Quick vent

Ashleysred

None of my clothes fit.  I can't fit into my maternity clothes, thank god.  And my prepregnancy clothes still don't fit because I am a giant cow.  Getting dressed every morning is awful.  I hate it.  I am in tears almost every day.  This is getting ridic.

Thanks for listening.

sarlah

((hugs)) It sounds like you're working your hardest with working out and all... it will happen! I bet one morning you will just put something on, look in the mirror and think "Oh! When did this happen?" haha.& honestly - I still remember this picture you posted from just shortly after Kiki was born, and I thought "Wow! She looks great!" Seriously, I really did think that.

I'm not saying that having kids means women "get to be" or "should be" a little heavier than normal forever... I think people should be healthy (whatever that means for each person). BUT I do think that celebrities "bouncing back" after only a month or 6 weeks has to put an insane amount of pressure on regular moms. Moms who don't have people to do things for them so they can work out like crazy, and moms who can't have meals delivered to their homes or home chefs to cook super clean & healthy. ::stepping off my soapbox:: 

modom3278

Are you still BFing?  I've heard that while BF burns tons of calories, it also keeps you from losing that last 10-15 lbs of stored fat (in case of emergencies or whatever...)  I am beyond amazed (and impressed) at how hard you've been working out.  You will get back to your old size - just don't beat yourself up in the meantime.  Could you go somewhere cheap like Walmart or Target and pick up a few basics to get you through?  According to "Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy" the author really feels that the rule of thumb, realistically, should be 9 months up, 9 months down in the weight department (she is not a doctor)...try not to stress out too much (I know - much easier said than done!)

sillybiochemist

Definitely go out and buy yourself a few essentials to get through this transition period.  It takes time to put on the weight and takes time to get it off and get your body close to where it started post baby.  Try not to be too hard on yourself.  If you at least buy a few basics that do fit, then you're just waiting for them to get loose which is one step closer to where you want to be!  Sending hugs!

Buttercup29

{hugs} You should be proud of how hard you are working out!

dani_girl08

Buttercup29:

{hugs} You should be proud of how hard you are working out!

This!  Although, I have had a VERY hard time dealing with the changes my body has gone through during pregnancy, so I can only imagine how much worse I am going to feel once baby arrives.  I think it just takes time, but I don't blame you for being frustrated b/c I know that I will be!  You're working so hard though, & I think you look great in pics.  Give yourself some credit.

Ms.Beachbum08

Ashley, you look great.

MrsBlayne

I totally second the suggestion to buy some new stuff. I did, most of it I got on clearance at old navy so I didn't spend too much. Even though my pre preg clothes don't fit, I have clothes that do fit and some days I actually feel pretty good about the way I look. I highly recommend long black tanks - super flattering

Lisa7

sarlah:

((hugs)) It sounds like you're working your hardest with working out and all... it will happen! I bet one morning you will just put something on, look in the mirror and think "Oh! When did this happen?" haha.& honestly - I still remember this picture you posted from just shortly after Kiki was born, and I thought "Wow! She looks great!" Seriously, I really did think that.

This exactly! I know you are working your butt off. 

[Deleted User]

The user and all related content has been deleted.