Nikki -- keep at it! Dont worry about the scale -- you are kicking butt at the gym!

Amy -- WTG on the house stuff. I know that DIY is a workout in of itself!

Got my bras. Also tried on something like 16-20 items of clothing.

Got 1 silky print top to go with my black dress pants. It's vaguely 70's ish in hot pink, white, and black blobby things. Flattering fit, easy to pull up to nurse in. It actually highlights my waist! So if we get invited to any weddings or similar I won't run into a panic over what to be wearing because I have nothing suitable. NONE of my dresses from before fit by postpartum body. Yikes!

Found this year's Xmas party dress though. I can put it on, but very snug since it's once size smaller than my curent. Another 10 lbs ought to do it. I'm confident about being in it between here and there and if I'm smaller than that still I'll have it taken in. That fantastic a dress!

It's A-line, empire waist, sleeveless but with WIDE staps, deep v neck and v back, aqua with black outline flowers on it. Slightly asymmetrical hemline but not SO severe it annoys me when I walk. Classic styling is super flattering for me and when dresses that flatter a plus size body are so hard to come by... and harder to find in colros OTHER than balck or navy... I snatch them up when I find them. Got it for $50 instead of $115 too, so that's another plus.

So very good day shopping at the mall.

Paul and Julia hung out in the indoor playground rather than following me around so it worked out for them too.