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TWOGIRLSMM
2/15/08 11:10 P
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| Brittney I am right there with you. I a mother of 2 wonderful girls ages 22 mths and 6 mths. Being pregnant for the last several years has really taken its toll. And I so want my old body back! I know with watching what I eat and exercising will get me there but I have to have patience. Which in this area is really hard to have. Don't feel bad, having a newborn is really hard work and takes a lot of you but having a goal is good for your soul and will help keep you sane especially those late nights. Congrats on your baby boy. -Beth
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JABALLINGER
2/15/08 11:07 P
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Oh I forgot to say...
I completely agree with what someone else stated about worrying about yourself. Take care of your self and get as much sleep as you can (or at least rest while baby takes naps... if your not much of a napper). Eat lots of veggies and fruits, whole grains, lean protein etc. These foods along with lots of water will help your body to have the energy needed to care for a little one. Best of luck to you.
I weighed 151 the day I gave birth and am now down to 125... you will lose it and regain your sense of self again. It does take some time though... so for now focus on being healthy and on your beautiful baby! :)
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JABALLINGER
2/15/08 11:00 P
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Congrats on being a breastfeeding mommy... I did it for a little while and it was great especially for bonging. The best part about it is how great it is for your son, but the second best part is the tightening of the muscles as he suckles... helps get all the yuck out faster and starts tightening things up.
Here are a couple of the things that I did when my little guy was younger to help get me back into shape. While your son is having a little tummy time... sit near him on the floor and stretch for a few minutes. His curiosity in what you are doing will encourage him to lift his head and you will get some much needing relaxation of your muscles.
After a few minutes pick your big guy up, lay on your back bring knees in towards chest and rest baby's body on your shins... hold then relax. You can work up to pulling legs in and out as well as side to side as both your strength and you babies(head strength) improve.
Stand up and lift your baby overhead and bring into yourself for a kiss...repeat up down,up down... great for bonding and for your arms.
Hold your baby with his back against your belly facing outward, stand with feet about should width apart and do squats. I call this the elevator and saying going up... going down, etc.
My son is now one(today actually) and we still do these at least a few times a week. He really enjoys it so on days that I don't do my other workouts(elliptical, freeweights and yoga) I do these. It is a great way to get in some excercise while bonding with your little one and the best part is the weights automatically increase over time. :)
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My daughter just turned 17 months. I know what you mean. I lost the baby weight long ago, but watching what I ate.
Depending on how long ago you gave birth you may need to give yourself some time before exercise and diet changes.
Also some of what you could have is the body still purging the birthing stuff, I know all the technical terms... lol!
Lastly, give yourself a break with exercise or not exercising. You need to focus on adjusting to being a mom and trying to get a sleep patner. Keep your water intake up and the breast feeding will help facilitate the weight loss. Dietary needs is the last piece of the puzzle.
And you are normal. Having a baby is not the end or your life or your body's. It takes more work for both, but all the changes are well worth it.
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| It is so normal to want your body back. My son is over 2 and I look much better after I had him than I did before. I ran my 1st half marathon after he was born. Good for you for wanting to be healthier and get your body back! Just remember one little thing...it took nine months to gain the weight, give yourself nine months or less to lose it. Also, check with your doctor for his ok before you begin exercising. You can walk right away though.
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NEWJESSIE
2/15/08 12:38 P
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| It is normal to want your body back. You have come to a good place - eat right, start exercising... also breastfeeding is an awesome way to burn calories!!
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NATHANSMOMMY08
2/15/08 11:12 A
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I am 20 years old with a newborn baby boy. I have found it especially hard to stick to all the exercise and dieting demands while juggling being a good (breastfeeding) mother. I understand that I chose to take on massive responsibility when I chose to become a mother...but is it so wrong of me to be unwilling to "let myself go" at this current point in my life?! I've always been raised to think that once I have a baby, my life is over. I feel so guilty for wanting to fight that notion. I don't want my life or my body to be "lost." I love this baby with every beat of my heart...and I'm not trying to say that I regret having him-I don't. I guess my issue right now is...I want so badly to regain my figure and to be a good mother at the same time. Is it possible? Am I a horrible person for wanting my body back? Help! I'm feeling so lost, hopeless, confused and torn. Has anyone else gone through this?
-Brittney
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