I have already decided that at six months I will stop nursing. (This will be best for us both because Emma has started to fight me at feedings. She twists and grunts, sucks then turns away to scream and turns back to suck again. Not every feeding, but most. We will both be happier when she is drinking formula. I may continue one or two feedings a day for a couple more months, we will see how that goes.)
Now it is time to decide to start working out. In the last three weeks I have lost six pounds, doing absolutely nothing and continuing to eat whatever I want, whenever I want. That's really encouraging. With the end of nursing in sight, I can begin to think about what I am eating again, and to work out consistently and not worry about my milk supply. (Previously, if I tried to eat healthy foods or work out a couple times a week, my milk fluctuated greatly. I couldn't risk it, and adopted my whatever, whenever policy along with Fenugreek when Ive needed it and have had ample milk supply.) The down side of these two decisions is that my nursing may finally be paying off and helping me to loose some weight just when Ive decided to quit. That is something I will just have to deal with, because I know its time.
I am making the internet my accountability partner. I will do this. So thats whats new at home.
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I suppose I should also mention that Australia was wonderful. We had a great time, and Jason's already planning for the next trip. I think my favorite part was dipping Emma in the ocean. I have always loved the ocean. Jenn and I used to drive to Heceta just to stand for a few minutes and come back home. It was nice to first introduce Emma to the other side of the pacific with Jenn.
Hmm...could Emma be teething? oh, btw, I don't believe in working out. :)
ReplyDeleteshe doesnt mine her rice cereal, or bottle, and usually her morning feeding goes fine. there are no signs of bumps, and shes not cranky, so i dont think its teething. i have no idea why she does it, but im taking it as a cue that shes ready to move on, and im okay with that. i know i will miss nursing, but i look forward to wearing real clothes and being able to leave her without worrying about what she will eat and how it will affect my milk.
ReplyDeletealso, i like working out. :) its the endorphins. were friends.
Sorry I double posted, my computer is a moron. :|
ReplyDeleteI love exercise! I will start working out "with you" if you want. It's time I get back to the gym, too.
ReplyDeleteIt was so much fun to have you here. I've been moping like Eeyore this week. I can't believe it's a year and a half til I can even think of coming back to America... and Emma will be so big! (And Jason will be 30. Ha!)
I love exercise! I will start working out "with you" if you want. It's time I get back to the gym, too.
ReplyDeleteIt was so much fun to have you here. I've been moping like Eeyore this week. I can't believe it's a year and a half til I can even think of coming back to America... and Emma will be so big! (And Jason will be 30. Ha!)