How to Ease Into an Exercise Routine After Birth

"It always seems impossible until it's done"

- Nelson Mandela

Good Morning, Mommy! Happy Friday - another day to rock the 'Momming' business! Today, we've got some golden nuggets to sprinkle over your morning coffee.

Today’s Mommy scoop:

• Postpartum exercise tips

• The hotel mom-charging hack

• Bagel Bar bonanza 🍞🎉

• DIY No-Sew Baby Blanket

Yoga Mats and Bubble Baths

How to Ease Into an Exercise Routine After Birth

Every new mom is eager to get back into their fitness routine after childbirth, but it's not as simple as lacing up those sneakers and hitting the treadmill.

As you navigate the world of post-baby fitness, it's essential to approach it with patience and care.

When to Start? 

According to ACOG, light walking can begin a few days after a vaginal delivery.

Aim for 150 minutes of moderate activity weekly, but ease into it!

Starting with a 5-minute walk and gradually increasing it can be a great plan.

Always consult your health care provider, especially if you've had a C-section.

Why Exercise? 

Exercising post-pregnancy isn't just about getting your pre-baby body back.

It can strengthen abdominal muscles, fight postpartum depression, boost energy, relieve stress, and more.

Remember, it's about feeling good and being healthy for you and your little one!

Nine Essential Tips to Remember

• Go Slow: Even if you were a fitness fanatic pre-baby, don't rush back. Ease into your workouts, especially in the first two weeks.

• Monitor the Bleeding: Heavy bleeding can be a sign to slow down. Listen to your body!

• Breastfeeding Considerations: If nursing, wait until your milk supply stabilizes before starting rigorous exercises. And remember, your body needs extra calories.

• Check Your Pelvic Floor: Before diving into crunches, familiarize yourself with your pelvic muscles. A physical therapist can help if you're unsure.

• Diastasis Recti: A common issue postpartum where abdominal muscles separate. Be careful and consult your health provider.

• Mind the Joints: The hormone relaxin can linger for months after childbirth, making joints wobbly. Opt for low-impact exercises like walking or swimming.

• Mix It Up: From postnatal yoga to baby-and-me classes, there's a whole world of postpartum workouts to explore.

• Stay Hydrated: Especially if breastfeeding, keep that water bottle close!

• Rest is Best: It might sound cliché, but try to sleep when your baby sleeps. Rejuvenation is as essential as exercise.

Takeaway

Jumping back into exercise after baby? It's a marathon, not a sprint (literally!).

So, take a deep breath, tie those sneakers, and step into your new fitness journey with the same grace and patience you give your bub every day.

And hey, if all else fails, chasing after their sibling counts as cardio, right? 😉👟🍼

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Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤 

Poll Results From 12/4

How much daily outdoor playtime do you aim for with your children?

 🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Less than an hour (12%)

🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ 1-2 hours (36%)

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ More than 2 hours (8%)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Depends on the day (44%)

Featured Response 😊 

You're rocking this mom life, turning even the chilliest days into fun outdoor adventures for your little ones - way to go! 🌬️❄️ - Danielle

Mom Hack

Use the USB Slot on the Back of Your Hotel’s TV to Charge Your Phone

Travel Hack

Ever been on a trip and, oops, left the phone charger behind?

Mom to the rescue! Next time, try this: If your hotel room TV has a USB slot on the back, it's the perfect makeshift phone charger.

Fingers crossed for some modern hotel amenities! 😉

Mom’s Menu

Moms' Ultimate Bagel Bar! 🍞🎉

I came across this fabulous idea for our morning woes. Picture this: a bagel station right in your kitchen.

It's quick, easy, and let's be real - a lifesaver on those chaotic mornings.

Ready to dive in?

Ingredients 📝

• Your favorite bagels

• Almond or peanut butter with sliced bananas 🍌

• Almond or peanut butter with shredded coconut and mini chocolate chips 🍫

• Jam with chia seeds

• Cream cheese combos:

  • with sliced cucumbers and sun-dried tomatoes 🍅

  • with sliced green and black olives 🫒

  • with smoked salmon and chives 🐟

• Hummus topped with sliced tomatoes 🍅

• Sliced avocado sprinkled with chili flakes 🥑

• Quince paste paired with your choice of cheese (provolone, manchego, or swiss) 🧀

• Mayo topped with sliced hard-boiled eggs 🥚

• Ricotta cheese drizzled with honey and garnished with walnuts 🍯

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Slice those beautiful bagels in half.

2. Decide: to toast or not to toast? 😉

3. Unleash your inner chef! Top with your chosen goodies or lay out a spread and let the fam go wild crafting their dream bagel.

Note 📌 

Go wild, explore, and make that breakfast bar a family favorite.

Till the next fun find, keep rocking those mornings, mommas! 🌟💪🍞

Full recipe here.

Daily DIY (Mom Side Hustle)

No-Sew Baby Blanket (Make & Sell)

Who can resist the softness of a minky blanket? Especially one with adorable patterns like elephants.

Here’s the good news, Moms: No sewing required!

Just grab two yards of minky fabric (different colors or patterns for fun), sharp scissors, and a ruler.

Imagine wrapping your little one in a blanket made with love by you.

Or even better, gifting it to a fellow mom, or selling them on Etsy.

The tutorial is here.

Mom’s Choice

I’m a list-maker and a planner, and this Weekly Planner Notepad has been a great little tool to declutter my mind and get all the to-dos down on paper.

From work schedules to family activities and habit tracking, it's all in there.

Flipping to a new sheet at the start of each week feels like getting a fresh start.

There’s something satisfying about physically checking off tasks as they’re completed. 😊 

Weekly Planner Notepad

Game

Parenting Pop Quiz

What’s a typical age for children to begin making friends?
(Answer below)

A) 1-2 years

B) 2-3 years

C) 3-4 years

D) 4-5 years

E) When their playdates outnumber your date nights

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Answer

B) 2-3 years