tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154313443548526368.post2825998760121296656..comments2023-11-05T00:18:55.212-07:00Comments on Wannabe Hipster Mom: The real deal on being a mother part deuxShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02754516192038792232noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154313443548526368.post-51146871211589203502008-08-13T11:16:00.000-07:002008-08-13T11:16:00.000-07:00No one can prepare you for motherhood, no matter w...No one can prepare you for motherhood, no matter what they say. <BR/><BR/>Where you are now, with a new baby and going back to work is hard, there's no way out at the moment, you just plow through. But try to remember this is the hardest part, the hardest it gets. <BR/><BR/>And every month gets a little easier, so remind yourself that next year at this time, things will be a little easier. <BR/><juliejuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551399519518609941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154313443548526368.post-68498977616645723022008-08-12T14:41:00.000-07:002008-08-12T14:41:00.000-07:00I cut my carbs way down and loaded up on protein a...I cut my carbs way down and loaded up on protein and fiber and that worked for me. I think the thing to remember is you are doing great and that it takes time to get it off. Don't be so hard on yourself, mama! :) And just so you know, I know that is easier said than done and I've posted plenty of posts like this one... but we all need to remember to be easier on ourselves especially when we're Keely Van Brocklin Emeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08507369997260299870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154313443548526368.post-89848766669884703192008-08-12T12:12:00.000-07:002008-08-12T12:12:00.000-07:00Here's an idea (and if you're a health care profes...Here's an idea (and if you're a health care professional, stop reading): don't eat the extra 500 calories a day. (When I was a new mommy, I was told a peanut butter and jelly sandwich extra a day would do the trick.) You should be proud of all the weight you've already lost! It's only been a couple months and you're probably right on track. And feel sexy? I don't think I was there until my kids Elise Michaels Mediahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360540188671140965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154313443548526368.post-85082783936717886952008-08-12T09:10:00.000-07:002008-08-12T09:10:00.000-07:00I know this stresses you out, but it's great that ...I know this stresses you out, but it's great that you even have the brain cells working to think up a plan. Continuing to nurse will also help (well, chest will still be huge, but it burns calories). I was not down to pre-pregnancy weight until 4-5 months after having Owen, so give yourself some grace and time. Also, acknowledge that your body will always be different - it's a symbol of your Alissa Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01450626106842995289noreply@blogger.com