Follow Up

Well, my six week post-partum appointment was Wednesday. I have to admit there was something sad to me about walking into the midwife offices and knowing it was my last time there until the next time. I've so loved everyone there and almost felt like I was leaving friends behind when I said goodbye and walked out the door. Everything checks out, although the bean had a meltdown and had to be passed off to the office staff for cuddles during my exam. Oh that girl! When I came out she was fast asleep.

On the weight loss train we have made some baby steps of progress. All in all with Miss Maeve I gained 98lbs. (Yes folks, that's no typo.) Six weeks after my girl's arrival and I've lost 52lbs. So...only 48lb to go! This week I joined the gym and am hoping that between Zumba and getting back to running I can shed what's left quickly. Now...I just need the motivation to exercise when I could be napping! :)

Before I go, a glimpse for you of my six week bean. A little girl who much prefers napping in my bed to her own...

Rookie Moms

One of my favorite mommy blogs out there is RookieMoms.com and if you haven't visited them, you really, really ought to! The blog is co-written by two friends in Berkley about motherhood, and new motherhood in particular. Today they had a guest blogger who definately struck home with me, so I thought I'd link her post. It's short, I promise! Give it a read!

http://www.rookiemoms.com/rookie-mom-voices-johanna-at-7-weeks/

Saying Goodbye

Today was the day I'd been trying for weeks to pretend wasn't coming. Today we put my Mom on an airplane back to Virginia. My mom flew into DFW the day my water broke, having anticipated a few days time together, maybe even a week before baby came. Instead, as you all know, Maeve made her appearance the next night. Originally she was supposed to leave the following week, and we pushed it a week. Then...we pushed it another week. Three weeks in all, I don't know what I'll do without her! It was wonderful to have the guidance, company and care. I will miss the calm reassurance and loving time spent with my mom, and Maeve will miss those extra snuggles and grandmother love.

Come back soon Mom!!!

Maevey Bean 3wks old

Maeve and Mama 3wks old

three generations of O'Connell women

Baby Weight

Well folks, it's official. In these last 10 months, I have gained 98lbs. According to my first pregnancy appointment at 8wks, I've "only" gained 93lbs. God bless first pregnancies and hypothyroidism.

January 2011

Last pregnancy picture at 36wks, I made it another 3wks and 5 days before Maeve arrived. Trust me, I was bigger than this:

I am happy to announce that as of today I have lost 44lbs of the 96lbs I gained! My next appointment with the midwives is on Friday, I'm hoping their scale reflects an even bigger loss. While it may be a lot to lose, 52lbs is waaaay more doable than 96lbs!

For now, here's an in-between picture of the bean and Mama. (Not too sure about the expression on my face...)