my old friend, food…
hey buddies!
i’m stealing a moment to write a little blog. about time, eh? have a baby and forget your friends - ha ha ha. the new baby is so sweet and we are doing really well over here, but, i definitely am short on “me” time. my hubby just went back to work today and i made it thru my first solo day - yay me!
so, some things i’ve noticed that i was going to blog on along the way…
- dropped 20 pounds in one week. at first, had the baby and only lost 10 lbs - the baby was 8 lbs - i was like, what? then, the pounds kept coming off each day unitl this weekend. i seem to be settling, for now, at around 180 - still 20 lbs from where i started the pregnancy.
- rough sleep last night plus first day solo led to - drum roll please…a drive thru at burger king for cheezy tots. I NEVER eat drive thru… plus i had started the day with a chocolate salty oat -basically a giant cookie/scone kinf of thing. Now, i did scarf down a huge salad with my dinner, but come on! seriously, though, it is always so noticeable with me how lack of sleep leads to overeating. i am dying for sugar right now and i am exhausted. last night was the worst sleep night since day one and i kind of napped today but not really.
- i love moving my body and walking around again. but am trying to take it easy so i continue to recover from birth.
- oh, by the way, i ended up in labor for 3.5 days…sent home from hospital twice. YOWZA!!!! no water birth - was talked out of it and was actually so exhausted from 3 days of pain that i opted for an epidural. it was actually a good step for me in not suffrering more than i need to. i can do the, that’s just how it is,a nd that’s just pain, kind of thing, instead i chose a way to eliminate some pain which acutally helped me have energy tp push the baby out. turned out that was crucial as his arm was soming out with his head and his little heart rate was decelarting a bit. midwife said my pushing was amazing and avoided a c-section. pretty good! and now i’ve had noth a non-medicated birth and a medicated one - i feeel like i get both ways now.
- hmm, what else…i want to join my wildcats but am finding my time is so carzy-limited right now that i’m not sure i’d be giving it my all. will take the rest of the week as a solo day time parent to see where i come out 
- gotta go call mom back - just remembered she called on sunday - OOPS!
- be healthy out there, would ya? 
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Cheesy tots?? Oh my!
Glad you are all doing well. Its good to see you here again, but make sure you get that important me time.
Wonder what cheesy tots taste like…mmmmmm. I wont, I promise
congrats on the babe.
yarrow
I’m jealous! wellllll… (((second thoughts here))) maybe not. lol But I do have warm, fuzzy memories from about 50 years ago…. Enjoy your mommy time, it is so sweet. mostly… well, it has it’s moments. Enjoy your cheesy tots, they are ALWAYS good.
For the most part sounds like you are doing well…. As for the cheesy tots, just don’t make it a habit! I’m with Sandy, I’m jelous, my baby will be 21 in December. Enjoy those baby times, they will be gone before you know it. You take care and know we miss you….
Thanks for sharing Debbie. Enjoy your time with the baby. Cats are not going anywhere.
I just love the picture!! Cheesy tots are okay in moderation!! Your a new mom you deserve a little snack!! Your weight loss after the baby sounds identical to mine 15 months ago. The first 20 came right off and then WHAMM!! I hit a wall. But, that was my fault. I wish you the best of luck!! Enjoy your precious little angel!! Hope you get some good quality sleep!!
I love the “nap when the baby naps” uh,huh… my first never did, he came home from the hospital sleeping less than 8 hrs/day (total out or 24hrs), then when the second came along… I had an 18 month old who was awake when the baby napped…
I TOTALLY ate for energy spikes, hopefully you can get some sleep when hubby is home from work, and MAYBE you’ll get a good night sleeper like my second 2…. ahhh… (after the first… geesh, I deserved that!)
Debs! Sooooooooo glad to hear from you. Amazing birth story. You are THE mom! I can’t even imagine 3.5 days of labor. Makes me tired just thinking about it.
I can certainly relate with lack of sleep doing a number on healthy eating habits. When your tired, it’s just easy to revert back to quick stuff that satisfies the old taste buds and gives you a quick pep in your step.
You take care of yourself and that little one. You’ll soon be buzzing around with all kinds of organizational skills and energy that you will seem to pull out of nowhere when you need it.
WELL DONE on the birth and good luck to you this week on the solo thing.
Huggggggggggggggggggs,
Shan
Debbie-
Loved hearing the birth story! I’ll be posting our story pretty soon too!
Don’t beat yourself up over the tots- you know you won’t let it become a habit!
Good luck making it through the week flying solo. You can do it!
I can totally relate with you there. My son is now 4.5 months and he is a great sleeper. But looking back..oh man, the first two months about killed me.
Cheesy tots…hmmm, sad to say I have never had them. From what I am hearing i guess that is a good thing.
I am so glad to see you back. Don’t feel bad about the weight coming a little slower than you wanted. My didnt move for two months and now it is flying off!
Oh my goodness…I missed you having the baby…
I am working so much…
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
IT’s official though, YOU ARE DEFINITELY the BIGGEST LOSER this week ha ha:)!
And winner!(with your new little one!)
Hey you will drop the weight as I am assuming (hope my foot is not in my mouth as you read this cause I was wrong) that you are breast feeding. I read this helps to lose. Those extra pounds will provide your body with much energy as you care for that little one.
Might I suggest a really yummy brown rice pudding (with or without a little cocoa… just a little to satisfy) that will give you plenty of good carbs.
Seriously you woman who give birth are warriors!!! Stay well and be sure to take care of yourself. Maybe a foot bath and lotion from your sweetie.
Have a great rest of the week Debbie. *hugs*
Awwwm your blog sure brings back the memories!
Good job on the weight you have lost so far!
Hey we wildcats would never think you are letting us down, we will be glad to support whatever you can do, we and your new little one want you healthy!! Love ya, Kama
I’m so glad you stopped in to say hello…I have missed you around here! Wow 3.5 days of labor that is horrible…you poor thing. The arm coming out with head happened to me too with my first son…it makes things very rough. I’m glad everyone is healthy and doing well.