Time

Time is a weird thing. It is strange to me that 3.5 weeks seems years away. Just in case I have not bugged you enough that is when I finally get my tummy back!! But at the same time 3.5 months seems like a blink of an eye. Maybe because I am looking forward to meeting my baby and dreading what 3.5months will bring.

In 3.5 months most likely I will be the only one still living in Las Vegas. I will not share where both of these ladies are moving too, I will let them do that. I have been living in denial for the past few months. And as of Wednesday I received a text and it all became real to me. And I sat on the couch with tears rolling down my cheeks. I guess the selfish Korina was hoping maybe something would happen and everyone would stay. The realization has finally hit that by the end of the summer. Not only will these two be gone I a will also be loosing another friend along with them. At least one of them is staying here in the Vegas area.

This blog will become so important. To stay in touch and really have to be good with our monthly pictures and letting each other know our progress or trials that we journey through.

WOW!

Finally figured out my computer/camera mess! And took a new picture.... All I can say is WOW!! Really my baby only weighs 5lbs could I really need to be this big and yes still 5 more weeks!! And yes Kim is sending all the weight she is losing right to my belly..........................

Mid-week update!!

I haven't been doing mid week updates but I was so excited this morning when I saw that I had lost 7 lbs in 2 days!  It was 7 because I had gained 1 lb over the weekend due to eating some deliciously sweet chocolate munchkins from Dunkin Donuts... we got a box of 50 and I think I ate most of them. LOL

Now I am 3 lbs from my start weight!!  The great thing is that I'm not even cleared to exercise for another 3 1/2 weeks!  I have not made it on a walk yet, but I have been doing plenty of nursing to keep myself fit. haha

The last two nights with Riley have been rough because its like he wants to nurse constantly.  I keep telling myself all my kids have done this, but it seriously makes me question how much milk he's getting.  I guess having milk all over his mouth when he unlatches is a good indication that he's getting something.  This morning about 6am I just gave up and put him in bed with me to nurse so I could continue trying to sleep.  It worked cuz I'm up and he's not.

So, the plan Skyler and I have worked out is to reserve sweet treats for the weekend only.  So far so good!  I did have a root beer this weekend because there was nothing else to drink at the luncheon but surprisingly it did not make me crave soda.  Water, water, water!

@Korina... I hope you didn't gain my 7 lbs lost! =)

A much better week

Last week was rough... this week, not so much.  Riley has slept most of the night practically every night.  My swelling was still bad on Monday, but every day it gradually decreased.  I can finally see my ankles!!  I lost 4 lbs when I woke up Tuesday, Wednesday, another 4, then the last two days I've lost 2 lbs each day.  I am now officially 9 lbs from my start weight.  I am still retaining a little bit of water, but my feet feel so much better.  Okay, here's something weird/ funny that I noticed yesterday.  Walking on the hard floor I can feel the top of my foot jiggle. =)  Strangest feeling...

I have been eating really well.  I haven't craved sweets at all...even though I have given into a bite sized twix a couple times.  It didn't taste as good as it did when I was pregnant.  I have had nothing but water and cranberry juice to drink.  I didn't even crave a pepsi until I went outside to get one for Skyler.  The thought of dehydrating myself and losing milk was a great deterrant. 

I am obsessive about my milk production right now.  Riley sleeps so much I worry about producing enough.  So far so good though. 

I hope you guys had a good week!!

Just had to share

So, yesterday when I tried on my "fat pants" I didn't even come close to buttoning them.  I was literally inches away.  This morning I got on the scale and had dropped 4 lbs!  So... I tried on my fat pants and I got them buttoned!!  Too tight to wear yet, but I am feeling better because I'm moving in the right direction. 

I have to say the nicest thing about being postpardom is that I am not craving bad food or soda AT ALL.  I have been able to resist all offerings even when my kids are eating really yummy jello cake.  I'm still 20 lbs away from my start weight but we are only a week out of delivery.

Nothing Girl!

Sarah is the All or Nothing Girl (her words) Lately I feel like the nothing girl!! Or at least that's all I want to do!!! I have to agree with a few post ago Sarah wrote if she eats fruit the baby is happy. And so is mine so I am really trying to have healthy stuff in the house. I still am eating ice like crazy! Its funny this baby and well with all of them WATER makes me so sick!! Beyond sick so I eat ice. And no joke Gary went to the store in between sessions on Saturday and got a 10lb bag of ice. Guess what Sunday night GONE!!! So I had to run out and buy some more this morning. At least my water levels have been good!! I did walk on Saturday, but get no credit for motivation a little after 8am I got a knock on the door. Marlo, "COME ON KORINA!!" I am grateful she did, because honestly I wouldn't have done it if it wasn't for her!!

All or Nothing

Have I ever mentioned that I'm an "All or Nothing" kind of gal. HA - obvious statement of the year. It is a personality trait I really have to work on. Sadly, how my Monday goes really dictates how the rest of the week will go. If I don't exercise, eat healthy, etc on Monday, chances are the rest of the week won't be so good either. SO - today is the day! I just had a deliciously healthy breakfast and once it settles I'll be getting on the treadmill to walk at least 2 miles. Oh, and just in case you're wondering, I'll also be getting all the laundry done today, clean all the bathrooms, get our budget done for the week and be a perfect mom that plays with her kids. :)
I did weigh myself this morning. It was not pretty, but now I have a goal in mind for the week. I really don't want to gain my regular 50 pounds this pregnancy. My acid reflux kicked into gear last night. My pregnancies are very good, but that is the one thing that is miserable about my pregnancies. I think it has a lot to do with the food I eat, and eating too close to bed too. So I'm going to try to be healthier, if nothing else, just to reduce the acid reflux.
Well, off to start the laundry!!

Not what I expected

So, I gave birth on Monday as you all know.  We all assumed I'd be down at least 10-20 lbs after giving birth.  Guess what!  We were all wrong.  I am the same weight I was the morning I went in to deliver.  How's this possible?  Well, let me tell you.  I am swollen head to toe.  My "clothes" that fit me going into the hospital to deliver are now tight on me.... my maternity shirt is serving as a regular t-shirt quite well. 

What is it you ask... Edema.  It is supposed to go away in the next few weeks.  In the mean time I have NOTHING to wear aside from my lounging pants, which are darn right ugly.  Apparently this condition can be caused by the pitocin and too much iv fluids.  I was well hydrated when I went into the hospital, but they gave me an iv anyway because they had to administer the antibiotic and the epidural.  Not to mention I was already retaining water before giving birth, which adds to the problem. 

Today I can hardly move because I am so sore.  Things will get better, I just have to be patient. 

I hope you both had a good week.  I will call as soon as I'm up for visitors.