iheartmateo.: April 2011

Hi guys! I’m gonna say it again, I must be the WORST blogger in the blog world. I’m trying my best to keep you guys’ updated with everything but I have a lot on my plate right now. I just bathed Mateo & now he is napping so I’m taking full advantage. Anyway, updates updates. I feel like I have so much to write about but very little time. This little one only naps for so long. The older he gets, the less he naps.

It’s crazy how much life changes after having a baby. Once you have a baby you can’t just grab your purse & walk out the door. I’m at my internship two/three times a week & I have to leave my house by 6:45am to drop off Mateo at my moms. So, I fix everything the night before; diaper bag , bottles, and car seat . It’s hard but I wouldn’t want it any other way. I love being a mom and a wife. I’m enjoying every minute of it.

Update on my chunky butt: he will be SIX WEEKS old tomorrow. I can’t believe he is growing so fast. It’s insane. He is still a good baby throughout the night. Tony & I can’t complain. We get 6/7 hours of sleep every night. He continues to impress me. He is so smart. Whenever I get to my parents house & he’s napping I try not to talk loud because the moment he hears my voice he opens one eye to look for me. Only one eye! Haha. He opens it, looks at me and falls right back to sleep. He also has so much control of his head whenever I lay him on his stomach. He LOVES baths! I’ve never seen a baby so at peace. && he LOVES whenever I say “good morning” in my baby voice. lol. That’s the first thing he hears when he wakes up every morning. I say good morning and he gives me a big smile.

Although I do have a lot on my plate: taking care of Mateo & my hubby, going to school + hw, internship, washing & having a decent clean house ß( I’ll do a better job at this once I have more free time), I plan on putting one last thing to my list . That’s WORKING OUT! If you know me well, you know how important working out is to me. I use to work out 4-5 times a week prior to my pregnancy & I’m dying to get back into it. I think getting your body back after a pregnancy is very important. I don’t think having a child is a reason to let yourself go. I remember someone I know told me “once you have your baby, your not going to care if you’re fat”. WRONG! Now I have more of a reason to work out. I love challenges & being in control of what I eat. I had my time to eat EVERYTHING & ANYTHING I wanted throughout my pregnancy. && now it’s time to limit myself. I gained 53 pounds during my pregnancy! YES, I KNOW THAT’S A LOT! Whoever said 30-35 pounds is the average weight gain is retarded. Haha. I don’t regret it. I enjoyed stuffing my face. hahaha

I am currently 19 pounds overweight. I’ve lost 34 pounds so far without working out. Yay me! It’s hard but I take it one day at a time. I will be reactivating my gym membership tomorrow night. Woooo && will also be doing a boot camp my friend David runs. A little too much? I think NOT! My friend Summer is coming soon && I have to look good for her arrival. lol. Remember my family trip to Mazatlan this summer? Well, I kinda sorta want to wear a two piece during that trip. Back in February, while celebrating my dad’s birthday over breakfast my little brother was teasing me about not being about to lay out and wear a two piece this summer. So, I want to prove him wrong! Hahahahah. We leave June 24^th. So, I’m hoping I will be back to my old weight by June 23^rd =).. Like I said, I love challenges. I hope I meet this one =/.. Not only to feel better about myself but for my hubby too! Gotta keep looking good for the love of my life! Plus, he is kinda my competition! LMAO! My husband is losing the baby weight he gained as well && he’s working out like crazy. He started three weeks ago && not because I’m his wife or anything (hahahaha) but his results are looking good! But keep in mind guys can transform their bodies in days. Nothing to compare to a woman who just gave birth 6 weeks ago! Slowly but surely I will be back to my old weight in no time :)

Love && babies,

Dani