I can not believe that an entire month (tomorrow!) has flown by since Hailey finally graced us with her presence. The past month has been filled with challenges, a little less sleep and more love than I ever could have imagined.
Hailey is doing wonderfully. In this past month she has learned how to breastfeed efficiently, to hold her head up for long spurts during tummy time, take a bottle, suck on a pacifier (kind of- it still falls out of her mouth sometimes), to sleep SEVEN hours at a time at night and to give smiles on purpose (I’m convinced!).
See above… she doesn’t always hate my bows 
Oops… maybe she does.
She’s also been out and about a lot, which I’m loving. Last night I got to introduce her to our Charlotte Book Club!
Despite having to go through 2 outfit changes and 3 diapers, she did pretty well- especially since it was my first big outing completely on my own.
So that’s what Hailey has been up to… but what about me?
Well, you know I haven’t been able to exercise like I want because my second degree bilateral tears are still healing. Those sound fun, right? 
However, I did manage to go on my first real walk the other day- 30 minutes long and it felt great. Hopefully more are in the near future.
My eating has been mostly healthy, though I’ve been eating out a lot. What can I say? I’m excited to get out of the house and cooking hasn’t made a full return to my life yet. I’m currently focusing on my daily vegetable intake and making sure it’s up to par.
Now for the numbers.
|
1 Week Postpartum |
1 Month Postpartum |
Difference |
Difference from right before Delivery |
|
|
Right Arm |
10” |
10” |
n/a |
-.75” |
|
High Waist |
31.5” |
30.5” |
-1” |
-3” |
|
Around Belly |
36.5” |
34.5” |
-2” |
-8” |
|
Hips |
39.5” |
38.5” |
-1” |
2.5” |
|
Right Thigh |
22.5” |
22” |
-.5” |
-1.5” |
|
Right Calf |
13” |
12.5” |
-.5” |
-1.25” |
|
Weight |
125.5 lbs |
120.5 lbs |
-5 lbs |
-23 lbs |
Now- pictures! The first pictures (greenish background) are 1 week postpartum and the blue-ish background are 1 month postpartum. Again, these were no sucking in or flexing… against my better instincts!
I won’t lie… these aren’t the best pictures. I’ll talk to my photographer (Hubbs) about that!
Overall thoughts? I’m pretty happy with where I’m at, but I’m really struggling with how soft I feel. However, I know everyday that passes is one day closer to getting back to exercising and that keeps me motivated!
Goals for this next month –keeping my post baby body plan in mind:
- more veggies everyday
- get back in the kitchen and make dinner a couple nights a week
- 30-45 minute walks 2-3 times per week until I feel well enough to increase the frequency.
Overall, I feel really great. I refuse to compare myself to others and how much exercising they were doing at this point. I had hoped staying active during pregnancy would allow me to get back out there quickly, and although my body as a whole is ready to go, my poor lady parts need a little more time
Whew- and there you have it- a doozy of a post for a Friday! Have a fabulous weekend!
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You are looking FAB and don’t you love how measurements help show you just how much you’re changing. It’s crazy to see the overall numers as time goes on. Keep up the great work!
And ditto on loving to go out because it gets you OUT OF THE HOUSE! I relate.
You are looking GREAT! There is definitely a big difference in your pictures. Hailey is adorable, and I think your plan of moving into exercise slowly is a great one. Keep at it
You look great! You can definitely tell a difference in the pics. And the numbers don’t lie, your body is changing for the better! So exciting that you did a 30 minute walk!
Enjoy your weekend!
You look fantastic! Your body is AWESOME! You grew and housed a HUMAN BEING for NINE months! Your body rocks!
There is a huge difference in the pictures! And Hailey is SO adorable.
Sorry about all the caps, that’s what happens when I don’t have italics to play with
You look amazing! Keep listening to your body and don’t put too much pressure on yourself. You should be very proud. You look healthy and even when you eat out, you always make good choices! Life is good
You seriously look AMAZING! We were all talking about it last night at book cub!
Your progress gives me so much hope that I won’t be huge forever. So glad you were able to get out there for a walk. Yay for healing!
It was so nice to meet Hailey. She really is a doll! I may need my little guy to take lessons from her.
You look amazing and Hailey is adorable (love the bows). I can’t believe she is sleeping seven hours a night. That is fabulous.
Oh come on, Mom – you can brag.
She didn’t do “pretty well.” She did great! Good to see you two.
You look fantastic! There’s a huge change from 1 week. Try not to get frustrated with the time off from exercise you’ll be back out there before you know it
1. You look fantastic! 2. Your daughter is absolultely adorable! 3. Great attitude you are having towards working out…even though I know it’s hard for you. You’re making awesome progress, and most importantly listening to your body, even when you really feel like turning the other way and going against your best judgement. The soft feeling will unfortunately probably remain for awhile, but you will start feeling better and better and be able to do more and more.
Keep it up mama!
23 pounds down in one month? That is impressive! I hope I get the same luck.
That bow picture is SO cute.
You are doing an awesome job and I love following you through this!
You look awesome!! Listening to your body is number one and I have no doubt you’ll reach your goal. I keep telling myself it took me nine months to get this way it’s going to take time to get back to ‘normal’.
You are looking great!
First off, that picture of Hailey with the big pink bow and flower outfit is adorable- what a smile!! Second, you look great! It’s amazing to see how much change you’ve made in such a short amount of time even without being able to exercise or do everything you want.
Loveee the pictures of Hailey!! And you look great Brittany! You can tell the most in the last set of pictures
I agree with all the above comments that you look great! And your so brave for posting your stats. Long walks are the best, especially during the Fall.
Hey gorgeous mommy – you look awesome and Hailey is about as adorable as she can be!
Even though you aren’t doing traditional work outs, you probably are lifting Hailey multiple times a day with constitutes for a workout in my book
You are will have mommy arms of steel before you know it!
Wow, a MONTH has gone by?! I know you might not feel like it, but your month-old baby has one hot mama!
You look GREAT! I’ve been working out during the pregnancy as well and although I started at a higher weight to begin with I can only hope I look as good as you do one month postpartum! Keep taking it easy and you’ll be back in no time!
Brittany you look awesome! I feel ya on taking it slow. We went for a walk last week (about a week postpartum) and I was so sore afterwards (I had an episiotomy). I can’t wait to get back into it!
You look GREAT! Your body will know when it’s ready to really get back in to the swing of things but until then take it easy and enjoy that beautiful little girl!
You look fantastic! And good for you for listening to your body and adjusting your plans to make the best of it all!
You look great! Much better than I look 4 months post partum haha keep up the good work
You’ll get back in the habit of cooking again soon. And how do you get your daughter to sleep for 7 straight hours? Can she come give my babies some tips? haha
You might think the progress is going slow, but I’m amazed how different you look so soon! Way to go! P.S. I love Koda’s little head peeking out in the stroller picture.
omg, you looks GREAT!!!!! I can´t believe how much progress you have made in just one month!
Hailey is such a cutie-pie, that headband fits her so well
You are amazing and beautiful
You look fantastic! And Hailey is such a cutie! I think your goals sound great and I think you are doing a great job at listening to your body!
Wow, you can totally see a difference in your body in one week. It may not feel that way, but you are looking great. It was so fun to meet hailey this week… I can’t believe how well behaved she was!
you look amazing girl!!
You are looking fabulous!
And Hailey is just so adorable, I love those bows
It’s great that you’re taking her about the place, I bet everyone loves her!
You look so amazing!! Despite eating out a lot, you’ve made such great progress and you should be so proud of yourself
Love the pic with baby Hailey smiling, adorable!
You look great! And your little one is such a cutie pie!
She is the cutest thing I have ever seen!! You look radiant!! Its so refreshing to hear you arent like one of those crazy hollywood moms trying to lose all the baby weight in 8 weeks. Youll get there and I cant wait to read more on how you do it.
You are looking great Brittany! You are glowing and were obviously meant to be a mom!!!!
you are doing amazing and she is still just as precious as ever! You sound so happy, I am happy for you!
I have to say – you have lost A LOT of the pre-pregnancy weight. Fantastic job!
Isn’t it CRAZY how you work out so hard during pregnancy and it feels like you lose ALL muscle and only have softness after birth??? Honestly, I’m not looking forward to that at all. You are looking great though! (This is my first visit to your blog and I’ve been reading up a storm!)