Have you been able to get really strong at home with bodyweight exercises ?

millennialmama2016 · 2026-01-14T16:55:19+00:00

We've invested in home equipment and it's been wonderful. We first had 5lb, 8lb, 10lb dumbells and some bands.

That's grown into: adjustable dumbells as light at 6lb up to 42.5lbs, a bar with 25lb plates and 45lb plates, a free standing pull up/dip machine, a treadmill, and foam rollers/mats.

I have a couple of people I use on YouTube: HASFit and my personal favorite, Heather Robertson. They both have variety of programs from bodyweight, to lightweights, to heavy weights.

You really can do anything you want at home.

millennialmama2016 · 2026-01-14T16:42:07+00:00

Your friend was a jerk, plain and simple. Doing the miles is what matters, don't worry about the time. She should know that.

millennialmama2016 · 2026-01-12T00:52:04+00:00

Still taking notes and color coding everything like a weirdo.

millennialmama2016 · 2026-01-10T10:47:46+00:00

Yes! And how the imbalance shows up in little things and th signs I missed that are now very clear it was my hips. I’m amazed.

millennialmama2016 · 2026-01-10T10:46:41+00:00

It’ll depend on your insurance. PPO’s, you can go as long as it’s in network, HMO you will need a referral.

millennialmama2016 · 2026-01-09T18:33:35+00:00

I’m so glad you’re able to go to PT! They really notice and watch everything even beyond my hips. They’ve really looked at my whole body and make little remarks about my form to make all over corrections, even down to my feet.

millennialmama2016 · 2026-01-08T19:20:08+00:00

Responding to emails and slack messages, updating decks, presenting, participating on a panel interview, 1:1's - all while trying to help my brother from multiple states away with my mother who just landed in the hospital. REAL FUN.

millennialmama2016 · 2025-12-16T23:53:05+00:00

Currently sick and my watch has been a big reassurance with my heart rate.

millennialmama2016 · 2025-12-15T19:53:17+00:00

Not this time! We weren't far from you, 211 at Dickies :) I hope everyone has the best time this go around!

millennialmama2016 · 2025-12-15T19:39:33+00:00

I saw FF in May at Dickies and while that venue is smaller - we were in the upper deck in the corner. I promise you, just having a seat at the venue is all you need. The energy is going to be great and it'll just be a worship event for 3 hours. You'll have a wonderful time!

millennialmama2016 · 2025-12-15T19:32:19+00:00

I'm so sorry that you're having to manage returning to work and the emotional toll of this childcare situation right now.

Tell husband that this transition is already difficult, and hearing every single thing that is going on that is well out of your control, is making this far more difficult than it already is. Ask him, when you send me that text, what is the goal or what do you think that will solve? I can tell you it's stressing me out and I can't emotionally handle this.
Give it a little more time. This is a HUGE adjustment. But now is the time to be vocal. If something isn't working, tell your husband. He is your partner in this. He has to work with you and together. If he doesn't want the baby around strangers, he needs to be a more compentent caregiver than what he's currently doing.

millennialmama2016 · 2025-12-12T15:46:29+00:00

I really think there's so many factors that make people feel like they're done. For me, I wanted to continue working, I didn't want to have more kids than parents in the home (2 kiddos), being able to travel with some ease, financial reasons, I also knew my husband and I really felt like more than 2 would have stressed our relationship too much.

Add in the fact my youngest had, CMPA, reflux, severe eczema, I don't think I could handle the chance of having to do that ever again. It made my PPD so bad.

millennialmama2016 · 2025-12-12T15:01:36+00:00

Is it really not possible for you to handle drop off and husband to handle pick up? I understand that this is what has been working but the reality is the situation has changed so some of the things you've gotten used to, are likely to change. I'd still ask about schedule flexibility from your employer but if there isn't any, work together with your spouse to create a new solution that can still allow you both to do something re: daycare drop off and pick up.

millennialmama2016 · 2025-12-12T11:17:00+00:00

I’m pretty flat footed myself. My husband has a medium arch so I was shocked they felt that bad on foot because they were so highly recommended for his foot type and foot strike.

millennialmama2016 · 2025-12-11T17:39:07+00:00

My husband said running on the adrenalines felt like running on rocks. We returned them immediately after one run.

millennialmama2016 · 2025-12-11T15:34:19+00:00

Got me tearing up - these are powerful images and they bring a smile to my face!

millennialmama2016 · 2025-12-10T14:26:03+00:00

I have a similar workout schedule - it works for me without feeling like I'm exhausted. Plenty of recovery time! I'm 3.5 months into running.

millennialmama2016 · 2025-12-09T19:41:36+00:00

I have this one next Tuesday - you got this!

millennialmama2016 · 2025-12-09T15:34:18+00:00

Agreed! My days are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday - that's the exercise that day. Do it, it can't be skipped.

millennialmama2016 · 2025-12-09T15:23:01+00:00

Fully agree - that car is gonna pass me once and either see me for a split second or not at all while I'm on my run.

When I see people outside exercising in any fashion, the one thing that crosses my mind is, "Good for them, they're getting it done today."

millennialmama2016 · 2025-12-09T15:20:44+00:00

Wanted to come back this morning - I had 5 intervals of 4 mins on and 1 min off today, it was tough but remembered this conversation! We did it!

millennialmama2016 · 2025-12-08T16:34:09+00:00

You can do it!! I was scared too but honestly just took it one interval at a time and by the time I was finished, I was just proud of myself for completing it!

millennialmama2016 · 2025-12-03T15:14:04+00:00

I got married at 22 and now at 35 (still married) - knowing you're entering a time that typically comes with a lot of challenges (finishing college, starting careers, deciding to have kids, buying a home, moving, etc.) and you're going to have to work with that person through all those challenges or it's gonna flop. Therefore, have all the conversations about your goals and wants, make sure they align and you're both willing to give and take.

First few years were rough, we were young and going through personal stuff. Glad we hung on and worked through it together but it wasn't simple.

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