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      So... I picked up some muffin thingies in my pantry yesterday and saw that they had these tiny (REALLY tiny) bugs on them. I freaked and threw all of them away. Then I noticed that there were more crawling around in there. I started inspecting items in my pantry and found them on a couple more things. They are really hard to spot because they are so small. I would have thought they were just spilled spices or something if I hadn't noticed them moving.

      Has anyone ever had this problem? I think I'm going to have to throw away EVERYTHING in my pantry... including my entire stock of spices, and I don't want to do that. I investigated them and don't SEE any bugs in there, but who knows? There could be eggs... ughh. I looked up advice and learned that most of the time these bugs are introduced into your home via goods that are not stored properly at the grocery store. :(
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      MissKalhan wrote: »
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      Just saying, since I never had kids it didn't occur to me that the placenta could weigh that much. It makes sense but it surprised me! Lol

      well, they don't normally. My DR was pretty floored, he held it up for everyone to see :s
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      abatonfan wrote: »
      Just need to vent for a moment:

      I hate diabetes. Been struggling to get below 140 (currently cruising between 150-170 even with more correction insulin than normal and upped basal rates), and I can't eat any "real food" until I get to a lower level (unless I want to deal with BG readings in the 200s+). My head's killing me because of these highs, I'm sick of low-carb protein shakes and am starving, and I want to curl into a corner and cry.

      I feel ya! Did a DR put you on low-carb shakes??
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      pofoster21 wrote: »
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      Ironman Wisconsin in 3 weeks. Yikes! Why why why don't I train?!!! (That procrastination piece I mentioned).

      Ah! I am sure you'll do super great. I wonder if they give any cheese out during the race :D? You should rock a Cheese head hat!
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      edited August 2015
      pofoster21 wrote: »
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      This is probably absolutely the case. I feel this way about my job and manager right now. I swear she Is deliberately not letting me get engaged in stuff so I am invisible. Incredibly frustrating. I keep trying to find opportunities to make myself visible but they are hit or miss. It's really messing with my self esteem like what... You don't think I am good enough? But I believe it's more a function of mismanagement and fear.

      I purposely call praise out on my staff and talk up their accomplishments every time I can. It is a win-win. I'd say you are correct in naming the insecurity and mismanagement and fear.

      I thought I already posted this but it showed up as if I didn't so ignore if this is a double post (switching between phone and computer.)
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      TigerNY128 wrote: »
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      So glad you had a great trip!! Welcome back!!

      HUGS and welcome back.
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      pofoster21 wrote: »
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      Me either. It took me years to redo the kitchen and bathroom because I didn't want anyone in my condo. Every once in a while I have my friend and her husband over (like every two years) and I am stressed out the whole time. And they are my best friends and great. It's all me.

      My ex always complained when I had people over. I am trying to be more welcoming. My parents always have an open door policy and I want my kids to have their friends over. I'm trying to encourage my neighbors to drop by. I'm trying to be more social in general....that said, I LOVE my own company and must have some alone time.
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      abatonfan wrote: »
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      Nope. It's because I experience wicked post-meal highs if my pre-meal BG is elevated. I could have 30g of carbs when I'm at 100 and only go to 160 1-2 hours later, while the exact same meal would send me to at least 220 if my pre-meal BG was 120. Just yesterday, I had some cottage cheese and carrots for lunch (about 17g net carbs, with roughly 63% of the calories coming from fat and protein), and it sent me from 119 to 200 within two hours, while it didn't spike me at all the day prior (starting BG around 95).

      At least with the protein shakes, the macro distribution doesn't cause me to experience huge spikes (it works pretty well with the timing of my insulin). I could have one while I'm at 140 and might only go up to 170, while eating a similar number of carbs elsewhere might send me into the 250s.

      What's frustrating me is that I'm taking more insulin than normal (I typically correct a 140 reading with 0.33 units of insulin. I took 0.75 units for a 140 reading today and did not come down one bit during the four hours after correcting), and I have absolutely no clue as to why I'm suddenly more insulin resistant. I don't know if I am coming down with something, or if I have been honeymooning for the past two years and am now starting to come out of it.

      Edit: And it finally is starting to come down! The stuffed bell peppers in the refrigerator are calling my name! *happydance*

      I assume you are a type two then, only have had it two years? You really should not be just drinking low carb shakes, you are gonna make it worse because your body is gonna start to think that is normal and when you go back to regular eating you will be back at square one!

      Being Canadian, my numbers read different, but I just looked up on the U.S. site and it says that 80-130 before a meal is normal and about 180 two hours after a meal. So if you are 120 before your meal, that is normal. If this has only been going on a couple of days, you could very well be coming down with something, but if it has been going on longer than that, you really need to see a DR asap.

      And please, start eating normally!!
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      michelefm1l wrote: »
      Wow, all of these are fun to read!! And it's good to see that I'm not the only one. I have to admit that I've been guilty of eating after midnight and counting it for the next day and if it's right before my monthly cycle, I can be found eating everything in sight. It once was an entire bad of chocolate chips, felt sick for days.

      Welcome.
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      berlynnwall wrote: »
      Hi! I'm popping in to try and catch up a bit. My mom is doing somewhat better, but still having issues. I sprained my ankle trying to help her carry stuff to her car. Yay! School starts for my kids on the 31st, so I'll have more time to devote to MFP very soon!

      Glad your mom is doing a bit better.....did they ever clear up that mess with your sister?
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      KylerJaye wrote: »
      sorry, i'm a few pages behind, crazy busy at work, but i just need to put this one out there

      *post date update*

      first date #9

      last nights first date entered into new uncharted territory for me! how exciting!

      met the dude at a local establishment, but even though it was local i had never been there and wasn't familiar with the layout. this is slightly to my detriment because he arrives prior to me and the seat that was open next to him,there was a giant tv right above my head. swell.

      normally this wouldn't be an issue, we're supposed to be there trying to get to know each other, but then he keeps looking up at the tv and making comments. what am i supposed to do? crane my neck around to try to see what the heck is going on? yeah, not so much.

      so i'm trying to make nice casual small talk, but when he says anything it's really low and kinda mumbley, so i keep asking him to repeat himself and to please speak up. which he doesn't do.

      talk about jobs, locations, hobbies, the norm. then apparently the story about the two women that were the first to go through some special military program pops up above my head. he makes a comnment on how he would like to go through something like that. i say well go for it then, and he goes into the whole just want the work outs and training and not be in the actually military.

      which then insights the meltdown. he starts going into how he couldn't be in the military right now, especially not with the state our country is in and he's got a cousin in the secret service and we have no clue all the stuff that's really going on right now. and the government is trying to take our guns and blah blah blah. and anytime i would try to say anything to, you know, attempt a conversation, he would just talk over me and tell me how wrong i am about anything.

      final nail in the coffin? he then says to me, "yeah you probably voted for obama" at this point i'm just done, i grab my cash off of the bar (i paid for my own beverages) and get up to leave, and he acts all put off, and says oh what you're leaving now? and i say Yup, as awesome has this as been, i'm done dealing with your craziness. and i left.

      which you would think would be the end of the story, but oh no!
      i get home, pull out my phone and am welcomed with this gibberish:

      "the only one crazy is u saying thst bout me im not into liberalism have nicelife ur wrongnim right ull see bye bye and ur rude lose my number thanks."

      to which i kindly reply: "English. Try it sometime."

      and then i got this: "yea ok ur so intelligent lol good bye listing try it sometime lose my number, have nice liberal life"

      that was all in the span of 45 minutes, first meeting til the end.
      after that, all of his stuff became, BLOCK BLOCK BLOCK

      So, I must ask....what kind of screening do you do before meeting??? I am sorry you are having such bad luck, but I could not help but laugh at this one. What a loser!
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      I had bad gym rage tonight! Some guy kept leaving the machines all sweaty and not wiping them down. This is the second guy I have seen like that in the last week and it was so gross!

      There were other people peeving me too, but that guy was the worst!
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      raelynnsmama52512 wrote: »
      Ugh, can I just go to bed now? I've been struggling all day. I feel like I've been run over by an 18 wheeler, and I have so much to do, but I can't bring myself to do it. Hubby told me to not even bother with cooking dinner tonight and we'll eat Wendy's instead. Total housewife/mom fail today...
      Just sit back and enjoy a well deserved Wendy's :wink:
      crosbylee wrote: »
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      I like that I can access Netflix on our TV in the living room. The screen is great and it feels more like being at the movies. I hate the rude cellphone users, the people who bring very small children and expect they will be quiet for 2+ hours, the conversationalists who want to continue their convo while the movie is playing. At my house, I can tell them to leave the room.
      I completely understand. I'm okay with crappy audiences for appropriate movies, like trashy horror movies, but listening to someone try to sing along to a movie with a musical score can really get ya'. I'd definitely pirate more movies if I could sit still long enough to watch them at home.
      riderfangal wrote: »
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      Me too. Hugs!
      Yes. I hope things go as well as possible for you and family @m1xm0de3
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      Italian_Buju wrote: »
      I had bad gym rage tonight! Some guy kept leaving the machines all sweaty and not wiping them down. This is the second guy I have seen like that in the last week and it was so gross!

      There were other people peeving me too, but that guy was the worst!

      Yuck!
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      riderfangal wrote: »
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      I hate, hate, hate unexpected company especially when I am hungry or have things planned to do. She sounds like she hasn't changed any.

      Sorry if I upset you with my asking. Just tell me to butt out lol

      I hate unexpected company any time, even if I am just sitting around! If someone knocks on my door and I am not expecting anyone, I do not answer. In this day and age, if you cannot text or phone me to let me know you are coming, chances are I do not want to see you. I literally will let someone knock for half an hour and won't answer it.
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      spacequiztime wrote: »
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      I'm kind of the opposite, I love going to the movies but I have a really hard time making myself watch something on the computer. I fidget and want to check websites, or do something physical. I've been trying to watch Fargo this week because the trailers for season 2 look interesting and it's becoming REALLY apparent.

      The last thing I saw the free screening of Straight Outta Compton. It was a great movie and experience. I'm kinda miffed at the people who held the screening because they chose not to give out any t-shirts. I ran down the stairs as soon as the credits rolled with the hopes of getting one.

      I saw that yesterday and what an amazing movie! Also, whoever did the casting deserves and Oscar, I have never seen casting that amazing in my entire life!
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      crosbylee wrote: »
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      I like that I can access Netflix on our TV in the living room. The screen is great and it feels more like being at the movies. I hate the rude cellphone users, the people who bring very small children and expect they will be quiet for 2+ hours, the conversationalists who want to continue their convo while the movie is playing. At my house, I can tell them to leave the room.

      This is why I love afternoon movies! Yesterday, my show was 8% sold.....I usually go to the earliest movie I can....so I can use my cell phone and put my feet up without bothering anyone, lol.
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      edited August 2015
      LBuehrle8 wrote: »
      Hi everyone!! There has been 1,788 posts since I left I love you all and I'll try my best to catch up but no promises! I've missed this thread and the batcave and all of you tons! I had the BEST trip of my life!! Took tons of pictures I'll post a few in the batcave, so happy to be back and hope things are going well for everyone <3
      Glad to see you back!
      Italian_Buju wrote: »
      I had bad gym rage tonight! Some guy kept leaving the machines all sweaty and not wiping them down. This is the second guy I have seen like that in the last week and it was so gross!

      There were other people peeving me too, but that guy was the worst!
      I don't understand how someone can leave equipment all sweaty like that. Even if they don't care about other people, don't they realize it will be completely disgusting the next time they work out?
      FluffySandwich wrote: »
      So... I picked up some muffin thingies in my pantry yesterday and saw that they had these tiny (REALLY tiny) bugs on them. I freaked and threw all of them away. Then I noticed that there were more crawling around in there. I started inspecting items in my pantry and found them on a couple more things. They are really hard to spot because they are so small. I would have thought they were just spilled spices or something if I hadn't noticed them moving.

      Has anyone ever had this problem? I think I'm going to have to throw away EVERYTHING in my pantry... including my entire stock of spices, and I don't want to do that. I investigated them and don't SEE any bugs in there, but who knows? There could be eggs... ughh. I looked up advice and learned that most of the time these bugs are introduced into your home via goods that are not stored properly at the grocery store. :(
      Do they look like this? I had a problem with them back when I kept mealworms because they liked the oatmeal bedding. They're a big reason I'm really paranoid and try to keep all of my food in vacuum tubs. Maybe you can try a shelf liner with pesticides after everything is cleaned out?



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      LBuehrle8 wrote: »
      Hi everyone!! There has been 1,788 posts since I left I love you all and I'll try my best to catch up but no promises! I've missed this thread and the batcave and all of you tons! I had the BEST trip of my life!! Took tons of pictures I'll post a few in the batcave, so happy to be back and hope things are going well for everyone <3

      Glad to hear it! We missed you!
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      FluffySandwich wrote: »
      So... I picked up some muffin thingies in my pantry yesterday and saw that they had these tiny (REALLY tiny) bugs on them. I freaked and threw all of them away. Then I noticed that there were more crawling around in there. I started inspecting items in my pantry and found them on a couple more things. They are really hard to spot because they are so small. I would have thought they were just spilled spices or something if I hadn't noticed them moving.

      Has anyone ever had this problem? I think I'm going to have to throw away EVERYTHING in my pantry... including my entire stock of spices, and I don't want to do that. I investigated them and don't SEE any bugs in there, but who knows? There could be eggs... ughh. I looked up advice and learned that most of the time these bugs are introduced into your home via goods that are not stored properly at the grocery store. :(
      You do not know what kind of bugs they are? Can you take a photo to show us?
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      edited August 2015
      spacequiztime wrote: »
      Do they look like this? I had a problem with them back when I kept mealworms because they liked the oatmeal bedding. They're a big reason I'm really paranoid and try to keep all of my food in vacuum tubs. Maybe you can try a shelf liner with pesticides after everything is cleaned out?
      I can't tell, but I don't think so. They are really small and light brown but almost see-through. Are pesticides ok to have around food? Can you recommend a product to me?
      Italian_Buju wrote: »
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      You do not know what kind of bugs they are? Can you take a photo to show us?
      I'll try to find one again. I tried looking up pictures on Google but I couldn't find a match :(

      Edit: I found one crawling around in my baking soda after much inspection, but I couldn't snap a picture of it because it dug its way down. I threw away the baking soda... which was on an entirely different shelf where I found the others. Looks like I do have to throw everything away. UGH. I can't seem to find any more, though! For some reason most of them were on my muffin liners.
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      ythannah wrote: »
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      That sounds more than a bit annoying... more like a total rip-off. Hope your next lesson lasts the full time slot.

      I used to have the same issues with my contacts, a combination of working at a computer monitor all day, over-wearing my contacts (from the minute I got up until just before I went to bed) and apparently my eyes' decreasing tolerance for contact lenses in general. Even drops weren't helping.

      I got Lasik. But I think it was you that mentioned you'd never have that done?

      I just started having this issue with my contacts when I the kind I have worn for years were discontinued. I last a few days or maybe a week then one or the other eye starts to bother me. If I don't get them out immediately I end up with one or the other really red and painful this happened last night but I think it's when I pulled the contact out on the drive home that I may have really caused a problem. I think I may have gotten something in my eye. So instant agony. I barely made it home. I am sure I need a different brand, but I bought a years worth of these suckers so want to use them up.

      I thought about LASIK but even though less than 1 percent have issues I am not really interested in risking it.
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      Susieq_1994 wrote: »
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      Honestly, I'm sure I would hate it. It would be a constant and unending panic attack for me--my husband got a scholarship from his company to study for his Master's degree in the United States and got accepted from three different institutions, but I panicked so horrifically about it that I had a three-month-long FND flare-up and failed the medical evaluation and the whole thing was cancelled. That's why he's studying here in Saudi Arabia instead--because of me. :-/

      Aww that is too bad. I love to travel and see new places. Maybe someday you'll kick this anxiety issue and be able to visit. :)
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      kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »
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      Ah! I am sure you'll do super great. I wonder if they give any cheese out during the race :D? You should rock a Cheese head hat!

      Nope no cheese but I bet there will be spectators wearing them!
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      Italian_Buju wrote: »
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      Glad your mom is doing a bit better.....did they ever clear up that mess with your sister?

      Kind of. The police basically said they don't care that much about that particular thing she did in the grand scheme of her rap sheet. I think in her messed up brain, she really didn't think it was a problem because she was only a witness so in her mind it wasn't causing me any trouble. She is starting court mandated rehab in a few weeks.
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      berlynnwall wrote: »
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      Kind of. The police basically said they don't care that much about that particular thing she did in the grand scheme of her rap sheet. I think in her messed up brain, she really didn't think it was a problem because she was only a witness so in her mind it wasn't causing me any trouble. She is starting court mandated rehab in a few weeks.

      I wonder how a court mandated anything will work. I would think she would have to want to change for it to be effective.
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      I think the bugs in my pantry might be weevils... maybe young weevils. It looks like that's my best bet. I'm going to throw out everything tomorrow and wipe down my panty with vinegar and do a thorough cleaning. Will be following this post's advice: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-prevent-get-rid-of-grai-140955

      I don't even want to get close to these things so I'm kind of freaking out right now. I don't particularly like tons of small creepy bugs.
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      FluffySandwich wrote: »
      I think the bugs in my pantry might be weevils... maybe young weevils. It looks like that's my best bet. I'm going to throw out everything tomorrow and wipe down my panty with vinegar and do a thorough cleaning. Will be following this post's advice: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-prevent-get-rid-of-grai-140955

      I don't even want to get close to these things so I'm kind of freaking out right now. I don't particularly like tons of small creepy bugs.

      I can't blame you. I would throw it all out too. I could never eat anything that had been in there including spices.
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      MoHousdon wrote: »
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      You can use this as a form of discipline of your future child.

      This made me chuckle. And you're right, it probably will be.
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      I loved all the positivity, you're all super great and it was great to hear you say nice things about yourselves.

      Welcome back Laura, glad you had a great trip. Highclere Castle is only 7 miles from my office!

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