I guess it's been a while...

Hi, is anyone still out there?

So much has changed since my last post in 2016.  To make a long story incredibly short, I am now a mother to a sweet seven-month-old girl and my.own mother has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. My little Jane is the most precious, wonderful baby. I know the trope is that every mom feels "so lucky to be *insert baby's name here*'s mother"... but honestly, it fills me with wonder.  As for my mom, we are just taking it day-by-day, because what else can you do?

But of course, back to our regularly scheduled programming... I obviously gained quite a bit during the pregnancy. It honestly did not freak me out that much, since I knew if was for a good cause and that clearly it would come off afterwards. Except, now more than seven months later, I am still 13 pounds heavier than when I got pregnant, and *GULP* 30 pounds more than even my most unambitious goal.

Now that I am finished breast-feeding, I've decided it is time to get serious. I've generally been trying to reduce my calorie intake... replacing a meal or snack here with a cup of  coffee there. I currently have no time for the gym with working/mom life, but I just got a new pair of running shoes. As soon as this horrific heatwave is finished (I'm looking at you, 95 degrees with 80% humidity!) I have to start sacrificing sleep for miles.

I wish I knew a better way, but old habits die hard.