Postpartum: Clean Eating & Exercising Check in Dec 20th

[melanalyus]

Good morning ladies! Isn't life so nice & busy with wee-ones in the house? I just LOVE it!!!!

We have an appt on Monday for Myranda at the pediatrician's office (2 hr drive). They will do a venous draw & check hemoglobin....we've been working the iron drops into her daily & hopefully she won't need a transfusion. I will pack our suitcases just in case she's admitted to NICU....I've been stuck in the hospital without a bag before...and it's not going to happen again!

Madalynn still hasn't pooped. She doesn't seem uncomfortable, but it's driving DH mad! It's been 8 days!!!! I'm going to shave off a glycerin suppository today & see if we can't get things moving a bit.

I got a nap in yesterday, and slept fairly well last night. It seems like every 3 days or so I get overwhelmed. I wonder what I can do to prevent that?...or at least prepare myself for it?

I'm going to lay low on exercising as I've had some abdominal pain last few days & am still bleeding lightly. I can feel vaginal discharge when let down occurs...so my uterus is still contracting. Hopefully Wednesday I can try again!

What are you wonderful moms doing this week?

Tell me your Christmas plans! STS Cardio will be delivered to me tomorrow!!!! ....it's going to KILL me if I can't at least try one!!

[Susank41]

Hey!
We are back. Trying to get unpacked etc. Kara is asleep on me, so I need to get her in bed. I will be back to chat in the morning! Here is a pic from the wedding and baptism.
I ate to much this weekend!

[melanalyus]

Welcome home, Susan! Kara looks awesome (as does Haley & moma)....thanks for sharing pictures.

[Susank41]

Morning,
Quick HI to start the day! Kara has been sleeping for over 9 hours! My boobies are huge and killing me!
On another note..my shock cardio has shipped!!!!
Not sure what is on my agenda today. Ill be back to report
Melanie-have a safe trip!! I will be praying Myranda's levels are UP! Keep us posted!

[Dawncharlie]

Hi ladies, :-)

It made me smile to come on this forum and recognize the names. :-)

Morgan is sleeping well at night, and we're letting her cry a bit now to fall asleep. It's a bit heartbreaking but appears to be working. Not complaining.

I just finished meso 2 of STS, which I began about 5 weeks postpartum. Major strength gains but still lots of weight to lose.

Hope everyone has a great holiday.

Dawn

[melanalyus]

Hi Dawn! So happy to hear from you...although I"ve been keeping tabs on you at facebook. Susan, thanks for the prayers!!!

Labs went well...... Myranda's hemoglobin is really low (7.8) but her other labs show that her body is producing more red blood cells. This is residual from the ABO Incapatability that the twins had at birth (basically I have type O blood & they have type A blood....and my body produced antibodies against their blood and passed thru umbilical cord). Myranda should completely recover once all my antibodies are out of her system....hopefully this will occur before she needs a transfusion. Whew....sorry...got a little long winded there!!!

My DVDs didn't come today...misread e-mail....should be 23rd. I've already planned on doing Insanity though. Would like to start that on Wednesday,...if my body permits. I'll be 6 weeks postpartum,...pushing it just 2 weeks early,...I will back off though if my body tells me to.

I did lose another pound, must be fron nursing.

[23jimbean]

Hi all,
I am here, lurking. Some days i am okay and others, not so much. We are trying to digest everything and handle the costs involved with JOhn's diagnosis. I am finally leanring to deal with this and exercise is my savior these days. Will check in later, just wanted you all to know that I am thinking of you.
Mel- I know you are exhausted, keep going, you are doing terrific.
More personals late,r I am burning dinner.

[Dawncharlie]

Christine, I was just thinking of you and was going to look you up on Facebook. Glad you have found some time to exercise as a way to regroup. Our prayers and well wishes are with you and little John. Thanks for sharing information.

And to everyone, hope you have a very happy holiday and give lots of hugs. Things get so hectic, it's easy to take people for granted.

Thanks for all the support everyone.

Dawn and Morgan

[Susank41]

Morning!
HI Dawn..good to see you.
Christine-you have been in my thoughts. I saw John on facebook..what a cutie!! So glad you are working out!
Melanie-horray for Myranda's levels. My dvd's arent due to arrive until the 29th..wahhh. Oh well..I will have to wait.
I did 40 min of light weights this morning. I plan to hit it harder next week. Haley is going to Nashville to see her best friend all next week..so I will have extra time on my hands to workout.
I ate terribly yesterday!..I mean baaadddd! Will try and do better today!
Mom is coming Thursday..then we take Haley to Memphis to meet up with her friend on Sunday. No major plans other than that.
Ok gotta go get some stuff done before KK wakes up. bbs

[melanalyus]

Christine, glad to see you....I keep tabs on you on facebook too. I suppose all you people think that I'm a stalker now. LOL I imagine it takes a while to adjust, please join us whenever you feel like it...even to just post your exercises as an inspiration for us!!!

Susan, you sound like you're going to be busy!

Dawn, I love seeing Morgan's pics online. What a cutie!

Jen, Precilla? Getting any sleep nowadays? Allison? How are things going with you?

DH & I go to family practice dr in town today to "establish care". Is this a "date"? LOL

Happy day & waves to all!!!!!!