baltomom86 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Hi everyone, In case you haven't noticed, I'm feeling pretty bummed at the moment. Mostly because I am 32 weeks into this thing and I feel like I have just done a really bad job of taking care of myself and fetie (lol, weird pet name, I know.) To give myself credit I haven't been completely terrible, I definitely am conscious of eating "healthy" foods and exercise about twice a week. But I definitely am not compliant and I am totally obsessed with the scale and it drives me bonkers. I also just haven't gotten it together to be organized about food shopping and cooking. So when I get hungry... I try and make good choices, but it doesn't always work out the best. By healthy I mean eat fruits and veggies daily, and I aim for a gluten free diet. But W30 compliant? Hardly. Wondering about my spouse? He gives very empty promises about helping me. Very. Empty. And don't think I feel bitter or anything (she says sarcastically knawing her teeth.) Especially since I helped him lose 100 lbs about 3 years ago and he has kept it off! I am having terrible anxiety about losing my baby weight. So far I've gained about 20-25 lbs. I want to relax, eat right, and I want my baby weight to fall off and fit into my clothes. This is my 3rd pregnancy and I am 30 years old. I would love some support! Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannlib Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 You're growing a human being. Be kind to yourself. I have dreadful food aversions when pregnant and went totally off meat, veg and eggs. For the whole time I basically survived on beige crunchy food. Not whole 30. Not paleo. Not even gluten free. Eat whatever you need to eat to get through the next 8 weeks AND BEYOND because having a new born is hard too. Be kind to yourself. Make good choices when you can but don't beat yourself up when you don't. How does that help? Whole 30 is here when you are ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators LadyM Posted March 7, 2016 Moderators Share Posted March 7, 2016 Why do you want to do a W30 right now? Is it time to reassess your motivation? Perhaps it's not the best time for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baltomom86 Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 I know I should give myself a break. The thing is I don't have any food aversions now, and my energy level is ok. So I feel like I have no excuse. It's something I want to do but can't organize myself to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella Cat Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Talk with your health care provider (doctor or midwife), let him/her know what you are feeling. You are important. Be kind to yourself and let those around you help; tell them what you need....to husband "I need to rest, please make dinner tonight." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyS Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 The reason you can't organize yourself to do anything non-pregnancy related is because you're pregnant. And you have two other children to take care of. Two! So this is exponentially more difficult than either of your first two pregnancies. Focus on being kind to yourself, and remember that we gain weight when we're pregnant because we're supposed to. We may keep on some of that weight for a while afterwards because we're breastfeeding, and again that's how it's supposed to be. This business of trying to be thin and whatnot is a bunch of baloney. You eat up, rest when you can, and remember that your brain is scattered because you are so occupied growing a whole new person while taking care of two other fairly new people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baltomom86 Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 Spoke to my doctor today, he said not to worry. I lost the weight before and I can do it again. And it's a very typical thing to worry about, I'm not the only one in this boat. Thank you all for your support! I feel muxh better. And I ate breakfast today! That was more than coffee! Hooray for me!! As a result I definitely made better eating choices today :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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