Marvelous Moms & their equally Marvelous Babes 5/2

[Sweetpea1]

Lorren- I turn 31 on July 27th. I have gotten great results with STS so far! I am on Week 2 of Meso 2 and I am loving lifting heavy! My arms have become really cut from Meso 1. I am just starting to notice some definition in my legs but I don't feel like the leg work is challenging although I am very sore after. I do Insanity on alternating days when I can fit it in. I would probably have even better results if my cardio was more consistent. I would rather lift weights than do cardio.

Melanie- How are the cloth diapers going?

Susan- Have you tried a saline rinse with Kara? James absolutely hates them but I think it helped him to breathe better. We did them three times a day when he was sick.

Allison- I actually thought Sunshine looked cute. But then again, I am a flip flop, jeans and tank top kind of gal and have absolutely NO fashion sense. Corn rows def have to go! I think Michael and Koli are attractive also. Sam too. Shoulda shaved Darius' head!

[luprisi]

OMG Allison! I totally agree, Sam is very handsome. I never saw that coming (him and Stephanie) but I'm glad they have that long journey in common. At some point, I thought that him and Sunshine had someting but apparently not. I felt so bad for Michael, even thou he's not my favorite by any means I'm glad he's still there, he needs it real bad.

My ankle is kinda of acting up when I twist my foot inward, i don't know if that makes sense, but I am still working out at my own pace

Jen, I'm curious to see your pics, I have to wait until I get home since I can't use FB at work. You surely work hard!

[lorrenh05]

I totally agree Jen,on liking to do weights more than cardio! my favorite way to get cardio in is running-but compared to the runners here my runs are wimpy!!

[Latricia130]

Melanie,
I had typed a whole message about cloth diapers but somehow I lost it. I Have used cloth diapers with all my kids except the oldest.

[melanalyus]

Aw Kendra! I would have loved to have read your cloth diaper comments. Maybe when you have more time you can re-write it?

So far I don't mind it at all. This is the EZ stage though...as my girls only poop like once a week. You shake off lose poop into toliet and they get laundered. It really doesn't bother me much (the poop). So far I'm only using them on my days off...until I get a system down I don't want to bother DH with them. I won't push him into it either, we'll still save lots even if we just do it part time when I'm home.

Anyone do RevAbs yet? Are all the workouts 40 minutes or less? Christine I got your package today, thank you! Do you think I could tag them onto running fairly easy. The dude doesn't seem too irritating to me, I think I can handle him.

Jen, yeah on the definition!

Precila, Jen looks marvelous! And NO stretch marks. Oh my....am I full of them. Most are below my belly....but I have them on my back, thighs, breasts, and probably even my wrists if I look close enough. lol

lorrenh05, what was your first name again? I'm sorry....I'm so bad with names. I'm the opposite of you (and others here)....I'm more of a cardio junkie than strength training. I am planning on doing CharLEAN Xtreme in the Fall though after running season slows down.

Susan, i"m lucky my girls haven't gotten sick yet....but there's a battery operated snot remover thing that people SWEAR by. I know it sounds funny, but I've heard nothing but positive things from people who have used them.

I'm off to eat some steamed brussel sprouts. Yum!

[Latricia130]

I have always enjoyed using cloth diapers. There's a sense of peace knowing that you don't have to worrying about running out. I love that it saves money. To me it is not that much extra work. I find folding diapers relaxing. I have always used disposables at night. I'm cheap so I use prefolds and Snappis. The diapers have been passed down so it saves me even more. I did quit cloth diapers after my late husband passed. I had to change a lot of things then. Jacob only has a couple more packs of diapers left from the baby shower. When those are almost gone I'll start back cloth diapers.

[Sweetpea1]

Lorren- I love to run but I'm right there with ya! (Raises hand) Definitely a wimpy runner here! But I love love Insanity so I am hoping that increases my cardio output.

Melanie and everyone else- Thank you for all the compliments! You don't know how much it means to me. Especially when I get to feeling down about myself.

We contemplated using cloth diapers but decided on disposables. They seemed so much easier.

Mel, I did Revabs and so far, I think its okay. I did do STS abs weights and plates tonight and absolutely LOVED it! It was hard and you know me, I like a challenge. Keeps me coming back for more!

I did Pure Cardio tonight from Insanity. I really like that one cause its straight cardio.

CHristine- Made the pasta dish and LOVED it! It was so quick and easy!! Thank you!

PRiscila- SOrry to hear your ankle is acting up again.

Okay gotta go. James is beating on the keyboard trying to help type.

g m,kkjjlihyug5dtf That was James saying Hi ladies!

[melanalyus]

Jen, are all the RevAbs 40 minutes or less? And, "akldsjasifudasovbhjqiohr" back at you, James!

Kendra, I don't mind the cloth ones one bit. I have the nubuns branded ones. They have colorful shells and snaps that make them "one size fits all". They use inserts. I have been using disposibles at bedtime as well. I think it's funny how big their butts look in cloth diapers! I LOVE how my cloth diapers are stretchy & have velcro closures!

[LisaMarie]

Hey, ladies. I have to tell you how much I enjoy checking in with all of you! DH has been a major ass (sorry, no way to sugarcoat it) ever since he did something way outside of his box nice by bringing me flowers for Mother's Day. I'm feeling incredibly frustrated, sad, and ticked, and where do I go to feel better? To the check-in to read about what you all have been doing! You all make me smile everyday!! I couldn't agree more with what Melanie mentioned a few days ago----how great it would be if we all lived close and could get together!

Melanie-you made me laugh with your comment back to James...it had me saying "THAT'S the Melanie I remember! So glad you are still feeling good and that's awesome that your milk is increasing.

Lorren-Welcome! I'm a 28yr old mom of 2--Caden is 20months and Reese (girl) is 3 months. I work outside the home full-time. I'm with you and Jen and consider myself a wimpy runner! I only do 3-4 miles..and I have to take a couple little walking breaks.

Christine-your meals make my mouth water. THe wet diaper thing is rough....Caden has always been a diaper leaker--no matter which diaper we try, including the overnights. His diapers are SO full, especially in the AM.

Jen-I love Pure Cardio, too. I'm not such a fan of the ones where I repeat the same things over and over. All of your STS talk has me wanting to do those again. I never did the series as designed. I've been giving up the weights though for awhile and doing bands instead.

Priscila-I am not an animal person by any means, so it would take a small miracle for me to let one stay in the house. Hope you can get your ankle straightened out..take it easy

[LisaMarie]

Allison-nice to "see" you again! Happy Anniversary!!!

Kendra-I can only imagine how many diapers you've washed over the course of the years!

Susan-hope you feel better soon! My throat has been a mess for several days. yuck.

Off tomorrow and working Saturday....hope to check in again soon. Good night!