you are ready for them to come out....it makes labor seem more welcoming than scary!

She also told me a couple of horror stories to drive her point home! If she wasn't a close friend of mine, I'd probably be appalled, but she just wanted me to know where she's coming from. A toddler! That's too funny! I am not too worried about her not being ready, but I was always the one to say, "She's staying in until…

I'm not quite done cooking yet, but I am getting to the uncomfortable stage, so I bet "I'm done" is around the corner! That is so exciting that you have a date to meet your daughter! I wouldn't be too concerned about her weight, because ultrasound estimates are never right on. As my ultrasound tech said, they can do the…

Only 5 weeks left at work before my scheduled induction, and so much to do!! Hubby and I are going shopping this weekend to buy all of our necessities that we need before she comes! We are sooooo excited, and I can hardly believe the end is coming up so fast! Honestly, I'm still amazed that we've made it to this point, and…

I read both of those too, but I had never heard of smugnom.com - hahaha. I also read the family section on fitnessista.com.

Congrats!! He is beautiful!!

Yep, me too! I really try to get some healthy things in for the day. My stomach seems to be filling a lot more quickly too, so if I eat something bad, I don't have room for anything healthy. Today, I really, really want a frozen 3 Muskateers. With nachos.

My eating disorder is binge eating, and I've never in my life gotten control of it, even while pregnant. I can't believe I haven't gained more weight than I have at this point. I have a plan in place for after pregnancy, and I am slowly working now to change my habits. My greatest motivator is my baby girl, because I want…

Well, I had high hopes for my pillow wedge, but it's not so great. I can't sleep on my side on it, because it makes my back really hurt and strains my (remaining) stomach muscles. I do use it a couple of times at night to sit up if my hips are starting to hurt, but I haven't managed to fall asleep sitting up yet. But, it…

My daughter is due the 19th, and I hope she comes a little early also. (And also on my grandpa's bday!) I was born on Christmas day, and although I didn't feel "robbed", the older you get, the more people tend to forget. (I would NEVER let my husband forget though, haha.) I'll never forget the year I went to my grandma's…

I agree! The accountant in me would like my girl born this year, because we've already met our insurance deductible and for tax purposes. But, the mother in me wants her to cook as long as she needs to!

I have been wedging a pillow behind my back, so that if I do roll backwards (which I always do!), I'm not flat on my back. Or I just make sure my dog is behind me and use him as a pillow...just kidding. That accidentally happened once, and now he won't sleep by me!

Thanks for the reply! My midwife said the same thing about waking up on my back, which I do occassionally. I haven't had any issues so far, but I am trying really hard to stay on my side anyway! I am normally a back sleeper, so it's been a tough transition. I just went out and bought myself a 10" wedge! I am soooo…