tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697741219507547157.post4854030862220132190..comments2024-03-26T05:30:19.268-04:00Comments on E, Myself, and I: ConfessionsEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09280580738133742344noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697741219507547157.post-57005930205218683032011-04-06T10:33:17.191-04:002011-04-06T10:33:17.191-04:00I was blog hopping this morning and just came acro...I was blog hopping this morning and just came across your cute blog!!<br /><br />Can I just say amen to this post! I'm 17 weeks along with my second pregnancy and this weight gain thing just does NOT get any easier!!! I am not the lucky girl that can wear her regular clothes. I get to week 13 and bring out the maternity clothes! My hips spread my tummy immediately pooches and well the girls up top grow out of control! So I feel ya! Thanks for your honesty in thi post! I can totally relate!!Manen Brothers Boutiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17137159205438816363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697741219507547157.post-15964303963266128302011-04-01T11:48:41.617-04:002011-04-01T11:48:41.617-04:00I found your blog through Kelly's Korner - we ...I found your blog through Kelly's Korner - we also live in VA, but in the Charlottesville area. I'm about 16 weeks along and I know what you mean about the weight gain. I want to punch some people in the face when I hear about only 15 pounds. Good chance I'm at 15 already. :) I did the same with my first daughter, and I like to exercise... some people just don't only gain the 15-20 pounds when pregnant and I am DEFINITELY one of them :) You're not alone!!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047404006544538053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697741219507547157.post-43347933296958311222011-03-31T23:18:33.990-04:002011-03-31T23:18:33.990-04:00Although I am thrilled to be pregnant, and so exci...Although I am thrilled to be pregnant, and so excited for what this means for our family, I have really struggled emotionally during this pregnancy, and I can completely relate to feeling like a bad friend/wife etc. I don't weigh myself, so I have no idea how much I've gained, but I'm DEFINITELY in maternity clothes (I'm not one of those 'only in the belly' ladies!). As for working out, before I was put on pelvic rest (arg) I found prenatal yoga and Lizbeth Garcia's prenatal Pilates DVD to be the most helpful; the DVD is divided into 10 minute segments, and I do think that it was helping to prepare my body for labor.<br /><br />Also, there are few things that I choose over a nap these days. Totally serious.Mary Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10878075313129983468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697741219507547157.post-42687297962953427682011-03-31T21:18:09.204-04:002011-03-31T21:18:09.204-04:00Dont feel bad about the weight gain! My OB told me...Dont feel bad about the weight gain! My OB told me the same thing (20-25 lbs), and yes, in retrospect, I wish I would have only gained that much. I actually gained twice that--about 40 lbs--and breastfeeding was the magic that made the weight come off. Don't get discouraged after you first give birth and realize you've only dropped about 10-12 lbs. It will all come off eventually! <br /><br />Also, RE: working out, it helped me to view working out as preparation for labor. This perspective helped me focus on exercises that would make labor easier--walking, swimming (used a kick board and did breast stroke kicks), hip rotations on a yoga ball, etc. These also help the baby to "drop" as the third trimester comes to a close. I probably would not have had the motivation otherwise to get off the couch and work out! [Full disclosure: I usually napped before AND after my work outs.]Carissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697741219507547157.post-47969325230070804532011-03-31T20:46:27.141-04:002011-03-31T20:46:27.141-04:00E - who is your OB/GYN? I did a rotation with sev...E - who is your OB/GYN? I did a rotation with several in the area when I was still in school and was wondering. I hope everything is going well!! I love your blog!<br /><br />- Kat MinKatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713564703572524636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697741219507547157.post-77303205022853958642011-03-31T12:26:40.754-04:002011-03-31T12:26:40.754-04:00It seems totally reasonable to gain weight during ...It seems totally reasonable to gain weight during pregnancy when you're working full time, feeling exhausted and hibernating a bit while the weather's freezing...please don't feel bad about the weight gain! It's well within a healthy range in my perspective. I was surprised to walk by a maternity store the other day and see Heidi Klum had a line of clothes. That to me is illustrative of the unwelcome pressure on women to look great/fit/stylish during a demanding 40 weeks. You look pretty at any weight so no worries!Louisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697741219507547157.post-66398923455136284442011-03-31T12:09:46.808-04:002011-03-31T12:09:46.808-04:00I really love your honesty! And hope you feel a li...I really love your honesty! And hope you feel a little better getting that out, its great you are self aware. We all have our imperfections! What really matters like you said is that little guy in side you and the fact that you are going to be a GREAT mom :) Best of luck in the rest of your pregnancy!The Wanna-be Southern Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09162189705918820059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697741219507547157.post-15268707920142364562011-03-31T12:06:45.652-04:002011-03-31T12:06:45.652-04:00See, I was different than you, I gained most my we...See, I was different than you, I gained most my weight at the latter end, and not most in the beginning. You could just be the other way around! Not necessarily still have a lot of weight to gain, ya know? My first 4lbs I gained was at my 24 week appointment. However, to be fair, I DID puke my brains out for 24 weeks straight. Best diet ever. But sucked big time.<br /><br />My theory is this...enjoy food. Gain some weight. Have the baby. Get breastfeeding established (if thats your plan), and then? Start weight watchers. Its breastfeeding friendly and weight just flies off. You'll be GOLDEN. I think I will seriously do weight watchers after every single pregnancy from here on out. And next time? I won't wait till she's almost 7 months old to start :)Katie @ Loves of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07841348340467277988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697741219507547157.post-43282093374329479302011-03-31T12:01:59.783-04:002011-03-31T12:01:59.783-04:00I'm 5' 5" and I gained alot of weight...I'm 5' 5" and I gained alot of weight during my first pregnancy too. I think it's what normal people do. That's what I told myself at least! = ) Just go with it. <br />CarleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697741219507547157.post-57537638096878074852011-03-31T11:52:05.496-04:002011-03-31T11:52:05.496-04:00Ugh, it's tough to feel like this. Like your s...Ugh, it's tough to feel like this. Like your stuck and you don't where to start.<br /><br />Here's my unsolicited advice: I would take the "do one thing" approach (yes, I am an avide Real Simple reader) and the one thing I would recommend, get a cleaning lady. <br /><br />My job is insane as is my husbands. One of the ways we cope with this is by having someone come in every two weeks and clean our house. I cannot put into words what wonders this does for us. It takes the pressure of us, it means we can do something we can enjoy together on a Tuesday night or Saturday afternoon instead of mopping. Everyone has their coping tools, this is ours. I know for me, having this pressure off and the time back makes a big difference in how smoothly the rest of our life runs. <br /><br />Give it shot -- it might help. And if you hate it after one or two cleanings, cancel the service.<br /><br />Thanks for keeping it real :) We all struggle with stuff and it helps to share!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14777256436410947345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697741219507547157.post-43914113307484423752011-03-31T11:50:26.062-04:002011-03-31T11:50:26.062-04:00Oh E, I've been in a 'transitional' st...Oh E, I've been in a 'transitional' stage in my life for the past decade (though a baby has not been part of my package). I think the thing that keeps me going sometimes is remembering that if you don't have transition, then you're not really living are you? Also, though it may not get any easier, I promise the more transition you have, the more equipped you become to deal with it; so just buckle up, don't be too hard on yourself, and try to enjoy it! Oh, and your friends probably appreciate you taking a nap instead of having non-quality phone time; they're your friends b/c they want the best for you. ;) (Just my two cents).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02467350497627740419noreply@blogger.com