The Feed

I've been struggling with my weight since I was a teenager. From 135 pounds to 240 and back again, here's how my relationship with food, exercise, dieting, motherhood, and weight loss has changed over the years.

Coming home with our newborn wasn't quite the peaceful beginning I imagined. I was still recovering from my C-section, dealing with blood pressure problems, and learning how to adjust to life as a new family.

The days after my C-section were a mix of recovery, learning to care for my newborn, figuring out breastfeeding, and trying to get comfortable enough to finally go home.

After my C-section, I was still recovering, foggy, nauseated, and unable to feel my legs. I was also learning how to care for my tiny newborn while trying to figure out what came next.