After my 1st I lost all the weight and was back in a bikini - I didn't even really exercise much besides walking.
After #2 I lost weight but my hips are wider and my stomach is so flabby! And #2 is 3 yrs old!
Was it harder for you to bounce back after #2+ than it was with your 1st?
hostess / wonderful watermelon / 39513 posts
Yes, it has been harder to lose weight! I need to amp up my exercise and diet...just cardio isn't going to help me this time!
papaya / 10560 posts
I had a really hard time losing after 1, after 2 I have bounced back big time!
persimmon / 1458 posts
I'm only 9 weeks pp but already notice a difference. With my first the weight just fell off and I actually was under my pre pregnancy weight, with this one I have 7 pounds that is just sticking around. Uuuuggghh!
honeydew / 7488 posts
I haven't bounced back as quickly, mainly because my energy is lower. I have tried starting 30 Day Shred twice now, and I just can't get past the first workout!
blogger / eggplant / 11551 posts
It seemed easy to bounce back with pregnancy #1, but these last 5 stubborn pounds seem to be sticking around and won't go away after pregnancy #2. Although I think part of it is age and pregnancy, part of it is on me too - with two kids I'm more tired and less motivated to workout, so I can only squeeze in 2-3 workouts a week...
pomegranate / 3388 posts
Oh no! I'm sad I clicked on this thread. I guess I assumed it would be as easy to bounce back after #2.
wonderful cherry / 21504 posts
@skibobrown: haha me too. I'm really lucky that walking and breastfeeding have me well below prepreg weight (with a squishy belly, to be fair). I have some time before I test this out for number two though!
pineapple / 12566 posts
Same here. I bounced back and then some with LO1 and was pretty skinny when I got pregnant with LO2. I gained 10-15lbs more for the 2nd pregnancy and, at 6 months PP, I can tell I'm not all the way back to prepreg size yet (I don't weigh myself). I fit into my clothes for the most part, but things are still tight/fit differently.
persimmon / 1171 posts
Now Im glad I got rid of most of my pre pregnancy clothes. I never lost all the weight with LO1 so I figured I wouldn't lose it from LO2 right away either, looks like the odds are making my nightmare a likely reality.
eggplant / 11287 posts
It took me 9 months to feel "normal," after baby #1 (minus all the stretch marks), but I actually bounced back a lot quicker after #2!
| Today | Monthly Record | |
|---|---|---|
| Topics | 0 | 0 |
| Posts | 1 | 0 |
Ask for Help
Make a Suggestion
Frequently Asked Questions
Bee Levels
Acronyms
Most Viewed Posts
Hellobee Gold
Hellobee Recipes
Hellobee Features
Hellobee Contests
Baby-led Weaning
Bento Boxes
Breastfeeding
Newborn Essentials
Parties
Postpartum Care Essentials
Sensory Play Activities
Sleep Training
Starting Solids Gear
Transitioning to Toddler Bed
All Series
Who We Are
About the Bloggers
About the Hostesses
Contributing Bloggers
Apply to Blog
Apply to Hostess
Submit a Guest Blog
Hellobee Buttons
How We Make Money
Community Policies
- Google Plus
- Stumbleupon
- Twitter
- Facebook
- Pinterest
- Favorite0
10 comments