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

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Greenrabbit · 16/04/2016 12:44

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

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Pomegranatepompom · 19/04/2017 22:11

Try not to over think it Rachey could just be one of those things which once told off he will never do again. Probably provoked and it's hard for a 3 year old not to retaliate. I'd do a sit down 1 on 1 chat and explain how disappointed and upset you are. He'll probably be really upset too. It's a learning curve (and to be fair people are annoying sometimes!)

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Racheyg · 24/04/2017 09:25

Sorry I have been MIA ds1 has been so difficult we are struggling with behaviour.

Thanks pom we do talk to him 1 on 1 but he just doesn't listen. Or he does but doesn't pay attention. He has started to lie as well which is so heartbreaking. I feel a little broken at the moment.

Those clothes look great pom I love whistles.

How has the diet been going? I have fallen by the wayside I didn't lose any on Friday and feeling so down about ds1 I have comfort ate all weekend. I'm so disappointed with myself.

green how was your week? Did you have a good break?

sol how are you?

Greenrabbit · 24/04/2017 10:05

Sorry to hear you are struggling Rachey. Would it be worth looking at a CAMHS referral for him? At least you'd be getting some support.

Could it be the thought of starting school that is upsetting him?

He has a summer Birthday doesn't he? DD2 also does and she seems quite immature compared to some of her peers. They are still babies really.

She also doesn't like to listen (hands over ears). She's also incredibly stubborn which is wearing.

Diet has gone terribly. Put on everything I'd lost plus some more. Trying to get back on it today. Bought an exercise bike at the weekend.
I'm tempted just to write everything down that I eat for the next couple of weeks.
Or I might try WW no count?

Hope everyone is okay.

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IllustratedFrau · 24/04/2017 12:24

Hi everyone,
I'm a mother of 3 and I totally get that urge to find your way to a shape that feels good after all that pregnancy stuff! I love the mutual support here and the enthusiasm to start exercising. A little accountability is something we can all benefit from too! I don't want to diet or punish myself though and I'm convinced there's a way to love ourselves back into shape - I was a bulimic teen and find that restriction just creates a huge backlash for me - so I have found a huge amount of inspiration in the last couple of years (my oldest is 5, youngest 1.5years) with mindful eating and intuitive eating, and doing exercise which is actually FUN (I bought a mini trampoline - my kids are delighted!!)

SolitudeSometimesIs · 24/04/2017 20:06

Oh Rachey don't get too down on yourself, kids are bloody hard work. In fact, I would like to stand and say loud and proud "My name is Sol and sometimes my kids can be arseholes". Honestly, it feels so much better to realise that kids are fallible and it is not a reflection on how we parent or how much they are loved, sometimes they just like to act like they were raised by cavemen.

We had a spate of lying with DS1, so we brought in the rule that if he tells the truth he will never get in trouble. I had a relaxed conversation with DS1 in the car about how I don't like lies and I would prefer if he told the truth. I explained that I knew he lied sometimes because he was afraid he would get in trouble, so how about if we came up with a plan that he will never get in trouble if he tells the truth. And by and large it has worked brilliantly (sometimes my inner monologue is an expletive strewn rant, but I say nothing) and I always thank him for telling me the truth and we work together to fix whatever needs to be fixed or apologise or whatever. It goes against every fibre of my being to keep calm when he has done something daft, but I would rather have an honest child that screws up and admits it, than one who screws up and lies about it.

Pom those clothes are lovely. Who care if you have no where to wear them, can you not be one of those women that are fabulously dressed at all times? I see them all the time in the restaurant up the road from me, it's either very fashionable or yoga pants and a vest top - there is no in between.

How goes the exercise bike Green, sorry to hear you're not feeling too motivated. Are you attending WW meetings, could you talk to your leader for advice? Maybe not dieting and just keeping a food diary would be a more gentle way to focus your mind.

I admire your positivity Frau but there is not enough love in the world (even the love that Peter Andre has for his kids Wink) to get my body back in to shape without dieting and exercise. I agree with you about not punishing ourselves though. What's intuitive eating? My intuition says crisps and wine so it could do with some fine tuning.

As for me, I'm still in wisdom teeth hell. There's an infection in one of them so until it clears I have to wait to get it sorted. I have been on plan about 70%, there was some misery snacking at the weekend but I can't eat anything crunchy so I didn't have a lot of junk. I also did a massive batch cooking session so I have loads of food ready to go. I'm feeling pretty positive about staying on plan, but I'm avoiding the scales for now as I hear antibiotics can lead to a gain and I don't want to feel worse than I do.

Racheyg · 25/04/2017 21:51

Oh dear.........
I have just finished eating a papa johns Blush

Our boiler is all just a year old and has a gas leak so it's been capped no heating no hot water and to top it off I forgot to register it and book a service so I will have to pay

Oh and we have a blocked drain in our bathroom and need a plumber

I'm soooooooo angry

Greenrabbit · 25/04/2017 23:08

What a nightmare Rachey. But every time you mention Papa John's I check the website to see if they deliver to me ( not yet)!
Have you got something sorted for the boiler? It's freezing, hope you have some electric heaters?

How are your teeth Sol? Will you get them removed? I'm very impressed with your batch cooking.

Are you okay Pom? Have you got any Birthday plans?

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Pomegranatepompom · 26/04/2017 18:05

on ho rachey you poor thing. I hope it;s easily sorted and not expensive. How's things with DS? DD has very selective hearing too and finding this age very challenging. Probably normal stage of development?

Sol that was brilliant advice, you are so wise! Any advice re 3 year old madam tantrums? :) Well done on the cooking and so sorry to hear you are still having trouble with your wisdom teeth. Hope it gets better soon.

How are you green ? I am going on a spa day. Have you any plans?
I managed to put on a massive 5lbs over Easter and struggling to get my motivation back. I started afresh with a new chart on the fridge. As usual a stone and half to lose Grin you'd all be in such shock if I ever managed it.
I'd love to always be dressed well, but I think i'm a bit too lazy and short of time. It's an aim anyway. Work has been super busy, I need an escape plan. I've a child free day Friday and going shopping. Will report back.
Have a lovely Thursday.

Racheyg · 26/04/2017 22:28

sol how old was your son? I have tried the I'm disappointed and do you like making me upset route. It's as almost as if he doesn't remember being naughty as he looks quite surprised when I get upset with him.

I think I just have to ride with it don't I.

Sorry to hear your wisdom tooth is still giving you jip.

green well done getting a bike. How are you finding it? Shall we hold hands as I'm struggling as well. I'm looking very bloated at the moment.

What is camhs? I'm sound very stupid asking don't I?

We don't have heaters I'm very lucky that my boiler is now repaired so we were only without for 24hrs I think I might consider a boiler insurance

pom I love a spa. I'm sure you will have a great time. Oh a child free day, that sounds amazing. Have a great time, and any purchases please post pics/ links

SolitudeSometimesIs · 29/04/2017 11:01

Oh my God I just wrote the longest post and the page updated and deleted it Angry

Rachey we started with DS1 when he was about 3 and a half, but we've been doing it for ages so I can't really remember. I don't think 3 year olds have the emotional awareness or intelligence to equate their bad behaviour with how you feel. He can understand why Mary is upset, he bit Mary - he didn't bite you therefore probably can't quite get his head around why you are upset. That sort of thinking comes in time, but it will drive you crackers trying to make him see it from your perspective.

You could try an empathy story with him. Ask him how would he like it if Mary bit him? Would it hurt? Why, is it because teeth are sharp? Would he feel sad/angry/sore? Does he think maybe that's how Mary felt after he bit her? Would he like it if Mary said sorry if she bit him? Would he like it if Mary never bit him?

All this should be done in a calm, nice conversation giving him the time to listen and understand your question, then answer. So pick a time of the day when he is a bit chilled out.

Then you could come up with a solution for the next time he feels like biting Mary or anyone else. So replay the events leading up to the biting and say "Ok, well next time Mary does that, what should you do instead?" Prepare yourself for a bizarre answer, kids aren't known for rational thinking and incorporate the answer in to your response.
"Yes, BabyRach I know you want to shove Mary off the slide, but what if you went and told your teacher that Mary was annoying you/shoving you/taking your toy, that would be the best idea wouldn't it? I bet your teacher would be so happy to know Mary was being naughty so she could deal with her and then only Mary will be in trouble isn't that right? And it is teachers job to sort out naughty children, teacher just wants you to have fun/do your work, doesn't she? Yeah, let teacher sort out Mary and you can have a great day!"

The reason every sentence ends in a question is to give your DS the opportunity to disagree or to agree. It will reinforce the sentence in his mind and hopefully it will stick with him. It won't work immediately, he might need a few reminders. So on the way to school you could run through it again with him
"So BabyRach, what will you do if someone is annoying you?" pause to let him answer. "Yes, you will tell the teacher. We want you to have a good day don't we?" Pause. "Yes we do. Let the teacher deal with naughty behaviour, you just let her know. Great idea BabyRach"

I hope it works. I have worked with many a biter in all my years in childcare and it's usually done out of absolute frustration so you need to give your DS the tools to seek help before the biting occurs. It's a hard habit to break so it might take a few goes of the story and solution to get through.

SolitudeSometimesIs · 29/04/2017 11:10

Pom I have no idea how to deal with tantrums successfully, I have a monster 3 year old who is capable of going thermonuclear at any given moment. I have some witty comebacks to people who have "helpful" suggestions when he's having a meltdown but they mostly have the words "piss off" in them somewhere.

Pomegranatepompom · 30/04/2017 08:20

Sol that is such an insightful post. Makes lots of sense and I will definitely be trying this when talking to DD. How are your wisdom teeth? I hope you aren't too uncomfortable.

Glad your boiler is mended rachey How's things?

I someone missed you'd got an exercise bike green, great idea. How are you?

I have absolutely no motivation and feel a bit low in mood. Annoying, wish I get out of this cycle! I haven't lost a ob of the 5lbs I out on over Easter. We have a BBQ today and so I am going to start afresh tomorrow.

I'm wondering if I'm peri menopausal, so hormonal and hard to snap myself out of it! I need to try and do more positive thinking, I know I'm being irrational. I actually had some time to myself last week which I thought would cheer me up but if anything I feel worse. Sorry for moaning.

On a more positive note. I had some child free shopping time.
GAP had a 40% off sale on and I got jeans, trousers and a top.

www.gap.co.uk/browse/product.docid=1026113&vid=1&pid=000240958000
www.gap.co.uk/browse/product.docid=1077733&vid=1&pid=000130046034
www.gap.co.uk/browse/product.docid=1017735&vid=1&pid=000639338005

I also got a top in M&S but taking that back. The sandals I linked were very high and so I didn't get them.
Whistles has 20% off so I am going to order the black dress.

Hope everyone is having a good Sunday.
Sorry for moaning!

Greenrabbit · 01/05/2017 09:52

Great advice from Sol, you need to write a parenting guide!

It's made me think about dealing with behaviour etc. I don't know much about little people, but having taught secondary I've seen some pretty horrendous behaviour!
So my tips are
Chose your battles
Be consistent
Don't promise anything that you aren't prepared to follow through.

How has he been this week Rachey?
Here is the NHS page for CAHMs
I just thought I'd mention it incase you do feel like you aren't getting anywhere.
You can refer yourself through your GP.
DD2 has been difficult at nursery this week. I'm seeing a relation later today who is a behaviour specialist so I'm going to ask if she has any different ideas about positive behaviour support.

The bike is great. I'm totally unfit! Found some workouts on YouTube that I'm trying to build up to.
We've been clearing the garage and I found a stepper, so I might start with that too. I hate it though.

I'm giantly fat. I'm actually feeling quite cheerful at the moment though. I'm sure that will change in the next couple of days when PMT strikes.
I'm formulating a plan to start once I get this week out of the way (3 family Birthdays including mine)

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Greenrabbit · 01/05/2017 10:08

How are you feeling now Pom? I was feeling the same earlier in the year and I started taking Agnus castus tablets. They seem to work.
Although I always find that I'm really depressed at this time of year, not sure why.

Anyway moan away, sometimes everything does seem too much. Enjoy your spa day.

I can't get your Gap links to work Sad. How are the jeans? I've heard good things, it's been years now since I bought proper ones!

I've bought loads of clothes this week. (I'm feeling guilty about how much I've spent). I am starting work again so need to smarten up and nothing fits!

What did you make with your batch cooking Sol? We've just bought a massive chest freezer (hence tidying the garage). So I'm hoping to start batch cooking again.
Are your teeth any better? I have to have yet another filling this week so I sympathise, since the dentist told me it suddenly started aching.

Hope you all enjoy your day.

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Racheyg · 01/05/2017 12:39

Afternoon all, sorry have been a bit quiet had a busy week, then mum and dad came up and offered to take the kids for the bank holiday so I've had 2 kid free days. And I've really missed them. Even though me and oh have done stuff that we did before dcs it made me a little sad not to see their little faces.

Thanks sol it's so nice to read your post and take on board all your helpful advice. having watched ds1 closely he really thrives off you when you get angry and shout. Me and oh have started to just talk to him ect and not let him see how angry we are and just tell him we are unhappy ect so watch this space :) also I'm unsure if the biting actually happened, as no mark on the child and no one saw it, so not sure whether the other child was telling fibs.

How are the teeth? I hope they have settled down. I bet it's been so helpful having all that batch cooking.

pom sorry to hear your feeling a little low. How was the BBQ? Glad you had a good shopping trip. Is it today your back on the wagon? Are you going back on no sugar?

Do you find exercise helps with your mood? I feel great when exercising and if I miss a day ect I really beat myself up about it.

green how are you? It's great about the bike and the stepper. Ohhh what have you brought? I love seeing everyone purchases. Are you doing anything nice for your birthday?

I treated myself this weekend. I went out Friday and Saturday night eating and drinking so today I'm back on the diet. I should have gone to the gym but I deep cleaned the bathroom instead and now on my way to pick dcs up.

Yesterday me and oh went for a walk round brick lane and they had a all saints sale on. I brought myself and red/brown leather jacket. It's so beautiful and looks so different to my other 2 black ones. The jacket is a little tight and doesn't do up but hey leather stretches Grin

I have spent a lot of money this week so I need to tighten the old purse strings but I have a wedding next weekend, and the weekend after I'm working away in Croatia.

Pomegranatepompom · 01/05/2017 18:16

Lovely to read your updates ladies.

I'll try and do the links again
www.gap.co.uk/browse/product.do?cid=1026113&vid=1&pid=000240958000
www.gap.co.uk/browse/product.do?cid=1077733&vid=1&pid=000130046046
www.gap.co.uk/browse/product.do?
cid=1017735&vid=1&pid=000520696000

The jeans are definitely flattering. I would recommend.

I didn't manage to diet today as I was so hungover. Had a really fun time at my friends party which was much needed. We went to a May Day event today and I ended up having more BBQ food and chocolate.
I've quite a few birthday related things like you green but will start properly next week.
Have decided to treat myself to a nice bag once I've lost a stone.
Link your clothes green I didn't realise you were going back to work. Is it teaching? Lots of luck with going back. Thanks for the tablet suggestion, will look into it.

Nice to have some child free time rachey Like the sound of your purchase. Link please :) I've been pretty spendy too recently but I am trying to be positive and live in the moment more. Yes I have noticed that exercise helps, I did fit in 2 runs this week.

How are you Sol ?
Have any of you summer holiday plans? I think I might book a last minute break, especially if we have rainy summer. I've the last 2 weeks in August off.

Racheyg · 01/05/2017 21:10

pom I'm glad you had a great time. I love BBQ food Grin

Your purchases look great. I have attached images of my purchases. I wore the jacket and kooples tshirt today.

Well done on getting some runs in. I also didn't diet today. Had a lamb roast which was delish.

green when are you going back to work?

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Racheyg · 01/05/2017 21:37

I should add it's the skirt in the third pic Grin

Pomegranatepompom · 02/05/2017 09:38

Really lovely rachey Enjoy your new purchases.

I also got these shoes which are so comfy. Think they looked good with skinny jeans (I've got some very dark grey ones from M&S).

www.clarks.co.uk/c/Ledella-Trail/p/26117556

Determinedly avoided the scales this morning Grin

Greenrabbit · 02/05/2017 10:45

That jacket is beautiful Rachey. I've never had a biker jacket before, maybe it will be on my list of things to buy if I ever get thinner.

The skirt and top are lovely too.

Love those sandals. I have similar from Lotta, but those brown ones are now calling to me!
I will have to try Gap jeans in the future. Yours are very nice, spotty trousers look great for the summer too. Can't get the last item link to work.

I'll try to link some items in the next post. Mainly bought some boring basic tops from Asos for school run. Got some smarter tops in Warehouse sale.

I'm not going back to teaching. I'm doing some part time admin/pa/science stuff. (Sorry I can really be more specific on here). It fits in with school and DHs work and I can do most things from home.

Yesterday ended with both children getting D&V (they been off food and tired all weekend). So they are both off school today. Now I don't feel too great.

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Pomegranatepompom · 02/05/2017 11:01

Oh no Green hope you are all better soon.
I might get the brown too, I wish they had them in Navy.

Job sounds good. I need to make changes work wise.

Greenrabbit · 02/05/2017 17:39

Thanks Pom, they seem much better now. I'm hoping we all manage an early night.

This website is good for clogs www.lottafromstockholm.co.uk

Got this dress today. I think I'll keep it.

I have parcels to collect but couldn't leave the house today. I'm hoping I will get out tomorrow. I've also got returns to send back. Then I think I better stop buying things. (Although there is a 25% code for Warehouse and I'm quite liking their stuff at the moment].

I had intended to start eating more healthily today. But I'm mainly running on toast and coffee. I really fancy homemade soup but can't even be bothered with that.

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Pomegranatepompom · 06/05/2017 12:49

Lovely dress Green Hope everyone is better now? Also hope you have a fabulous birthday.
Thanks got that link, I might order the blue ones, however, I have purchased loads of items in the past week, so feeling bad now.

How are you Sol and rachey ?

Theres a chance the scales will break when I am bravo enough to step on them, I have a night out in 3 weeks time and so I am going to start no sugar again tomorrow.

Hope everyone is having a lovely weekend.

Greenrabbit · 06/05/2017 21:01

Thanks Pom, it's nice to wear.
I have a 10% off code for Lotta (SPRING17).

The children have almost recovered. DD2 is very tired and grumpy still.
I was ill on Tuesday night and Wednesday. DH has it now. It wasn't very pleasant (not that stomach bugs are) but this was very painful. I'm still tired.

I want to buy loads of clothes, but also want to lose weight.

Good luck with starting no sugar again.

Hope you are both well Sol and Rachey

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Racheyg · 08/05/2017 09:43

Hi all,

Sorry it's been a crazy week. Had a wedding on Saturday and only just recovering from my hangover. I have not been dieting at all so no point weighing myself

green how was your birthday? Or is it this week? I'm losing track of days.

I will post more later just arriving at work :(

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