Tiffykins 673 Posted August 5, 2011 For those following the pregnancy, super quick update. Tatum is perfect, I've gained a solid 18-20lbs, and the ob told me today that I needed to hide the scale, focus on getting my Protein only because I told him I was having mad cravings for red velvet cake, and then told me to indulge in as much red velvet cake as I could get my hands on. I still struggle with the physical changes, and to some degree weight gain, but it's getting better every month. I also get a lot of questions about my skin after losing 140-145lbs so I decided to be brave today, and share some fully sleeveless pics. Personally, it doesn't bother me. I have an aversion to armpits so I don't wear sleeveless shirts. I think armpits are repulsive, and I have zero desire to show mine off. Plus, I suffer from Brandilynn's razor line of random underarm hair that I miss occasionally. My home glucose monitoring was perfect, textbook numbers, zero chance of gestational diabetes WOOT WOOT ! ! ! I go back in 3 weeks, a growth scan will be done, and we'll get new pics of Tater Tot then, she's stubborn, and is not cooperating at this point for pictures. As you can see, I have flabby arms, but considering the amount of weight I lost, they could have been worse. Also, remember I've gained back over 10% of my weight lost, and some of that has gone back to my arms, my arms are normally thinner at the top. If you notice, my ass is still flat, my hips have widened, but I'm still wearing a size small maternity pants, or a size 4/6 in maternity pants. I have one pair of 8's that are "skinny" maternity crop pants, but I'm having trouble finding a good fit in maternity pants since I'm carrying so much of the weight in my stomach, but I'm still narrow in the butt and thighs. Cheers everyone. . . 3 more months, 3 more months, 3 more months ! ! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msmomof3 48 Posted August 5, 2011 you look absolutely BEAUTIFUL! You are such an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your pics.....and BTW your arms look fine! I am 7 days post op and am so afraid of batwing arms, but I will be just fine with it in the end because it will mean I will have lost the weight I need to! Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy, you look great! 1 Tiffykins reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellyw74 258 Posted August 5, 2011 You look beautiful!! Kelly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKCUNNINGHAM 298 Posted August 5, 2011 Tiffy - you are beautiful! Enjoy your preganancy - you can get back to your pre-pregnancy size after Tatum is here. Once she goes through the roll,crawl and toddle stages, she will move straight into running - and you will have a new type of exercise program to get/keep the weight off. I am so happy your pregnancy is going well. Sharon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjs6172 2 Posted August 5, 2011 I'm so happy that your little one is doing so well. Seriously, you look fantastic. I, for one, am so grateful for all that you've shared. I can only hope to have such success! Wishing you the very best! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cutie pie 71 Posted August 5, 2011 tiff you look great ...i don't know very many women who can say that they could wear a size 4 ... especially while pregnant ... thanks for sharing ... can't wait to see pics of tater tot ... i love it ... cute nick name !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Candace2314 117 Posted August 5, 2011 You look great! Your arms look perfectly fine to me You and my sister are due around the same time- I'm cheering with you, 3 more months 3 more months lol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MRSKOUBiK 27 Posted August 5, 2011 You're so beautiful! I can't believe how quickly your pregnancy has FLOWN by! I can't wait until she's here so I can see her! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeattleSue 25 Posted August 5, 2011 Congrats, you are the picture of health!! It must be a great feeling to wear a size 4, pregnant. That's crazy!! haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khy 16 Posted August 5, 2011 You look lovely. Enjoy your pregnancy! And after she is born.. enjoy! They grow so quickly. It seems like in the blink of an eye mine went from infants to college students. Khy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lsereno 2,525 Posted August 5, 2011 Tiffykins, Thanks so much for all you've shared. I'm well past the age of having babies, so I love reading about your happy pregnancy progress. Your baby bump is adorable on you! Can't wait to see pics of little Tatum when she joins us outside :-) Lynda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackieOMonroe 123 Posted August 5, 2011 You look so healthy. I'm glad things are going well for you and tater tot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishingNurse 1,211 Posted August 6, 2011 You are adorable! I'm happy to see you are doing so well pregnant, I hope to have kids in a few years too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilMissDiva Irene 3,282 Posted August 6, 2011 Wow I can't believe how fast time flies!!! Yeah 3 more months!!! You look totally adorable as always too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperMom 33 Posted August 6, 2011 Congrats on Tater Tot! Enjoy every minute!!! They grow up so fast!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites