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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Before & After

Being a mom truly has been amazing and challenging all at the same time.

I feel like I could sleep for 12 hours straight but yet at the same time know that I can function on just 2 solid hours of sleep.

The healing process has been a little slower than I thought it would be. I thought for sure by the time J.O.E turned 1 month, I'd be feeling like my old self again but that has not been the same. I am still sore down below. One of the "fun stuff" no one tells you about :-).

A while back, I read on Pegster's blog about the wonders of the belly bandit. I decided to purchase it because I saw the great results Peg got from using it.

Well, the day after I had Jordan (hours after I had her), I put on my belly bandit. I have worn it night and day for the last month.
Here are the results of wearing it. It says to wear it for 6 weeks but the one I got (medium) is too big and I refuse to buy a new one for just 2 weeks.

I am now a believer! My only complaint is that it kept bunching up in the middle which required adjusting it often. But other than that, it was great.

In other awesome news, I fit into my pre-pregnancy jeans last week at exactly 3-weeks. I lost all the weight 2-weeks after delivery but it took an extra week to get back into my jeans. That totally made my day last week.
Keep in mind that I was up 17-lbs when I went into labor. She weighed 6lb 4.9oz. Adding another pound for the placenta and also for blood, I was down about 10-lbs when I left the hospital.

Before @ 39-weeks 4days


;">After @ 3-weeks 6 days postpartum.



I hope as J.O.E gets into a routine, I am able to blog some more. I am looking forward to spending the holidays with our new little family.

I am learning to use my iPad so my posts might be a little "patchy" for now. Feel free to offer up tips if you are an iPad expert using blogger.

Have a fabulous week!

11 comments:

  1. wow, you look amazing. the belly bandit is a must for all new moms, wow!

    look at Pegster giving the bandit some business. they should pay her to be the spokesperson.

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    1. Thank you. Yeah...Pegster's needs to get some sort of commission or the belly bandit plug :-).

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    2. I know right, I thought of writing to them to offer it but then I gave up, too much effort

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  2. You look amazing. I really need to get that belly bandit. Maybe I'll put it on my Christmas list.
    Can't believe your still sore, sorry to hear. I tore both times too and they stitched me up but after 2 weeks I was fine. Did you use those ice pads? They helped a lot. And there's also a spray.

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    1. Thank you. I used the ice pads (still using them). I am getting better each day. Hoping to perhaps get a perineal massage next time. I heard it helps to prevent a bad tear and improves recovery time.

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  3. Wow J, you look amazing. The belly bandit is the sh**, I am so glad you used and are pleased with your result. Impressive weight loss too. Go girl, looking forward to more post and your thoughts on motherhood

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  4. The body bounce back is definitely some getting used to but it looks like you are doing an awesome job!!! Oh wow a month has already passed by...

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    1. Yup. The time sure has flown! I plan to start trying on my work clothes next week to see how they fit. Fingers crossed!

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  5. Oh wow. I'm impressed. You look amazing! They really should pay you ladies commission :).

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  6. Congratulations again! You look great!! And what a precious blessing you have! She is gorgeous!

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