In my favorite poem by Robert Frost, Nothing Gold Can Stay, he reminds us that like the seasons of nature, life is one season melting into another, and quickly fading away. This is my attempt to document each season in my life and my family.

Frustrating

Filed under: General — Rachel at 11:03 pm on Sunday, July 30, 2006

I need to lose weight. I want to wear my old clothes again. I have sixteen pounds left to lose to see my pre-pregnancy weight. The last two times, I had the baby, and the weight just came off automatically over the next few weeks. I gained more weight this time, though, and it’s taking it’s sweet time about going away.

I have been walking in the evenings, shooting for three miles, and, for the most time, making it. Some days, I’ve had problems with my leg muscles cramping really bad, and not made my three miles. I’ve been doing 100 crunches a day for the last week. I’ve not been dieting, since I’m breastfeeding, but I have been trying to watch what I eat.

I want to see some results! I wore a maternity skirt to church today. A maternity skirt! Ugh. I hate being this big. I refuse to buy clothes that fit me now, though, because I don’t want to get complacent and let these pregnancy pounds stick around.

This is just a vent. Move along now. I’m through.

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Comment by 2timemommy

July 31, 2006 @ 12:07 pm

give yourself some time….I think you look great! Remember that your body tries to hang on to the lbs when your body lacks sleep. Hang in there!!

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Comment by 6scavos

July 31, 2006 @ 12:36 pm

I can totally relate! Notice…no photos of me on my blog:) After I had Michael, the weight was a lot tougher to lose. I wonder if it is a 3 baby rule??? Keep up the walking and you will see those results soon enough! How is Owen? He is in our prayers!

Heather

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Comment by Rachel

July 31, 2006 @ 10:27 pm

Thanks, guys. I try to tell myself that it will come off soon, but it’s hard to not get frustrated when nothing fits. I think it’s definitely a third baby thing. I’m determined, though.

Heather, Owen is doing great, aside from the jaundice. He’s such a good baby. His jaundice is not at a dangerous level (not even close), so I’m hoping that the hematologist will be able to tell us for sure that it’s just breastmilk jaundice and he’ll be just fine with time. Thanks so much for praying for him. I appreciate that so much!

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Comment by Anonymous

August 1, 2006 @ 5:40 pm

I’ve had three kids, breastfed all three, and can vouch for the fact that b’feeding doesn’t necessarily melt those pounds off faster!

I also walk (and swim). I walk (3 miles) or swim (nearly 1 mile…I’m an ex-competitive swimmer) 5x/week.

Hang in there! You’re doing great!

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Comment by Mel

August 4, 2006 @ 1:47 pm

Hey, you should join me over at The Amazing Shrinking Mom. :)

http://shrinkingmom.clubmom.com

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