Yes Nina, GET OFF THE SCALES!

They're not helpful, don't tell you anything you need to know, if a dr needs your weight, they'll do it themselves. Seriously, put the scales in the garage or under the house. AWAY!

- Hoobley's right, if you're used to being slim, getting larger can be a shock. You can still do things like walk to try and stay toned. I'm considering doing some very light weights because I just am NOT used to tuck shop lady arms...and it's summer so I can't hide them!

- Don't worry about people commenting that you're tiny or whatever. I felt like I was HUGE, and people were saying how small I was - and any comment I made on my own weight got taken the wrong way, like larger people thought I was bragging or something...I'm a very tactful person, but there was no winning when I commented on my size, so I just didn't.

- You're going to have 'fat days' when you feel like the mothership. Tell your dh to be armed with compliments and reassurance on those days, and take the time to dress well, do your hair and makeup or whatever you do to feel good. Makes a big difference!

- You could try being in denial - I'm currently wearing short shorts from Cotton On (that I'm sure dh wouldn't let me out of the house in!) and a funky tshirt. Pretend your skin is as awesome as usual, and that your thighs still look great! I'm planning on getting a bit more sun too, I'm thinking a light tan will hopefully be a bit forgiving on my legs!

- Prepare to succeed with breastfeeding. Not everyone finds this, but many people find that much of the baby weight drops off with breastfeeding. Mine did, I was very glad, and I'm hoping it's the same for this next baby too! Another great reason to breastfeed. Arm yourself with the numbers of support people if you run into trouble.

- Have a mum/sister/best friend who is willing to mind the baby while you sleep. I read somewhere really recently that getting enough sleep can help you lose weight too! And you'll have more energy to go for that walk with bub if you're a bit more fresh. Maybe invest in a hand expresser and store up a bottle during the day, so that your partner can do a night feed/change while you sleep. Eg, go to bed at 9pm, partner do the midnight feed, you're up for the 3am feed - that's about 6 hours unbroken sleep if you can make that kind of thing happen! Even if it's occasionally, it's BRILLIANT! I don't think I did it enough with this bub, definitely will with the next.

Anyway, that's Nelle's 'tips of the day'. The segment where Nelle goes completely off topic, but I hope it's helpful anyway. I'm sure you look beautiful, even on the worst of your mothership days.