Shred day 2

Is it bad that even my 4 year old who never runs out of steam can even handle the shred. She wanted to do it today with me so I turned it on and about 30 seconds in realized I just couldn't do it today. I literally could not force myself to do a single jumping jack. I would mentally prepare myself to do it...1,2,3...Jump and nothing would happen. So I sat down and let Eve jump around and pretend she was doing what they were doing and by the time they finished the first set of crunches Eve was spent. She then complained for the rest of the night that she worked out too hard and her back hurt. Seriously I just couldn't muster up the strength to do it. I actually feel really good today except my thighs are so sore. I almost peed myself today because I was having a hard time sitting down fast enough and there were a few times I thought my leg was going to give out while walking (not good when you have a newborn). So I did the Wii fit step aerobics for 20 minutes instead. Tomorrow I will go swimming for a LONG time. I love swimming. I need to stop by our storage and pick up my handweights and workout bench. I have another workout that my best friend Rachel did that helped her lose and keep off a bunch of weight. I have done it before and although it will also make me sore it isn't as hard on my joints. I think I will start with that on Sunday and work my way up to the shred. I can't live with this much pain when I have 2 kids to take care of.

Transformation Begins

Adam and I have been doing some serious talking about how to get back into shape. I am beyond out of shape. Honestly I was a little shocked when I saw these pictures. In my mind I am not as fat as I look in these pictures. I need to make a change and hopefully by publicly humiliating myself with pictures in my skin tight work out clothes every 10-15 days I will not give up like I always do. I want to get healthy for my children and I want to get sexy for Adam. So today marks Day 1 of my transformation. I did the shred that everyone has been talking about. My legs felt like jello and I only made it half way through but at least it is a start. I had a really hard time even doing the jumping jacks. I mean seriously they are jumping jacks and I could barely handle it. I found myself having some serious words with Jillian in my head and a lot of them involved the f-bomb. Eve was my cheerleader through the whole thing and kept telling me when I wasn't doing it like they were on the TV. This week I am starting by adding the workout and next week we will work on eating healthier. I think this is going to be good for our family.

Helping those in need.

Every Friday my parents go to a fish fry at the local Knights of Columbus. The one thing I really miss about Wisconsin/Illinois is the great food. Honestly it is hard to find good food down here. The fish fry reminds me of Wisconsin so although Adam is allergic to fish I occasionally ditch him and pack up the kids and go with my parents. Last Friday I went along and on the table they had information about a spaghetti dinner in hopes to raise money for a family in need. Their daughter is in need of a heart transplant. She is 4 the same age as my Eve. All I could think about was what if that was Eve. I love her so much and can't fathom the strength this family will need in coming months and years.

Gabriella is the little girl and she is seriously adorable. Even though I have never met this family I want to get the word out to as many people as possible. If you feel compelled to help them financially there is a place on their blog page to make a donation. Please keep this family in your prayers.

3 Weeks

Milo is 3 weeks old today. He is getting so big and he is a total cuddler. He totally has me wrapped around his little finger just like his big sister. He loves to try and look at Eve and when she is around and he hears her voice he turns his head to try and find her. They have become totally smitten with one another.

Newborn Sleep

So on Thursday night Milo woke up at 12am, 2am, 4:30am, 6:45am, and 10 am.

Last night he woke up at 2am and 6am.

He usually wakes up at 12am, 3:30am, 6:45am, 9:45am.

(Thank God that Eve sleeps until 10 am everyday)

Guess which night Adam took care of him? And to top it off I had to kick Adam out of bed both times because he was so passed out he didn't hear him crying.

Honestly though I can't complain because at least he goes right back to sleep after I feed him and I don't really feel sleep deprived I would just like a continuous night of sleep.

Weight Check.

Yesterday I had to take Milo to the Dr. to get a weight check because he was 9 lbs when he was born and was down to 8lbs 7oz when we went to the Dr last week. Well he now weighs 9lbs 7.5 oz. The kid gained a whole freaking pound in a week. I love my chunker. The Dr. said he was looking great.

I played Wii fit for the first time since about 3 weeks before I had Milo. I put on 19 lbs with him and so far have lost at least 26 lbs. I tried on a pair of pre-pregnancy jeans and they fit although I have a bit of a muffin top. My tummy is still like a bowl full of jelly but Adam was "mad" that I lost the weight so fast. He on the other hand lost 2 of his 30 lbs. (Yup he gained 30 lbs while I was pregnant.) I can't wait to start working out and dieting for real.

Happy 2 week birthday Milo!

Sisterhood Award

Thanks to Jaime for this award.

Jaime always know how to put a smile on my face by being a goof ball yet she is super compassionate and strong. I have cried with her and laughed with her and am proud to have "met" her.

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