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Just wondered how we're all feeling about our post preggie bodies.
The weights dropped off me, only about half a stone to go although im eating like a pig so i think it's down to the bfing, im still in my maternity jeans though-im so sick of them!!
My tummy is like a big old wobbly jelly and my boobs are just awful!! They're so ugly-veins and stretch marks all over, i can't stand to look at them in the mirror. They've also gone up 3 sizes so non of my tops fit nicely.
I don't know what's going on in the downstairs depatment. The stitches have finally healed but weve not got up to any monkey business yet so im abit anxious as to how thigs are, im trying to do my pelvic floors!
All worth it, i know!!lol!xx
The weights dropped off me, only about half a stone to go although im eating like a pig so i think it's down to the bfing, im still in my maternity jeans though-im so sick of them!!
My tummy is like a big old wobbly jelly and my boobs are just awful!! They're so ugly-veins and stretch marks all over, i can't stand to look at them in the mirror. They've also gone up 3 sizes so non of my tops fit nicely.
I don't know what's going on in the downstairs depatment. The stitches have finally healed but weve not got up to any monkey business yet so im abit anxious as to how thigs are, im trying to do my pelvic floors!
All worth it, i know!!lol!xx
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I never got that big when I was pg though and didn't put any more than a stone on (I would probz have put on more if I'd have gone full term but I was 5 weeks early). I haven't weighed myself since though but I'm sure I weigh less now than before I got pg.
My tummy is a little bit flabbier than before, will start on the sit ups in a few weeks! My boobs are horrible though! They went massive when my milk came in but now they've shrunk back down and they're covered in veins and stretch marks. OH says they're fine and you can't see them when looking but I can!
As for my stitches I've never really had a proper look at them myself but they feel like they're healing ok. Its only been 2 and a half weeks but I'm dying to get upto some monkey business with OH. Seems strange to feel horny again after 9 months of so not wanting any!
Oh yes and the pelvic floors I try and remember to do them!
I agree though it's definitely worth it!
xxx
Was raelly good with my pelvic floors for few wks after Laila was born, but am useless now- just keep forgetting!!
Have to say have done the naughty- and wasnt as bad as i thought. I had 3rd degree tear so was really worried about how it would feel, for me and oh?? Have only done it once, we were both very tense and he was really scared was gonna hurt me. so looking forward to having another go and being more relaxed- but just dif trying to find the time with a newborn and a toddler!!
xx
Mari
The breast feeding is definitely helping, but I am not really regulating what I eat in terms of allowing myself treats, so I am not losing as quickly as I could, I suspect. I am hoping to get into more of an exercise regime starting next week, which should help.
The only think I really don't like is the sensation of my breasts pushing under my arms now because they are so big. Very uncomfortable. (
i'm still in maternity jeans but its more for comfort on the c section scar. i weigh a lot less now that i did before pregnant but think its cos baby was taking everything i ate when pregnant - i should be careful i don't put it all back on now.
really annoyed that i've got v bad stretch marks on my flabby tum now but didn't have any at all when i was pregnant - dunno how that works!
i'm not doing anything more energetic than walking - too soon for me!!
xx
I still have a flabby tummy though which just looks disgusting, but I find exercising sooo boring especially toning exercises so god knows how long it will take me to tone up. Oh and I have a circle of stretchmarks which look horrible around my belly button which can now go alongside celulite in the things I most hate about my figure!!!
On the plus side, my maternity clothes are huge, but on the downside I think I may have accidently chucked my favourite pre-pregnancy jeans......oh well good excuse for a shopping trip when I eventually get some energy back!!!!!
Good luck to everyone trying to loose weight/tone up! Maybe we should start a thread with good exercise, diet tips, healthy lunch snacks (deffo need help with this, I just grab a bag of crisps and choc bar for lunch!) etc so we can all encourage each other to get our figures back?
xxx
I have the same prob as pixiebob with my boobs Im normally a C cup but Im an E at the min so all my tops sit funny!My tummy does not look nice at all, I still have my line and my belly button looks bruised ? I have some stretch marks but theyre skin coloured, my tummy is all wobbly so not loving it at the min!
Fran and Isla, 3 weeks and 5 days x
Rach- defo a good idea about helping with excercise tips and healthy eating. Cos i'm terrible during the day and often go either without eating or just eat crap cos its easier!!
goodluck to us all trying to shed the weight and tone up those flabby bellys.
xx