tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718196829718123475.post6026867844126247570..comments2023-10-26T09:55:04.932-05:00Comments on Beer, Dogs, and Getting Healthier...: Look out y'all, my Heathiness is showing......a little. Laura Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312210955440443865noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718196829718123475.post-9084584117284653092013-08-05T23:09:36.720-05:002013-08-05T23:09:36.720-05:00ok Doll, here's the thing- you are growing a p...ok Doll, here's the thing- you are growing a person and once said person is free from the confines of your comfy uterus you will still need to have an increase of calories to produce milk- eating healthy is always a good thing to do, but just remember when you breast feed what ever you eat she will eat- seriously- it will change the flavor of your milk, and if you eat gassy foods, she will be gassy, if you eat spicy food she may get heart burn. so wean yourself into foods and see how she responds to it. <br />I know for a fact that if you go around eating broccoli she will become gassy and fussy... avoid the trees! <br />With my boys I hardly produced milk- usually happens with the stress of having twins. <br />But with my daughter I felt like Elsie the cow- and I ended up nursing for 10 months (not exclusively) and I ended up losing weight- when I got pregnant I was 215 and at my 6 week after check up I was in the 180's... then I started shoving food in my piehole again, and not the healthy food I had been eating and shot all that to hell and back- <br />But you can do it- get the hubs on board with the healthy eating and it will be easier to keep eating healthy after you stop nursing. <br />ok, I'm getting off my soap box so you need to get back to laying back with you feet up or go soak them. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12168726230714787832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718196829718123475.post-19843385776215521932013-08-05T15:11:02.175-05:002013-08-05T15:11:02.175-05:00Hey, Laura!
I read your blog every once in a wh...Hey, Laura! <br /><br />I read your blog every once in a while because it pops up on my Facebook news feed, and I'm just so excited for you that your little girl will be here any day now! <br /><br />After reading your post today, I found myself breaking out into a cold sweat and having trouble breathing. I checked my blood pressure to make sure I wasn't stroking out. I wasn't. Just a mild panic attack. No worries. Whew! Those flash backs to the first few weeks postpartum were scary! <br /><br />Candice made really, really great points about what your body is going to go through after you give birth. There is a reason the doctor will tell you to wait 6 weeks before starting any sort of exercise regimen. Trust me! And, even then, you may get the all clear but still not feel like returning to exercise the way you thought you would. That's OKAY! Don't stress over your body right now! <br /><br />My baby is 10 days younger than Candice's baby, I gained 40 pounds (for the second time) on a 5'3" frame, and I too have recently returned to my pre-baby weight. Am I completely satisfied with the way my body looks at the moment? No. But, I am happy to be slimming down as I continue to take advantage of the calorie-torcher that is nursing. My recommendation would be to NOT stress over losing weight and getting back into shape and to NOT set any major expectations for your body right now. You ARE going to be super exhausted, and you ARE NOT going to want to eat right and exercise after your baby gets here. That's perfectly fine because that is not going to be your priority. Rest, recover, and love on your baby for the first six weeks. Then, once your doctor says it's okay to resume "activities," reevaluate. For instance, Candice is back to running. I am not. Honestly, my boobs are scared to be shaken so violently. Hopefully your ta ta's are tougher than mine! But, I stroll with the kids and do leg, arm, and ab exercises when I have the time. Some days I get to it. Some days I don't. That old advice, "It took 9 months to put on that weight...," is really true.<br /><br />You will need lots of extra calories to build up and maintain your milk supply. And, your body needs that time to heal. Nursing is such an awesome way to get the baby weight off! You will be just fine! When you have the energy and desire to worry about your body, you will. Just relax until that time. You will have plenty of other things to focus on. Motherhood is such an incredible journey. Enjoy the ride without putting any added pressure on yourself! You are awesome, and you are going to ROCK this! <br /><br />Can't wait to hear all about Baby D!<br /><br />Lindsey Hill (Candice's Sister-in-law)Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118738426269107546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718196829718123475.post-37532307616080117462013-08-05T12:27:27.481-05:002013-08-05T12:27:27.481-05:00I know the feeling. It is hard to grow a baby and ...I know the feeling. It is hard to grow a baby and give up your body. I am 5 months post with my second baby and I am just a few pounds heavier than per-pregnancy. The doctor will tell you to wait at least 6 weeks to start anything. You will be bleeding LOTS for several weeks. I am talking lots like at times you may ask yourself, "Am I dying? Should I call a doctor?" Then you uterus and organs are slowly getting back in place so you will find you are very sore in the ab region (not to mention other regions), and tender. If you are breastfeeding you need to eat about 500 to 800 calories more. This will establish a healthy milk supply. You will be burning plenty during this time. Not the time to diet. No. But, that doesn't mean you have to eat like crap either. You can eat lots of fruits and veggies, etc. I cut out a lot of the processed foods after Calla was born and dairy. I am still losing weight. I started running again in June (baby was born in March). I am slimming down and feeling good. The last thing you want to do is set yourself up for failure with unrealistic expectations. Let you body heal. Seriously. And, ease back into a healthy eating plan and exercise regimen. For me, it was helpful to sign up for a half marathon in October for a goal. But, listen to your body and your doctor. Giving birth wrecks havoc on your body. Breastfeeding is an awesome calorie burner so feel good about that. And about getting your baby to eat healthy, you can worry about that later when they are about 6 months. You can make her food and she will thank you later. :) Good luck momma! Enjoy your sleep, your husband, and your big belly. These moments are fleeting... no need to rush through. You do as you are able. Best Wishes!!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10374109900342708165noreply@blogger.com