MommyWeighLess

TMI and reader discretion warning! I just want to poop. There I said it. Those words no one (especially women) openly admits...ever. It is a sensitive subject and I feel it's time to open it up for discussion. One of the lovely side effects of pregnancy is commonly constipation, and to me it is the worst side effect. Ever since I started eating healthy and drinking gobs of water I have been regular, 4 weeks into my pregnancy and my intestines put everything on hold...literally. Thanks to the lovely hormone progesterone produced during pregnancy, women's digestive tracts slow down vastly due to relaxed muscles. We don't break down and process food as quickly which leads to constipation as well as heartburn and indigestion. There is no shame in it, its natural and painful and really, really needs to be talked about more openly. I was even ashamed to discuss it with my doctor, whom probably hears it daily. Why? I honestly don't know. Maybe because no one talks about b...

I baked a delicious ham for a family dinner Sunday..and as usual had a ton left. I sent it to work for lunches with Dustin and I have been force feeding it to Scarlett. I was a little afraid for my life today, if I were to serve it again. Great family secret... use left over ham in our family recipe of potato soup. At risk of being disowned, out cast, and potentially beaten I am going to share that recipe with you. Its too yummy not to! Ingredients 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes 2 small yellow onions 4-6 ounces chopped and diced ham 2 stalks celery diced 3.5 cups water 5 tablespoons butter 5 tablespoons all purpose flour 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1. In a large pot mix potatoes, onions, ham, celery and water. Bring to a boil and reduce to medium heat. Allow to cook for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are softened. 2. In a medium sauce pan melt butter over medium-low heat. Mix in flour whisking continuously for 1 minute. Will thicken quickly. Slowly pour i...

Confession time... And I am embarrassed to admit... But I am in a fitness rut! I am so tired all the time..and I know it will pass soon. The first trimester is the worst, but I feel I am neglecting my health. I have worked out a few of times since finding out about the baby and it felt wonderful. But I have gotten to the point where the idea of working out just exhausts me. I shouldn't make excuses. Excuses are for the weak. I am not weak. I do have a plan though. I am going to discuss this with my OB because I feel it is more than just the pregnancy draining me. Low iron? Trouble aleeping? There are numerous things I feel are contributing and he will know what route to take to get me back on my game. In the mean time I am eating as best I can and resting. The thought of meat grosses me out so I am looking for alternative protein sources. Will always take recommendations? As well as working hard on fiber intake. Oh the lovely side effects of pregnancy(constipation)...