Today I had my 6-week follow-up appointment after labor and delivery. The appointment was at 8:50am, so I decided to leave the baby home with my husband - I didn't want her having any meltdown, and since my husband could go into work later, why not take advantage of the freedom?! But, while I was there I started missing her, especially because all of the nurses and doctors were sad that I didn't bring her along.
The doctor examined me and everything is perfect. The incision from my c-section has healed great and my insides are back to normal. She gave me the green light to start working out, which is something that I have been waiting for because I want to get back in shape. I'm tired of seeing my giggly stomach and the extra weight that I still have since getting pregnant. She did warn me to take it easy at first - not because it could harm me, but because it's been a while since I've worked out and I don't want to get too sore because I still have to take care of the baby. I also got the okay for everything else ;)
So, after getting the okay to start working out, I decided to start off slow like the doctor suggested. Maddy and I went for a speed walk around our neighborhood. Luckily the walks in my neighborhood will burn a little more calories than most neighborhoods because there are lots and lots of hills where I live in Sammamish. I used to walk my neighborhood, but I realized it is so much harder pushing a stroller, but I like it. I felt good after taking our long walk around the neighborhood - let's just hope that I can walk tomorrow :)
If all of this walking/running works out, I think I'll have to buy one these Jogging Strollers. And, depending on how well I do myself, I might even considering joining one of those Stroller Strides groups.
Here's to having great workouts, quality time with Maddy, and losing some weight!
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