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doing atkins and it is really helping...down to 268
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Oh my goodness, food is such a struggle for me. It is like I am controlled by an inner monster and all I can do is think about food and if I am not thinking about it then I am eating it. I am getting married in 3 months and I really want to lose 30 lbs. That would put me down to my prepregnancy weight. The sad part is that I now weigh 20 lbs more than I did full term pregnancy! How does that work?
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Wow, what a crazy ride. I forgot how hard it is to have a newborn. I think it is hardest on my older child. he is really having trouble adjusting to the attention his brother is getting. He has been getting in trouble at school and not doing what he is supposed to at home. With Donte constantly on the road for his job or sleeping when he is home, I am feeling overwhelmed. I am still joyous over havinga new child, I just am worried about joshua as I find a balance. it is ahppening slowly though. I am finally figuring out what the baby needs so he isn't so fussy. The result has been that I can spend a little more time with Joshua. Poorthing, he was so excited over having a baby brother that i never thought he would react this way.
Donte still seems to be a changed man. It is as though having a son made him realize how much he wants to have his family together. he changed his phone number and now leaves his cell phone around the house. He spends very little time on the internet and is much more affectionate--constantly telling me how he feels I am doing a great job. He is spending quite a bit of time playing video games; but, I think that this is because he feels slightly out of place since he cant feed the baby or comfort him like a mommy can.
Anyhow, things are better so far...we will see if it lasts or if it is just temporary.
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I'm glad to hear that things are getting better. I have four children and it is hard for the older children to understand everything. Just explain to him what the baby needs when he crys and incorporate Joshua into the schedule. Such as at bath time let Joshua gather the bath supplies and at feeding let him get the bottle, burping pad, or whatever he can assist with getting. He will adjust better and understand that he is a big boy and can help with his younger brother instead of feeling out of place or in the way. I'm here if you need me. Take care and God Bless you and your's.
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