postpartum weight issues

couple o’ questions for new moms/all moms :smiley:

after your baby’s birth, what was the first time you got on the scale? and what was your reaction? when i came home, it was one of the first things i did…just so i could rub my eyes and re-weigh myself. i was already surprised that i could see my toes again:halo:

how long did was it before you got back to pre-pregnancy weight? my choti is almost 2 months old…i’m back into some of my old clothes…but i’m a couple of pounds away from the old weight. hmm. i know it’ll come off gradually as i increase my work outs…but what’s a realistic timespan for it?

did the issue of your weight and postpartum appearance ever lead to the blues? i haven’t had an opportunity to stand infront of the mirror and scrutinize yet…ofcourse mr. dt says i look great…but i’m afraid that if i read into it appearance too much..it won’t be happy thoughts.

i’d love to read some of your experiences! :slight_smile:

Re: postpartum weight issues

Its not the weight that matters its the loss of shape that truly kills it.

Work more towards toning your middle part and the weight will come off on its own

Re: postpartum weight issues

true.

i’m working on it…i’ve got a great 2k cal diet going…but i’m just wondering how long it’ll take :konfused: i saw my older sis get right back into shape after she went back to work…but i’ve also seen women who never loose the baby pounds..and they keep getting bigger and bigger.

Re: postpartum weight issues

You do know that it takes 9 months for you to put on the weight....be patient...give yourself some time and hopefully you will get there soon:)

Re: postpartum weight issues

^ thats a great point! it takes that long to put it on, women should be a bit more forgiving about losing it. having said that, it doesn't help when halle berry, jessica alba, angelina jolie et al are always in our faces looking extremely fit, toned, and very hot with just the "bump as accessory" going on. sigh. im not even preggo yet but im already stressing about being a giant ball. i keep telling the hubs he'll have to roll me into the maternity ward :p

Re: postpartum weight issues

lol yeah, ask99 is right :stuck_out_tongue: but i don’t have that sort of patience :rotato: somegroovychick, i hadn’t even thought about the celebs getting back into shape in no time till u mentioned it!! :stuck_out_tongue: now i know better than to compare myself to 'em, bcuz thats never gonna happen here :smiley: oh and dontcha worry about being rolled to the hospital…:stuck_out_tongue: u’ll have too see how much fun it is to literally ROLL out of bed.