Goodbye Plateau!

I stepped on the scale this morning and thought "maybe today..."

Maybe today the number will be less than 161- maybe I finally broke through... but maybe not.

I held my breath and waited for the beep....

159.6!

My jaw dropped and I was (and still am) in disbelief.  I had finally done it- I had finally broken through the 160 lb. barrier.

I could hardly speak let alone type about it.

I am speechless- I am without speech.

My fiance gave me a big hug this morning and told me 'good job!' He knows how important it is for me to be healthier.

It finally happened. I have been waffling between 166-161 since July, after our second son was born.  It's not easy after having a baby or two.  I haven't been below 160 since before I was pregnant with our first son- so 3 years ago!

I wouldn't give up- I knew I couldn't- because if I gave up it would be a slippery slope back to even larger numbers. Gaining would be so disappointing and not the kind of example I want to set for our kids. 

159.6-- it's not the ultimate goal but it is a small step in the right direction.... Actually, it's about 3 pounds in the right direction! 

It feels good to know I'm not broken and good "old fashioned" exercise and watching what you eat can make all the difference in the world.

New Arrival...

 My prediction was correct - our son arrived a week earlier than the scheduled c-section. Which was two weeks early from my estimated due date (July 2).  I'm thrilled that he is here and so far- seems like an excellent eater AND sleeper.  Big brother is doing really well also- he helps when he can and has not shown a single sign of aggression or jealousy.  AMAZING! LOVE IT!  Even though he was two weeks early- the new guy weighed in at exactly 8 pounds and 20 inches long.  Since I had already been to the hospital two other times in the past month, I was worried that I was blowing things out of proportion but my doctor said that I did the right thing calling her and coming in- this baby was ready! 

Recovery is already a lot easier than last time- but we'll see what happens.  One of my nurses got a bit off on my pain killer medications and I could definitely tell a difference.I walk around.... or shuffle my feet around like I'm going on 100 and not 28. I'm hopeful because of opting to go straight to the O.R. and not laboring- my body is exhausted but not doubly exhausted..

Speaking of exhausted- I'm off to feed the new guy and head to bed.