Mom's--after giving birth, how long did it take to get your

pre-PG body back? Or close to it?

Did you have to work out? Or did the weight just come off?

Re: Mom's--after giving birth, how long did it take to get your

I'm 10 weeks pp and about 21 pounds came off literally in the first week and a half ....the last 8-10 pounds I need to work at and I am...my body changed a little and I am working out, NOT insanely, but here and there, and I've lost another 3 pounds this week my body pretty much looks the same except for my boobs that I'm hoping will go down soon, bc they're out of control....

Re: Mom's--after giving birth, how long did it take to get your

I'm 4 wks PP with my 2nd DC... I'm already back to my pre-pg weight, but I feel like this time around, my tummy area looks a little looser and stretched out. Not sure if that will resolve itself in time :(

Re: Mom's--after giving birth, how long did it take to get your

I had my DD five weeks ago and I am 5 pounds away from my previous weight. I had gained 37 pounds while pregnant. I was on the thin side before, but I've always had a tummy. It was never flat. Now it looks My love handle area doesn't look so hot either. Oh, well. None of my pants fit either, but I figure that it's an excuse to go on a shopping spree.

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Re: Mom's--after giving birth, how long did it take to get your

I only gained 18 pounds when I was pregnant. DS was born weighing 8lbs and then 5-6 pounds was placenta, blood, water. So I had about 5 pounds to lose and it came off within the first 2 weeks I was home. I was actually thinner 3 weeks PP than I was before I got pregnant. At my 6 week appointment I weighed the same as the appointment before I got pregnant. My body has changed though. I feel like I need to ton up my abs, legs, and arms. So, I'm working out just to get into a baithing suit this summer.

Re: Mom's--after giving birth, how long did it take to get your

by the time I got home from the hospital I was only 2 lbs over my prepreg weight, at my 2 week appt I had lost everything. My body has changed, I used to have a tiny waist ( I was always very thin), but it's much thicker now. I'm working on toning my legs and abs. my abs def need work. I only gained 20 lbs during pregnancy, but I am a perfectionist so I am not so thrilled right now and want to be back in my bikini this summer

Re: Mom's--after giving birth, how long did it take to get your

Hmmm... well the weight came off pretty quickly (especially with breastfeeding), but almost two years later, and my body is just not the same. My almost 10 pound baby just completely stretched out my belly and it sadly will never be the same (without surgery!)

Re: Mom's--after giving birth, how long did it take to get your

I gained 8 lbs with DD. When I went for my week check up after my c-section, I had lost 24 lbs.

Re: Mom's--after giving birth, how long did it take to get your

Well, at almost 4 weeks pp, I have only lost like *almost * 20 (i gained 35)... but, I haven't been able to take Sasha out, so I haven't even been out although i have been doing stuff non-stop in the house.

I think i am going to try to start exercising and taking her for walks this week, weather permitting.

I am wondering when this BF burning of calories will kick in-- I am not even eating a lot!!

Re: Mom's--after giving birth, how long did it take to get your

I gained 7lbs with DD and lost 30 within a week of giving birth. I am not BFing.

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Re: Mom's--after giving birth, how long did it take to get your

Im almost 8 months PP and am only about 10 lbs away from my pre pregnancy weight but i feel that my hips are much wider then they were before and i have a feeling that they are going to stay that way.

Re: Mom's--after giving birth, how long did it take to get your

i gained 28 pounds with at 8 weeks later i am a few pounds lighter than my prepregnancy weight. the pregnancy pounds usually come right off. i am ebfing ...

Re: Mom's--after giving birth, how long did it take to get your

I'll be 4 weeks PP tomorrow. I gained 13lbs my entire pregnancy and the first week alone I lost 22lbs. To date, I'm down 30lbs! I actually weigh less than I did when I went on Weight Watchers the beginning of last year. I've also noticed that while I've been at this weight before, my body is definately different now, and I actually look slimmer at this weight than I have in the past.

I'm looking forward to warmer weather so I can start walking with DD and lose more!

Re: Mom's--after giving birth, how long did it take to get your

I lost 20 lbs a week following my c-section. I gained 35 lbs during my pregnancy. I still have under 10 lbs to go, I've been stuck at this weight for a while now. My hips are just not the same, oh well! I think the weight will come off once it warms up and I can get my butt in gear walking outdoors with DS.

Re: Mom's--after giving birth, how long did it take to get your

I am 8 days pp and have lost 15 lbs. I've gained 35 lbs total, so 20 more to go. My tummy has gone down significantly already.
I tried BF, but DD is too eager, so I am pumping. Plan to go back on the treadmill in a week or so, after I heal a bit more.

Re: Mom's--after giving birth, how long did it take to get your

What an inspiration all of you are!!!

It makes me excited and hopeful to hear that quickly were at your PP weight - or close - or in the case of some of you have far surpassed.....