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How long and how heavy were your periods? I nursed for 12 months and got Depo Provera shots twice after DD was born. I weaned her about 6 weeks ago and finally got a period. It's been going on for almost TWO WEEKS. I called my OB's office but they haven't called back. I suppose there isn't much...

Do you want to drink energy drinks because you always have, or because you feel you need to? They say you need about an extra 500 calories while breastfeeding. I'm not sure if that actual number is true, but I know I do get hungrier now than when I wasn't breastfeeding. There are lots of ways...

I had a c-section on Dec. 6, so it's been about 6.5 months now. I started walking around the neighborhood with the baby in the stroller at 4 weeks, and started video workouts again at 6 weeks, per doctor's orders. My tummy shrunk a LOT on its own. At first, the weight came off slowly, but...

No, my belly button is sunken in. I used to have a tiny, very deep belly button, but it's a little wider than it used to be, probably because my abs are still spread out. I've been thinking I need to do more pilates. I was avoiding crunches at first, but then felt like why should I? I need to...

I'm so glad to read these responses! It's been almost 7 months since my c-section. I had my annual OB/GYN appointment last week, and the doctor said my abs would NOT shrink back down because there's too much extra skin there now. I only have 4 lbs. left to lose to get back to my...

Having that support and an "expert" around will help you get through those times when you're ready to give up. The lactation consultant I often spoke to told me women often give up at the 3 week and 3 month marks because babies hit a growth spurt and moms feel like they're not producing enough...

I did read the book, but the exercises were nothing earth-shattering (in my mind). The main thing she recommends is to basically pull in your abs to help strengthen them. I did (still do) this and it really does help, but the other exercises and suggestions in her book were relatively standard...

It's not on DVD. It's an older one, available only on VHS.

My baby is 5 months old, she's my first child, and purely breastfed. I never considered giving up, though it took my milk 5 days to come in (had to have a c-section) and she lost a LOT of weight in the meantime. I felt SO bad for her. I had other little problems along the way. The best...

>I think a little more patience with your body and you'll >start to see it restore again. It may not be like it was >before but given time, I'm sure it will improve. I didn't have >the split problem but I do know after my first I managed to >train my abs and lower back into better shape than...

I didn't use many prenatal workouts, other than Crunch Yoga Mama (great stretches!). In my second trimester, I modified a lot of workouts so I could do them. I did Cathe's Basic Step and Body Fusion DVD. Another step workout I liked was Kari Anderson's Go. I also did Keli Roberts' old Ultimate...

After having the (unexpected) c-section, the LAST thing I ever want is to be cut open again, in any way, shape, or form. As long as my abs look good, and I regain strength in them and my back, I don't mind if the split never completely closes. Nothing against your SIL's decision, I'm just...

I just read through all the old threads on healing abdominal separation. I had a c-section 5 months ago and am sure my abs are still split. Is there any hope? Also, my whole tummy looks so different now. I can't figure out if it's just stretched-out skin or what. When I feel it, I can feel...