Because my day blew. . .
I am going to brag. It's my blog, afterall.
Ahem:
I gave birth one month ago. The day he was born I had gained 27 pounds, and sitting here right now I am only FIVE POUNDS away from pre-pregnancy weight. I have been wearing non-maternity pants since TEN DAYS after he was born. (And no, I haven't even attempted The Jeans yet, as my hips are still a little wide and why knowingly put myself through that kind of torture?). Three days before giving birth my belly measured 41.75" and today it is 34" at the belly button.
I have no other explanation for this other than he was born five weeks early and he nurses like a mo'fo' so the calories are literally getting sucked out of me.
Stretch Mark Status: Five small ones around my belly, but they look like mini bruises and will hopefully fade.
Foot Status: They did not get bigger. I repeat, they are the same size. My shoe collection will remain unspoiled!
That is all.
Go you! And I would totally brag about this...especially since the epidural soreness could last 5 months. Why does no one tell you that? Um, right, why would they? Congrats to you!
Posted by: cjh | April 03, 2008 at 07:20 AM
Awesome!
God bless :)
Posted by: Carrie | April 03, 2008 at 07:42 AM
You suck....
Just kidding. I was actually 30 pounds lighter than my pre-pregnancy weight after my twins were born but then again, I had some weight to lose anyway.
You go girl!
Posted by: Maggie | April 03, 2008 at 08:49 AM
We won't hate you because you're beautiful. (That will sound really weird if you are too young to remember that commercial.)
Posted by: Martialartsdiva | April 03, 2008 at 09:54 AM
woo! Brag away, baby. It took me 9 months to get back down to size, so I'm definitely impressed!
Posted by: Jen | April 03, 2008 at 10:55 AM
WOOO! you go girl! that's awesome!
I can't believe you gave birth one month ago - seriously?? and I'm STILL PREGNANT over here - BAH!
Posted by: Kirsten | April 03, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Hmm, I am about five pounds away, too- SEVEN MONTHS LATER. I'm going to chalk it up to the second baby syndrome. But it took about six months after Addy, too, and she was four weeks early... I think you're just awesome! You probably didn't eat every hour while you were on bedrest like I did, huh?
Posted by: sarah | April 03, 2008 at 11:12 AM
You rock, Sister!
Posted by: Bubba's Sis | April 03, 2008 at 12:45 PM
You go girl! I had such a hard time losing the baby weight the first time around I'm glad it's melted off of you so quickly!
Congrats on your progress :)
Posted by: SJ | April 03, 2008 at 06:50 PM
That's awesome! I can only hope I have the same outcome!
Posted by: Equipoise | April 03, 2008 at 07:24 PM
Wow! You deserve to brag, after all you have been through getting that little guy safely here. I keep telling myself that everyone is different, and that is why with a strict diet and exercise every day, I have still gained 20 pounds and I am only 5 months along. 15 of those was in the first trimester.
I am praying that I can lose it all as easily as you have! maybe I will magically get someone else's metabolism. HA!
Anyway, good for you! And good work to Theo for growing so well, too!
Posted by: Joy Covell | April 03, 2008 at 08:34 PM
OOPS. Got a little excited there.
Posted by: Joy Covell | April 03, 2008 at 08:35 PM
It's like you're some sort of super freak.
Jeez.
Posted by: auntie kristin | April 04, 2008 at 06:26 AM
Happy birthday, Samantha!
Posted by: MetroDad | April 07, 2008 at 08:51 AM
Well done you!!!
Posted by: Aimee Greeblemonkey | April 07, 2008 at 12:56 PM
Wow, you're fast! good for you!
Posted by: Na | April 08, 2008 at 02:35 PM