First Time Moms Community Group

A group for first time moms, to discuss everything we are going through!

54 Members
209 Posts
0 Online
Children's Health & Parenting
/ First Time Moms Support Group

Mommy blues

Rustyzgrl
Rustyzgrl

i am a first time mom with a 10 week old son. Prior to the baby I was a vegetarian and work out finatic. Once I got pregnant, I couldn’t even look at green vegetables without getting sick. I gained 50 pounds and have been stuck st home for the last 14 weeks. Exercising is nearly impossible and so is leaving the living room most days. I feel like I’m going to go crazy! Anyone else in the same boat?

EmsMami
EmsMami
I had my daughter 8 weeks ago. I gained 45lbs and right now I am still 20lbs over. I did half marathons before having her, but during the pregnancy I stopped all exercise. I ate everything and anything, twice. I was out of control. Once giving birth I vowed to change that, and I did. Slowly! So start by taking it slow. Have PATIENCE. That is the number one thing. Don't expect changes to happen immediately- go step my step and with lots of patience you will begin to see changes.
Start by replacing one habit a day- for me it was drinking soda to drinking iced tea to finally drinking water. It took about a month to transition out of the soda. I definitely see the numbers reflecting this change on the scale.
So apply you vegetarian habits to that. Start by incorporating one veggie and getting rid of something you don't want to have anymore. One day at a time.
As for the exercise, I recommend going out for walks. I walked 3 weeks post partum, about 3 miles a day, 3 times a week. All with my baby girl. Just go outside for a bit. If you don't reach your goal, its ok. Don't freak out. Try again another day.
Just remember, PATIENCE. One day at a time.