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One month later...

Monday, June 15, 2009


Hey Everyone! Well it's been a fun ride so far... Little Owen has brought so much joy to our lives!

The first two weeks were a little bumpy; you know how it is with your first child- you want to do everything perfect and by the book, but you can't. These little guys have minds and personalities of their own. Owen does not like to sleep during the day, but we are blessed because he does sleep during the night. The only bad thing is that I can't get anything done during the day and he is such a people person; he does not like to be alone.

Anyway, Owen is doing great and he is growing like a weed... I can't believe how much he's changed already. We are going to the Dr. Wednesday to weigh him again and I am sure he's over 10 lbs now because two weeks ago he was 9 lbs 13 oz. That's crazy to me! He loves his milk! Oh and he is nursing wonderfully! I will be posting more pictures soon.

As for me... Well I am doing great! Although I am still a little sore from the episiotomy, and I did get mastitis and my nipples are just now starting to get used to nursing. Other than that things have been wonderful. I only have 4 lbs to go and I am back to my pre-prego weight. I can't believe how fast you can lose your weight if you breast feed. My stomach was almost completely gone after two weeks. And it pays to be in good shape before pregnancy too. So all you ladies considering to have a baby, work hard now because IT WILL PAY OFF in the END; I PROMISE! I haven't even been back to the gym since I had Owen, so that says a lot. You will be so happy with the results if you make the decision to kick it in high gear now. I feel so blessed!

If you need any pointers or need some advice, I would love to help!
~Caroline
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MRSKP0815 2/12/2010 12:22PM

    You look wonderful!

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NAGEMRUNS 9/6/2009 10:28PM

    That picture is incredible!!

But congrats on Owen- I haven't been to your page in awhile so what a great update this was!!



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KARTOM 7/25/2009 4:59AM

    I'm fairly new to SP and was searching through pages for motivation. You are inspirational! I'm prepping now for when I finally can get pregnant so that I will be in tip-top shape! You really are an amazing example and look FABULOUS! Definitely a role-model for what I'd like to be capable of doing. :) I seriously am so amazed! Thank you!

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BLISSFULBALANCE 7/18/2009 11:30PM

    Seriously!!?? :-) You look freekin' amazing. WOW. And I'm not seeing any stretch marks. How did I have such bad luck. My "babies" are all teens with 2 in college and I always tell people I have the road maps of the United States on my stomach from stretch marks.

Congrats on that precious little one and on your amazing body!

ROCK ON!

Angie


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GABESMOMMY23 7/18/2009 2:08PM

    thank thank you for sharing your advice!! that is so amazing to me, that you have had success and dont mind sharing it :) you are incredible!! here is a lady who will be taking your advice!!

much love and hugs!!

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LIVINFIT4ME 7/13/2009 7:59PM

    you look incredible. only one month old baby? wowzers. congratulations!!

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BEFIT4REAL 7/2/2009 5:25PM

    Congrats... you look amazing in this photo. It really inspires me to be sure I am fit before having children myself. You look wonderful!

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DRAGONFLY180 6/26/2009 11:23PM

    you look soooo fantastic! glad to hear that owen is doing well.

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AKA639 6/22/2009 11:09AM

    Thanks for posting a pic. Owen is adorable! You look awesome! Hard work does pay off! emoticon

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AL9MC2 6/18/2009 2:29AM

    DH & I are currently trying to get pregnant right now. My body is no where near what I want it to be. But we are running out of time as we are both 35. I've decided that I'm not going to wait for the opportune time or to be in the best shape - rather just try to get there while trying to get pregnant. I sure hope I at least gain some ground though before we get pregnant! I just know it's even going to be harder after pregnancy.

Comment edited on: 6/18/2009 2:30:18 AM

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MEGHOUSE 6/16/2009 7:22PM

    Congratulations, if I haven't said it already!! It sounds like he really put your body through the ringer and I won't lie, parts of your birthing story scared the bejeezus out of me... but then again, your story has the most beautiful ending in that adorable little (or big!) boy! The fact that your body has bounced back so quickly is so inspiring. If you didn't have pics of your pregnant belly, I'm sure none of us would believe you actually gave birth to a baby a month ago. You're a beautiful mom! Now go get some rest :)

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YACKIEEE 6/16/2009 4:15PM

    You look great, and your baby boy is beautiful! I am totally inspired by you.

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SHRINKINGMOMTO4 6/16/2009 8:29AM

    You look great! I wish I'd made better choices while I was pregnant. I've still got soo much to lose, and Brooke is 2months old. Plus I've been exercising since she was 2weeks old. Ugh. You're a perfect model for women who want their bodies back quick after baby. Great job! and congrad's on nursing. All 3 of my girls didn't do well, so we went to bottles.

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KENSINGTONC 6/15/2009 6:45PM

    WOW, what a model for post-pregnancy fitness! I'm totally impressed. How blessed you guys are - please post more pics soon! Liz

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SEPPIESUSAN 6/15/2009 4:42PM

    Oh my gosh, he's so BIG and you're so SMALL! If I am ever lucky enough to get pregnant, I'm definitely going to take you up on that offer to get some advice!

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INSPIREDTOBEFIT 6/15/2009 4:33PM

    Holy wow momma! You look FANTASTIC!! I'm so so glad things are going well for you. And you are so so right about getting fit before baby. I didn't do that with my son and I'm STILL TRYING TO LOSE THE BABY WEIGHT. Ugh. 2 years later. Ugh again. I'm totally going for that fit zone before the next one!

Enjoy mommyhood! It's the best crazy ride EVER. :)

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