8 Weeks Postpartum

What I did this week:  I'm mostly breastfeeding now, pumping only 1-2 times per day.  I starting a workout routine including the elliptical, 10 Minute Trainer, & P90X.  On the days that I'm not working out, I'm at least taking a walk (as long as it isn't 100 degrees!).

Weight:  139.5 lbs, down .5 lbs from last week.  Still have 8 lbs to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight, but I'm not focusing on the number on the scale.  I'm more interested in losing body fat and gaining muscle tone.

Measurements:  {Waist} 29.25 inches, {Hips} 37 inches

7 Weeks Postpartum

What I did this week:  Still breastfeeding/pumping.  I'm surprised I didn't lose anything this week with how little I ate (unintentionally, I promise).  I went home to Virginia to visit my parents and James didn't accompany me this trip.  So it was a little difficult to remember to eat properly and often enough since I was so consumed with Maxwell.  That just goes to show you, do NOT starve yourself (not that I did), you will lose more weight and be healthier if you eat healthy and don't skip meals!

Weight:  140, exactly the same as last week.

Measurements:  {Waist} 29.25 inches, {Hips} 37 inches

6 Weeks Postpartum

Back in my bikini for the first time!

What I did this week:  Still breastfeeding/pumping and a lot of walks this week since it was nice outside!  My midwife gave me the ok at my appointment yesterday to resume all exercise!  So I'll be starting a more rigorous routine when I get home from visiting my parents and grandmother next week!

Weight:  140, down 1.5 lbs from last week and 8.5 lbs away from my pre-pregnancy weight.

Measurements:  {Waist} 29.25 inches, {Hips} 37 inches

5 Weeks Postpartum

What I did this week:  Still breastfeeding/pumping, but I didn't work out much due a major power outage and a pretty extreme heat wave.

Weight:  141.5, down 2.5 lbs from last week and 10 lbs away from my pre-pregnancy weight.

Measurements:  {Waist} 29.25 inches, {Hips} 37 inches

4 Weeks Postpartum

What I did this week:  Still breastfeeding/pumping.  I started some light weight training and a very easy ab workout.  I plan to gradually increase my strength training and cardio this coming week, again that is provided that the weather cooperates.  

Weight:  144, so up a pound from last week.  In my defense it was my birthday this weekend and we were visiting home and ate out quite a few times.

Waist:  29.25 inches, down 1/4 inch.

3 Weeks Postpartum

What I did this week:  Still breastfeeding.  Although, this week I did a lot more pumping/bottle feeding because little man and I have a bit of thrush.  So I'm giving myself some time to heal.  We did take several walks this week and it felt fantastic to get out of the house and get a little exercise.  The plan for this coming week is to start some light weight training and continue regular walks (provided it's not too hot for Maxwell).  Maybe by the end of the week I'll be up for a light jog.

Weight:  Still 143, so 11.5 lbs to go.

Waist:  Down to 29.5, so another half an inch gone.  I'm still wearing my Squeem to bind my tummy during the day and that really helps with my posture and reminds me to engage my abs.

1 week old and the last day at the hospital!

Maxwell has been released from the nursery and was taken off of their monitors this morning.  He's now on his home monitor and will spend tonight rooming in with me so that I can get used to the monitor.  Then, we get to go home tomorrow!  Such an exciting day!  In other news, I'm officially 1 week postpartum.  I'm pleasantly surprised at how quickly my belly has gone down!  An hour or so after delivery my belly measured 36" (3" less than my final pregnancy measurement), by the next day I was down to 35.5" and today I'm measuring at 30" around.  Also, I got an instant boob job my milk came in about 3 days postpartum and breastfeeding is going great.  Surprising, considering I didn't even get to attempt to nurse him until the end of day 2 and he'd already been given a bottle, a pacifier, and sugar water due to his traumatic experiences in the nursery.  I'm experiencing close to no pain anymore, even {down there}, and my body is really adjusting well to only getting 2-4 hours of sleep a day!  Hopefully everything keeps going in this direction and home life will be much the same if not easier.