Don't ya just love em? Mine ate my all my Paleo bread while there was normal bread in the bread bin, he won't be doing that again!
Like you, I had a 42" baby, the pregnancy has now reduced itself to 34" in 3 months. I managed this by doing a version of the Newcastle Diet, with fresh veg, fish, meat, dairy. I have to say developing OCD also helped to get me through it. After 60 days of 600 cal, daily consumption is now 1000 -1200 cal. I have a dodgy knee, so exercise is limited to light walking on the treadmill a couple of times a day - I do get the arms to each pump 2.5lb dumbbells while walking. Just ordered a Calanetics video for toning the stomach etc, very much like Pilatis.
What used to be my man sized Jean belt is now my trophy, keepsake reminder, every time I put another hole in it to mark a reduction in waist size it is a real motivation booster.
Food and the tribe. Before going shopping, I know exactly what I need for 3 days of meals. I live in a rural area which makes food planning a bit more of a necessity. My husband, daughter and son are all fridge raiders. To overcome this I will boil up a ham, roast a turkey crown for cold meats, have an extra amount of salad bits, home made soup, bread readily available that they can hack into without compromising the main meal offerings. Also, if I'm feeling unwell, there is an emergency family meal that they can produce from additional prepared food.
Good luck, it isn't an easy path - the rewards are so worth it.