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Monday Musing: Remnants

By 7:03 PM

Remnants of my old self, pre-Deus era.

During my pregnancy, I was part of the unlucky ones who gained a lot of weight while carrying their babies. I was 30 pounds heavier which frankly I didn't mind back then since I am more concerned about Deus' welfare. I ate whatever I want but balanced my food intake by eating fruits and vegetables. And because of the weight gain, I rarely post or take photos of myself. I also didn't buy pregnancy clothes and wore my old clothes instead as a way of motivating myself to get back in shape after giving birth. 
Well, that's what I thought. Apparently, I can only do that if I had a normal operation but instead went thru a caesarean operation. You see, I had trouble during labor and was advised by my OB to undergo CS to which I obliged.  I can endure the pain and the complications it can possibly bring but I cannot simply risk the life of my baby, I have waited for this moment far too long to jeopardize this. 
Now 6 weeks after Deus was born and still 20 pounds heavier, I am still biding my time to get back in shape. Looking at Deus, I am no longer compelled to be thin but instead stay healthy for him. I know this mommy can bounce back but for now Deus is my priority. My time will come, after 2 or 3 months that is. Hopefully.

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10 comments

  1. charley's mommyOctober 26, 2015 at 10:54 PM

    Oh!!! Relate much!!! :) i wanted to lose weight na. :( thanks for sharing! :)

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    1. RobyOctober 26, 2015 at 11:27 PM

      yup, same here but I can't exercise or go on a diet because apart from undergoing CS operation, I am also exclusively breastfeeding. but not complaining though. :)

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  2. UnknownOctober 27, 2015 at 5:58 AM

    also had CS for my youngest son. Your body will shape back to pre-pregnancy in no time, enjoy this season with deus. keep your stories coming!

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  3. Joyful MessOctober 27, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    I also had to undergo an emergency CS operation. I didn't get to work out until several months later! Good thing breastfeeding helped me lose a lot of weight in no time. Focus on recovery and baby muna :)

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  4. PR Daily PHOctober 27, 2015 at 7:28 PM

    So relate! My pre-pregnancy weight is 55kgs but I reached almost 80kgs, thankfully breastfeeding helped me to shed those pounds. Feeling ko nga ang payat payat ko na ngayon, mas payat before.

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  5. GilianOctober 28, 2015 at 7:26 AM

    It's the exact opposite for me after giving birth. I lost too much weight. :)

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  6. GilianOctober 28, 2015 at 7:26 AM

    It's the exact opposite for me after giving birth. I lost too much weight. :)

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  7. ♥peachkins♥October 28, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    I am with you on this. It's been four months after I gave birth via CS and I haven't lost weight yet..

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  8. UnknownNovember 3, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    It's has been almost 2 months since you gave birth. Don't rush yourself, Mommy. Please focus on your recovery and your baby for now. Take it one step at a time! :)

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  9. Mommy LevyNovember 13, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    I agree with Ruth, focus on your recovery and baby first. You can do morning walkathon with the baby :)

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