Postparden:clean eating/working out moms! Dec 27

[Sweetpea1]

I wasn't going to use a pacifier with James but gave in. We did use the soothie from the hosp but actually changed to a Nuk because it seems lighter and he can hang onto it a little better. He uses it to calm down and fall asleep but that's it. He is just starting to find his hands and suck on those too.

Mel- I hope to eat some tomorrow before we leave. I usually make it but forgot all about it this year! My dad will bring me some.

Susan- James has been good in the car for short trips so I am hoping he will do just as good. Gotta try it sometime.... We want to be able to take him anywhere.

Bunekek- Congratulations! I love her name! I didn't start working out until the end of my third week almost fourth week pp because of my episiotomy pain. I did a few yogas, pilates and then TM. I didn't start Cathe until almost five weeks and just started running again this week after drs ok. Good luck!

So far, uneventful evening. James is asleep and mommy is packing while enjoying a cold beer!

 

[Sweetpea1]

Happy New Year ladies!!!!

 

[melanalyus]

What a cutie, James! In his tuxedo and all!!!

My girls are wearing their Christmas outfits one more time....they are still our presents!!

Any New Year's Resolutions? I'm going to try to read thru the Bible again this year. I've taken a couple years "off" from the "One Year Bibles"......but have missed it....so I'm going to try to get back on track again.

I woke up with an awful migraine this AM. DH had to watch to the kids while I laid down (and tried my best not to cry). I feel much better now....and will try to get a workout in later. I want to make sure my HA doesn't return before I workout though. I plan on doing cardio coach today...maybe CC4? That was always one of my favorites.

 

[buneknek]

bleeding

I was not going to work out yesterday but I changed my mind & did the SC kickboxing but then last night I started bleeding again with blood clot! ( Is that bad? ). So for sure I'll take it easy.

 

[Susank41]

Hi Ladies
Buneknek-I had clots here and there too..but take it easy...it hasnt been long at all since you had your baby girl!
Jen-James is toooo handsome! Hope he does well on your drive to Jacksonville
Melanie-how is your headache? Did you workout?

We went to pick up Haley today. Drive to Memphis there and back is 6 hours. Kara slept most of the way there....nursed....slept most of the way back. She does sooo well in the car.."knock on wood". Its 7:15 and I just put her to bed. Im thinking she is just taking a power nap though..we'll see.
No workout today. I plan on cardio in the morning.
Be back in the morning.

 

[melanalyus]

Listening to your body includes looking at your blood flow (and clots). Sounds like you could benefit by taking a few days off....it's only been a couple of weeks....enjoy your weeone...they grow up so fast!!!

Susan, no workout. Instead I took it easy & spent some quality craft time with my boys. I focused on eating well & trying not to over exert myself. My HA did not come back.

Tomorrow I'm working is either Hitt or CC4!!! I'm so excited!!!

 

[Sweetpea1]

Hi ladies! We are here in Jacksonville and James did great! He is such an easy baby! I topped him off before we left and about halfway here he woke up and wanted to eat so we stopped at McDonald's and fed and changed him. We jumped back on the road and after a few minutes of fussing he settled back in. We went out to dinner with some friends last night and he did a great job there too. He didn't really sleep a whole lot yesterday evening so after we got to the hotel, I fed him and swaddled him up and we cuddled on the bed. We both fell asleep and Daddy put him in the pack n play at midnight and he slept until a little after 6 am.

Buneknek- I waited until the bleeding slowed down and was not coming out in clots until I started to work out. I would bleed a little heavier after a workout but it would slow down as soon as I was done. Just pay attention to your body and how you feel.

Melanie- The girls look so cute sleeping together! I wish James had a little brother/sister his age! Uh oh....I have baby fever already!

No New Year's resolutions except to be the best mommy I can be.

Well I need to go get ready for the wedding! Have a great day!

 

[melanalyus]

Cardio Coach 4 complete.....4 miles of bliss with Coach Sean I might do Powerstrike 5 later, we'll see

Jen, I'm glad James was so good for you. I remember when we had just one baby (and no other children)....he was soooo portable and easy to take places. Be careful what you wish for!!! I DON'T GO ANYWHERE ANYMORE!!! lol

I've been busy starting a new business....listing all my stuff on eBay. I'm starting with maternity clothes lots and baby boy clothes and items. I hope to make a bit of income....who knows, maybe I'll be able to go to HA someday. LOL

Waves to all!

 

[Susank41]

Hi ladies
I did LIS this morning...wanted something quick. Will be eating crap today! We watch bowl games and eat hot wings, potato skins, pizza etc today. I won't go overboard though. Im sooo ready to eat clean.
Melanie-good job on your workout. The girls are precious!!! Hope you rake in some money on ebay!
Jen-so glad to hear James is doing so well! Go James!
Kara is calling.bbl

 

[melanalyus]

Susan, I previewed Step Moves while I jogged on elliptical today.....I was amazed at how short it was. Many of the new ones are around 45 minutes in length.

Jen, maybe you'd be interested in my maternity clothes lot? Looking forward into the future....with your baby fever and all. ....I'm such a brat,aren't i? lol

 

[melanalyus]

MMA Boxing + CC3 3.5 miles is complete. LOVE working out. I feel like I'm at 70-75% full throttle. I've been staying focused on clean eating & am down a total of 13lbs now.

Where are all my buddies today?

Edited to say I previewed MMA Fusion during my elliptical run. I'm not sure if I'm going to like this one with all the ups & down drills. It does look tough though! Anyone do this one?

 

[Sweetpea1]

Mel- You are a brat but that is what I love best about you! No new babies anytime soon! I want my body back!!!

Susan- Yum! Pizza and wings!!!

We are back in Orlando and James had a great ride home too. I am back to work tomorrow and not looking forward to it. DH is staying home with him for the next month which helps but I WANT TO BE HERE TOO!! He is just too darn cute and fun! I'm sure I will be online all day at work tomorrow so I will post updates on how I feel.

Gotta go eat dinner and get things ready for work. UGH!

 

[23jimbean]

I did the MMA fusion, Did not seem hard when I was doing it, but was SO SORE! I also did the Double Wave Pyramid on the Hiit DVD yesterday with my husband. Both of us can hardly climb the stairs today. She has packed a lot of power into these workouts. All the spots I want to work the most. I was shocked that my HR monitor sai dI burned almost 400 calories in the pyramid workout. i get that in the WHOLE LIC workout. Hooray.
Jen- I cannot imagine how hard going to work will be for you, but it is great that your DH can be home. Bet you break speed limits to get home tomorrow and want to stay up holding him all night!
Susan- I forgot to congratulate you on such great grades! Great job.
Mel- You are an animal. How do you have the energy? I am struggling to get two workouts a day in. I am so tired.
John has proven to be as fussy as ever. He parties screaming all night. Awesome. I am pooped and so is my hubby, who is pitchign in huge. I have been runnign pushing both kids, so that is a little heavy. I went today with one child, and another day alone. It was so much easier.

 

[luprisi]

Hi ladies,

I'm resing a little bit here before Daniel wakes up. Just finished Circuit Max and it was so though but I did it!!. I have been working out these past days and I'm starting to feel like me again.

Buneknek, Congrats on your baby girl. She is a big baby for sure. We used the pacifier during he first week (he'd get very fussy when the milk production was low). He doesn't seem to like it now unless he's hungry. Answering your question, I started working out 3 weeks after my baby was born I was still bleeding lightly.

Melanie, I know what you mean, I'm so glad I'm working ou consistenly the way I used to. My goal is to get anywhere from 230-250 workouts in 2010. We'll see...

Jen, I'll be in he same boat in 2 weeks. I'm dreading going back to work even though I know that getting back to my routine will help me a lot when it comes to eaing right and at the right time. Oh James looks too cute in that outfit. They change a lot, my baby looks different already.

Christine, running pushing both kids? That must be hard for sure. I want to start running again but after 8 months of inactivity all I was able to do the other day was to run for about 5 minutes straight a 5.5mph I have a lot to work on. My stamina is almos gone LOL

Susan, I've been good working out but every now and then indulge too, say Twix candy bar!!

Allision, It's Drew sleeping better by now?

BBL

 

[melanalyus]

Christine~ When I was training for my 1/2 marathon I did it by pushing my double jogging stroller with a 3 & 5 year old in it!!! LOL When I ran without them I felt so much lighter & could run so much faster and farther. I have the Baby Jogger brand stroller & honestly can say it wasn't that bad pushing it....it even has shocks!! lol I'm sorry your wee-one is so fussy at night.

I dont mind taking care of babies at night....as long as I can nurse, burp, and they go straight to sleep. Last night each of the girls nursed THREE times b/w the hours of 12-6 AM. Neither of them would go to sleep right away after nursing & I was getting really frustrated & grumpy. It has helped that I have been able to sleep in until 8AM...but tomorrow my 2 eldest boys go back to school, so I'll have to get up at 6 to help get them ready for school.

SIGH. I do feel so fortunate that I've been able to be home one maternity leave during the boys Christmas break. My eldest boy & I hung out almost every night from 9-12AM.......and my two youngest boys were inseparatable in their play.

Okay, I'm off to try to gently put Myranda down from my chest (so she won't wake up screaming) so I can clean up after what looks like a tornado shot through the house!!

I just LOVE being a mommy!!!!