(Not so) New Mums: Hand holding while we work on new bodies.

[Greenrabbit]

I filled the last thread, so here is the new one!

sol I hope you are having a fantastic time on holiday with the family.

My gym have started to do a class called bounce where the whole hour is spent on a trampoline. I personally would love to do it but it's a add on and it's an extra 6 pounds. Oh already thinks I spend enough on myself to make me semi happy

That's for the salt support. We have his hearing test nxt Thursday and salt follow up the week after. I hope they refer us for one on one. As I am getting a little concerned about the fact he has only 3-5 words. He is 3 in 4 weeks.

Have a great time and enjoy the great Spanish food and wine

beyond how are you? Are u managing to run in this unpredictable weather?

mship well done on the loss. Glad dc is better. Is awful when they are unwell.

daisy how are you getting on? If you wanted I'm sure there are some adult swimming lessons in your area.

shriking how are things with you?

I had a great weekend drank too much are lots and I'm now paying the price as I've put on 4lbs. And tbh I couldn't care less at the moment. I'm still 1 1/2 St off my goal of 9st but maybe it's s pipe dream?

I'm finally biting the bullet and I'm going to start potty training nxt week. I'm so nervous

Holiday is going really well thanks but the food consumption has gone through the roof. I'm finding it very hard to sleep at night as its so hot and DS1 is in bed with Dh as that room has air conditioning and poor DS1 can't sleep without it. So I'm out on the sofa and DS2 has a room to himself as there's no air conditioning that one. It's not so bad when we are out during the day but being in the apartment is torture. I've already told DH that I can't see us doing this again, its not a holiday if we're exhausted (we're taking it in turns to get to sleep in the bed).

Sorry for being such a moan, I just can't cope with sleep deprivation we're here for another 7days so there's no end in sight.

Rachey you have to do that trampoline class, 6 quid is nothing if it works. I was a bit wary my pelvic floor might be knackered I think Ill be ok.

Daisy my brother learned to swim when he was 30, he got one to one lessons and he was flying around the pool after 3 weeks, he didn't want to learn different strokes, his goal was not drowning if you see what I mean.

I'm starting toilet training when we get to home from holidays so we can support each other. How are you planning to do it? I'm really anxious about it because I don't know how he's going to tell me he needs to pee. It gives me a pain in my stomach even thinking about it.

sol I'm also the same. I'm petrified. He does/can't tell me. So I'm going to remove the nappies and put him in pants, then every 15/30 mins put him on the potty. I'm hoping his hatred for being wet will spur him on.

I think I maybe in for a long bumpy journey. My silly mother thinks if I'm doing one I should do the other wtf?!??

I'm sorry to hear about the sleep depravation . Air con is a deal breaker for me in the heat.

Opps that was meant to say doesn't tell me.

Oh the bench is back. I'll join you both.
I was at a Birthday meal last night and drank far too much. My head hurts now. I didn't eat that much (I probably should have it might have soaked up the alcohol)

We sort of gave up on potty training again. I'll have to make a push. She's very attached to her nappies. She'll happily wander round in a wet or dirty one. She's also started to pretend to be a baby and crawl round saying 'goo goo, gaa gaa'.

Parents often have great advice don't they Rachey Ask her if she's planning on looking after them both to help you with the training! She might stop giving advice.

Sorry you aren't getting much sleep Sol. Is there no way to hire a fan? Can you have a nap in the day with DS2? Sleeping when it's too hot is awful.
I hope you enjoy the rest of your time away though.

I used to trampoline when I was a teenager Rachey. It was great for stomach muscles.

My mam learnt to swim when she was almost 50 Daisy. I would imagine most council pools will offer lessons. You will be able to book private lessons too (a friend teaches swimming and they do lessons for individuals, or very small groups on an evening)

I better go feed the children. I will be back when I have a cup of tea.

In the interests of this thread I have purchased a bigger bench to make room for all my chub. Am enormous, had very busy but social week.
I won't weigh myself, I know I'd cry. Anyway, starting again tomorrow - sigh.
Didn't manage a run this week but planning to tomorrow after work.

Sorry you are being sleep deprived Sol I hope your remaining days are good. Drinking Sangria will help you sleep :)

Ignore your mother Rachey, nothing like a bit of impractical parenting advice. Well apart from smugness, that's worse.

DD isn't interesting in potty training either Green I need to summon up some energy to try and persuade her.

Hope everyone had a nice weekend.

Argh today has be ridiculous I was very hungover and had to cook brunch for 11 adults and 4 kids. And due to my hangover I have eaten everything in sight.

So budge over and make way for me on the bench.

I am going to re-start cycle 1 tomorrow for 2 weeks to kick start my weight loss.

Thanks green and beyond I just scoffed when my mum said it. But then she claims I was fully potty trained at 14 months. Ds1 is still having pooing issues but he has pooed twice on the toilet.

green How are u feeling today? Better than yesterday? I will look into the trampolining

beyond have you had a good weekend? good luck with the running next week.

I had every intention of a very healthy day. I was fine till I started watching Game of Thrones, then I turned to wine to cope.
I'm so fat and miserable so I don't know why I do this.

I keep trying with potty training but she is so stubborn. I know she has bladder control. She just claims to not like the potty or toilet. So what do I use? Litter tray?

Laughed so hard at littler tray Green - who knows, in a few weeks we could all be singing the praise of the Kiddy Litter Tray. Did you manage to eat healthily all day and then just have wine, would that be seen as drinking unhealthily? .

How is cycle one going Rachey?

Did you get out for your run Beyond?

I'm planning on re-starting my diet on Monday. I will weigh myself when I get home and post it up here to cheer you all up . Maybe we should all pick a date and really work hard and get through it for the first few weeks, they're the hardest.

Weighed in this morning. Down a pound. Not that that's made me feel anymore positive. Been feeling really down and irritated this week. Hoping it's just a bit of sleep deprivation catching up with me.

Hope you're all doing well and had lovely weekends! Apologies for the self-indulgent post.

Hi all, the holiday sounds lovely! I've stalled a little this week, no loss, but at least no gain either. Baby's been a bit grumpy and we're heading full tilt into the 4 month sleep regression, so it's been challenging to avoid comfort eating. She'll still nap in the sling so I've been trying to spend the afternoons doing new-mum resistance training, i.e. chasing a 4 year old around the playground with an extra 35 lb strapped on, 15 lb of baby on the front and 20 lb of backpack with baby and kid gear on my back. I actually weighed the pack, couldn't believe it.

I think this week it's time to double down on my goal weight of 15 st by the time I return to work in 12 weeks. That's still only just over a pound a week to get me to my pre first pregnancy weight by then. DH is hugely supportive, I text him when I'm struggling and he helps me find alternatives to food to alleviate the stress.

Hi guys hope all is well?

Is everyone ok about what happened with the referendum? I know we don't really talk politics on here but this has really been hard to get away from.

I'm on day 2 of potty training.......my god it's hard does anyone have wise words or advice?

mship that mum resistance training sounds great

daisy congrats on the loss

Hi guys hope all is well?

Is everyone ok about what happened with the referendum? I know we don't really talk politics on here but this has really been hard to get away from.

I'm on day 2 of potty training.......my god it's hard does anyone have wise words or advice?

mship that mum resistance training sounds great

daisy congrats on the loss

Rachey utterly depressed and sad. Feeling even worse that people are saying they didn't understand the consequences of their vote. So sad, we are considering relocating.
Sorry I don't any tips re potty training but think you are very brave and wishing you loads of luck.

In the aim of trying to be positive, managed a run today (after a 2 week break). Have had a very food time and my weight this am was a horrific 11 stone 11. I was 10 stone 13 pre holiday...

That's a good goal Mship

Well done on your lb daisy Hope you are feeling brighter.

How's your week been Green ? How's the potty training? Hope you haven't had to resort to a litter tray,
Are you back Sol ? Hope the rest of your holiday was good and you managed to get more sleep.

I feel exactly the same Beyond. Its awful. We might end up leaving too.

I don't have any training tips either Rachey, except don't give up (like I keep doing!) Although DD has been more open to the suggestion of knickers and a potty this week. She's been complaining about dirty nappies too, so hopefully we'll get somewhere soon.
I hope you are okay.

Well done on your loss Daisy, I hope you've had some sleep and you are feeling better, everything just feels 100% harder when you are tired.

Hope you are okay too Mship, that's a good goal. I'm shocked at how much your backpack weighs!

I'm setting myself a target of a 16lb loss by September Beyond. So do you want to join me? I'm impressed that you ran today. I had intended on doing my Davina routine today, but drank too much last night, so I've been nursing a hangover and feeling delicate. I have managed not to stuff my face with too many carbs though.

Are you back yet Sol?

I really am upset also beyond that people didn't research and now they are "freaking out" I actually started a thread as I was so furious with the prospect of boris Johnson running the country.

green and beyond where do you think you will go? I did suggest moving to oh but all our friends and family are in London and the South East. I would consider Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the Netherlands. I'm lucky that oh has a good job.

I sent my dm a sarcastic txt on Friday (she voted leave) as it's not her future it's her grandchildren.

Sorry rant over

beyond I understand how you are feeling. I've gone back up to 10st 11lbs. Congrats on going for a run.

green how are u getting on with Davina?

-sol I hope you have a safe flight back home. Can't wait to hear about your holiday

My DM also voted leave Rachey. I haven't spoke to her yet, but I don't think she'll start a conversation about it.
I hate arguing about anything really. But I know my parents will be complaining that the exchange rate for their second holiday of the year won't be great. They'll be even more pissed off that the house they inherited from my Nanna will be potentially worth even less. It will be hard to bite my tongue,

I'm proud of my brother for joining in with a rally in Newcastle today where they just shouted down the EDL.

DH has already been offered work in the U.S (Boston), but I'm not keen on the idea. He doesn't think his business will be affected and potentially we may end up better off.
But I hate the uncertainty of it all. Plus the world seems a smaller more hateful place.
The Northeast of England has had a lot of money for regeneration funded by the EU. It's upsetting that people haven't acknowledged that fact. So to think that 61% of Sunderland voters voted leave is disturbing. But as long as they have football and beer they'll be fine?
They'll be moaning when the beaches are covered in coal again and the area looks like shit.

I also hate the thought of BJ as Prime Minister and especially hate Gove as he destroyed any love I had for teaching.

Anyway I'm still fat and I'm really looking forward to Monday because it's the last episode of Game of Thrones (anyone else a fan?)
I'm going to buy a new lipstick to cheer myself up. Plus I have a £20 M&S voucher that expires next week. I don't know if I want to buy yet more beauty products, or some exercise clothes? Or maybe something for the children, although DD1 has more than she can wear and DD2 likes to dress like a tramp. (I can't use the voucher on uniform otherwise I would have)

I've only done Davina twice Rachey, but I think it's good. It's my plan to do it more often! I'm getting back on track tomorrow.

Green I'll join you on your 16lb aim. I'll post more too, to try and keep my motivation going.

PIL voted leave, DH is livid about it but they are the kind of family that wont talk about it, there will just be a simmering tension for a while I guess.

Like you both (and many others) I feel so unsettled and upset.
You may recall I have Indian (ish - it's complex) origins, I was born here and raised as C of E. DH is white caucasian and DC look like they are from the mediterranean. Many of the people I work with are European and they feel so unwelcome here now.
I was at a meeting on Friday with Dr's, Professors, Scientists & Researchers. Everyone was shocked, dismayed and some were heartbroken (I don't mean to be dramatic, but I think I do feel a bit this way too). Lots of very educated/thoughtful/compassionate people are talking about leaving, I am very worried if all these people leave, what will this country be left like?

I am astounded that people in Wales & Cornwall for example voted leave despite all the EU support they have received. I don't understand this mentality at all. I think the people who voted leave, will be worse off. We will probably be ok, we have a small mortgage and are unlikely to lose our jobs although I'd be surprised if the NHS was still here in 10 years time :(
I've been considering a change anyway. But it's depressing to think we're probably heading for another recession and more cuts to public services.
I am so angry that the public were misled by vile Farage and his lies. I hate seeing his stupid mug face on the tv/papers.

Facebook posts with the Leave people saying get over it/its'a democracy/ we've got out country back just emphasise that they really don't understand the enormity of what they have done. Which makes me feel frustrated, angry and sad in equal measures.
I'm really concerned about the right wing direction we are heading towards, although people like you brother give some comfort Green

I think Gove and Boris have done themselves no favours, they will get what they deserve, I think Cameron has made a strategic move in saying the new PM will start the process, neither will want to do that (just my opinion).

I still hold out hope we won't leave but can't see a good way that this could happen.

DH could work in America as well. Like Green not sure I want to do that. The countries you mentioned Rachey are all good to consider.

Sorry, massive post, hope not annoyed anyone, felt it might be help if I wrote it all down. I need to try and be more positive.

Green buy exercise gear :) You have enough lipsticks.

Day 3 of potty training nearly over. God I'm exhausted. I even told oh I'm tempted to go back to work full time as it's easier

I have been comfort eating and I'm all bloated and fat. And tbh I cannot be arsed.

Sorry ds1 is up will be back in a moment

New-mum resistance training Love that Mship!

I can't believe I'm saying this but I weighed in this morning and I'm down 3lbs!

How's the potty training going Rachey & Green?

daisy that's amazing loss please share your secrets. 3lb is such an achievement.

Potty training is going ok. We have a long way to go but I'm not backing down. I'm angry at the nursery as the put him in pull ups yesterday even thou he has been in pants since Friday. We have had 4 dry nights which I'm very grateful for.

I haven't been feeling great and had s migraine all yesterday so didn't go to work. I'm feeling a little depressed as my weight keeps creeping up.

green how are you getting on? What did you buy in the end? I'm with beyond and you should get exercise clothes. I feel lots better when I'm wearing something nice to get sweaty in would you say ww is good? I'm stalling with the body coach and I think I need a new diet.

beyond how are you? Please don't apologies for your post I'm with you on your feelings. Pil and my mother voted out and me and oh are also angry. I'm actually angry in general with 52% of Great Britain.

sol are you back from your hols yet? Hope you had a great time

mship how's the new resistance training going?