What a pregnancy...I didn't stay pregnant long. Baby Samara James showed up at 24 weeks and 3 days gestation. She weighted in at 1lb 12oz and 11 inches long. She's now 16 days old and a fighter.
Meanwhile, I'm dropping weight again. I weighted 134 when I found out I was pregnant, got to 138 the week before I had her. Now, I'm 122. Exhaustion and pumping is a huge part of that. I don't know why she came early, I was laid up in the hospital for 3 days trying not to have her
So, my year isn't even until August 21st of this year. But, back in May I learned that I am pregnant. I'm about 11 weeks now and everything seems to be on track with the baby so far. I was just 6lbs shy of my goal weight but, whatever...that'll have to wait now.
Is there anything I should be concerned about being pregnant less than a year out? I know what I'm concerned about now - getting enough to eat to keep going. I'm so tired right now and I know a big part of that is just
Seriously, I'm doing well right now. Really well. I've lost 60 pounds in these last 6 months and it's falling off where it needs to fall off to look good.
But, man, do I still act like a fat person. I feel like I'm still hiding in the fat clothes and I dare not try anything on in a store - still won't even walk in a store for fear of nothing fitting me.
Let me tell you how ridiculous I am---I was in a 14W when this all started with surgery. I probably should've
Keeping in mind that our sleeve is just a tool, I've still tried to make other very healthy choices by replacing bad foods with good foods.
For example -
No more canola, vegetable oils. I use olive oil, coconut oil and ghee instead. Taste better, too
No more fake sugars and sweeteners, less sugar in general. I use stevia in its' pure form. I found a recipe for a date paste that I want to try. A better substitute for baking with sugar.