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Hi, Try adding some snacks during the day and see if you are eating too little. The other thing is, if your clothes still fit, you are probably gaining muscle, which weighs more than fat. Lastly, you mentioned you are a college student, I gained about 10+ pounds my freshman year going from 100...

Morris, Ashley is a happy young lady these days. She rolls all over the place and now sits up. She loves her baby food and now loves saltines, and other crackers.

Ashley loves the banana or vanilla yobaby yogurt. It is high in sugar but it is organic. Is Finn doing better eating solids?

Kathy, my heart goes out to you. I hope a fertility expert can help answer some questions for you and help you have a healthy pregnancy in the future. As mentioned, allow yourself time to grieve.

I used the medela single pump. It was slower than the double pump but affordable and did the trick. I only worked part time but if you plan on working full time I agree with the recommendation of the medela pump in style. I tried the advent hand pump and hated it.

I don't think cathe ever posted her preggo fitness routine , but do believe she worked out. She gained, I believe 38 pounds and obviously it is all gone! Do what works for you. If you worked out til the end with child #1, you can do the same this time along. Many videos can me modified and...

Annie, be patient. Right now you are still carrying alot of water weight. I wouldn't worry about a 3 ounce weight loss especial in an almost 9 pound baby. My girls were a little over 6 pounds each at birth and didn't reach 8 pounds for a while. Morris and I may be close to prepregnancy shape but...

Morris, I am sure your non active days are filled with more workouts than anyone else! Merry christmas to everyone and happy hanukah to any other jewish mommies out there. I am jewish, hubby is catholic so my girls got to celebrate both. Alexis loved opening presents, and for hanukah she got to...

My pediatrician said at 4 months I could give dd#1 cereal and/or fruits/veggies. It will be trial and error to figure out finn's preferences as well as teaching him to eat from a spoon. I do remember though, that the doc said only to try one knew food a day due to possible allergies.

There are a few organic brands but they are pricey, I use mostly gerber and beachnut as Ashley eats about 2 jars a meal. Be patient with Finn, it is all so new to him. With both my girls, it was a disaster at first. It is just so different for them going from breast or bottle to solids. Keep at...

RE: Cathe's Hi and good luck! I found that my fitness level returned quickly. I began back with easy videos weeks 2-6 postpartum then after my 6 week check up was able to resume where I was prepregnancy. I , like you exercised throughout pregnancy and felt in shape throughout pregnancy.(despite...

Rachel, I am sending cyber hugs and cyber coffee your way. It will get better, especially as Katie gets more mobile and more tired. With dd#1 she cried much of the night, so she slept many nights in her take along swing as a newborn. When she got older, I did begin leaving her crying in her bed...

Morris, you say he waits 45-60 minutes to eat. Do you leave him in his crib? If you don't try waiting it out for a while to take him out of bed and nurse him. Also, make sure his room is dark . Next , I know you are back to work, what time are you up? He may be hearing you. It may be a phase, or...

Rachel, maybe Katie is going through a growth spurt. Hope the god pattern returns.

Congrats on your 1 year old and the decision to work out. Try some of the cathe easier workouts as mentioned. The firm is another great way to gain lean muscle, and it is easier in impact than cathe. Be patient with yourself, and start with shorter workouts.