Expat - just read your comment RE: making that bit of effort.
I do agree with that. Doesnt matter where you are in life, or in the social chain. Doesnt take much more effort to put on matching socks, comb your hair, and have clean top on. (Admittly, bubs may have different ideas on the cleanliness of your top !) but, no matter what my weight is now, or later, it doesnt mean that i cant take pride in my personal appearance. Just might mean that it takes me abit longer, and i might end up doing things differently to now - but, it still can be done.
Ryn - interesting to read the yummy mummy story from your side. The grass is always greener on the other side i guess. I forget that there is the other side, and whilst i am worring about putting on to much weight, someone else is worring about not putting on enough.