When it rains, it pours
Babisodes: Mommy… *puts hand on my stomach* Are you pregnant A-G-A-I-N?
Dadisodes: Oh honey. That is not a nice thing to ask. See, mommy’s belly is smaller than it was when your baby sister was inside, right?
Me: *sobs*
(Postpartum day 9)
I know that not even two weeks have passed since I gave birth, but I don’t remember being this “poochy” after having Babisodes.
My guess is a new insatiable, breast-feeding hunger will be of no help either.
Anyhow, I am finally home. Actually, I have been home from the hospital for several days now. I’ve just been lamenting my departure. You know? Clean linens. Hot food and beverages served 3 times a day. All done for me by the hospital staff.
*sigh*
It’s the closest thing to resort living I’ll ever have.
The baby and I came home just in time for the monsoon that took over New England this week. Just in time for our basement and roof to drip water. And just in time for Babisodes to spike a high fever and catch a cold.
The upgrade from one kid to two is already proving to be quite an adventure.
I promise to post something cohesive one day.
Perhaps when my sleep deprived mind can manage to string together a full sentence, or when my boobs don’t turn into leaky faucets at the thought of the baby.
I totally forgot how far breast milk travels.
Same goes for poop.
You’re welcome for not posting pics.
The 2nd baby is definitely worse when it comes to saggy bellies, sorry honey! You still look great of course and hope you are doing well.
Angela at mommy bytes´s last blog ..PSF – Meeting Puzzle Master Will Shortz
April 1st, 2010 at 9:58 pm
Oh girl, my baby is 6 months today and my body is still somewhat unrecognizable. (p.s. I’m SURE this won’t be you!) No worries. Get some rest.
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April 1st, 2010 at 10:06 pm
I sport the pooch 3+ years after my last baby. I’m sure you’ll be poochless soon. Congrats again on the baby and sending good thoughts for health and as little new baby insanity as possible.
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April 1st, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Aww..you still look beautiful!
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April 1st, 2010 at 10:22 pm
I just read your previous post too and she is absolutely gorgeous!!! Congratulations! I bet big sister is so excited too. The transition to two is hard, I won’t lie. But you’ll get the hang of it. Right now, you just gotta rest when you can and don’t even worry about the “poochiness”. The breastfeeding will clear that right up! I swear, I burned an extra 500 calories a day just from breastfeeding. I had no idea my body would react like that. Of course, it’s not exactly like it was before I had kids – but nothing is – am I right? haha
That’s the trade we make for these beautiful babies. I hope you’re recovering well and that Babisodes is feeling better too. 
April 1st, 2010 at 10:39 pm
The good news is the stomach is like a balloon and WILL go back to normal after blowing up for Child #2. It’s resilient like that. The bad news—or rather a warning—if you go for #3, all bets are off. My 9yo calls me Jelly Belly now. I’m not exactly rocking the 6 pack and not sure I ever will.
You look fabulous, really. It takes a little longer to get the pooch off each time, but I have no doubt you’ll do it. And, if you don’t? It will be a cute reminder of your sweet girls.
Fairly Odd Mother´s last blog ..A river runs through it
April 1st, 2010 at 10:59 pm
Hang in there…it will get better! It has to!
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April 1st, 2010 at 11:00 pm
My kitties like to “knead the dough” on my belly. 2.5 years postpartum. And I work out five days a week. No washboard abs here. You’re gorgeous, dahling!
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April 1st, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Yay! Welcome home – you and your leakers
April 1st, 2010 at 11:24 pm
Having never given birth myself, I can only mildly relate to what you’re going through — though I remember the feeling I had when I realized that the number of children in my house doubled in one day.
Hope you can get some rest.
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April 1st, 2010 at 11:59 pm
Aww!! Don’t worry, you will find your groove with the new addition soon. HUGS!!
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April 2nd, 2010 at 12:56 am
BFing will help you lose the weight. Don’t worry! (OK, I know you will.)
April 2nd, 2010 at 1:17 am
Oh My Goodness Mama You look amazing….sheesh I couldn’t look THAT good on a fabulous day! *sigh*
April 2nd, 2010 at 1:47 am
You do look fabulous.
After 3 kids, my case of too much extra skin is totally hopeless.
Enjoy the adventure! Regardless of tiring it can be.
louann´s last blog ..Proud Momma THat I Am
April 2nd, 2010 at 4:17 am
You look fantastic! I bet that pooch will be gone in no time. Breastfeeding does wonders for losing weight. Enjoy your new baby and family and forget about the rest.
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April 2nd, 2010 at 6:36 am
I wish I looked that good just after giving birth!
Glad to hear you’re both home safe and sound.
Going from one to two is hard! Especially in the early days… but they will pass all too quickly, so enjoy the baby-fog for as long as you can! xxx
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April 2nd, 2010 at 7:32 am
Oh. dear… sending hugs. xo
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April 2nd, 2010 at 8:14 am
Upgrading from one to two IS an adventure — but a fun one!!
it’s like everything decided to lose weight except my stomach… ugh!
Oh and I still feel like I look pregnant 11 and 1/2 months later
April 2nd, 2010 at 8:40 am
I am so happy you posted this. I literally looked 5 months pregnant 2 months after giving birth and could not figure out why every other post partum woman I knew went back to a flat stomach 2 1/2 minutes after giving birth. I wasn’t able to nurse though, and I think that made a big difference in my stomach not going down. You are so freaking tiny and will be back to a skinny mini in no time. Congrats on the new baby!
Tracy´s last blog ..Just in time for his 18 month mark
April 2nd, 2010 at 8:44 am
Ah, the joys of leaky breasts and projectile pooping… don’t miss that at all.
And, I’m with the rest… you look fabulous!
Tara R.´s last blog ..So bright I call him son…
April 2nd, 2010 at 9:25 am
Welcome back!
I’m glad you and the family are doing well…well sort of.
I think I wore maternity clothes for 6 months after my second baby. Lord, help me that doesn’t happen again this time around. Pass the Kleenex…*sniff…sniff*
Run DMT´s last blog ..My Mini Mozarts
April 2nd, 2010 at 9:26 am
When you get the pregnant again question six years postpartum, that’s when you sob!
Mama Zen´s last blog ..Want To Get Away?
April 2nd, 2010 at 9:34 am
you look fantastic. and most of us don’t bounce back as quickly after number 2. Congratulations.
good luck with the weather- my friend lives up there and their schools are closed until monday because one of the bridges washed out. i guess president Obama is headed there to check it out.
also, good luck with the fever. so hard when you are already feeling down. “this too shall pass”
April 2nd, 2010 at 10:32 am
Oh don’t listen to the naysayers.
I’m 3 months postpartum now and starting to look thin already – about 5 lbs. from my pre-pregnancy weight too. You’ll be skinny minnie again in no time! I am telling you, babies just suck the fat right off our bodies if we just eat halfway decently (especially for someone like you who is thin to begin with).
Yes, even the second time around.
Enjoy your sweet babe. She is sooo beautiful!!!
April 2nd, 2010 at 11:38 am
I love honesty.
What a great post.
I hope babisodes fever goes away quickly.
Don’t worry!
The pouch will go away quicker than you can say
Post Partum!
Life with Kaishon´s last blog ..Today is the Day!
April 2nd, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Look at it this way–that poochy stomach is balanced out by those big, huge breasts.
The Mother´s last blog ..In Pain Shall She Bring Forth Children
April 2nd, 2010 at 1:51 pm
You look great!!! Hope Babisodes feels better soon!!!
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April 2nd, 2010 at 1:53 pm
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Happy April!
Way to go,
butterfly award for you.
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April 2nd, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Congratulation on your successful delivery…I wish you and ur child the best that life can offer you two. Cheers!
April 2nd, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Seriously?! You just had a baby and you’ve already posted? Wow, I bow to you. Don’t worry about the poofy belly, it will go away super quick. Congratulations and I hope everyone’s well and rested soon!
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April 2nd, 2010 at 3:39 pm
I think you look FABULOUS. Seriously, you do!
I can’t wait to see more pics of the new addition!
April 2nd, 2010 at 4:44 pm
You’re amazing! I’m still that poochy nine months after my baby was born! Gah. You’re so slim it will probably be gone in just a couple months.
Holly at Tropic of Mom´s last blog ..Spring break at the beach
April 2nd, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Oh I feel you on the pooch although yours is looking quite petite already. I’m 7 days out and I still look 5 months preggo. With Nate I was back to normal(ish) in two weeks. This one, not so sure about that. Sorry to hear about the cold and leaking house. Leaking boobs… Yeah oh man.
More pics of the bebe please!!
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April 2nd, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Welcome home, mama!
April 2nd, 2010 at 8:03 pm
Congratulations, Sandy!!!!!! Don’t sweet the pouch…I was worried each time and I still managed to get back to normal…mostly.
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April 2nd, 2010 at 8:25 pm
I hope Babisodes is feeling better very soon, and you’re able at some point in the near future to sit down, breathe deeply, and rejoice in being a mother of two beautiful girls…it may only be for a millisecond before someone coughs/poops/cries/yells…but may that millisecond be a blissful one for you!
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April 2nd, 2010 at 9:16 pm
My goodness you look good even after having a baby. Congratulations…what a huge blessing!
Puna´s last blog ..It Is Done
April 2nd, 2010 at 9:52 pm
Oh you do sound a wee bit tired. Totally justifiable.
If it makes you feel any better my 4 year old did exactly the same thing after his brother was born. I came home from the hospital and he immediately asked if I was pregnant again. I understand that sigh. Can’t relate to the breast pump though, never lactated and both my kids turned out to be formula babies. Good luck with that.
killlashandra´s last blog ..Holly Hobby
April 2nd, 2010 at 10:04 pm
At almost 6 months postpartum, I’ve lost all my pregnancy weight. Unfortunately, the ole elastic just doesn’t snap back the way it once did. But who wants to die looking like a supermodel (damn you, Heidi Klum). We want to look like that old lady in the Hallmark cards. Maxine, right?
You will adjust. You will get through it.
Keep repeating. Often.
Carrie´s last blog ..Sorta a dumbass
April 2nd, 2010 at 10:34 pm
Don’t worry! It takes 6 weeks for your uterus to shrink! And your abdominal wall has been ripped apart! You will be fine
Melissa´s last blog ..Look Ma! No Hands!
April 3rd, 2010 at 2:18 am
Oooh don’t worry about that, you’re so slim that belly will shrink in no time!
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April 3rd, 2010 at 3:06 am
If it is any consolation, going from 2 to 3 kids is waaaaaaaay easier.
*snigger*
April 3rd, 2010 at 6:57 am
You look fabulous. Honestly, if you can get up and take a picture that looks that great AND manage a blog post that doesn’t sound completely braindead, you’re miles ahead of me 9 days after birthing a baby! I give you maaaaaad props!
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April 3rd, 2010 at 2:05 pm
i’m glad i wasn’t the only one who noticed the lingering post-baby belly the 2nd time around. some target employee actually thought i was pregnant when we went out on a diaper run 1 week after i gave birth. didn’t she *notice* the newborn??? anyway, i hope babisodes feels better, and that you can get some rest!
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April 3rd, 2010 at 9:39 pm
Glad to know you’re home … sorry it’s raining and that Babisodes is sick but I’m glad you took time to post and think you look wonderful. Wishing you and yours a Happy Easter
Hugs and blessings,
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April 4th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
congrats on the birth of baby #2!! so cute! hope babisodes is feeling better. it won’t be long before you get into the full swing of caring for two.
Jeanne´s last blog ..A Little Change
April 4th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
And you still manage to be funny! Only two weeks and you’re already obsessing about the baby weight? You need a good strong dose of MomGrind. Vered has blogged several times about the unreal expectations on women after giving birth. Just think, you’re not waiting around for Baby to arrive!
April 4th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
do not worry about it dear, you still look great!
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April 5th, 2010 at 8:47 am
Oh I’m so sorry. I remember those first few weeks. They suck.
You, however, look fabulous – it will be gone in no time… just hold on.
Rachel @ Grasping for Objectivity´s last blog ..Resurrection Respite
April 5th, 2010 at 9:17 am
Ah, yes. I have fond memories of just how far breast milk travels.
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April 5th, 2010 at 9:19 am
You look lovely. And Lou is CRAZY!
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April 5th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
Congrats on the baby…. you’ll loose the weight, I’m sure. Enjoy your time with your new baby.
April 6th, 2010 at 12:17 am
Awww….I can’t even imagine, mh, maybe I don’t really want to either
Nicole´s last blog ..MFO golf tournament
April 6th, 2010 at 3:33 am
Hang in there. It is really tough the first few weeks.
Secret Mom Thoughts´s last blog ..The Transformation
April 7th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
It took me forever to lose my belly, although I still feel like I have it. But ironically I’m 12 pounds less than my pre-baby weight. Go figure.
I hope you are all drying out, especially with the gorgeous weather we had yesterday!!
PS— You look FANTASTIC!!!
Sara´s last blog ..We survived the bug
April 8th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Give yourself a break. It took nine months to get that belly. Don’t expect it to be completely gone in nine days. Glad to hear you’ve delivered another beautiful daughter.
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April 8th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Give yourself some time…and then pick up P90X.
Undercover Princess´s last blog ..Heavy Artillery
April 8th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Nine days after and you look great. I was trying to calculate how long it is reasonable to have that 2nd baby pooch and I think until they are in middle school is quite reasonable (I’m a slacker that way).
And isn’t it so true that the closest many of us moms get to that spa-like experience is after giving birth. We should all vow to fix that.
Denise´s last blog ..The End Of The Road
April 9th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Belated congrats are in order. Fortunately you’ve been through this not to long ago (diapers, breast feeding, etc.) It’s been so long for me I’m sure I’ve lost my touch as “the fast diaper changer” title…
Mike´s last blog ..A Day in the Life…
April 9th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Gray skies are gonna clear up! You look great! Sorry about all the poop, lol. Just think , spring will be here and you can stroll that little bitty pooch right off. Think sunshine!
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April 10th, 2010 at 8:09 am
Awww…Babisodes, your mommy didn’t need that right now. She really didn’t.
Hang in there … things will get better! And sunnier! And drier!
And if it helps, my pooch is bigger — and I just didn’t have a baby!
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April 10th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Congrats, Sandy, what wonderful news. I know, I suck not having been around for the new sooner…
9 days post partum – you look absolutely awesome! The girlie still grabs my stomach every so often, especially after I’ve had a big meal, and asks if there’s a baby in there.
And it may seem that it will not go away but believe me it will. Especially when you start running after the two of them!
Hope the adjustment just gets better and better!
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April 11th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Congratulations! I can’t wait to hear of all your new adventures as y’all adjust to being a family of four!
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April 12th, 2010 at 7:33 am