https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 28 May 2026 10:28:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-tummy#post-2800407 Sun, 28 Jan 2018 20:26:31 +0000 Becky 2800407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It took a lot of commitment but after having DD1 I was able to get my stomach to a good place by 7-9 months. After DD2, my diastasis recti was worse and I have a hernia from my pregnancy. The fact that I have a desk job and two kids, vs. having been working part time with DD1, makes a huge difference. Basically I’ll never wear a two piece again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-tummy#post-2800403 Sun, 28 Jan 2018 20:08:27 +0000 cake2017 2800403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2littlepumpkins: Ha! Thank you for sharing! I need to tell my husband to stop buying cookies and donuts! Congrats on your baby too :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-tummy#post-2800367 Sun, 28 Jan 2018 13:24:38 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2800367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never got 100% back to normal but I wasn't exercising consistently either. I actually weighed less and was smaller but still more prone to bloat. Post baby #3, I have stalled at 7 lbs above pre-preg weight although I'm only five weeks pp (but I've weighed this for like the past two or three.) I was hoping I'd come on here and there'd be some miracle cure for skin. 😜As others have said water and eating right and cutting sweets and at least for me sodas including Diet Coke 😭 helps a lot. I'm currently in survival mode still though so not ready to cut Diet Coke although the past week have been eating healthier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-tummy#post-2800303 Sat, 27 Jan 2018 22:40:29 +0000 cake2017 2800303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Portboston: I only drink water but I love sweets!!! However, I am down to my pre pregnancy weight and size. It’s just my tummy having alittle wrinkles :( - I’ll keep trying to turn away from the cake or gummy bears! Totally agree that it’s diet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-tummy#post-2800302 Sat, 27 Jan 2018 22:38:14 +0000 cake2017 2800302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pollywog: I breastfeed as well. Glad to hear you got it back! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-tummy#post-2800245 Sat, 27 Jan 2018 17:14:18 +0000 Pollywog 2800245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine was back by 3 months, but that was all breastfeeding an allergic child (no dairy, spy, gluten, eggs, or peanuts). I found walking really helped as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-tummy#post-2800244 Sat, 27 Jan 2018 17:10:13 +0000 Portboston 2800244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think a lot of it is diet unfortunately. Of course toning your muscles is important but cutting down on sugar and making sure you’re getting a ton of water will help with your skins elasticity. That being said, I’m 2.5 years post partum and although my stomach is flat and appears toned, I definitely can tell I have extra skin compared to pre baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-tummy#post-2800181 Sat, 27 Jan 2018 10:32:49 +0000 cake2017 2800181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@starchild: It’s amazing to see that! I just wish I could get on the same road! But like you said it takes time and I don’t have strict routine down. I do Barre and that has helped tone etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-tummy#post-2800180 Sat, 27 Jan 2018 10:31:52 +0000 cake2017 2800180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peaches1038: Yes, I’ve tested for this and I don’t have it! Thanks for the article! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-tummy#post-2800175 Sat, 27 Jan 2018 09:30:02 +0000 peaches1038 2800175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you tested yourself to see if you have a diastasis recti? If you do, crunches are the worst thing you can do. This is a helpful article </p> <p><a href="https://befitmom.com/pregnancy/diastasis-recti/" rel="nofollow">https://befitmom.com/pregnancy/diastasis-recti/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-tummy#post-2800174 Sat, 27 Jan 2018 09:19:58 +0000 starchild 2800174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in a fitness group on FB and have seen tons of inspirational pics of mamas who have 6 pack abs now. Even if you're not angling for that, you can still make good progress, but it takes tiiiiiiime. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-tummy#post-2800166 Sat, 27 Jan 2018 08:50:19 +0000 cake2017 2800166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaBear87: It’s the extra skin I guess that bothers me. I don’t know if sit-ups for the rest of my life will work ha! My navel or my skin isn’t the same. I understand our bodies change with having children just trying to see if I can improve anything especially with wanting more children. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-tummy#post-2800159 Sat, 27 Jan 2018 07:25:45 +0000 MamaBear87 2800159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the unfortunate truth is it might not go back to as flat as it was pre baby. I have an extra bit of skin that I think will likely be there forever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-tummy#post-2800155 Sat, 27 Jan 2018 02:51:28 +0000 cake2017 2800155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>It’s been alittle over 7 months! Just wondering how long it may take to get the tummy back?! I’ve worked on getting back to where I want/need to be but just not happy with my tummy. </p> <p>Any tips or suggestions?! </p> <p>Thanks! </p>