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Petite 33 Year Old, Mother of 2 in Need of Mommy Make over - Palo Alto, CA

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Hi there! I'm scheduled to have a mommy make over...

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Hi there! I'm scheduled to have a mommy make over on Jan 4, 2016. I'm a mom to two beautiful children ages 8 and 2. My last last pregnancy was very large... Baby was almost 10 lbs (the placenta along was 5 lbs). I'm very petite... 5 ft tall and weigh about 98 lbs. I have an umbilical hernia and diastasis recti that need repair. I have always been flat chested and after breastfeeding both of my babies, the very little breast that I had now it's gone! So why not get a breast augmentation too? Might as well! It'd be a dream come true :) Needless to say, I'm excited about the BA but super nervous about the TT. I'm sad about the big scar although I'm hopeful that I'll heal ok (based on my two c-section scars). I'm nervous about the long scar, the pain, the recovery process and my toddler!

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January 23, 2016
I feEl ya on the big baby and being a petite girl. I'm 5'2 125 pounds and my last baby was 9.5 pounds. I only gained 30 lbs with him so he was 1/3 of my weight lol. I also have a belly button hernia too but it doesn't bother me. Glad your surgery has been a success because us mommies deserve it!! ;)
January 24, 2016
Pregnancy does take a toll on our bodies. No joke. I feel grateful I was able to have my babies and also grateful for being able to have my mommy make over. I still have a lot of healing to get through but I'm already loving my new and improved me :)
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January 24, 2016
So so true. I barely survived both my births literally... no more babies here! Can't wait to see youresults results from 6 months to a 1 yr! Scars fade in time as u know :)
January 24, 2016
What happened during birth? I am done having babies too... I'm too small lol I can finally stand straight almost all the way. I'm so excited! My scars are improving too. I see the light at the end of the tunnel now :)
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January 24, 2016
First time, my water broke before I went into labor. Had a c sections 26 hours after my water completely broke. Meds didn't work during surgery I felt everything. I was in recovery for hours. 2nd birth planned c section. Bleed too much. Body was crashing and was almost sent to ICU. Fun times. Jk. But would do it all over again for my babies :)
January 24, 2016
Oh my goodness! No wonder you said you and surgeries don't go well together!
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January 24, 2016
Yuppers!!
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Petite 33 Yr Old Mother of 2 Getting Mommy Make over in a Few Days

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I'm 98lbs and 5 feet tall. I have two beautiful children ages 8 and 2. Both of my pregnancies were big, but the last one was simply huge for my petite frame. My baby weighed almost 10 lbs! The placenta alone was 5 lbs. As a result, I now have an umbilical hernia and diastasis that would benefit from getting repaired.

My biggest complain honestly is not the appereance (although it bothers me too), but the fact that I cannot lay down on my side (either side) without feeling like my guts are loose ????. I put a pillow on the side I'm laying down on for support, just like I did when I was pregnant. But I still feel a pull on the side I'm not laying down on. Not sure if I make sense, but it certainly makes me feel uncomfortable.
In the process of considering a tummy tuck (the only way to fix my diastasis), I decided to get breast augmentation as well. I have always been flat chested and after breastfeeding my babies, the little bit that I had, it's now gone! My nipples have also been stretched out so much that I'm also requesting nipple reduction. Might as well! My surgeon offered to do a bit of lipo on the waist so it looks like I'm having it all! Surgery is scheduled for Monday, Jan 04, 2016 at 7:30am with a 6:30am check in. I have childcare covered and my husband is also taking the first week of my surgery off to take care of me. I am taking a whole month off from work. I'm worried about my 2 year old and also anxious about surgery and the recovery process...

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December 31, 2015

Congratulations on taking this step for yourself. I hope you find all the support and feedback you need in this community. It's great that you've lined up some childcare for right after surgery. Let us know how else we can help you prepare.

January 2, 2016
Thank you very much! I truly appreciate the support
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January 2, 2016
Good luck! So excited for you. I am 10 months out and can't wait.
January 8, 2016
Thank you!!!
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Day of treatment

5 hours left!

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5 hours left before I have to check in for my mommy make over. I have managed to keep myself busy and not too worried. On Saturday I went to the spa and got me a nice relaxing massage (Xmas present from hubby). I have not got myself a recliner, only a lot of pillows.
I feel quite relaxed... Isn't that weird? I only have a few more hours before I have my surgery... Yet I'm calm as a clam! Lol

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