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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
I'm baaaaaaack!!!
Okay! So, I had a baby - gained 50 lbs more than I should have because I'm dealing with my dad dying of liver cancer and my go to for stress is food.
But - I'm slowly getting my motivation back. I have plantar fasciitis right now in my left foot, so impact exercise is out. I've been doing some weight lifting and aqua, but not on a regular schedule.
But - IT IS TIME!
I hope many are still along the ride with me...if you are and want to give me a shout out to your own readers to follow me, there is strength in numbers! I need the encouragement and motivation
I'm heading out on a plane to visit my dad on the east coast...quite possibly for the last time...it is sad. But if there is something to be learned from him, it is that when we abuse our bodies, there are consequences!
Hope to hear from you!
Jodie
But - I'm slowly getting my motivation back. I have plantar fasciitis right now in my left foot, so impact exercise is out. I've been doing some weight lifting and aqua, but not on a regular schedule.
But - IT IS TIME!
I hope many are still along the ride with me...if you are and want to give me a shout out to your own readers to follow me, there is strength in numbers! I need the encouragement and motivation
I'm heading out on a plane to visit my dad on the east coast...quite possibly for the last time...it is sad. But if there is something to be learned from him, it is that when we abuse our bodies, there are consequences!
Hope to hear from you!
Jodie
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
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Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Welcome to my little one! New Years Baby!
Welcome to our precious little girl...She was 7lbs 9 oz at birth and 21 inches. She was born New Years Eve at 2:09 AM after 24 hours of labor and 10 minutes of pushing. This picture is the from the day we left the hospital. She is really a great baby and has taken to breastfeeding well. We all love her so much.
It's kind of exciting to have had her New Years Eve. There will always be a party on her birthday!! It also helps me to start the new year right in a healthy way. Because I am breastfeeding, I want to make sure I'm eating healthy things so I am able to nourish her little body in a positive way. I miss working out right now - I'm hoping to get a clearance in early February to begin working out again. I did work up until just about my due date, although I ate so much that it didn't help much to keep me at a good weight.
So I gained a lot of weight. In my previous post I talked about how I've given myself a pass because of the stress of pregnancy and my dad dying. The news got worse right before Christmas, as the chemo was not working and we decided that we would stop that. The cancer is quite aggressive so they have given him only 6 weeks to 3 months to live.
So my goal is to be back to my pre-pregnancy (or well, pre fertility drug) weight by June 1st. That means about 45 lbs in 6 months, which I know is VERY doable - especially once I am able to exercise more vigorously.
I know I can do it!
Thursday, November 1, 2012
I am NOT Bigger than a Baby Elephant Again
I've got 54 days (give or take) until this baby comes out of me, and although I've gained nearly 50 lbs, I can still say I weigh less than a baby elephant - (which is what started this blog all those years ago!)
I look forward to being able to work out again to my fullest, to be able to jog again without worrying about bouncing my baby.
It's been a great year and a very difficult year all at once. My dad was diagnosed with primary liver cancer and has gone through two rounds of intensive chemo. One round worked in obliterating a tumor, the other did not. In addition two new tumors grew while he was getting the chemo. So they are making no progress and he has been given 6-12 months to live depending on whether he continues some sort of treatment or not. We've told him he needs to do what he wants...If he gets 12 months, but 6 of them are in a hospital in pain because of doing chemo, then there's no point. Of course I want time, but I want my dad to die with dignity and grace. I really want him to be able to meet his granddaughter as well.
So I am giving myself a pass for gaining this much weight. Because if there is a time in life when I needed a pick me up it is while I am getting ready to give new life and at the same time watching the person who raised me head towards the end of his. My dad is not a perfect man...but was given a lot of his own burdens early in life, and did what he could. He was my only parent for most of my life and he is far too young IMO to leave this earth. But that is what drinking does to your liver. Or smoking does to your lungs. And sometimes I worry what eating does to my body in the long term. Does it make my body more vulnerable to cancer? I don't know. But I think about it!
So the countdown is on to Baby Girl's entrance to the world. I can't wait!
I look forward to being able to work out again to my fullest, to be able to jog again without worrying about bouncing my baby.
It's been a great year and a very difficult year all at once. My dad was diagnosed with primary liver cancer and has gone through two rounds of intensive chemo. One round worked in obliterating a tumor, the other did not. In addition two new tumors grew while he was getting the chemo. So they are making no progress and he has been given 6-12 months to live depending on whether he continues some sort of treatment or not. We've told him he needs to do what he wants...If he gets 12 months, but 6 of them are in a hospital in pain because of doing chemo, then there's no point. Of course I want time, but I want my dad to die with dignity and grace. I really want him to be able to meet his granddaughter as well.
So I am giving myself a pass for gaining this much weight. Because if there is a time in life when I needed a pick me up it is while I am getting ready to give new life and at the same time watching the person who raised me head towards the end of his. My dad is not a perfect man...but was given a lot of his own burdens early in life, and did what he could. He was my only parent for most of my life and he is far too young IMO to leave this earth. But that is what drinking does to your liver. Or smoking does to your lungs. And sometimes I worry what eating does to my body in the long term. Does it make my body more vulnerable to cancer? I don't know. But I think about it!
So the countdown is on to Baby Girl's entrance to the world. I can't wait!
Friday, September 7, 2012
It's a Girl!!
Sorry that I haven't posted for a while! Thanks to those of you who have emailed wondering about me.
So we found out last month that I am having a girl! I'm very excited to add another little girl to our family! She is doing well.
I am doing well, but have struggled with eating the last few months. I am still having a difficult time with my expanding belly and spend a lot of time being sad about it. I know I will be able to get back into a normal routine and lose again once the baby is born, but still...it's hard.
I had my gestational diabetes test today where I had to drink this disgustingly sweet glucose drink. I should find out tomorrow or Monday whether I'm at risk. Since I haven't had a great month of eating, I wonder how my levels will come back, but the last few days I have been watching sugar intake and I did not eat from last night until the test. The doctor says that all types of women get it, not just overweight women, so that gave me a bit of comfort.
I had my first baby shower last weekend in Missouri with hubby's family. It was great and everyone was so generous. It's a completely different experience this time because my other two girls were adopted and even though they were with us from birth, the adoption wasn't finalized until they were almost 2, so there was never any shower.
I have 3 more showers scheduled. It is overwhelming! I have a hard time with people being nice to me...that's called life long damage....but I feel incredibly blessed.
I hope all of you are well!!!
So we found out last month that I am having a girl! I'm very excited to add another little girl to our family! She is doing well.
I am doing well, but have struggled with eating the last few months. I am still having a difficult time with my expanding belly and spend a lot of time being sad about it. I know I will be able to get back into a normal routine and lose again once the baby is born, but still...it's hard.
I had my gestational diabetes test today where I had to drink this disgustingly sweet glucose drink. I should find out tomorrow or Monday whether I'm at risk. Since I haven't had a great month of eating, I wonder how my levels will come back, but the last few days I have been watching sugar intake and I did not eat from last night until the test. The doctor says that all types of women get it, not just overweight women, so that gave me a bit of comfort.
I had my first baby shower last weekend in Missouri with hubby's family. It was great and everyone was so generous. It's a completely different experience this time because my other two girls were adopted and even though they were with us from birth, the adoption wasn't finalized until they were almost 2, so there was never any shower.
I have 3 more showers scheduled. It is overwhelming! I have a hard time with people being nice to me...that's called life long damage....but I feel incredibly blessed.
I hope all of you are well!!!
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Getting fat is no fun....even when you are pregnant...
Hello!!
Things are going well, just another month or so until I find out whether this sprout is a boy or a girl....can't wait...we are thinking boy.
It has been hard to see my belly expanding. Some of it has to do with the not great eating I've had because of stress from my father's battle with cancer, but now it is definitely starting to be baby. Most people don't understand that after spending over a year losing weight (a lot of weight) to watch your body change in a different direction is ridiculously hard.
All is well however. I'm still going to the gym and now that i am home I can focus more on eating well.
Things are going well, just another month or so until I find out whether this sprout is a boy or a girl....can't wait...we are thinking boy.
It has been hard to see my belly expanding. Some of it has to do with the not great eating I've had because of stress from my father's battle with cancer, but now it is definitely starting to be baby. Most people don't understand that after spending over a year losing weight (a lot of weight) to watch your body change in a different direction is ridiculously hard.
All is well however. I'm still going to the gym and now that i am home I can focus more on eating well.
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