skip to main content

Parents of Infants

What did you go to get rid of your tummy after baby? (more)

22 years ago

I had a baby girl 5 months ago via c-section. Prior to being pregnant I had a pretty tight stomach and now it's just stretched out I guess. Does your stomach permanently stay like this or will ab crunches help? I mean it just kinda hangs there!! It's mainly my lower stomach. I just want to know if it will tighten back up on it's own some or if I am doomed to this forever!! :-)

All replies appreciated!!

Comments (8)

nadastimer
22 years ago
Well, you can tighten things back up, but the way I've always understood it, it's not going to be exactly the same as it was before the baby. Well, that is unless you want a really rigorous work out like models or singers or actresses. Most people still have a pouch to some extent down below your tummy. At least the people I know do.

~Leslie~
jenibv
22 years ago
Good question, I had a section three months ago and my belly is horrid. I have this roll and I have no idea how to get rid of it.

I haven't been able to exercise yet either since I hurt my back. I am only allowed 2 minutes per day and they are spine exercises. I cannot wait to be able to do my Tae Bo tapes.
Related Discussions
What did you do with your wedding ring after you got divorced?
Q
Comments (17)
My ex wore his ring to work one day- a no no for plumbers- and he thinks it fell down the drain in the back of Safeway. Whatever. I gave my band that matched his to my bro. They disliked each other so bro and I thought it would be funny. Bro used it to go to bars in San Fran. He would use it if creepy guys tried to hit on him. He lost it after putting it in the pocket of his Member's Only coat. Yes it was 1986. I kept the engagement ring and took the 1/4 stone out and some emeralds from an antique ring I purchased while married and on my 21st birthday made myself a ring to celebrate my divorce. I still wear it and my dh of 20 years does not care. I still have the setting and was told it would be worth not a lot because it was a mix of white and yellow gold. My husband was married before also. His ring cracked just after he learned she was having an affair with one of his old friends from school. We still have it. I could probably take the two, along with my gold crown I had removed and make at least a few dollars, ya think? I did keep one item and still have it. For our first anniversary I went to an antique store and purchased an Elgin 5 ruby pocketwatch guts and had it set into a gold case. It was really cool. I had engraved "for all of time" on the back. He never really appreciated it or me so I kept it when I left him. He understood. I paid $50 and had to save every dime to buy it. He gave me a little heart ring with a chip in it. I still have it too. Thought of giving it to my dd but I think I would rather sell it and buy her something else. I took watch to an appraisal show in town a few years ago. They told me it was worth about $300 and that they would buy it but really suggested I hang onto it as it would appreciate a lot. Even if I sold the case separate from the guts, the guts were pretty unique. They said it was still valuable even with the engraving. I still have it and will probably get around to selling it. Should take it in again just to see. There are not a lot of master watchmakers around these days but there are a few in town that are reputable.
...See More
Tummy Bulge and more!
Q
Comments (1)
Feelin -- thank you, thank you. I think too many of us beat ourselves up because we don't look 20 years old anymore. Just the other day I finally said, I'm going to wear this t-shirt that hugs my hips because I like it, darn, and to heck with trying to look like I'm not 65! Who am I kidding!? So, I have a little pot belly. It doesn't make me a bad person, and now I have another reason to not hate my curves. Thanks for the education.
...See More
What is this, and more importantly, how can I get rid of it?!
Q
Comments (24)
If you absolutely cannot stand the texture, sure go ahead and skim it smooth but I'm going to guess you'd be willing to live with it since you said smooth walls would be your preference. You do not need to skim the entire wall (and actually you'd have to do the entire room) for this one little rectangle. Even if you can't achieve a 100% perfect texture match, you will never notice it with this small of a repair as long as it's a close match. Just fill the void with drywall mud so it's smooth with the wall and feather it out onto the wall. After it's dry you can check it with a level or straight board to make sure it's level. Lightly sand if you need to, get some spray texture that matches what you have, spray it on and knock it down with a drywall knife. I would normally not recommend spray texture but this is a small area and the knock-down part of it is easier to match than if you weren't knocking it down. I wish my drywall repairs were this small! I've had to repair areas 10x this size and the drywall paper was torn to boot! I've never had a problem matching the texture and I'm a walking, breathing perfectionist. You can do it! It's very unlikely you'll even be able to find someone willing to do this small of a repair. Ps, be sure to remove the plastic screw anchors.
...See More
Did you sing to your baby(ies)?
Q
Comments (36)
No children but my mother sang to us and encouraged us to sing-to keep us occupied. We would be put to bed at night early and allowed to pass the time singing and telling stories. We sang all the time and never rode anywhere in the car without singing songs. some pretty ballads and some just long and silly. As a family we had good voices. I grew up singing and continued to sing ballads and with a couple of friends we sang at weddings. It was fun. My voice is pretty much gone but it is nice memories-because my crazy mother had us sing.
...See More
SherriJ
22 years ago
My tummy was flat again pretty quickly, but felt kinda weakened and flabby for months. I've never had a c-section, and so was able to exercise and do crunches again right away, which (I think) helped immensely.

I have heard that with a c-section, it's easier to get your tummy flat again if you had a bikini incision - the other kind is harder to recover from. Maybe someone with c-section experience can discuss this?
michie1
22 years ago
I had a c-section 7 mos ago. I pretty much lost the weight right away & didn't do much to exercise either. I don't have a flat tummy, but it's no different than before I had the baby, aside from stretch marks & a numb incision line.
Karla_NE
22 years ago
I lost all my pre-pregnancy weight by 3 months post pardom, BUT my body shape has definitely changed. It is amazing that I weigh my pre-pregnanacy weight, but my stomach has a little roundness too it now. ;-) I think our bodies are never quite the same after kids.
eternal1s
22 years ago
I also had a c-section. That made it hard for me to exercise since I still have some pain with strenuous activity. I was going to start working out soon, but now I am pregnant again.
jami_nyomi
22 years ago
i had a c-section 11 weeks ago (to the day!) and i think i still have about 10 pounds to go to my prepreg weight.

my stomach was awesome before! not bragging, but a had a tight tummy with a line down the middle! i still have a line, but it's the one from being pregnant!

i had a low low down bikini cut, way below any bikini i would ever wear! i started doing sit-ups and yoga again a couple of weeks ago and i just hope in time my tummy will look good again! it doesn't look all that different anymore, just fatter.

my advice, drink lots of water, eat healthy, and work out!
that's all i think can be done ( :

-jami
chloecat
22 years ago
I had two c-sections and my belly is as flat as it ever was. Yes, I had the "bikini cut" and it does help.

Oh, it only took about 2 months to get back to normal for me. Breast feeding really helped. Just because you've had a baby doesn't mean you'll always have a "pooch."

Sign Up to Comment

Related Stories

EDIBLE GARDENS Natural Ways to Get Rid of Weeds in Your Garden

By Abundant City

Use these techniques to help prevent the spread of weeds and to learn about your soil

MOST POPULAR How to Get Rid of Those Pesky Summer Fruit Flies

By Mitchell Parker

Learn what fruit flies are, how to prevent them and how to get rid of them in your home

DECLUTTERING Downsizing Help: How to Get Rid of Your Extra Stuff

By Becky Dietrich, Interior Designer

Sell, consign, donate? We walk you through the options so you can sail through scaling down

GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING 4 Good Ways to Get Rid of Mosquitos in Your Yard

By Katherine Caviness

Stay safe from West Nile virus and put an end to irksome itches with these tools and methods for a porch, patio or yard

DISASTER PREP & RECOVERY Remodeling After Water Damage: Tips From a Homeowner Who Did It

By Judith Taylor Designs

Learn the crucial steps and coping mechanisms that can help when flooding strikes your home

LAUNDRY ROOMS Get More From a Multipurpose Laundry Room

By Lisa Frederick

Laundry plus bill paying? Sign us up. Plus a potting area? We dig it. See how multiuse laundry rooms work harder and smarter for you

MOVING 10 Rooms That Show You Don’t Need to Move to Get More Space

Daydreaming about moving or expanding but not sure if it’s practical right now? Consider these alternatives

LIFE Simple Pleasures: Get a Book Club Going

By Laura Gaskill

Kick back with friends and a thought-provoking read for an event that’s entertaining and educational all at once

LANDSCAPE DESIGN Energy Now: Designing a Garden That Gets You Going

By Jay Sifford Garden Design

Serenity has its place, but a garden that recharges and motivates you can be a beautiful thing

You Said It: ‘Texas Has It Going On’ and More Houzz Quotables

By Becky Harris

Design advice, inspiration and observations that struck a chord this week

Sponsored

EK Interior Design

5 Reviews

TIMELESS INTERIOR DESIGN FOR ENDLESS MEMORIES