I’m back?
Hi!
I can’t really explain my absence other than that I needed to step away from the internet for awhile after Charlie was born. It was just all very overwhelming and I needed to focus on him, and me, and our family. Hopefully you understand.
But now, he’s 11 weeks old, and I have something of a groove back, so I figured I might try again. So here are some quick updates.
On Charlie:
He is fabulous. Healthy, growing, and a fairly “easy” baby (though not without certain difficulties, such as a general refusal to nap anywhere but physically on my person). He gets more and more interactive every day, which is all kinds of awesome. Also? Adorable.
On me:
Was diagnosed with postpartum depression in C’s first month. It’s real, it sucks, but thankfully I caught it early and have gotten appropriate help and am feeling much better (although admittedly not 100% yet). Physically, healed well from the whole labor and delivery business.
On fitness:
Still a whopping 25 pounds above my pre-pregnancy weight. I’ve been back at CrossFit a few times a week and also doing Couch to 5K on our treadmill, but nothing is budging weight-wise. This is probably because breastfeeding makes me ravenous and I’ve taken sampling every flavor of Target’s trail mix as a personal challenge. So take the “fit” part of this blog with a grain of salt, as I clearly am not exactly a shining example anymore.
On work:
Going back after the first of the year. I’m nervous but also a little excited.
On breastfeeding:
Got lucky and it’s been super easy for us. Charlie is probably close to 13 pounds now, so we’ve got a good thing going.
On cloth diapering:
Love it. Easier than expected. Adorable.
On holidays:
Charlie had two Halloween costumes:
And appropriate Thanksgiving garb, too:
On motherhood in general:
Man, I love this kid a lot. He is pretty fantastic. I will say that I felt horrible in the beginning that the immediate mama bear overwhelming love didn’t really hit me right away—it was definitely something that took some time to grow. But he gets more fun and adorable and sweet every day and I am so, so, so lucky and thankful to have him. When I think back to where I was this time last year…man.
Thank you for the comments and e-mails saying you’ve missed me. I appreciate that you’ve been thinking about us and I’m sorry I disappeared. Again, no promises going forward, but..hi, again.
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Good for you! In the hierarchy of life, family should always come before the Internet. Glad all is well. he’s adorable!
Glad you’re back and feeling better from the postpartum depression. It must be such a hard thing to go through.
Charlie is so friggin cute!
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Your son is adorable and the picture of you and him together is beautiful. Thanks for the update. Hope you will post more as time goes on because I always appreciate your outlook and perspective, but the most important thing is your family.
He is adorable!! Good for you for taking the break you needed and focusing on your family! I’ve only been at it for a year now, but this motherhood stuff is definitely tough! Seems like you are doing awesome! Thanks for updating!
So glad you and Henry and doing well. You both look fantastic. I’m ravenous too and despite daily workout sessions, I feel like I weigh more now that I did 3 weeks pp. I’m not stepping on the scale though. I’m going to get through the holidays, go back to work, and then hope work will distract me from eating non stop.
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So glad to see you guys are doing well, I was a little worried about you. it took a little while after the initial weight loss for me to start dropping weight, I too was (and am) ravenous with breastfeeding. It gets better, and I am so glad you got help for your ppd.
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I’m so happy you’re back, at least for the time being. You’re little man is absolutely adorable!
Glad to see you back! Very proud that you can admit to depression after birth…it hits more women that you can imagine and it’s nothing to be ashamed of:) What a beautiful baby!
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What a cutie!
I’m glad you took a break and focused on your family and I’m also glad you recognized the signs that you needed help before it was too late. I hope you are feeling better!
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Brie! Charlie is so great. He is so adorable. I am glad you are feeling better.
I’ve had nary a blog post lately, as well. There are more important things especially family. Cross fit, running, lifting, etc will always be there for us in the future. But we won’t get these early years back with the little ones. That’s what makes me feel better right now anyway.
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So glad to see a post from you in my reader! Your son is adorable!
So glad to “see” you again! I was kind of worried about you. Charlie looks absolutely adorable. I am glad to hear things are going better for you now. Happy Holidays!
I was giddy when I saw your post in my reader! Glad you’re back and that you and Charlie are doing well
So sorry you went through PPD…I had the baby blues, not full-blown PPD, but it was horrible. I can only imagine what you were/still are going through. Hopefully each day gets better for you.
Charlie looks very healthy and happy! You are doing a great job as his mom
So glad you are back and that both you and Charlie are happy and healthy. Take it one day at a time. We missed you
What a gorgeous little one! Sounds like you’re doing great – hang in there.
Good to see you back, Charlie is adorable and you look fantastic!
Thanks for the update. Charlie is a cutie and that Charlie Brown outfit is awesome!
Hi Brie! Glad you & baby are well. Love the Charlie Brown costume.
Sorry you’ve struggled w/ PPD but I’m so glad you’ve gotten help and are working through it. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Glad you’re back(ish), you were missed! Happy you all are doing so well. Looks like Milhouse loves his new little brother.
Welcome back!!! So glad to hear you’re all doing well. He’s adorable.