Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below I can't believe it either! I was thinking about that today - she will be a month old on Sunday! I am happy - because I want her to get bigger, so we can interact more ... but I love how tiny she is now. 
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Oh .... picture from last night ... my all time favorite thus far ....
This is her saying..... "MOM! I AM HUNGRY!"
This is her saying..... "MOM! I AM HUNGRY!"
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww too cute!!!Daisy_Girl said:
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Just an update on my little fella....he had his 2 week clinic check today and I was surprised to find he has gained 1/2kg or 1/4lb on his birth weight which is great. I will have another picture of him up for you all to see tonight, as I am having trouble converting it so it will fit. I will get hubby to do that for me tonight.
DG.....how is Racheal doing?...........I can't believe she is a month old already.
My how time flys. How are you both settling in.....have you got a routine down pat with her yet?
It is great to be able to have others to chat with that have babies around the same age.
Please keep us updated as we love to hear how you and her are doing.
DG.....how is Racheal doing?...........I can't believe she is a month old already.
My how time flys. How are you both settling in.....have you got a routine down pat with her yet?
It is great to be able to have others to chat with that have babies around the same age.
Please keep us updated as we love to hear how you and her are doing.
We are doing pretty well. Rachel is slowly getting on a routine, but it is near impoassible for an infant to be predictable. She is eating like a COW lately - think she is in a growth spurt or something. We go to the doctor Friday, for her 1 month appt, I cannot wait to see what she weighs/length. BUT, she gets another Hep B shot ..... I am gonna CRY CRY CRY.
She is still getting up about every 3-4 hours at night. I am trying to go to bed earlier - so I am getting up around midnight, 3am and 6am to feed her. But sometimes, she will only get up twice - I LOVE those nights - around 1am and 5am. But she is a good sleeper, and a really good baby. She doesn;t cry a lot - only when hungry. SHe also sleeps in her crib totally fine - which is nice.
She is starting to be MUCH more aware of her surroundings. She seems to watch my husband and I a lot more lately. She is really getting more facial expressions too ... it is funny.
I am glad your little one is gaining weight! That is great. How is he doing? How are YOU doing?
She is still getting up about every 3-4 hours at night. I am trying to go to bed earlier - so I am getting up around midnight, 3am and 6am to feed her. But sometimes, she will only get up twice - I LOVE those nights - around 1am and 5am. But she is a good sleeper, and a really good baby. She doesn;t cry a lot - only when hungry. SHe also sleeps in her crib totally fine - which is nice.
She is starting to be MUCH more aware of her surroundings. She seems to watch my husband and I a lot more lately. She is really getting more facial expressions too ... it is funny.
I am glad your little one is gaining weight! That is great. How is he doing? How are YOU doing?
OH BARF.
I just took a 4 week post partum picture of myself - to help track progress. Oh boy I still look 5 months pregnant.
I think I am going to be sick.
What makes it really bad is that I cannot really do a lot to CHANGE this ...
I can't restrict calories or seriously diet, because that will reduce my milk.
I can't go on a true clean diet - because that is too restrictive for her, not enough vits and minerals.
I can't really workout hard - again, can reduce milk right now, and I am not cleared yet. Not to mention, I still need to focus more on sleeping.
I can't take supplements, because of the breastfeeding.
*sigh*
I can eat a little better than I have though. I have been eating some crap. I also can start doing small workouts at home. Baby steps, I guess.
I just took a 4 week post partum picture of myself - to help track progress. Oh boy I still look 5 months pregnant.
I think I am going to be sick.
What makes it really bad is that I cannot really do a lot to CHANGE this ...
I can't restrict calories or seriously diet, because that will reduce my milk.
I can't go on a true clean diet - because that is too restrictive for her, not enough vits and minerals.
I can't really workout hard - again, can reduce milk right now, and I am not cleared yet. Not to mention, I still need to focus more on sleeping.
I can't take supplements, because of the breastfeeding.
*sigh*
I can eat a little better than I have though. I have been eating some crap. I also can start doing small workouts at home. Baby steps, I guess.
I am more bloated than you are preg at 5 months LOL
and what do I have to show for it? You have that adorable little angel ... Baby steps ... literally Hey, I've been through that feeling three times now. Just remember , this is a SHORT time in life! Your little girl will get huge before you know it and you'll have plenty of time to get that body back. For now, enjoy every second you have with your little girl while she's tiny. All the stages are awesome, but the tiny one is the one I miss the most.
The milk thing too - everybody is different. Just like dieting when you aren't breastfeeding, you can experiment to get the right amount of calories. In my experience (listen to me, I'm only 28 and I sound 40!) proper hydration is by far more important than calories. Play around with your calories a bit (nothing drastic, go slow) and you'll find the right amount that gives your little girl what she needs and still lets you slowly start shedding the baby weight. And as long as you are past your 6 weeks post partum checkup, there is no reason to not train. Once again, I can tell you are a smart lady and I know you wouldn't go overboard and train hard and not eat much. The reason they warn people not to restrict calories AT ALL is because some women would start just drinking slimfast. I had a doc (who was a bodybuilder lady) give me that advice after my son was born. Too bad I didn't follow it, I'd be lean by now! LOL!
The milk thing too - everybody is different. Just like dieting when you aren't breastfeeding, you can experiment to get the right amount of calories. In my experience (listen to me, I'm only 28 and I sound 40!) proper hydration is by far more important than calories. Play around with your calories a bit (nothing drastic, go slow) and you'll find the right amount that gives your little girl what she needs and still lets you slowly start shedding the baby weight. And as long as you are past your 6 weeks post partum checkup, there is no reason to not train. Once again, I can tell you are a smart lady and I know you wouldn't go overboard and train hard and not eat much. The reason they warn people not to restrict calories AT ALL is because some women would start just drinking slimfast. I had a doc (who was a bodybuilder lady) give me that advice after my son was born. Too bad I didn't follow it, I'd be lean by now! LOL!
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