One week Post Partum

Its hard to believe that just a week ago I was laying in a hospital bed with an IV full of pitocin pumping into me preparing my body to meet my little boy. Here I am a week later a new woman! I have a precious baby boy, and a few extra pounds to show for it!

Here I am the last week of pregnancy, up 65 pounds, and waddling around.

Here I am today. Exactly 7 days later. 

I have lost 20 lbs so far. I still have a lot of swelling, and it is improving with each and every day. Yesterday I was able to put on tennis shoes that I haven't been able to wear since early March! I now have ankles! Still waiting for the day I can put my wedding rings on though. 

There is still a long journey to having a fit and healthy post baby body, but I am really encouraged by this first week. I realize the weight loss will slow, maybe even stop, in the weeks to fallow, but for now I enjoy stepping on the scale each day and seeing the number get lower and lower. 

What I am eating for weight loss...

For now I am just eating smart. Whole grain carbs, lean meats, and portion control. I eat when I am hungry, because breast feeding does make you starve. I make smart choices though in my snacks, apples, bananas, peaches, cantaloupe. I'm not going super crazy with my dieting just eating what is made (My mom was here cooking and cleaning until yesterday), but watching how much and skipping some dishes. For example, we had hamburgers the other night, I had half of one (on whole wheat bun of course), instead of the whole one that I would have during pregnancy. I did splurge on my Momma's homemade fries, but I kept the portion under control. I am avoiding extra's like cheese, butter, and sour cream, etc. I will eat healthier and healthier as I have the energy to fix more things. For now, I cook what is simple and eat smart from that. 

Exercise...

Until I am released for full exercise at 6 weeks post partum, I can walk. Each evening my sweet husband and I take our little man for a stroll. We started at a quarter of a mile last week and by last night we are up to a mile. I also make 100 trips up and down our stairs each day because our nursery is upstairs. It is so hard sometimes not to lace up my shoes and go for a run. I am being careful not to over do though! 

Who it is all for...

One week old and 'chillin in his crib'.

Me and my little man! 

I'm so happy to have my boy here and be working to get my body back! I get frustrated when things don't fit, but I just remind myself that I am only a week post partum. It will get there!