[Ellie]

Most women go through the same experience after childbirth, so you are not alone. I would suggest that you look around for a gym, community center, or YMCA to join. The YMCA will provide financial assistance (if necessary) and its programs focus on a healthy lifestyle–nutrition, exercise, even babysitting and programs for your child. Exercise is a great way to reduce stress and lift your spirit–it gets those endorphins surging in your brain! The second suggestion I have is that you talk to your doctor about being screened for post-partum depression. I suffered from this myself, and I did not get help when I should have, and I never want to see anyone else suffer the way I did. The final suggestion I have is to do what is hard for moms everywhere: find some time for yourself. Use the time to exercise or return to a hobby (sports maybe?) that you enjoyed before the baby. It’s too easy to lose yourself in being a mom, know what I mean?! Tend to yourself–take care of yourself, and then you’ll be a better mom. And in the end, it doesn’t really matter what your body looks like if you feel good about yourself and who you are. Good luck.

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I do this, and I don’t do it for attention! I’ve always thought of it as a bad habit. It has more to do with being anxious, having a lot on my mind, feeling restless, etc. Usually if I notice that someone has noticed me moving my leg, I try to stop.

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Name : Ellie, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Christian, Age : 40, City : Landenberg, State : PA, Country : United States, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class, 

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