Lost the plot

So recently I feel I've lost the plot a bit with weight watchers. I have 17lbs left before I'm back at goal and although that isn't that much I feel like it's taking me ages to achieve it.

Since January I've lost a total of 6lbs which to me is not good. Yes it's not a gain but I feel I could have done so much better. 

But what do I need to get back on track? Well who knows? filling and healthy isn't really working for me as I'm unable to be strict enough on my self so maybe it's time to go back to pointing? But how do I manage that and work 4 days a week and be a mum? Lately everything has been getting ontop of me again and I feel my self getting really stressed.

Currently I'm a returning gold member after pregnancy which means I have 6 months to get back to goal but unfortunately that has now passed. I had restarted my esource when I rejoined last year and being a gold member I can have that at a discounted rate but that's maybe not enough.

The question running through my head is what do I need to get back on track? For me a normal meeting isn't really an option as I find my local leader very uninspiring! I am lucky in the fact I have a life style centre near me but if I go there I will have to pay for a monthly pass, part of me doesn't want to pay just to get someone else to weigh me which I can do at home but maybe I need that kick every week or the well done for lossing?

So that still leaves me with the question what should I to do?

Wow 9 month old already

I can't believe J is now 9 months old. In just 3 months time he will be 1! Thats a scary thought!

Every month it amazes me how much he learns . Poor little man had tonsillitis had was on penicillin for 10 days but this didn't stop him learning how to crawl or clap or even walk when helped. The crawling is quite funny as I think he forgets sometimes that he can do it though I'm sure that will change. I love calling his name and watching him crawl towards me. As of yet we've not put the stair gate up though I may put it upstairs soon. The clapping is so cute, funny enough everything came the same day. He's always now trying to pull him up on things. 

This month has seen me start back at work, my 1st day back was the 2 days after we found out J had tonsillitis, lucky enough hubby was able to take the day off as J's temp was too high to go to nursery. It also saw J starting to go to Grandma's and Grandpa's every week. Together we've set them up with everything they need for him so on a friday I just have to get him over to theirs without worrying about a thing. They were amazing and have brought J a stroller for his birthday, there is a double purpose to this, 1 I didn't want to really transfer ours back and forth from theirs but also eventually will we sell our Urbo and just use that full time. Also we needed something to take on our little holiday we are going on in a few months. This is him in his new pram on his walk with Grandpa and Bella

I was also excited with our 1st trip to the park. For christmas we were given a trikke for J so we decided to get that out to take to the park.

Weaning wise something amazing has happened and J finally gets it and now loves his food, he's not that fussy at all (bar having his face wiped at the end). I no longer have to give him a spoon to distract him. I've moved onto slightly more lumpy foods and J gets it and is learning how to chew things. I'm still mainly using pouches but so when we have something he could eat puree it up for him.

We also had our 1st trip in a big boys trolly

The Mum Tag

I've tag's myself in this after seeing it on the lovely Emma from life according to Mrs Shilts

1. Are you a stay at home mum, or a working mum?

I'm a working mum, this is mostly my choice as we couldn't afford to have the life we have without working. I am lucky that we can afford for me to only work 4 days a week now.

2. Would you have it any other way?

No, I certainly couldn't be a stay at home mum as I don't feel like a natural mother. I struggle to cope with J full time at home so find I'm a better mum for having time away from him.

3. Do you co-sleep?

No though I have brought J into our bed once or twice if I can't settle him.

4. What is your one must-have item for your baby?

I would say now the sleeping bags, in the beginning J was too small for them.

5. How many kids do you plan on having?

Just 1, I don't think I could cope with more than one and not sure I could go through pregnancy or labour again.

6. Date night? How many per month?

We do have them occasionally maybe once every couple of months. I know we need to make more of an effort, but I like doing things as a family. Hubby and I are lucky J is in bed by probably 6 every night so we get most evenings to our selves.

7. Your child’s favourite show?

I don't really let J watch children's TV so he doesn't have a favorite show.

8. Name one thing you bought before you had your baby and never ended up using?

I would say the cot quilt. I was lucky I was given a very good list by a good friend so I mainly only brought what she suggested. I found this lovely cot bumper from Laura Ashley and decided I had to have the cot quilt that matched. It was in the cot until the day moved into the room then it got removed.

9. Your child’s favourite food?

J likes most things so not sure he has a favourite food at the moment. Though he does love yogurts. 

 10. How many cars does your family have?

Just the one our lovely white BMW 1 series

11. Weight before, during and after pregnancy and now?

I was skinny before pregnancy, during I put on 3 stone, after I've managed to loss 2 have just over a stone left now. I have been back on weight watchers since August last year, I do need to get focused now to loss the last bit.

12. Dream holiday with your kids?

Has to be Disney Florida. I love it there and I've always wanted to take my child their

13. Dream holiday without your kids?

Maldives! Wither I get there or not is another thing. Though I can't see us going away for more than a night or 2 any time in the next 10 years without J

14. How has your life changed since having babies?

There is no longer just me and hubby. I have to think about another person and the fact we have to teach him everything. My life is slightly more stressful but also more fulfilled and happy than it was if that makes sense. I can't imagine life with out J now. I also said he would have to fit into our lives which he does mostly but we are tied to when he has to be feed, go to bed etc

15. Finish the sentence: ‘It makes my heart melt to see……?’

J smiling at me no matter how I feel that smile makes everything ok.

16. Where do you shop for your kids?

H&M, Gap, mothercare and anywhere that has a decent sale on.

17. Favourite make up and skin care products?

I love N7 moisturiser, the boots face wipes and my touché Eclat

18. Huggies or Pampers?

Can I say neither? I prefer Aldi but if I have to choose it would be Pampers

19. Have you always wanted kids?

Yes, but I was never really ready until the year after I split from my ex. he had wanted kids so I promised him we would try the yr after we got married. Things went pair shape with that relationship then I meet my hubby. 

20. Best part about being a mum?

Watching my little boy grow and develop into a little person

Mummy tags:

I tag the lovely Elaine over at Mrs M - Our life to Parenthood and beyond
and the equally lovely Beth over at Twinderelmo