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Post by cagoldi on Jan 27, 2018 21:08:03 GMT -6
cagoldi did you pass the glucose test? They never tell me, my doctor will call with the results.
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Post by cagoldi on Jan 27, 2018 21:15:40 GMT -6
wineallthetime what was the result of your glucose test? cagoldi I hope you pass yours . @dapostraphe what about a lighter blue or maybe a seafoam type or light yellow? Those might add brightness I passed, thanks for asking! Good luck, Goldi! I've never heard of a 2 hour test. IDK if it's because I'm fat or because I have big babies but they usually make me do the three hour. I've never done a one hour.
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Post by cagoldi on Jan 27, 2018 21:19:33 GMT -6
cagoldi just curious, how would you handle diabetes/gestational diabetes as a vegan? IDK what they would have me eat, specifically, but I would guess just higher protein. I've actually seen a study that said protein intake around the time of conception contributed to greater risk of GD. Vegans have lower risk of metabolic illness, including diabetes, but I don't know if the same is true for GD. I remember that I read up on it during my pregnancy with X and that seemed to be the case though.
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Post by sands42 on Jan 27, 2018 21:27:32 GMT -6
sands42, those look great! Are they black? I want to see the rest of the kitchen! Fun, trtlcrzy! They are charcoal gray... I will definitely post the finished product! It’s not an amazing kitchen but I think it’s going to look great!
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Post by cagoldi on Jan 27, 2018 21:37:03 GMT -6
Sunny41 I just got to your question about insulin. I know it used to be animal derived, not sure if it still is. Regardless, medication falls outside the scope. If a vegan alternative exists, we are obligated to use that, it it doesn't, then we can only do our best and the fact is we live in a non vegan world where practically everything is tested on or contains animals. As such, there is really no such thing as "cruelty-free," there is only a path of least harm. TL;DR Veganism is way of living that seeks to exclude, as far as possible AND practicable, all products of exploitation and cruelty to animals for clothing, food or any other purpose. Avoiding a necessary medication because it's animal derived is not practicable. I know some vegans try to do that, but it's very foolish and it's really a flawed approach, if you ask me.
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Post by vino on Jan 27, 2018 22:03:39 GMT -6
sands42 Looks so great! They make me want to do my own cupboards. Can’t wait to see the rest trtlcrzy looks good!
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Post by xolastunicornxo on Jan 27, 2018 22:08:05 GMT -6
sands42 they look so good! The kitchen is one of the next big projects on our lists, what paint did you use??
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Post by cagoldi on Jan 27, 2018 22:12:48 GMT -6
I thought that Dude asking about the bar was hilarious but I'm not quite as amused now that one of his teachers pulled Pete aside to ask about it.
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Post by inthekitty on Jan 27, 2018 22:32:22 GMT -6
cagoldi, I've been checking the weather non-stop (I tend to obsess about these things pre-vacation, both to ensure I pack appropriately and to have something exciting to focus on). It'll be a welcome change from the 40s.
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Post by Sunny41 on Jan 27, 2018 22:54:12 GMT -6
cagoldi thanks for the great response. I wonder if chronic diseases like diabetes are a stigma in the vegan community. I know you are level headed but I also know there are a lot of flat earthers too
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Post by cagoldi on Jan 27, 2018 22:58:15 GMT -6
cagoldi thanks for the great response. I wonder if chronic diseases like diabetes are a stigma in the vegan community. I know you are level headed but I also know there are a lot of flat earthers too Oh, there are some huge health shaming and food shaming assholes. No doubt. They're the worst. The pseudoscience fuckery is downright embarrassing, plus they are a big part of the reason people don't understand this is an ethical stance that encompasses diet, not solely a diet. They'll only ever help the animals by not eating and wearing them. They're a PR nightmare.
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Post by wineallthetime on Jan 28, 2018 5:52:33 GMT -6
The kids went to bed late so I was hoping for a later wakeup. No luck, of course. I'm snuggling with them on the couch. No plans today, hoping to get outside a lot since it should be high 40's/50!
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Post by joelies on Jan 28, 2018 6:29:19 GMT -6
Morning! I was up at 6 to run but decided to go back to bed instead. This was my first week of real training and it hit me hard. DH is now downstairs with Colin to give me some peace and quiet.
Who's husband is taking testosterone replacement? I remember someone suggesting it for DH. He apparently did get tested and his levels are super low, which may explain his energy levels and the weight gain. He's so against taking anything though and the only downside he's mentioned is that you have to stay on it once you start, or face weird reactions? Or something like that? Is that even right? He's turning 40 in a couple weeks and he's nothing like he was a decade ago.
Anyhow Colin has a birthday party this afternoon and we may or may not go to the mountain for another ski lesson. He's bummed that his cousin wasn't into it so I think we'd all have to go to get him interested. Fortunately it's a nice day and I took Chase's snow boots home, so he could play outside by the hill. We'll see.
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Post by sands42 on Jan 28, 2018 6:30:42 GMT -6
xolastunicornxo We used this stripper instead of sanding and it seemed to work... although while putting it on it didn’t seem like it was doing anything. And this paint- they matched it for us.
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Post by guster on Jan 28, 2018 6:50:48 GMT -6
We bought the Rust Oleum cabinet transformation kit from Home Depot. It came highly recommended because there's no sanding. We haven't used it, but for a small space it might be ideal.
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Post by flamingo on Jan 28, 2018 7:10:36 GMT -6
We bought the Rust Oleum cabinet transformation kit from Home Depot. It came highly recommended because there's no sanding. We haven't used it, but for a small space it might be ideal. A woman I worked with at my last job used this in her kitchen and it turned out really well!
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Post by flamingo on Jan 28, 2018 7:14:19 GMT -6
sands42 looking good, love the color! dapostrophe I love the idea of navy on the vanity trtlcrzy 👍🏻👍🏻 I give you major points for attempting wallpaper, not sure if I would be that brave or adept!
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Post by nam2013 on Jan 28, 2018 7:24:22 GMT -6
I’m not sure when we talked about wallpaper, but I love an accent wall with wallpaper. We used to have turquoise and gold wallpaper on one wall in our bedroom, it was sooo pretty!
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Post by flamingo on Jan 28, 2018 7:25:17 GMT -6
Morning!
B seems to have woken up with a cold this morning but is currently trying to ‘slingshot himself’, so guess he’s not feeling too terribly 😜
In the last week or two C has become so demanding and dramatic, mostly about food. I just went into the kitchen—summoned by her shrieks—and she was pointing at the dish of Hershey’s kisses I keep on the counter.
We were talking about going bowling, guess we will see how the human cannonball does before making a final decision.
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Post by nam2013 on Jan 28, 2018 7:30:53 GMT -6
flamingo soooo glad to read J is not the only one being overly dramatic. She threw a fit over chocolate, croissants and sweets this morning, it’s exhausting.
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Post by flamingo on Jan 28, 2018 7:34:35 GMT -6
flamingo soooo glad to read J is not the only one being overly dramatic. She threw a fit over chocolate, croissants and sweets this morning, it’s exhausting. Yes, I don’t remember B doing this at all. He was a fairly mellow toddler (which is hilarious considering his personality now); C is very sweet and snuggly, but definitely has a mind of her own, and wants what she wants when she wants it.
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Post by wedding on Jan 28, 2018 7:36:07 GMT -6
joelies where do you go skiing? We were contemplating a day trip to Wachusett to see how C likes it.
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Post by wedding on Jan 28, 2018 7:37:03 GMT -6
Today was my sleep in day and Dh actually kept C from waking me. C woke at 6:45 so that's good. Today we are going to check out that mini ninja class and I'm hoping to go to the gym later. Nothing else planned.
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Post by joelies on Jan 28, 2018 7:46:49 GMT -6
joelies where do you go skiing? We were contemplating a day trip to Wachusett to see how C likes it. DH likes Ski Southington even though I don't think it's the closest. But it's right off 84 and he used to ski beer league there. They have a walk-in program for kids, 1 or 2 hours.
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Post by nam2013 on Jan 28, 2018 7:47:51 GMT -6
flamingo ds was also a mellow toddler, never once had a tantrum to speak of. J doesn’t talk much, yet she can make perfectly clear what she wants and what she doesn’t want.
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Post by flamingo on Jan 28, 2018 7:59:13 GMT -6
tallb I’m excited to hear what happens with the house! Does your former colleague know you’re interested? Maybe she’d be more likely to pick y’all in a multiple offer situation?
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Post by wineallthetime on Jan 28, 2018 8:03:07 GMT -6
Both of my kids love tantrums!
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Post by nam2013 on Jan 28, 2018 8:05:29 GMT -6
Both of my kids love tantrums! You have my sympathies.
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Post by peachsmama on Jan 28, 2018 8:13:49 GMT -6
On our way to Jurassic quest. Yesterday at the museum the special exhibit was dinosaur gallery. All the stars are aligning for M this weekend lol. He was in heaven. We haven't told him where we're going today. Waiting until we get there 😊
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Post by mwhip on Jan 28, 2018 8:19:59 GMT -6
wineallthetime Clearly your H is sleeping in today, like you expected! Nothing much going on here today. H wants to get his hair cut so when he gets back, I plan on going to the gym. Then dinner at my mom's for my brother and nephews birthdays.
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