Really odd. I lost weight a couple of years ago after having my dd, I got to 10 stone 10ish at my very lowest (5 foot 8) but basically my weight leveled off over the next year or so and maintained at 11 stone 10. I was lighter than I was pre pregnancy.
So, my ds is now 19 weeks (tomorrow) and I managed to gain a massive amount of weight due to the pregnancy. All the excuses in the world as usual I suppose but had given up the cigarettes and ate every time I wanted one (which was ALOT).
Im trying to loose what I gained. I had ds on a Monday, started following weight watchers on Wednesday. I have no idea what my starting weight was because obviously, I dropped quite a bit with baby, blood, fluid etc.. in the first couple of weeks.
When he was 2 weeks old I am horrified to admit I weighed 15 stone 6lbs . Ive taken my diet to more of an extreme and as of this morning I weigh 12 stone 11lbs.
I kept telling myself that once I got back to 11 stone 10lbs, I would be back to "myself" and back in my clothes etc as common sense would imagine that if they fit me at this weight last year, they would fit me at this weight this year - regardless of pregnancy.
Anyway, I am nowhere near getting back in my clothes (mostly size 10 some 12s and some 8s - depending on shop), although technically Im only a stone away from pre pregnancy weight. The last time I lost weight, when I got to this weight (12.11) I was definately a size 14, almost going into a 12 - without a doubt. This time Im a good size 16, a 14 (on bottom anyway) is waaaay too tight (and sore!!). I obviously understand that my stomach is flabbier and wobblier given that I've just had my second baby but it appears that my whole body has had an extreme change of shape!!! I just cant understand it!!. Its not down to me having more muscle last time, I have to admit I am rubbish with exercise and lost weight through diet only.
Have mothers of more than one experienced this at all? very confused. Thank you (sorry so long)