Life's little blessings (literally and sarcastically)

Posted July 21, 2009 By Andrea and has 8 comments.

babyThis week Andy and I have gotten good news on nearly every front. I am so excited to say that it seems life is moving forward just in time for baby. So…thank God for this week.

However, I wish that I felt that I knew what I was doing. I know it is only going to get worse. Everyday I read something else that makes me go WHAT??? No one tells you that happens after birth. Apparently the world keeps many secrets in order for people to pro-create. Then, just as you are about to enjoy the “miracle of birth” you discover just what lies in store.  For anyone out there that doesn’t want to know and wants to continue on in their happy bubble, I completely understand. For anyone else… keep reading.

  • Leakage- occurs grossly for the day after birth (as in “Oh honey make sure you bring 3 extra pairs of socks because it might run down your legs.”)
  • Soreness- breasts, down there, all that…for about 10 days. Apparently this is how long it takes to acclimate to breastfeeding. Umm….I thought it was supposed to be natural?!?!
  • Hemorrhoids- you’re about one billion times more likely to get these after you give birth. I don’t need to explain them. If you don’t know exactly what they are google them. NO thank you!
  • Clots- Bleeding occurs for 1-2 weeks after. During this time you might pass clots. One healthy pregnancy mag commented “may be painful and as big as a plum.” What the— No comment.
  • Weight- yeah, yeah, yeah. Everyone knows about this one. But it’s still unfair. No one likes cellulite. No one. Not even chubby chasers.

Get the concern? These are only the mild wowsers that I learned. I left out more explicit ones for fear of losing 3 of my 4 readers (thanks for being a constant baby).  I will be sure to let all my friends who desire to know the real truths about child bearing in the days after.

Are you already a mom? Do you agree or disagree? This is all merely hearsay right now. Give me two more months!

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French Fried Update 6

Posted September 18, 2008 By Andrea and has no comments yet.

Total Weight Loss Goal: 23 lbs.

Pounds lost so far: 18

Pounds to go: 5

Okay, okay. SO, I am not obsessed with weight loss. But, I am 5 lbs. from my goal, and I am realizing that it will not be sufficient enough to take care of my gut… or cellulite. UGH, the curse of genetics (no offense to those I am related to). But there are perfectly round people that do not even have this problem! I am becoming convinced that I have the always a little bit flabby body type, a la Bridget Jones (read the book, I know fully well this does NOT apply to Renee Zellweger).

Anyway, I think toning and ab exercises are in my future. If I am going to go through the trouble of losing weight and getting healthy I should at least be able to feel good in a bathing suit once in my life! Ah, I admit that I am enjoying the benefits of eating better and feeling better. My battle with food and the bulge is not over, but it is beginning to heal. Food can be an addiction just like anything else, and I can see myself relying on it for emotional needs less and less. Do I still enjoy the ocassional treat? Of course. My motto is don’t deprive! It only leads to failure. But gorging myself on fatty grease and creamy sugar is not the answer anymore!

So if you are on the same journey as me, God be with you. Let us together pray the cure for cellulite is accidentally found (I wouldn’t want someone to waste actual time on something so trivial, but the accidental discovery of it would be nice)! :)  

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French Fried Goodness

Posted July 7, 2008 By Andrea and has 3 comments.

 

I am discovering that part of being peaceful is my body image. I am definitely working towards this goal. I have lost about 4 lbs. so far but I know I have gained some muscle and am feeling more energetic. This has been going on right at a month. But I have a problem…it’s called french fries. I know they are bad for you, I know they are full of fat, juicy greasiness that leads to cellulite on my buthighs (the area where some women’s butt and thighs merge together) and possible heart attacks caused by congestive-I-ate-too- much-grease in my lifetime failure. But, I can’t stop. Everywhere you go sells them for the cheap price of $1. Or it comes with your uber healthy no butter on the wheat bun no mayo please grilled chicken sandwich. What are you supposed to do when they know you by name and call out to you from the shiny happy menu??

I do not know. So I continue to work it out, I am doing a solid 30 minutes of cardio a few times a week with some strength training on the side. But, I am afraid that my addiction to these salty potato gems will keep me from reaching my goal. So, I know that I cannot do without. My goal: to eat French fries only once a week. The week begins on Sunday and ends on Saturday. So, there will be only one day in this period that I can savor in the salty goodness. Please, feel free to ask me about my progress. Remind me, in a shrill sergeant voice, if you see me put a fry in my mouth. Slap my hand if you see me reaching for one on your plate. Hopefully, by November I will have waned the demon inside and lost my goal of 20 lbs. I will let you know how this tactic works. Please pray that I stay motivated and strong. I am sure you are waiting on the edge of your seat!

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