My Little Man About a Month Old

Daddy and Me

My 1st time going to church

My 1st real bath

My bath time turned me into a thug

Stretch Marks?? Seriously??

Nobody wants them but 75%-90% of pregnant women get them. They are caused by genetics or by gaining too much weight or too much weight at one time. Some call them badges of honor or badges of motherhood. I call them ugly. Yes, i'm talking about the dreaded......stretch mark. Also known as scarring on the skin.

I noticed when i got out of the shower this morning that i had some squiggly purple lines on my butt. I wasn't sure if they were stretch marks or indentions from something i sat on (was hoping the latter). I decided to look again later. Well, several hours later, they are still there. UGH! And i thought i was going to get away with no stretch marks...instead i get them AFTER my skin is almost back to normal. Go figure. Luckily, they are in a place that stays covered. I will be checking myself out further though and hoping for the best. Some swear by different lotions and creams that prevent stretch marks. I even used the stuff myself....just in case they do work.....but i guess i should've been putting it on my butt. I guess i'm in the club now.....i'll call them my badges of motherhood all the while trying out the creams that promise to lighten them.

Mommy and Riley

Randy actually took a picture of me and the baby. I was actually in front of the camera instead of behind it....very unusual. :)  I guess my reading put Riley to sleep. The noticeably dark circles under my eyes are signs of lack of sleep. Should've tried to erase those before posting but....no need in trying to hide the truth.

My weight

I've lost 3 more pounds this week. YAY! I think that's 29 pounds total since i've had Riley (a month).

Riley's Weight

Riley's appointment Monday went well. He gained a little weight. Wahoo! He now weighs 6lb 1oz. He's getting closer to his birth weight.

2 Week Baby Pics

Here are some pictures of Riley around 2 weeks old.

Weight

Well I had Riley 5 weeks early and still gained 38 pounds (wonder how much i would've gained if i had gone full term). A week after delivery i lost 23 pounds. A week later i lost another 3 pounds = 26 pounds total. I must have been really swollen!! Still got another 10+ to get to my pre-preggo weight and i think it's all in my tummy. Wonder when i can start exercising? Wonder if i'm motivated enough TO exercise.......