MOMania

By Jeff

October 9, 2008 7:48 AM | Link to this

Ummm… I’m not even gonna lurk today… :P

If a consensus develops that y’all think my wife would want to know about, can someone please email me at ajc_jeff@yahoo.com?

Thanks!

By lakerat

October 9, 2008 7:51 AM | Link to this

Just wrap your belly in Saran Wrap….it be much cheaper.

I am a boorish, troglodyte, eliteist but I am still better than all of you.

By LaWonder

October 9, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this

Yes , it is tru that after you have a baby that you uterus is out of place, and a belly wrap does work. It will hold you in place and allow your body to heal. And even if its sometime after you have had your baby, it will work. Don’t rule out the cardio, though, because along with the wrap it does work.

By Fatty

October 9, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this

If you are so concerned with the way you look after you have a kid, then my advice is to NOT have a kid. You are much to vain to be a Mom. IF your priority is yourself, you are not MOM material.

By Mr. Nice Guy

October 9, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this

Reading junk like this column, it reminds me of the reason why Bastille Day took place. The USS America is sinking but some suburban woman is writing a silly column, watching “E”, relates to Dancing with the Starts, lives in the sterile isolated generic suburbs, pops out rug rats, and then writes about wrapping up her gut.

Honey, I hope the economy smacks your family hard - I really do.

By momtoAlex&Max

October 9, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this

If this thing works, I am all over it. I have lost 95% of of pregnancy weight and have toned most everything else, but the “baby puch” just won’t go away! In theory, it makes sense that it is you uterus out of place, but it could also be that your stomach was streched out beyond repair after having a baby. Who knows!

And, Fatty, go dance around a maypole if all you can do is be nasty.

By MomsRule

October 9, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this

I cared about being healthy and my appearance prior to having children. Why should child birth change that fact? Because a woman becomes a Mom she should no longer take care of herself?

I’m constantly amused by those that criticize Mom’s for wanting to regain their pre-baby shape. News flash, becoming a mother did not replace the fact that we are sexy, desirable WOMEN. Some of us actually take pride in our appearance.

If that makes us vain, sign me up.

By K

October 9, 2008 9:10 AM | Link to this

My mom always told my sister and I to wear a girdle for a few weeks after giving birth…I guess for the same reason….it pulls things back in place. I don’t know, but it worked for her, my sister and myself.

By Sugar

October 9, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this

I hardly put on any weight with my pregnancies and it all came off real easy, but then I only gained 35 pounds with each kid.

I wasn’t really trying to get back to pre-baby body, but on beautiful days, I would put my baby in a stroller, and walk for miles at a time. I still do it, though, without the strollers now. The kids are too big.

By rick

October 9, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this

Hey Fatty, close your mouth before you insert anymore cake and pie. You have your opinion because you are just that….a fatty. You have no respect for yourself and don’t like anyone who DOES care about their health and appearance. It has NOTHING to do with being vain.

As a former trainer, belly wraps have little to do with weight loss. Cardio is the best thing for you by a MILE. You can use the belly wrap in conjunction with cardio to increase the heat in that area and induce water loss. But it won’t work without cardio and even some resistance training.

It’s like some humerous article I read about the future, “In 2045, scientists discover that the only way to have healthy, effective weight loss is excercise and eating in moderation.” Well DUH!

By momagain

October 9, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

I have 4 children and gain quite a bit of weight with each child. I was around 160 to 175 with each child. Each time, I got back to 125 through a good diet and MAKING time for me to jog or even walk. FATTY has no respect for herself and uses the “vanity” dosctrine because she sees other moms accomplishing what she is flat out too lazy to do. Expect more from yourself. The hard work pays dividends in making you feel better about yourself, health and giving you the energy to meet the demands of motherhood and children. FATTY would just as soon sit on the couch and let the TV and computer occupy her children’s time rather than interacting. It’s a great life and I intend to enjoy it with my children and have the energy to do it.

By Fatty

October 9, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

You all are so concerned about how you look after baby.

Diet and exercise will do you far better in the long run, than some stupid FAD. Doctors have been telling us that for YEARS, but everyone wants to jump on the latest fad.

Get up off you butt, save your money, and go for a walk. No need for pricey fads when you have the capabilities within you.

And quit being so vain. Your body will NEVER be the same after you have a baby. NEVER. Wear it with HONOR and PRIDE that you brought another human being into this world!!!!

Diet fads, fake nails, fake tans, fake eyelashes = fake people.

By kabam

October 9, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

nursing also shrinks the uterus. i can attest to this as after having 4 babies, one right after the other and the last one at 35, i have a flat stomach. after each baby, my stomach was flat within 2 wks. i was old that it was because i nursed. but if you don’t nurse, my old school mom always said try to wrap during and after. i HAD to have a stomach band during pregnancy, i felt like my stomach was on the floor.

By momagain

October 9, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

FATTY, while you may not get back to 100%, you can get back to 90%, if not 100%. All you have tp have is the desire. Is it easy? Not really, but nothing worthwhile is. I wanted to and did it. If I had another child, I will do it again. If you want to sit around and let yourself go defending it as “you’re not vain”, so be it. I want more out of life than just peace and quiet. I’ll be energetic, healthy and happy when you’re fat, unhealthy, undesirable and being fed through a tube. Have at it FATTY, but stay out of the way of those who want to participate in life instead of just watching it go by.

By JATL

October 9, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

Your uterus shrinks back to normal fairly quickly, but your abdominal muscles need some help! Think of how extraordinarily stretched they have been over the past few months! I think the key is diet and exercise, but I don’t see why a belly band would hurt if you wanted to try it. I’m having a baby tonight, and I may try one -if nothing else, it has to feel more comfortable for the first several weeks post-partum to have that “spooge” gathered up and held in! And FATTY -I suspect you’re just a troll, but you need to get back in shape not only because of looks, but in order to be healthy and active with your kids! There’s also nothing wrong with wanting to look good and feel good about yourself -for yourself and your partner! How depressing to just let it all go with the excuse “I’m a mom.” I’m not a size 2 or anything, but I try, and by God I throw on some makeup, keep my hair done and dress decently most days! It makes ME feel better and I think as my sons grow older, they won’t be embarrassed to have a hag for a mother.

By JATL

October 9, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

Your uterus shrinks back to normal fairly quickly, but your abdominal muscles need some help! Think of how extraordinarily stretched they have been over the past few months! I think the key is diet and exercise, but I don’t see why a belly band would hurt if you wanted to try it. I’m having a baby tonight, and I may try one -if nothing else, it has to feel more comfortable for the first several weeks post-partum to have that “spooge” gathered up and held in! And FATTY -I suspect you’re just a troll, but you need to get back in shape not only because of looks, but in order to be healthy and active with your kids! There’s also nothing wrong with wanting to look good and feel good about yourself -for yourself and your partner! How depressing to just let it all go with the excuse “I’m a mom.” I’m not a size 2 or anything, but I try, and by God I throw on some makeup, keep my hair done and dress decently most days! It makes ME feel better and I think as my sons grow older, they won’t be embarrassed to have a hag for a mother.

By JATL

October 9, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

Your uterus shrinks back to normal fairly quickly, but your abdominal muscles need some help! Think of how extraordinarily stretched they have been over the past few months! I think the key is diet and exercise, but I don’t see why a belly band would hurt if you wanted to try it. I’m having a baby tonight, and I may try one -if nothing else, it has to feel more comfortable for the first several weeks post-partum to have that “spooge” gathered up and held in! And FATTY -I suspect you’re just a troll, but you need to get back in shape not only because of looks, but in order to be healthy and active with your kids! There’s also nothing wrong with wanting to look good and feel good about yourself -for yourself and your partner! How depressing to just let it all go with the excuse “I’m a mom.” I’m not a size 2 or anything, but I try, and by God I throw on some makeup, keep my hair done and dress decently most days! It makes ME feel better and I think as my sons grow older, they won’t be embarrassed to have a hag for a mother.

By DFOG

October 9, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this

LOL - JATL you are hiliarious. You called FATTY a troll. I totally agree with you. There is nothing wrong with wanting to look and feel good. Cardio is the key and a wrap won’t here. K is correct about the girdle, it does work. Best of luck.

By JATL

October 9, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this

Sorry for the multiple posts -not sure what’s up with the computer today.

By mom4all

October 9, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

Fatty,

protruding belly, double chin, cottage cheese thighs, no stamina, high cholesteral, high blood pressure, hates the world = Fatty

That about covers it.

By MissPriss

October 9, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this

Good for the author to want to keep herself in shape!! When you become a mom and your kids get older-you know you can’t be 22 again. But you can look good for your age. There is nothing wrong with trying to get into shape. When I pick my kids up from middle school I see a lot of fat, ugly trolls like FATTY and I think-why?? I don’t think the author is trying to do anything but look and feel as good as she can. Go for it!!! Your kids will appreciate it when they are in middle school.

By Fatty

October 9, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

Just to clarify, Fatty is a nickname my husband and I call each other, and have since high school. That’s right, I married my HS sweetheart, and we have been happily married for over 30 years.

It’s a term of endearment we use for each other. Neither of us is FAT.

I lost all my baby weight simply by eating nutriously and exercising moderately. I continued this with each and every pregnancy and never kept the weight on. We don’t do fast food of any kind and I cook very healthy meals each and every day.

If you are going to judge someone by the annonymous “handle” on a blog, then you are shallower than you think.

I am a very happy healthy women, who’s husband cannot keep his hands off her for over 30 years, and still going strong!!! We have sex numerous times a week, still after being married 30+ years.

By MissPriss

October 9, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this

Good for the author to want to keep herself in shape!! When you become a mom and your kids get older-you know you can’t be 22 again. But you can look good for your age. There is nothing wrong with trying to get into shape. When I pick my kids up from middle school I see a lot of fat, ugly trolls like FATTY and I think-why?? I don’t think the author is trying to do anything but look and feel as good as she can. Go for it!!! Your kids will appreciate it when they are in middle school.

By MissPriss

October 9, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

Fatty I bet you are full of it. Email your photo to the author, ask her tech people to crop off your head so you can’t be identified-and have it posted. I suspect you are not what you seem.

So having said that-if you are happy, healthy person why would you make a comment to someone who apparently is trying to do the same as you have-but in a different way??

Hmmmmmmmmmm…

By MissPriss

October 9, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this

Fatty I bet you are full of it. Email your photo to the author, ask her tech people to crop off your head so you can’t be identified-and have it posted. I suspect you are not what you seem.

So having said that-if you are happy, healthy person why would you make a comment to someone who apparently is trying to do the same as you have-but in a different way??

Hmmmmmmmmmm…

By momtoAlex&Max

October 9, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

Well, I feel for it.

Don’t feed the TROLL people!

By Kathy

October 9, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

Yes, it is every woman’s goal to lose their baby weight and get their pre-baby body back. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. I don’t think it is vain or selfish. I struggle with high cholesterol and now, post baby, high blood pressure. Losing weight for me was not about vanity but necessity. It was necessary for me to get my weight down to get my cholesterol and HBP under control. I am a believer in running and weight training…good old fashioned hard work. I also want to set a good example for my daughter by living a healthy, active life. Now if I can just get my husband off the couch….watching ESPN is not considered exercise!! hehehehe!

By I'm a Troll Get off My Bridge

October 9, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

Feed Me Seymore….FEED ME!!!!!

You all collectively suck. I want you to know this.

By nurse&mother

October 9, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

Fad? How about SCAM. Of course the Dancing with the Stars star wants to promote this. She probably exercised her way to a nice figure, but she realizes that there are so many gullible fools willing to shell out money just because a “star” told her it would work.

My motto is “if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is”.

Our society wants to take a magic pill for everything. Very sad.

By Jesse's Girl

October 9, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

Yeah, well….I married my high school sweet heart too and I enjoy looking good for him. But I enjoy looking good for myself even more. I have had 3 children in 6 years and while it hasn’t been easy to get my body back to some semblance of its former self….ITS SO WORTH IT!!! I am vain. VAIN, VAIN, VAIN!!! I get up every morning and shower, put on some make-up, dress nicley and wear over-priced…but oh so fabulous…shoes. It make sme feel wonderful! If I feel good about myself, my husband reaps the benefits as well!:) There is nothing wrong with being vain about your appearance. People should take care of their bodies.

I have 3 big rules to looking fabulous

1: Do your best to eat nothing out of a box.

2: Never wear jogging pants outside the home.

3: Crocs and Birks are never to be purchased and worn unless you plan to trod through a garden. And even then, its questionable

By DP

October 9, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this

I believe it totally! My sister has 6 kids and has always wrapped herself after the babies were born. She has always returned to her normal size before pregnancy. Honestly, it makes total sense to get the uterus back to its normal size if it grows during pregnancy.

By Jesse's Girl

October 9, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this

I neglected to even address the topic at hand:) Wraps….if you can afford them and can face the potential disappointment if they fail to work…go for it! But I think weight training and cardio MUST be done as well. And if you encounter a tummy-tuck along the way…thats just wonderful!

By SexyCool

October 9, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this

does it work if you haven’t had a baby? lol…

By lakerat

October 9, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this

Jesse’s Girl -

You go girl! Does Jesse appreciate your efforts?

Regarding wraps, the only wraps I have seen that affect one’s body are gyro wraps, lettuce wraps, steak and cheese wraps, Chicken tender wraps, etc, etc.

By lakerat

October 9, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

Jesse’s Girl -

You go girl! Does Jesse appreciate your efforts?

Regarding wraps, the only wraps I have seen that affect one’s body are gyro wraps, lettuce wraps, steak and cheese wraps, Chicken tender wraps, etc, etc.

By Get a Grip

October 9, 2008 1:40 PM | Link to this

Another day and another stupid topic. Look up “common sense” in the dictionary. Some of you could use a little. Theresa, can’t you find topics relevant to family that are a little less “lame” — seriously!

By lakerat

October 9, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

I’m a Troll nobody listens to…..

But you all want to be ME!!!!

By Vern

October 9, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this

Years ago, the elder women of our family would have us wear a girdle for a weeks after childbirth. At the time, I never questioned it because it was just something we did. After my second child, I was able to return to my size 7 pants within 2 weeks post delivery. And yes, for a little while, I did wear a girdle. Then, July came, it was too hot so I stopped wearing the girdle. When my daughter had her baby, I did not even remember the girdle so never advised her to wear one. I do wish I would have recalled the old family remedy. It might have spared her having her current mommy waist.

Anyway, it’s a cheap trick and might save a future tummytuck or liposuction procedure.

By Jesse's Girl

October 9, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

Jesse does indeed enjoy the perks of being my husband:)

By Soon to be 50

October 9, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

Fatty…you are hilarious! I actually think you are a guy. Your husband of 30 years can’t keep his hands off you and you have sex NUMEROUS times per week??? Puhleeeese….

By Soon to be 50

October 9, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this

Oh yeah….does the belly wrap work if you gave birth 20 plus years ago???

By Becky

October 9, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

Looking good never hurt anyone..Some people would do well to remember that..If a body wrap works, go for it..I want to know what sexy cool wants to know..Does it work if you haven’t had kids??

By journalist jimmy smith

October 9, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this

wrapping the belly with the leaf of raffia palm and wetting the wrap with lemon juice will provide the desired results. if lemon juice is not readily available some wd-40 might work.

By Renee

October 9, 2008 5:23 PM | Link to this

Typical, pathetic American consumers who are lazy as all get out.

Diet and exercise are how to lose weight and get your figure back. However, so many folks these days are just looking for the quick fix. Special pills, special exercise machines, special wraps. If you buy into these, you’re just lazy. To pathetic to actually work for it and bust out some sweat. Pathetic.

Just like the people who try to sue everybody about everything - they’re to lazy to get a real job and work for it.

Some people are so lazy they even get “jobs” writing columns for papers and coming up with stupid topics. Imagine.

By MsPriss

October 9, 2008 5:36 PM | Link to this

Jesse’s Girl-I loved what you posted! I posted too but didn’t think of that aspect of it… also there is nothing like a Coach purse(or whatever your poison is)along with getting a facial. What a day it is then. I am with you!

By lisameowme

October 9, 2008 7:24 PM | Link to this

hey Renee…bite me…if you don’t like the column don’t read it or take the time to comment on it…and as far as belly wraps go, corsets do body modification on top, so why wouldn’t wrapping help on the bottom???

By Kathy

October 10, 2008 8:13 AM | Link to this

Jesse’s girl….THANK YOU for sharing my sentiments about Crocs!!! They are the UGLIEST shoes invented. I don’t even let Little E wear them.

By A

October 10, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

@ Kathy,

If you suffered from severe back pains from disc problems - you will never care if the shoes are ugly. Comfort is the goal. And that goes for any shoe!

By Take a First Grade Science Class, Duh

October 14, 2008 6:25 PM | Link to this

Um,,,,,yes, your uterus is out of place for a while — and then it’s back in place after a couple of weeks.

Why are you trying to put a uterus back in place when it’s already in place?

It’s the muscles, duh. Everybody seems to have an elementary sense of science but Theresa, but we already learned that back when she was dancing around with a hose and a baby pool back during the drought - and being stupid enough to brag about it in the AJC.

What is E!? Who is Brooke Burke? I’ve heard of Dancing w/ the stars, but I still don’t know what it is.

Is this what goes on in the suburbs?

And anyhow, the gym isn’t going to help you. Trust me. I remember when you said you couldn’t see your bellybutton.

Maybe if suburbanites stopped watching E! and Dancing w/ the Stars………..They wouldn’t need a wrap!

By Chitowns- finest

October 17, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

Hi

I am very curious for 1 reason and one reason only. I want to know if it works!!!! I work full time , go to school full time and raises a 5 year old daughter. I do not I REPEAT i do not always have time to spend in a gym going cardio crazy. Its only because I am so active and skip meals that I am not a “fatty”. but i do have a problem in my mid section. If you know the answer, Please let me know without being a b***. I dont have time. And for your information I live in downtown Chicago and is working right now. so dont even come back with the lazy comments OR anything else. im a city girl keep it real with me.

peace

By Gavin's Mommy

March 13, 2009 1:31 PM | Link to this

Why are some of oyu posting horrible comments? Saying that if she is worried about her baody then she should not be a mother! That is wrong. I am a mother of one and I have issues with my body now! I used to be smaller and now I have flab hanging down. I love my son and would not trade him for a sexy flat stomach but I still have concerns as to how I can fix my stomach! It does not make someone a bad mother to worry about her stomach after having a child. If you do not know all the fact then do not say anything. If you are not going to positive in any way then go on about your marry way and do not post a comment. As for this posting I really needed to read this. I am going to continue exercise but now I am going to wear a belly wrap as well. hopwfully it works!