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Post by cornflakegirl on May 16, 2018 15:13:52 GMT -6
Had my meeting with the GD specialist this morning. We went over how and when to check my sugar and a general overview of diet. I still have to go back next week for a 2hr class. I'm hoping I can manage all this with he right diet but it's hard staying within the carb limits and not being hungry😕 I had to add more protein to my snacks than what was called for. I also had two morning snacks because that was my hungriest time. I struggled to make it two hours after breakfast without more food, but I still have that problem. I can eat a two eggs and toast for breakfast at 6:30 and my tummy is still growling by 8:30. I'm running out of options for carb free snacks. I know a small piece of fruit is allowed but sometimes that's not enough. I've been trying to eat more cheese or peanut butter. |
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Post by westiemom on May 16, 2018 15:19:58 GMT -6
I hope you adjust to the diet quickly. It was an adjustment when I was pregnant with DD for sure but it did get easier! Thank you! It's hard because my go to snack is usually fruit and I really have to scale back on that. And the portion of pasta that's allowed with dinner is ridiculous! Ya pasta was depressing. I didn’t even bother with it because it hurt my soul too much. 😭 |
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Post by ohreally on May 16, 2018 15:22:49 GMT -6
I switched to whole wheat pasta and never had high numbers. You could have a bigger portion size too. I hope you adjust to the diet quickly. It was an adjustment when I was pregnant with DD for sure but it did get easier! Thank you! It's hard because my go to snack is usually fruit and I really have to scale back on that. And the portion of pasta that's allowed with dinner is ridiculous! |
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Post by cornflakegirl on May 16, 2018 15:32:22 GMT -6
I switched to whole wheat pasta and never had high numbers. You could have a bigger portion size too. Thank you! It's hard because my go to snack is usually fruit and I really have to scale back on that. And the portion of pasta that's allowed with dinner is ridiculous! I wish I could but I really hate the taste of whole wheat pasta😞 I can eat whole wheat bread at least😀 |
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Post by cornflakegirl on May 16, 2018 15:33:10 GMT -6
Thank you! It's hard because my go to snack is usually fruit and I really have to scale back on that. And the portion of pasta that's allowed with dinner is ridiculous! Ya pasta was depressing. I didn’t even bother with it because it hurt my soul too much. 😭 Yes!!! Pasta is my weakness😭😭😭 |
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Post by goldenbird on May 16, 2018 15:37:45 GMT -6
TMI ahead
I just made an OB appointment for tomorrow because I'm a loony toon. Let's just say that Friday night's poop craziness resulted in me worrying that I may have given myself a vaginal infection. I've had a bit of itchy/burning feeling and I'm so paranoid. I figure better get it checked out. Of course I also used several of those cottonelle wipes to wipe my whole vag down when I realized how uh, close, stuff was. So that might have irritated it.
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Post by goldenbird on May 16, 2018 15:38:58 GMT -6
I'm thinking about starting my anxiety meds before I have the baby. And I feel really guilty for even thinking about it. My doctor said he'd be okay with it but the baby could experience withdrawals. I really don't want to take it, but idk if I can make it 9 more weeks feeling like this. Don't feel gulity. Healthy mom is the best thing for baby, hands down. That includes emotional health. |
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Post by goldenbird on May 16, 2018 15:39:32 GMT -6
Ugh, after having to replace our AC last week, just find out we need a complete sewer line replacement. We thought it could be repaired and would be covered by our home protection plan, but they only cover partial repairs, not replacement. Not what we need financially.  I'm sorry. House stuff is the worst. |
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Post by klw on May 16, 2018 16:04:12 GMT -6
TMI ahead I just made an OB appointment for tomorrow because I'm a loony toon. Let's just say that Friday night's poop craziness resulted in me worrying that I may have given myself a vaginal infection. I've had a bit of itchy/burning feeling and I'm so paranoid. I figure better get it checked out. Of course I also used several of those cottonelle wipes to wipe my whole vag down when I realized how uh, close, stuff was. So that might have irritated it. The cottonElle brand wipes irritated me (& H actually) when they changed formulas a few years ago. Now we use the Charmin brand with no problems |
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Post by goldenbird on May 16, 2018 16:07:42 GMT -6
klw I'm wondering if that's the issue. I use them to wipe off a bit after sex and I had noticed the last few weeks that it burned a little when I used them. I wonder if my skin is getting more sensitive down there because I hadn't noticed it until then. But I'll know one way or another after tomorrow lol.
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Post by notmoose on May 16, 2018 16:27:22 GMT -6
I'm thinking about starting my anxiety meds before I have the baby. And I feel really guilty for even thinking about it. My doctor said he'd be okay with it but the baby could experience withdrawals. I really don't want to take it, but idk if I can make it 9 more weeks feeling like this. If it helps, with DS I started zoloft shortly before I delivered him and he was a chill baby. My dr didn't hesitate to keep me on them this time. Don't feel guilty at all. A happy, healthy, medicated mom is so much better than a nonmedicated, struggling to function mom. At a certain point, the benefits out weigh the risks. That's what my doctor said. But the meds I take aren't recommended for pregnancy or breastfeeding. It's less of an issue with breastfeeding though since baby doesn't get near as much. I just feel like it'd be rest selfish of me to take it and then my baby have withdrawals or any problems... I'd never forgive myself. |
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Post by notmoose on May 16, 2018 16:29:33 GMT -6
notmoose, I went on Zoloft in early pregnancy and had to up the dose a little last month. The benefits outweigh the risks for me especially since I had PPD with my first. I don't want a repeat of that. I feel some guilt too, but my ob has been very reassuring and has told me she has never seen a baby with withdrawal symptoms from it. Yeah, Zoloft is probably the safest med for pregnancy. It doesn't work for me though. The plan has been for me to start my meds as soon as I have baby unless the anxiety gets too bad before. I had ppd with DD and ppa with ds (that never went away), so my doctor wants me back on them. |
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Post by tarheelmom on May 16, 2018 17:02:10 GMT -6
Ya pasta was depressing. I didn’t even bother with it because it hurt my soul too much. 😭 Yes!!! Pasta is my weakness😭😭😭 I pretty much try to skip the carbs with little to no nutritional value (pasta, rice, white bread, white potatoes) and stick to carby vegetables (corn, peas, carrots), nuts, beans, fruits, yogurt, ice cream. You can eat a lot more and not feel so starving. Still lost quite a few lbs after 3 weeks, so I’m trying to adjust to maintain weight better. I do love pasta though....I only eat it in small amounts at lunchtime when I’m not as hungry. I usually make a low-carb sauté of mushrooms, asparagus/zucchini/broccoli, and meat to have with it. And bread is another weakness, so I have a mini whole wheat bagel, English muffin or toast with breakfast. |
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Post by notmoose on May 16, 2018 17:28:43 GMT -6
We still have no a.c. Hopefully tomorrow but at this point I shouldn't hold my breath.
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Post by bananas22 on May 16, 2018 18:06:56 GMT -6
We still have no a.c. Hopefully tomorrow but at this point I shouldn't hold my breath. Ugh, that sucks. Our swamp cooler went out last August and it was miserable. |
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Post by notmoose on May 16, 2018 18:25:23 GMT -6
We still have no a.c. Hopefully tomorrow but at this point I shouldn't hold my breath. Ugh, that sucks. Our swamp cooler went out last August and it was miserable. I'm so irritated. And now we may have issues even when it is ready... MH turned the fan on the furnace thing and it blows great downstairs... it's barely coming out upstairs. If it doesn't work I will seriously cry. All our bedrooms are upstairs. |
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Post by sasam on May 16, 2018 19:14:25 GMT -6
Ugh, that sucks. Our swamp cooler went out last August and it was miserable. I'm so irritated. And now we may have issues even when it is ready... MH turned the fan on the furnace thing and it blows great downstairs... it's barely coming out upstairs. If it doesn't work I will seriously cry. All our bedrooms are upstairs. Oh no! That sucks! |
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Post by ohreally on May 16, 2018 20:40:59 GMT -6
Add me to the list with AC problems. Of course DH is out of town so I have to deal with the service appointment. I can't work from home so I have to take time off work to be here.
DS1 and DD insisted on wearing winter PJs tonight and they wanted to be covered up. I hope their bodies go into survival mode and lose the blankets!
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Post by westiemom on May 17, 2018 5:11:35 GMT -6
Add me to the list with AC problems. Of course DH is out of town so I have to deal with the service appointment. I can't work from home so I have to take time off work to be here. DS1 and DD insisted on wearing winter PJs tonight and they wanted to be covered up. I hope their bodies go into survival mode and lose the blankets! Sorry for the AC issues! |
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Post by westiemom on May 17, 2018 5:48:56 GMT -6
My church reached out to me yesterday to start a meal train for after the baby is born. Are we really close enough that it’s time for people to start asking about things like this?!! Yikes! 🙈
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Post by PennyCandy on May 17, 2018 6:37:33 GMT -6
Woke up choking on stomach acid again. I'm still coughing this morning.
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Post by westiemom on May 17, 2018 7:28:34 GMT -6
Woke up choking on stomach acid again. I'm still coughing this morning. Ugh I’m sorry. That’s the worst. |
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Post by goldenbird on May 17, 2018 7:51:30 GMT -6
Woke up choking on stomach acid again. I'm still coughing this morning. I feel you. 😣 My throat was still burning with it eight hours after I ate. It's just miserable. |
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Post by goldenbird on May 17, 2018 7:52:11 GMT -6
I hope everyone with AC issues is living that cool life very soon!
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Post by goldenbird on May 17, 2018 8:06:15 GMT -6
So last night I woke up around midnight thirsty, had water, laid back down. Within minutes my stomach/intestines were trying to murder me. Pain/gas. This talks about poop one loose poop, went back to sleep, woke up less than two hours later and had two pure liquid poop sessions like five minutes apart, with lots of gas release. I felt fairly dizzy during but that happens to me when I have diarrhea with intestinal cramping. Nothing since 3ish am, I'm peeing fine. Going to eat mostly toast and such today. Of course I ate chopped salad Tuesday evening and an apple yesterday afternoon so now e. Coli and listeria are on my mind. I did eat a decadent burger and fries fairly late last night so I'm wondering if it just overwhelemed my system. MH ate the exact same burger and fries and also the chopped salad and is fine. So that's good? I'm going to mention all this to the doctor today because I don't know what to watch for. Baby is moving but not as much as I'd like. But he probably didn't enjoy last night either. |
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Post by potatocakes on May 17, 2018 8:30:44 GMT -6
Add me to the list with AC problems. Of course DH is out of town so I have to deal with the service appointment. I can't work from home so I have to take time off work to be here. DS1 and DD insisted on wearing winter PJs tonight and they wanted to be covered up. I hope their bodies go into survival mode and lose the blankets! I find that my kid has no problem kicking the covers off when she gets too hot, I'm sure they'll be fine. I worry a lot more about when it's cold, because I don't think she finds her way under the blankets. |
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Post by ohreally on May 17, 2018 8:55:57 GMT -6
Add me to the list with AC problems. Of course DH is out of town so I have to deal with the service appointment. I can't work from home so I have to take time off work to be here. DS1 and DD insisted on wearing winter PJs tonight and they wanted to be covered up. I hope their bodies go into survival mode and lose the blankets! I find that my kid has no problem kicking the covers off when she gets too hot, I'm sure they'll be fine. I worry a lot more about when it's cold, because I don't think she finds her way under the blankets. I went in to close their door at 4am so my alarm didn't wake them at 5:50 and DD was still wrapped in her blanket (I left their door open so they got fresh air all night). She must have been exhausted to essentially not move from bedtime. I opened some windows and the house cooled down to 74 overnight so nighttime isn't a problem. I'm more concerned about what it's going to be like tonight after warming up all day. I do have the furnace fan running to keep air circulating and all blinds and curtains closed to keep out the sun. Luckily I was able to get an appointment for 11am tomorrow. FX for an easy fix and AC this weekend! |
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Post by goldenbird on May 17, 2018 9:56:23 GMT -6
I googled and it's pretty impossible that my salad was tainted. So I feel better now. I may toss the apples though. I ate peanut butter toast and if all is good from that then I guess it was my body being an asshole. If it were something else I'm sure symptoms would continue along with a fever or something.
No more indulgent lateish dinners though. Good God.
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Post by goldenbird on May 17, 2018 9:59:02 GMT -6
Baby is going nuts in there so I guess he's happy I finally ate something. 😄
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Post by ohreally on May 17, 2018 12:15:48 GMT -6
I did my good deed for the day. I was at a garage sale over lunch and a lady with a 14 month old was going to buy a forward facing only carseat. All I said was "That's a forward facing car seat only." Thank goodness she knew she needed to keep her child rear facing and didn't take offense to my comment. I just couldn't keep my mouth shut.
Then another gentleman bought the car seat while I was there so I helped make sure it was installed correctly. He was clearly the grandparent and had no idea how to install a seat.
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