Bringing Sexy Back

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After having a baby, many of us seem to lose ourselves in a the self-less whirl of mommydom, but mom doesn't have to mean you have to look like bride of frankenstein either. I know it may sound totally nuts, but you can be a mom AND look (and feel) hot too! It just takes a little effort and sometimes some help. Getting back to feeling good (and looking good) can go a long way for reviving your sex life after baby too because let's be honest ladies, would you wanna sleep with the crazy lady who hasn't showered in a week and has food in her hair? I didn't think so. So here are some tips on how to get yourself back. Of course, the bottom line here is do what makes you feel good...

• Get moving: get out and get some sunshine and exercise. I know, you're thinking "How the bleep does this lady expect me to the gym when I can barely get myself fed?!". But here's the thing, when I decided to stay home (i.e. no longer get a paycheck) we dropped the gym membership to save some cash so I was forced to get creative. Here are some low/no cost ways to get your butt in gear:


• Baby-wearing: strap that baby into your Ergo/Moby/Maya/Mei-tei/whatever and get around the block. If it's cold, bundle up baby, but don't let that stop you! As baby grows so will your strength, because geez you've got a 20lb weight strapped to your chest! And guess what?! You can totally nurse on the go by simply adjusting your carrier to have baby's face at boobie height. I cannot tell you how many times I've walked the dog with the Peanut happily nursing into oblivion. 
• Ride your bike.
• Go for a walk with the stroller.
• Put on some music and dance with your baby. Make this your theme song:

 

• Groupon, groupon, groupon. I kid you not I got a yoga deal for 20 classes at $2 a pop. 
• While playing on the floor with your kiddo, use the time to do some Pilate's Hundreds (crunches), leg lifts, stretches, or even just some kegels.
• Give yourself a mani-pedi: Instead of just plopping down in front of the boob tube after you put the baby to sleep, go cut your nails. Goodness knows, they need it. And if you can afford it go to the salon and treat yourself to a mani-pedi (again ladies, Groupon). And I have to say I just discovered Piggy Paint, a non-toxic, odorless, and hypoallergenic nail polish. It comes in a freakin' spill proof paint pen! Love it!
• Get a trim: Your head, your bikini, wherever. Get yourself cleaned up and you'll feel like a whole new woman.
• Treat your self to some new panties & bras: I'm not the first mom to get totally sick of her nursing bras, and there's a reason: They're ugly! There are some great boutique brands out there (like Hotmilk, Cake, and Amoralia) but they cost a pretty penny. I've found that GapBody has some beautiful wire-less bras that are often on the sale rack. In fact, you don't really need "nursing" bras, all you need is something in a demi (or soft) cup, wire-less and pretty!






We can all be sexy like Aussie mama Miranda Kerr.



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• Read some erotica: I'm dead serious. How're you supposed to get in the mood if all you're reading is Dr. Sears? Check out this list from Bust Magazine.
• Go shopping! Nothing says FRUMP louder than those pj pants you've been living in. And I don't mean shopping from the couch. Baby can have some daddy time (or you can ask a friend to come over and watch Johnny) and get your butt to the mall. Your shape has probably changed so experiment and see what fits your curvy new body. Oh, and sexy CAN = comfortable (hello American Apparel Cotton Jersey Dress over some tight jeans...). Can't afford all new duds? Well then go shopping in your old pre-baby clothes! There's bound to be something that still fits (and if you've been getting moving and nursing there's a chance a lot of your clothes will fit sooner, rather than later) and makes you feel like your old self again. 
• Girls Night Out: Repeat after me: It's not babysitting if he's the daddy (or other mommy)! Spouses need a chance to feel confident in their ability to care for baby, so fill that kid full of milk (or if they're eating solids, even more of a reason you can get out!) and get together with some girlfriends for some drinks. Pretend you're single and FLIRT. Then go home and flaunt your hotness. Your spouse will appreciate you even more. I promise.