  I spent day 3 of my lazy days talking to Jo all morning. Being pregnant and prescribed bedrest, she too had a lot of time on her hands... much to my luck.
We had a very good talk covering pregnancy, babies, mother-in-laws, and VANITY. Ever since I gave birth, I have been more vain than I have ever been in my entire life. Last night I got the thrill of my life just because someone told me I looked like a teenager who has I have never given birth.
She could have very well been exaggerating but it gave me a thrill nonetheless. I was never a vain person. Suddenly I'm worried about the extra weight and looking old. So I sit here and wonder, why does how I look suddenly become so important to me? I think it's because I still want to feel attractive and be attractive, especially to my hubby. I still want to be able to wear a swimsuit without shame (not quite there yet). I think I'm going through some sort of post-partum crisis. I am already a mother but I don't want to lose who I was prior to becoming one.
Going back to work is easy... fitting back into the pre-pregnancy look, not so much. The most important thing I am wondering about is: is this normal? I hope it is. :) In the meantime, here I am, exercising 5 x a week (i could NEVER diet), hoping to lose the last 5 to 7 pounds (of 37 woohoo! ) but given up on losing the paunch, wondering when I'll snap out of it. 
