by Stephanie Elie on January 16, 2008
168 lbs that is what the scale read. At each doctor’s visit I dreaded the moment I had to step on the scale. I waited in agony to see how much more I gained every week. 168 lbs was my final weigh in the day before I had my son. In the past 9 months I gained 45 lbs well over the suggested weight gain of 25 to 30 lbs.
I am now almost 3 weeks post-partum and I’m ready to start my Get Back in Shape plan. I’ve tossed out all the ice cream and sweets I craved throughout my pregnancy. I’ve dusted off the treadmill and even walked on it this morning for 20 minutes.
So until I get the okay from my doctor that it is safe to exercise I will take a light walk on the treadmill for 20 minutes a day.
While I am working to get back in shape, I will post things, products, and etc. on my blog that helped me lose the weight.
Coming Soon: Product Review of the Fit + Giggles workout.
What did you do to get your pre-baby figure back, let us know by posting a comment.
by Stephanie Elie on January 14, 2008
This is my first post for 2008 and I can’t believe we are already 14 days into the New Year! We have been super busy with our new baby that time just zipped on by. But I did have a couple of minutes today and realized that I need a new plan for the New Year. So I broke out my momAgenda and started filling in the blank pages.
I have big plans for this year. My online boutique is undergoing a major overhaul in the next couple of weeks. So please stop by and check it out, www.lalababyboutique.com.
I just recently launched my new blog www.mompreneurlife.com, which I will cover all issues about parenting and entrepreneurship, including my personal diary of success and failures. I hope to have interviews from other mompreneurs, tips and helpful entrepreneurial resources.
In addition to the mompreneurlife.com blog, I will also be launching www.thinkorganicbaby.com a shopping blog for all things organic and baby.
I only have a few more minutes before I need to pick up my daughter so I better jet. Time is flying by these days!
by Stephanie Elie on December 31, 2007
Our son finally arrived weighing in at a healthy 7lbs 1oz and just in time for the New Year. The delivery went smoothly and both baby and I were able to go home the following day. He and his 2 year old sister hit it off well. She is already very protective of him just like she was while I was carrying him. She would not let grandma rub my stomach and now she won’t let her hold him. She’s always telling grandma, “Give baby to mommy.” I only hope they will be good friends and will always look out for each other. Here is a picture of the two of them both a couple of days old. Do you think they look alike?
by Stephanie Elie on December 24, 2007
Product Review: Mom planners by Go Mom!, Bizzi2Go, momAgenda,
truly mom
It´s that time of year again; time to go shopping for next year’s calendar. This year why don´t you try a calendar or planner designed specifically for moms. I was given an opportunity to review four 2008 mom calendars the Bizzi2Go Planner, Go Mom! Organizer, momAgenda desktop calendar and the truly mom organizer. All of which have their own unique features aside from the basic calendar. I am sure you will find one that fits your needs.
Go Mom! Running Mate Undated by Day Runner
The Go Mom! Organizer was created by a busy mom, Molly Gold of three after she became a stay-at-home mom. She searched for the perfect calendar for years without success so decided to create her own. She launched the Go Mom! in 2000 and signed a partnership with Mead Westvaco Consumer of Office products in 2004. You can find the Go Mom! organizer at your local Target, Staples and/or Office Max. There are 3 different calendar options in the line:
Go Mom! Classic Undated Organizer (size 5 ½” x 8 ½”)
Go Mom! Running Mate Undated Organizer (size 3 ¾” x 6 ¾”)
Go Mom! Dated Appointment Book (can only be found in select Staples stores)
Calendar
The calendar comes with both an undated monthly and weekly view so you can start using the calendar any time of the year. Each week provides a place to plan meals as well as a section just for mom.
There are 2 other options available in the line, a larger undated organizer and a dated appointment book.
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by Stephanie Elie on December 22, 2007
My husband and I have been together for over 10 years and purchased only one Christmas tree throughout that time until now. Since we are expecting our son any day now we decided to have Christmas at our house. So this morning we took our daughter to get her first tree. We even let her pick it out. She was so excited about her tree and being able to decorate it.
My husband hammered on the stand and we propped the tree up to take a look, even our neighbors were partaking in the joyous occasion. Then I screamed “What is that?”
And that is when we discovered that our tree came with FREE PETS. About eight baby mice/rats were on the floor of our patio! They had fallen out of the tree! My husband darted down the stairs, I slammed my front door. My neighbor slammed hers. Everyone was screaming and in shock. Luckily they mice/rats were only a couple of days old, if that.
Needless to say the tree was returned and we got our money back. There will be no fresh Christmas tree at our house this year. Yes, we will be decorating one of our artificial plants and placing the presents under around it. Can you blame us?
The day after Christmas we will be buying our artificial tree for next year, I know those don’t come with FREE pets!
by Stephanie Elie on December 21, 2007
So after spending 4 hours in L&D last night, I am back at home with contractions waiting for my baby boy to make his grand appearance. I tried everything to get things going, short of castor oil and he still won’t budge. I’m beginning to think he has his own agenda that doesn’t involve my needs or desires. Yesterday I walked the mall, I went to the movies, I did the deed and walked some more. It didn’t faze him. So today I will the (apparently not strong enough contractions) go to my daughters Christmas party, stop by my work Christmas party, finish my shopping and then just come home and relax.
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by Stephanie Elie on December 15, 2007
Only 5 days left until my due date and it doesn’t seem my son is ready to come out. I’ve even looked up ways to induce labor, the walking, the sex, the acupressure and the castor oil. I’ve done the walking, the acupressure, and ah some of the other things. I think he’s already developed some of my husband’s stubborn traits.
I have even tried a labor cream sample that I received while at the ABC Kids Expo, claiming to help stimulate labor. Its called Labor Boost by Baby Belly Botanicals, has anyone tried it? I have my doubts but I still rubbed some on my belly just in case.
The one thing I have not tried is the Castor oil; I can’t even imagine what that would taste like. Plus after reading all the negative things about this option I have decided that waiting for him to come out on his own is a better option. Do you know of anyone that has tried this technique? Has it worked? How long does it take?
Any other labor inducing suggestions out there?
