I debated on even blogging about such shallow, vain things as my appearance, but I think I might feel ***A LITTLE*** better if I share and maybe hear about others' experience with the issue.
I thank God for Gavin...he's worth every single ounce of fat, blubber, cellulite a milllion times over. BUT, at the same time, I am struggling with this new look I have going on! I know it has only been 4 weeks, but of the 40lbs. that I gained, I've only lost around 21lbs. and I feel like this last 21 is taking forever and a day to GO AWAY! I am honestly feeling really down about how I look and I know that is ridiculous. I have so many things to be grateful for, we have our health, wonderful family, friends, a home, food, etc. so why should I complain really? But as much as I try to fight it, I'm bothered. Have any of you been there? Felt this way? I'm trying to be positive, but when I go to the mall, pick out clothes to try on, put them on & have what they call a "muffin top" because even the bigger sizes aren't big enough, I get so discouraged. On top of that I'm very pale...which just doesn't work when you live in Florida...and my complexion is still a mess (this began with the pregnancy). So, now I'm complaining. I'll stop with that, because I sound so superficial, I guess I'm just trying to adjust to this new person I've become. Lord---be with me!
On a better note...we took our baby boy to get his picture taken with the Easter Bunny today! We went to the Mall at Millenia, where they had a beautiful set-up. Gavin was a little angel and so darn cute! I'll try to scan the pic somehow and upload eventually. I was worried that he would cry, but they put him in the Easter Bunny's basket & he layed there so perfectly, he even smiled a few times. I don't want to brag too much (lol) but he did have a crowd :o).
Have a FABULOUS weekend!!!
Lindsay
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i know exactly where you're coming from! i wish i could give you some good advice on how to get the baby weight off, but i'm still caring it around =( on a positive note, you only have about 20 lbs to go so think of that as a small goal! You can definitely do it! Just remember your body is still trying to go back to normal itself after caring for a baby for 9 months! It will come in time! Good Luck!
ReplyDeletei read somewhere that "you should give your body the 9 months that it takes your body to get into the shape it's in...to return to normal"
ReplyDeletei think that makes sense. so i'm trusting that advice. lol
I know I know...kayla is right. It took a long time to put it on so give yourself about a year to take it off. I stressed too because I hate to wait on things and pounds don't come off instantly but it will.
ReplyDeleteI would suggest not even trying on clothes right now??? This may sound like weird advice but I don't think I would for about three more months.
In one way don't you feel so small though? haha. I remember in those first few weeks after that big ole belly was gone I would look at that blubber belly and still think man this looks good compared to what it used to be!! haha