Fiona's baby diaries.....

[FionaMcd]

Yes, much harder this time. Although Daniel is quite a chilled baby, it's having my other son around too that makes it harder. Taking him to school, getting him ready, bathing them both etc etc. I had a c-section too which didnt help! It is getting easier as the weeks go on so hopefully it will for you too. Daniel woke up at 4.30 thismorning though so today has been a struggle! How old is your other little one?

I have actually found that eating better this week has given me loads more energy. I think getting rid of the rubbish I was eating has really helped, although, it's hard not to give into the cravings still. I lost 6 lbs this week though so I'm still quite motivated.

I'm mainly bottle feeding but still trying breast too. I don't produce enough milk so he feeds for about 5 mins each side then wants a bottle. Burns off a few extra calories though? how about you?

Imogen was 2 on 4th jan she's so good and in a great routine but its still hard trying to keep up with the mundane tasks like cooking and bathing etc. I've been bad first part of this week and for past 2 days I've been eating better trying to anyway craving all sorts of junk
The theory is breast feeding burns calories but who knows eh? I'm managing to feed her at the moment and I've pumped a small freezer supply so doing well for now.
How did you cope after c sec? Is your oh on good hours at work? X

 

[Lizzyliz0]

Imogen was 2 on 4th jan she's so good and in a great routine but its still hard trying to keep up with the mundane tasks like cooking and bathing etc. I've been bad first part of this week and for past 2 days I've been eating better trying to anyway craving all sorts of junk
The theory is breast feeding burns calories but who knows eh? I'm managing to feed her at the moment and I've pumped a small freezer supply so doing well for now.
How did you cope after c sec? Is your oh on good hours at work? X

Wow, must be hard with 2 little ones!

Breastfeeding must burn some amount of calories as you are having to feed them calories so it's probably the best thing to do. Although is probably much more tiring as they feed more often don't they?

C section was ok. I had one with my first, and this one seemed easier to recover from. Don't think I had time to think about it really. Hubby works 9-5 mon-Friday which is good as he is here to help in the am and pm (in theory- he is a man after all! Haha) and we have nice family weekends together. How about yours?

 

[FionaMcd]

Wow, must be hard with 2 little ones!

Breastfeeding must burn some amount of calories as you are having to feed them calories so it's probably the best thing to do. Although is probably much more tiring as they feed more often don't they?

C section was ok. I had one with my first, and this one seemed easier to recover from. Don't think I had time to think about it really. Hubby works 9-5 mon-Friday which is good as he is here to help in the am and pm (in theory- he is a man after all! Haha) and we have nice family weekends together. How about yours?

My husband works shifts and they are not very considerate put him on a week of nights last week!! How old is your little boy?

 

[Safia]

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Hiya Isobel, she's so gorgeous x

 

[Lizzyliz0]

Oh, that must be hard for you. Does he get good blocks of time off in between? Hopefully the baby settles down soon and you can relax a little.

Daniel is one month old tomorrow! Cant believe it. It's gone so quick but also feels like he has always been here. Fingers crossed for a good night sleep for us both. God knows I could do with one of those! X

 

[Safia]

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Looking good x Hope you feel a bit better today x

 

[FionaMcd]

Looking good x Hope you feel a bit better today x

Thanks. I'm so sleepy still but had few things to get on with in town so I walked the 2 miles home slowly but ocean air and sunshine did us all good how are you? X

 

[Safia]

Hope your baby is measuring as they should xx

Tummy measured big as usual but when she felt for baby she said she was small but with my history of babys on the small side there's nothing to worry about. Also i now know what position she is in and what i thought was her bum moving along was her legs, her body is mostly on my left side which explains the sore back and ribs on my left side! x

 

[FionaMcd]

Oh, that must be hard for you. Does he get good blocks of time off in between? Hopefully the baby settles down soon and you can relax a little.

Daniel is one month old tomorrow! Cant believe it. It's gone so quick but also feels like he has always been here. Fingers crossed for a good night sleep for us both. God knows I could do with one of those! X

No he gets the odd day here and there. I know what you mean feels like Isobel always been here too x

 

[FionaMcd]

Went on the bike and burnt 200kcal yay x

 

[Safia]

Went on the bike and burnt 200kcal yay x

Well done x

 

[FionaMcd]

Well done x

Thanks it's just going against some of the chocolate craze from earlier this week x

 

[FionaMcd]

Tummy measured big as usual but when she felt for baby she said she was small but with my history of babys on the small side there's nothing to worry about. Also i now know what position she is in and what i thought was her bum moving along was her legs, her body is mostly on my left side which explains the sore back and ribs on my left side! x

I measured small and Isobel was 6lb9oz still tiny she's 6lb13 now x

 

[FionaMcd]

Breakfast cereal
Lunch cheese
Dinner spaghetti (lots superfree)

H ex a milk yogurt cheese
H ex b cereal

Syns crunchie 9.5 hot choc 4 ginger bread 4 cheddar 4 (21.5)

Walking back from town again, I bought some espadrilles from next and they are too big. Boo very comfy type of shoe though x

 

[FionaMcd]

I cannot fit into a size 16 pair of pants.... Gutted x

 

[Sammy 21]

You soon will, don't be too hard on yourself, it's only been 4 weeks since you gave birth! How's the weight loss going, have you weighed yourself yet this week? xx

 

[FionaMcd]

You soon will, don't be too hard on yourself, it's only been 4 weeks since you gave birth! How's the weight loss going, have you weighed yourself yet this week? xx

They are my preggo pants that's causing the tears lol. Weigh in is Mondays. I put on half lb this week x

 

[Sammy 21]

They are my preggo pants that's causing the tears lol. Weigh in is Mondays. I put on half lb this week x

I breastfed my little girl & although the weight loss was slow & steady I still managed to get back to target in about 6 months without really dieting. You'll soon be back to where you were.
I was really hoping not to gain more than 2 st this pregnancy, no chance...I've already gained 1.5 st & still have 14 weeks to go!

 

[FionaMcd]

I breastfed my little girl & although the weight loss was slow & steady I still managed to get back to target in about 6 months without really dieting. You'll soon be back to where you were.
I was really hoping not to gain more than 2 st this pregnancy, no chance...I've already gained 1.5 st & still have 14 weeks to go!

I've just eaten so much junk so I'm not going to "diet" just aim for more healthy good food opposed to quick snacks I put on 2.5 this time x

 

[FionaMcd]

14 weeks!! How are you finding it?? X