Wow, thank you all so much everyone for the congratulations and well wishes and compliments and words of encouragement! I've read all of your comments several times--sorry it's taken me so long to respond. It's been a very busy and tiring week, getting used to the new baby and nursing a lot and taking him to all the doctor visits and the two older kids to school and activities. Baby was jaundiced so we had to take him in for multiple followups--we've been to the doctor's office 3 times in the last week (he's fine though now that the milk is in). And I had a low grade fever and chills two nights ago so I went to the OB yesterday and she put me on antibiotics for possible mild infection. I am trying to take it easy and rest as much as possible but it's tough as the baby is up a lot at night nursing and fussing. DH and I were complaining to each other how the baby sleeps all day and is up all night and DD said, "Well that's because the baby is nocturnal." LOL--she's smart! DH has been off work these last couple of weeks and doing most of the chores and cooking and taking care of the kids, which is great.
As for fashion, haven't been taking WIWs the last few days as I've been wearing the polka dot skirt a lot! Thanks JennyK for the tip about the BeBands--I had one that I didn't use during pregnancy but I tried it a few days ago and it was perfect to cover up the belly area. And hil, I did buy a binder as well so I think I'll try that as well. I did manage to make it to the mall with my mom one afternoon to buy some nursing bras. Breastfeeding is awesome--the engorgement makes my belly look comparatively smaller and is making the weight start to melt away, LOL. I think I've already lost another 5 lb in the last few days despite eating a ton. I bought a couple of tops in a size up to tide me over during this transition period.
Will post more later, but just wanted to say thanks for all the support and encouragement! I am overwhelmed with your kindness! What a fab group!!