Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Who are these kids

My two kids are thin, like my husband. They care little for food, and could really take it or leave it, like my husband. How did I , a food obsessed person, get into this family. When I was pregnant with Gray I was so worried he would be like me. I had gestational diabetes and every ultrasound I had, and there were many, told me he was a huge baby. They were freaking me out with how big they said he was. I followed my diet and did my insulin shots like I was supposed to, but still my body betrayed me. Except, it didn't. Grayson weighed in just over 6 pounds. Today, at age 3 he weighs in at a whopping 29 pounds, he is growing on target. He is still very thin though. I am aware that this could change, but if you saw my husband and 14 year old daughter you would be safe to bet it won't. I am grateful that my family is the way it is. It makes my post wls life way easier than it would be if I were surrounded by chip eaters all the time. Don't get me wrong, they love junk and eat popcorn by the ton, but it could be a lot worse. I always worried about how my low self image would affect LaRita. Being an adolescent girl and hear your mom talk about diet failures and how much she hate her body can't be good. Especially in a society that puts a six 8 model in the plus size category. It is amazing to me that every woman doesn't have food issues. Well, it would be if I thought there was such a thing. I think in some way we all do. At least all the ones I know.

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