So... none of my clothes fit me right now...
Common complaint from a girl right? I can't even tell you how many skirts I tried on this morning before church, only to settle on a nice big one with an elastic waist. I had just gotten to the point when I was no longer squeezing by into my regular clothes and had switched into full on maternity. This last week I went through and packed up all the maternity clothes. However, my normal clothes don't fit either.
Bummer...
It's getting really hot out here. It would be nice to take Tru to the pool during the day to help pass the time, but the only swimsuits I have are a bikini and a maternity suit. Neither of those are going to fly. So I ordered one online (yikes!!!) and hopefully it covers the areas that need a bit of covering (and is still reasonable flattering right?)
I'm sorry if I'm just complaining, but a girl has to wear SOMETHING! I can't just walk around in my skin all day...
Speaking of skin, I made a comment the other day to Trent that went something like..."Having babies really does ruin your body." My sweet husband thought about that for a second and said, " Ummm, no... your body is not ruined by having babies. That's what your body is for! It's not just so that you can sit around and look cute (although I'm sure that's nice). It's to create life. Your body is doing what it was made to do!" Where did I find this guy? He is really good at putting things into perspective for me sometimes.
So, I'm trying to not be too bummed out that I have nothing that fits right now. It's a weird situation to be in. Just having a baby, but not having a baby. I got away with wearing maternity pants for a while after Tru was born but there is no way on earth I'm going to do that now. Do I really want to work super hard to loose these 14 lbs of "baby" weight that I have on me? Another thing that is hard is I realize that when I lost the 60+ lbs I had after Tru breastfeeding had a lot to do with it. Now I just look like I had a baby... but I have a 20 month old running around. Is this making any sense?
Well, the facts right now are that I did just have a baby. My body is not ruined, it's just been through a hard few months, with extra baggage to show for it. I'm going to spend the next little while trying to take good care of this body, in hopes that it will take good care of me. I went to the gym for the first time this year on Friday. I didn't run because I was too scared that I wouldn't even make it five minutes, so I did the elliptical. It felt so good to move again!!! It's been way too long since I had a good workout, but that's how it goes sometimes. I really love exercising. I love the way it makes me feel, I love how it makes me appreciate my health better.
So starting this week, it's time to put my body on the priority list again.
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I went to the gym this morning - first time since Easter and it feels great! Now to do my other work.
Good luck with regaining your body!
It's amazing to me that since I married Jared I've been every size from 4-16 and we've only been together 6+ years. I'm so glad you've got such a sweet husband who is realistic about the purpose for womens bodies. It makes it easier to think "this is just temporary" though, it is hard to be motivated sometimes to get back to where you were after a transition. Have fun! Do you like kick-boxing? When life hands me frustration that is my favorite exercise to punch out some frustration.
I don't love running but I do love to be doing something good for my body. I wish I was more consistent in my exercise efforts. Don't you feel better when you exercise - even if the clothes still don't fit?!? It is weird but oh so true.
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