After a week of dieting, the author continues to gain weight. She plans on having more children and wonders if the work of getting in shape is worth the effort when she plans to have more children in the future. She wonders if it’s better to wait until she is done having kids to get into shape. She reads an article that recommends getting in shape before you get pregnant, citing that it gives the benefits of doing so.

Key Takeaways:

• Getting in shape after having kids is a lot harder than it seems.
• It could be easier to stay out of shape knowing there are more kids on the way.
• Getting in shape can be healthy for the future babies during pregnancy.

“I understand there are amazing women who work out during pregnancy, but I vividly remember reading something in What to Expect When You’re Expecting that said you should not take on any physical activities that you did not already partake in pre-pregnancy.”

Read more: https://blogs.babycenter.com/parenting/have-another-baby-or-get-into-shape/