Thursday 9 August 2012

Eyes wide shut

Hey all I have to apologise for the lack of blogging usually I am posting near enough each day. One word "Tired" not a happy bunny. The little one has started to climb the cot and has attempted this 3 times over the past few days, we have tried everything but now he needs to sleep in a toddler bed. If any of you have any tips on getting a 19 month old to sleep and understand that its bed time feel free to comment I am shattered.

On a happier note I have reached my three stone target at slimming world, over the moon but still need to keep plodding on at this rate I will waste away with anxiety and stress.



I found the before picture the other night and was in shock its amazing how comfortable you feel with yourself  but then you see a photo and then realise something had to change. I had put on six stone whilst pregnant and left the hospital in a bit of a state, most of it was down to water retention but I also went into Kidney failure whilst in labour and nobody knew so for 3 days I spent bed bound in agony and nobody had a clue "I was in labour and labour is like this so you have to get on with it" I couldn't bend my legs or lift myself off the bed I was a mess. In April 2011 I joined Slimming world I managed to shift the 2 stone in fluid retention before hand, so the 3 stone is purely by following the slimming world plan. A few weeks back I started roller skating so this should help me get back to my ideal weight. Today I skated with Eason in the pushchair oh this was so much fun, you should of seen the faces people cheered me on and some people even said they wouldn't mind doing the same. I might have to look into starting a little group meet for mothers and father's who want to keep fit and socialise.   


We had a spontaneous picnic today we usually do this so we headed to M&S and over indulged, hopefully the sun will be back out tomorrow I am raring to go out on my skates again. The garden is coming on nicely I still have a second coat to complete on the fence but I am debating whether to paint the decking pink. I have decided against the chalk paint as I think it will be too delicate to use as outside decking paint. Hope to update you very soon, my bed is calling. 

Tracy

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  1. Wow Tracy!
    Congratulations you look great and you have done amazing losing three stone!
    You have a beautiful family and i hope your beautiful boy lets you get some sleep.
    Pink decking?? oooohh you may be tired but your thinking pink ;)
    I want some skates now :) have a beautiful weekend xxx

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    1. Thank you skating is fun you should try it you will be surprised how you never forget a bit like riding a bike. He is a monkey in disguise we will get there, I think everything needs a touch of pink. Hope all is well down at Shingle cottage its looking fab. x

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  2. Well done with reaching three stones loss you're looking great. Wish I could have seen you skating, sounds great fun.
    Just be consistent with bedtime and don't give in. You'll get there!!
    Hugs, Angela.

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    1. Thank you Angela I am starting to feel human again it is so much fun everyone should own a pair. Thank you for your encouragement I will battle on, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel its a tough time and I am sure I have more mile stones to cross. Hope you have a lovely weekend. x

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  3. Well done on your 3 stone loss, I put on around 5 stone with my first baby and still have some of it to lose (he's 16!) I do remember the sleep problems and sympathise, you just have to persevere. We now have trouble getting them to go to bed at all, (or get up before lunchtime!)

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    1. Oh Jay how I am so looking forward to those days when 9am is a lie in, thank you Jay I will never get to that point again in my next pregnancy (she says next) its easy done. I hope you are all well hjope you have a fab weekend. X

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    2. Thanks Tracy, I did put on less weight with my 2nd & 3rd pregnancies. The sleep problems will get easier and just when you get it sorted you have another baby!!
      Have a lovely week end yourself x

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  4. Hi Tracy, wow!! Well done, know it's not easy, I've lost 24lbs at ww, another stone to go. You look great now, and wish I could skate! Lack of sleep horrendous, my first slept for England, the others never slept at all, or it felt like that! Have a fabulous weekend,

    Love Claire xx

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    1. Thank you Claire its not easy but if you are in the swing of things and plan ahead it becomes second nature. Hes in a toddler bed things seem to better. x

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  5. Hello honey~ Well, you look fabulous! Keep up the amazing good work! Oh, I used to adore roller skating. I remember for my son I would turn on the dryer for some white noise and pat his little bottom until he went to sleep or we would watch winnie the pooh and I would rock him in the recliner. You are a good mommy...hang in there. Pretty soon he will be grown... my little guy is ten years old now. I simply adore your blog! I look forward to my visits with you!
    xo
    Olivia

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    1. Aww thank you Olivia you should invest in a pair again. Eason is in a toddler bed now things seem to have calmed down, I have regained my energy. Thank you for your kind words take care. x

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  6. finding sleep is always a challenge isn't it? I hope you and your little one get adjusted to a new bed, sleep routine soon. Hang in there! Love the photo on skates! Good for you.

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    1. Hello Marie thank you for stopping by things have kind of got back to normal in our household. Take care x

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  7. Well done on the fantastic weight loss! That is simply brilliant and I bet you have worked really hard at it, I know it doesnt just drop off!
    Sorry you arent getting much sleep at the moment, it really does get easier but some little ones find it really difficult to get into a bedtime routine.Fortunately mine are now grown and its the grandchildren staying over who give me sleepless nights!

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    1. Hello Anne thank you for your lovely comment I am still on a mission to keep loosing, its certainly not easy blood, sweat and tears. Things have gone back to normal he is sleeping much better in a toddler bed. Its lovely how you have your grandchildren over to stay it must be a great feeling. I love your profile picture its very sweet. x

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