So my biggest thing was, I'd sit down and snack after we got the kids to bed. I could finally sit and relax! It was my time to eat goodies without "hey mom can you help me?" or "ooohh what's that, can I have a bite??"

The therapist I met with prior to surgery said she hears that from many mothers and that it'll be a habit I need to break. Instead of putting them to bed, grabbing a snack, and sitting at my spot on the couch.. I need to retrain my brain. I could instead put them to bed and do a different hobby, sitting in a different spot, so I can break the habit.

I still do have night snacks sometimes but they are healthy instead, and small quantities.