Maybe it's just me??

calibride2005

I realized this evening that as Christmas is fast approaching, I am eating a lot more now....every time I turn around, something is going in my mouth! Unfortunately, food is comforting me right now   And I have been extremely irritable. Poor DH

What's making me more sad is that tomorrow we are attending the funeral of my husband's cousins baby who passed away at 8 days the day after Thanksgiving. Maybe it is affecting me more than I thought.

Is anyone else experiencing the food thing with me? Or is it just me?

tracint

It's not just you. I've been eating a lot more since the day after Edyn's funeral (back in June!!! and I havent stopped yet!!)

I gained about 15lbs during pregnancy (21wks of pregnancy), all of which I lost right after delivery, but I slowly but surely gained it all back and then some. I've been struggling daily to try to keep it under control but I just feel that so much effort goes into keeping myself together that I dont really have enough energy or will power to stop myself from not eating what I know I shouldnt.

Thankfully, the DH and I have some serious plans for getting back in shape in 2013. I think setting a goal and having someone help motivate me will definitely be the key to feeling better about this issue. Best of luck, but remember not to put too much pressure on yourself; it's all a process... cut yourself some slack

fluttergirlmoonchild79

Everyone was always saying "I couldn't eat after everything."  That morning I could hardly eat anything and then after that it was "on like donkey kong".  I gained 40lbs with my pregnancy and lost about half of it quickly.  I'm still 20lbs over pre-pregnancy weight and was a little "thick" to begin with.  I definitely didn't notice.  I work from home so I'm in sweats and pajama pants most of the time so they're "forgiving."  The first time I had to wear nice clothes and found out nothing fit was when I was finally like "Oh."  It really hit me when I saw a picture of myself.

starburst0928

I think either way is normal... Eating a lot or very little. My doctor told me it is a common part of grieving. For me, I fall under the not eating hardly anything category, which isn't any better than the eating everything category. I bet the upcoming funeral has something to do with it, as I'm sure it's bringing back so many memories for you.

With Bradley, I gained 60 pounds (I was on the smaller side to begin with) and lost about 40 right away. Since the water weight stopping coming off and it was down to just fat/muscles, I've been losing like 3-4 pounds a week. I'm hoping I get my appetite back soon. It's been slowly coming back, but still not 100%.

OSUWifey09

I go back and forth. Some days, especially on my days off, I pig out to eat away the emotions. The holidays are bad for me because, instead of spending the entire day crying, I just eat.

But when I get back to my normal routine, I barely eat. I throw myself into my work to not think, which also means I don't eat. We're definitely going to TTC full-time starting in the summer, and I need to stop this yo-yo eating stuff if I'm going to be healthy. Food is also a comfort thing for me, so I have to consciously tell myself to stop eating when I do have the appetite.

calibride2005

Thanks Ladies.  Im glad Im not the only one....I made it through the funeral and though I think I cried more than the mom did! It did bring back a flood of memories and knowing that I was right where she was a few months ago. It's always the video w/music tributes that open the flood gates for me.

2013 is going to be a better year! Thank God this year is almost over!