As promised

Here are some pics I took of the kiddos.

Enjoy.

Week 1 Weight Loss

Okay so I went to the doc on Tuesday for my 6 week check up and between Friday and then I gained 2 pounds.  Well  Monday I didn't do any excerising and I didn't on Tuesday either.  Wednesday I did my Carmen Electra workout and swore I was going to die half way through the cardio warm up.  I used to be able to do the whole workout without too many issues.  That's obviously not the case now. lol  Tonight we all went walking as a family.  I think the distance was half a mile to a 3/4 of a mile.  I decided to do my weigh in tonight while mom had Bella occupied.  Here are the stats.

7/31 weigh in: 145
8/4 weigh in: 147
8/6 weigh in: 142

Total weight lost: 5 lbs

So although I gained the 2 lbs by Tuesday, I lost that plus 3 lbs for this week's weigh in.  That's a total of 5 lbs lost so far.  My goal is to lose an additional 5 by next Friday.  Wish me luck!

My weight loss starting point....

I figure this is the only way I will be able to be accountable for losing this baby weight. 

My starting weight is: 145 lbs
My goal weight is: 125 lbs

I am going to try to start eating better, easier said than done. lol  I'm also going to do 30 minutes of cardio or go for a walk every evening.  It's the only way I'll be able to lose it all.  Brad is also going to be walking with me. We are going to make it a family thing. :)  I just wish it wasn't so dang hot! 

I'll be updating every Friday with my weigh-in, and what I've lost. 

Already a month!

I can't believe Bella is already a month old!  Time really does fly!  Dakota has been an awesome helper and LOVES being a big brother.  He starts kindergarten next month, and I hate that he's growing up, but looking forward to seeing what kind of young man he is going to become.  He makes me so proud, and he is soooo smart.  Sometimes too smart! :P  Bella weighs a lil over 9 pounds now.  And she is such a fake crier.  If you're not holding her she cries, it's awful, but the minute you pick her up she stops.  I'm trying to break that habit, but daddy isn't helping.  He runs right to her. lol  I'm hoping to get some family pictures of the 4 of us soon.  I got her newborn photos, and I'm going to make a photo book of my maternity photos and her newborn photos.  So here pretty soon I'll have that for y'all to see.  I'm also working on her announcement.  I can't decide which pic I want to use. So many decisions. lol

It's been hard making time for me with the 2 wee ones. So I'm going to make an honest effort in taking time out for me.  I start school next month, and I'm really excited.  I know shocking right.  lol  I'm looking forward to what this next semester holds for me academically.  I'm also going to be posting a blog every week.  On Friday I'm going to start trying to get my girlish figure back. lol  So I'll be posting an entry with my starting weight and my goals.  I'm hoping I can change my lifestyle so I can feel healthy again. I love that feeling because I feel like I can conquer the world.  Well that's all I got for now.  I'm going to take pics of the kiddos tomorrow with my lil cheapy camera, so look for those pics. 

I have turned Dakota into.....

a HARRY POTTER NUT just like ME! lol Brad and I had a Harry Potter marathon to relive the previous movies in time for the 6th one came out. Well Dakota decided he wanted to watch too. According to him his real name is Harry Potter, he wants a wand, and has been running around in a pair of old glasses that don't have the lenses in them to be like Harry Potter. lol It's too cute. And I'm so psyched that I now have someone in this house that loves HP as much as I do! lol So I'll be working on a cloak for him for Christmas most likely with the Gryffindor emblem on it. I think this week I'm going to start reading the books to him. So he knows that the books are SOOOOOOO much better. :)

Bella had her 2 week check up today and she now weighs 8 lbs 2 oz. So she gained over a pound since last week. Doc says she is completely healthy and fine. But she's having some gas issues. So last night and tonight thus far have not been fun. I'm going to check out a book that was recommended to me by a wonderful mama. I hope what I learn from it helps. And thanks to all the DAM mamas that gave me advice. I really appreciate it!

Bella's Jaundice Check Up

We had the check up for Bella's jaundice this morning and everything is good! We have her 2 week well check up next Monday. She did lose 4 oz but that's normal. I'm sure next weeks appointment will be great.

She got to come home

Bella was able to come home yesterday! We were both so happy. And our hearts filled with joy when we went to the hospital and she heard us and started smiling. She has to go see her pedi for a jaundice check up on Monday. Hopefully everything still looks good then!