Belly Fat

There are certain things or topics you should just never bring up to a woman that has just had a baby. One of those things or topics is the size of her belly.

We were having dinner at my parent's house on Valentine's Day. My Grandmother and her "friend" had come down to share the evening with us too. When we were all hugging and saying our hellos my grandmother's friend said in my ear "your belly is sticking out there, you had better work on losing that". I just laughed and said "I know, I am trying" but on the inside was a little upset. I leaned over and told my dad that you just don't say that to people.

There is nothing that I wanted more than to deliver Lincoln and leave the hospital in my regular clothes and at my regualr weight...OK, so maybe there are things I want more but wouldn't it be nice to not have to work so hard at losing the weight you gained during pregnany. I mean your hormones are going crazy, you are famished from nursing and are eating tons, and then you don't fit into your maternity clothes anymore but don't fit into your biggest fat day pants either. The last thing you need is someone telling you your tummy is big.

I know I still have about 15 pounds to lose to be back at my regular weight but I thought I was doing pretty good. After all, Lincoln is only a month old. Give me a break! :o)