Just for Today ..... Daily Commitment Thread- Start of a new year!
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I thought I had posted a long update the other day pouring out more information than anyone wants to know and telling you about my wedding trip and my daughters kitten dying and the other one being sick..... but apparently I lost it when I closed the window in edit mode. **sigh**
The last weekend in September there was a wedding trip back to the solar eclipse place. Everything was lovely; a good time was had by all. The wedding was held at a beautiful antebellum site, Cokesbury College . The location has a lot of history. (Well a lot for us in the US and Australia. Just a dollop of time for the Europeans.) Had another wedding this last weekend locally at a friends house in a back yard on a lake. It went beautifully except for a brief period where a scary lightening storm came close and chased us all indoors for a little bit. I behaved pretty well at both events food and beverage wise.
The wedding trip included me, my DH, my daughter and for the first time ever we traveled with our dog. Our daughter is usually the dog sitter. My daughter had two kittens, but one was very sick when she came home and it died the next night. Very traumatic. Long rant that I won't type up again but she has no business with pets right now because she cannot afford medical care for them. Then kitten number two became lethargic. She lives about 45 minutes away. We talked and did the video thing and I realized this kitty had a massive abscess. I was able to work with her on this case and I think we have kitty on the road to recovery. I had made a secret vet appointment that I was going to take kitten to if needed. I could not bear another death when I knew how curable it was, even if I am trying to keep myself out of it.
I have been having a whoosh the last week. I was in a place where I was up and down in the 190s. I'd been barely losing - since that eclipse weekend - but doing pretty well on CICO overall. Then BAM whoosh! I've gone from 194 on 01-Oct to 189.6 this morning. The last week and a half I have been very strict with my logging and keeping up moderate exercise, but also making sure I am not under eating. Such a pleasant surprise. I really want to hit 175 this year, but I'll be OK if I don't. 50 pounds in a year would be a nice memory though.
@cschmitz110515 My first grandchild (a girl) is now overdue. They will evict next Monday if she insists on not giving up the lease.
The high school girls bowling team I coach (supervise really) is undefeated. We have a tough opponent today. Crossing my fingers.
JFT- Cook dinner - black beans, pork and rice; spinach
- Clean downstairs bath - get extra cat litter box put away.
- 10K steps (maybe go for a run?)
- Bed by midnight
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@joan6630 @cschmitz110515 @junodog1
You’re all wrong!
It’s a GIRL!
Pretty upset about it actually but at least I have time to get used to it!
I think I’ll feel better and more connected when I have a name!5 -
azulvioleta6 wrote: »
Two interviews in the city today!
Good luck!! But boy ..... 2 interviews in one day!
And another on Friday! I really hope that I get an offer soon, because this whole process is getting exhausting. These are all similar jobs, but within state government, so each application is a many-step process involving tests, interviews, language qualification, etc.
This would be a career change for me, so I feel really grateful to even be getting interviews.4 -
azulvioleta6 wrote: »
Wednesday:
1. 10,000 steps
2. track food, including estimate for meals eaten out
3. 10+ C water
4. dance a little got tired and came home...stupid PHP!
Thursday:
1. 10,000 steps
2. under 1400 calories
3. under 100 G carbs
4. 8+ freggies
5. 10+ C water
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I was able to get back on track today thankfully. Yesterday was bad. I had a terrible morning then ate 2 cupcakes, a gyro and potato chips for lunch then just went crazy with food- pizza, candy bar, ice cream and peanut butter sandwich. I don't know why i do this, instead of trying to minimize damage when I overeat I just let go and eat and eat and eat. A normal person would feel sick from this but I felt just fine although quite disappointed in myself.
I am wondering if anyone has suggestion for this. On weekends I have been preparing food for the week. My husband gets home earlier than I do and by Monday or Tuesday he has "snacked " and eaten everything I have prepared before I get home. I have labeled food. I have spoken with him about this but he still does it. We have lots of other food in the house- big pantry full of food and the freezer has lots of microwave entrees he could eat. He finishes off a half gallon of ice cream in 2 days then eats all the weight watchers ice cream bars. It makes me feel like why bother. If I make something with 8 servings we will eat half at dinner and when I get home the next day it is gone. Sometimes he finishes it off before he goes to bed. He is not overweight, never has been. This is making it really hard to lose weight.
I am so frustrated. My only goal for tomorrow will be to stay in calories and to work on getting myself back into a better mindset.3 -
Apologies for ranting.2
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@joan6630 @cschmitz110515 @junodog1
You’re all wrong!
It’s a GIRL!
Pretty upset about it actually but at least I have time to get used to it!
I think I’ll feel better and more connected when I have a name!
A LITTLE BEX!!! Awwww! Congratulations!!!
I'm making a GIRL baby quilt!!! Whoop Whoop!!!
I'm going shopping for material this weekend! Congratulations!5 -
Wow! I missed a lot this week! I cannot believe it is Friday tomorrow already!
I'm all caught up on the news now. You can tell we are getting to be friends! Lots of good chatting. I love this group!
Carmella, I missed your birthday! Happy birthday!!!!! I love your 'age is just a number' quote!
@Saragirl2 I am now hooked on Half Size Me. What a great podcast! I really like when she has her friend (the one who is kind of homeless or maybe a minimalist?) on with her!
Guess what I did! I applied for a different job! I sent the application in yesterday and met with someone to discuss the job responsibilities. It is for a different organization and I'm nervous as heck! I got an email from the hiring manager saying she has told HR to call me and do a phone interview and that she will also be setting up an interview with me after that. I have not had an interview in over 20 years! Talk about rusty.
So, I'm trying to take it one step at a time, but am excited and nervous at the same time.
I'll hop on tomorrow with some goals. My goal today was simply to get through the day at work because I was up all night and exhausted today. Well, I managed to do that, so finally i met a goal!!! Whoop Whoop!
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Day 49 (Oct. 11th) goals:
0., Achieve all goals,❌
1., Be active, ❌
2., Drink lots of water, ❌
3., Think positively ✅
4., Eat small portions, ❌
5., Avoid sugar❌
6., Bonus: Stay under 2000 cals✅
7., Extra Bonus: Stay under 100 carbs❌
Day 50 (Oct. 12th) goals:
0., Do better than yesterday✅
1., Be active, ✅
2., Drink lots of water, ✅
3., Think positively ✅
4., Eat small portions, ✅
5., Avoid sugar❌
6., Bonus: Stay under 2000 cals✅
7., Extra Bonus: Stay under 100 carbs❌
Too busy to blog properly. But things are going really well!!! I'll hopefully check in again soon!
Day 50 (Oct. 12th) goals:
1., Do better than yesterday
2., Be active,
3., Drink lots of water,
4., Avoid sugar
5., Stay under 2000 cals
6., Extra Bonus: Stay under 100 carbs
@Bex953172 Congratulations about the baby girl!!!! (Why would you be upset!?!? Girls are the BEST!!! But I guess being a girl makes me a little biased. Lol).3 -
You’re all wrong!
It’s a GIRL!
Pretty upset about it actually but at least I have time to get used to it!
I think I’ll feel better and more connected when I have a name!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! Little girls are the best -- just think, as your little girls grow older, what best friends they will be!! There is nothing in the world better than a sister!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!3 -
I have been doing really well the past TWO days - eating some carbs, but really watching what I eat. And .... the scale this morning was out of the 190s - at 189.6!!!
But then tonite, I totally blew it on popcorn. I think I ate two large bowls - mostly stress eating! Our son called tonite, and told us he was getting a divorce. Our son was married for 14 years, and in the past 5 years, we felt like we had lost our son. We would rarely see him, and when we would, he would just sit there, and seem so depressed. So we suspected that something was up. I went with him and his family on a vacation in June, and I could really sense it while with them. So ... while it did not come as a surprise, and we were happy to hear this news, then I started thinking about the grandsons. My son says they are going to have joint custody, and the wanting a divorce was mutual, but they have not seen a lawyer yet or filed for divorce. My daughter-in-law, can be very vinditive and greedy, so now we are worried it could be messy, since she would get more money if she had full custody. I would be devastated if that happened. So. ..... what did I do ..... chow down on popcorn! But .... at least it was just popcorn.
Thursday, Oct 12
1. log all food Did great until all the popcorn
2. aim for protein and 1/2 cup veggies for breakfast; protein and 2 cups veggies for lunch and dinner.
3. concentrate on 85 oz of water - at least 12 cups. This is what I am aiming for
8 cups so far!
4. be mindful of what I eat Was good all day, until tonite
5. go to the gym
6. lay out clothes for friday morning
7. drink water in the evenings -- instead of snacking
8. get back on here tomorrow - be accountable
So tomorrow, hope to get right back on track!
JFT, Friday, Oct 13
1. log all food
2. be mindful of what I eat
3. eat slowly
4. aim for only protein and veggies for meals. No carbs, since I way overate carbs tonite
5. go to the gym
6. lay out gym clothes for tomorrow morning
@OConnell5483 --- good luck on the job interview!!! Very proud of you for at least trying to make a change. I know how hard that is to do, but life is short. I know you'll do great -- you sound like a real asset for anyone having you work for them - a real worker.
Between you and @azulvioleta6 - lots of job interviewing! Wishing you both the best of luck!
@junodog1 - that is so cool that you are a coach!! Hoping for a win! It sounds like you have a lot going on in your life. Let us know when the new granddaughter arrives!
@dlm4mom - Have you thought about "hiding" your snacks from your husband, so he can't find them? Or labeling some for your husband, and label some for you, and tell him he can only eat his?
I do know what you mean though - I bought some fat free fudge bars, and my daughter came out , and ate almost the entire box. This was a special treat I bought for myself. So .... husband told me to put them in the freezer downstairs so she doesn't know they are there. I used to buy ice cream for her when she came out, but found I was also eating it, so I stopped doing that.
And I so agree with @OConnell5483 --- we have the nicest, most supportive group of "friends" on here!! I am finding that I come on here before I get on facebook!
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skymningen wrote: »1) Go to gym. Definitely. After more than three weeks and an illness. So needed.
I worked so much and then I was so tired. And I am still a little mentally down in general... it didn't happen. Next plan is try on the weekend.
2) Drink enough water
3) Be very focused and productive at workI am nearly done with a rather good milestone I set myself in the beginning of the week for the end of NEXT week.
4) Be a loving gfAnd got some love back, which makes it grow. Sorry. Am slightly romantic now. The bf has started to call me to just say good night instead of messaging back and it's so cute.
@Bex953172 No matter what it is going to be called, the most important thing is it is a healthy, happy baby.
And again I missed to post the plans and luckily realised it in time...
1) Finish the docker
2) Find happiness in myself
3) Listen to hunger cues and distinguish them from bored/stressed/thirsty/tired cues
4) Be a loving gf
5) Stay focused at work, ride this wave of productivity2 -
Not doing so well this week - workload is very high, exacerbated by the fact that my new managee/ assistant/ minion (I don't really know the correct word to use here! People at work use 'direct report' but I find that a bit ridiculous somehow) started on Monday. In theory her starting will help me out a lot but in the short term there is a lot of stuff I need to brief/ train her on!!!
And at the same time, my own workload is high as per usual. Going to have to do some work this weekend so can't even really look forward to the weekend properly. Grump, grump, grump.
On the plus side... I'll be going to my GP on Monday and HOPEFULLY she will give me the all clear for running again after my op. If this happens, it will help my mood and weight!!
- Log everything I eat
- Lunch less than 450 cals
- No snacks except ryvita if hungry
- No alcohol Boyfriend suggested pub for dinner as neither of us could be bothered to cook after long day. This led to wine (and gin)
- Go to gym after work Left work too late to go
- Be in the green with 350 deficit Not sure of exact total as gave up logging at dinner, but it will be over by some way
- 30 minute lunch break Just, but wasn't very relaxed as was a rush to get food and fit in...
- Meditate...
- Focus on key priorities and be productive. No procrastinating or flapping! To some extent, but not that well
- Stay positive! Nope..
Today's commitments -
- Log everything I eat
- Choose healthy option for lunch, before I go
- No alcohol at lunch!
- No snacks except ryvita if hungry
- Friday pizza this evening, but no unhealthy treats or desserts alongside
- Meditate
- Focus on key priorities and be productive. No procrastinating or flapping!
- Stay positive!2 -
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I really like the name Eliza.
I think it goes well with Saskia and Marley.
But it’s not just my choice but my OH doesn’t like spending ages thinking so I just spout out names til he says yes lol
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Wow-we've been lighting up the message board!
@Bex953172 Congratulations! Eliza is a lovely name.
@OConnell5483 Thinking of you in the interview process, hope all goes well.
@dim4mom hide your WW bars in a empty bag or box of frozen veggies, etc. something he would never look at. Working like a charm in our household!
@joan6630 at least it was popcorn! Thinking of you!
Crazy busy today-
Drink water
Track meals today
Walk dog
Volunteer work
Send DH & DS off to camp
Housework-some is heavy lifting
Hair appt-sigh
Plan suppers for weekend for DD & I.
Early bed
Have a great Friday.
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Recap R 10/12 - Another sedentary day: no dog walk before work, choir rehearsal in evening.
1) Move hourly at work / walk stairs = Fitbit 7,654 steps, 250+ steps from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and 31 floors
2) Leftovers for lunch & supper / net calories green = Did fine through supper, but after choir & chores, finished off caramel sea salt popcorn I bought from Boy Scouts last weekend. At least it's gone now.
Net calories red 300.
3) Wash dishes tonight = Didn't want to, but did dishes
4) Unwind 9:30 (Internet OFF) / bedtime & TV off 10:15 = Unwind no problem, but watched MLB playoff game until 11:00 and didn't even stay up until game over. I need more sleep!
JFT TGIF 10/13 - Kept hitting snooze button, no dog walk for poor dog 3 days in a row. Ack!!!
1) Move hourly at work / walk stairs
2) Leftovers for lunch / belated bday dinner w/ BFF (I hope), order what I want, enjoy, and log later. Enjoy adult beverage(s).
3) Pick up race packet for Run for the Hill of It. Walking Sat. a.m. in 5K race which finishes up a steep hill. Goal was <50 minutes, new office mate (he's a runner) is making me challenge myself, so my goal is 45:00. Oh boy!
4) Bedtime 10:30
I've read all the posts so far, and there're so many I want to respond to, but don't have time (I'm at work) right now. Just know that I'm rooting for all of you, and wishing you a blessed day!2 -
Oh my gosh, there are so many people I want to respond to! I'm at work and had just a few minutes to hop on and post some goals, so I'll just say, I am here supporting you, rooting for you and praying for all of you! I'll try to pop on later tonight and reply to some of you.
One thing I do want to say is @Bex953172 , I LOVE the name Eliza! So pretty! I can understand your initial disappointment. My daughter wanted a boy also, but has 3 girls. What she did end up with though is 3 GRANDSONS! Which actually is even more fun because you get to do all the fun stuff with boys but none of the hard stuff..you just send them home! lol! So...things have a way of working out. Baby Bex will be adorable no matter what!
@joan6630 CONGRATS on the 180's! Whoop Whoop!!!! You inspire me so much! I'm so sorry to hear about your son, but I believe that everything works out in the end. My daughter is much happier than she was, and they share the girls 50/50. I will add your son to my prayers!
Hang in there @slittlemeister!!!! I feel your pain...
Just for Friday:- Log every bite
- Added Sugar <29g; Carbs <75g
- Finish my build for OB classes
- 85 oz of water
- Leave work by 2:00 today--actually take back some of the extra hours I put in this week. (biting my nails...probably will fail on this one. I'm usually the last one here on Fridays because I never follow through with this!)
- Go to bed early tonight so I can get up and go to Farmer's Market tomorrow. Haven 't been there since first week it opened!
- Stay positive. Smile. Be a No-Drama Mama!
- Simple Abundance chapter tonight, and log in my gratitude journal (I really don't need to write this one anymore because it's a habit that I have to do or I can't sleep! LOL!)
- Enjoy the day! Be in the present moment today.
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@joan6630 @cschmitz110515 @junodog1
You’re all wrong!
It’s a GIRL!
Pretty upset about it actually but at least I have time to get used to it!
I think I’ll feel better and more connected when I have a name!
Seriously? Do I need to come across the pond and smack you?
Some people do not get to have children at all, ANY children. Do you know how much I would give to have a baby of either gender?
Is there some reason why, in 2017, you have the idea that girls are inferior to boys or that you NEED a boy?
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azulvioleta6 wrote: »
Thursday:
1. 10,000 steps
2. under 1400 calories
3. under 100 G carbs
4. 8+ freggies
5. 10+ C water 14
6. cardio/weight workout
One more interview today! I am an interview machine!
Friday:
1. 10,000 steps
2. under 1400 calories
3. under 100 G carbs
4. 8+ freggies
5. 10+ C water
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azulvioleta6 wrote: »@joan6630 @cschmitz110515 @junodog1
You’re all wrong!
It’s a GIRL!
Pretty upset about it actually but at least I have time to get used to it!
I think I’ll feel better and more connected when I have a name!
Seriously? Do I need to come across the pond and smack you?
Some people do not get to have children at all, ANY children. Do you know how much I would give to have a baby of either gender?
Is there some reason why, in 2017, you have the idea that girls are inferior to boys or that you NEED a boy?
Not a subject you should touch on with me.
I lost a baby boy at 23 weeks.
I’m not discussing this further because I will lose my *kitten* with you.0 -
Well I just spent 15 minutes writing a post on my phone then it just decided to boot me from the app So let me try again.....
First I'd like to apologize for my absence.
I've been pretty busy but mostly concentrating on rest and relaxation. Sometimes I just need a break from my computer and phone. I'll also admit, it has been quite an adjustment for me to go from full-time student preparing for graduation to pregnant, no classes, just minimal research projects. However, yesterday was very helpful in my adjustment. I had my first sonogram yesterday to determine gestational age and I am 11 weeks 4 days today! The sonogram was sooo adorable 
It's helpful to know where I am in my pregnancy, which helps to understand what's happening. My doctor is happy with my nutrition and weight gain so far (that's a relief). My prenatal Yoga DVD also just arrived so this will help as well My "morning" sickness has started to subside!! That helps because my "morning" sickness would last all day most times.
I had to go back and review the last 5 pages to catch-up with everyone. There are sooo many of you I'd like to individually respond to but for the sake of time and post length, I'd like to let you all know I can relate to the struggles and I'm so proud that you all keep coming back and re-engaging. Emotions are difficult to manage sometimes, especially as a women and it can affect how we stay motivated. @Bex953172 Sometimes I feel that way, it can be tough being an expecting-Mom, wife, and mother of other little ones. Don't let life's stresses bring you down, remember we are all here for each other! Look around at all the people who love and care for you Sometimes I have to remind myself to do that because it's hard to see when you feel unappreciated or overlooked. Just take some time to observe the blessings in your life I have to do this because my kids seem selfish sometimes but they show me their love in their own way!! I know they appreciate and love what I do each day but sometimes it is hard to see unless you slow down and observe. Hang in there girl, God blessed you with exactly what He had in mind for you
I'll try to keep up JFT and chit-chat better now. I'm feeling better so that will help, although we are beginning a remodel of our house to make adjustments for the baby, so this could be interesting 4 -
Well I just spent 15 minutes writing a post on my phone then it just decided to boot me from the app So let me try again.....
First I'd like to apologize for my absence. I've been pretty busy but mostly concentrating on rest and relaxation. Sometimes I just need a break from my computer and phone. I'll also admit, it has been quite an adjustment for me to go from full-time student preparing for graduation to pregnant, no classes, just minimal research projects. However, yesterday was very helpful in my adjustment. I had my first sonogram yesterday to determine gestational age and I am 11 weeks 4 days today! The sonogram was sooo adorable It's helpful to know where I am in my pregnancy, which helps to understand what's happening. My doctor is happy with my nutrition and weight gain so far (that's a relief). My prenatal Yoga DVD also just arrived so this will help as well My "morning" sickness has started to subside!! That helps because my "morning" sickness would last all day most times.
I had to go back and review the last 5 pages to catch-up with everyone. There are sooo many of you I'd like to individually respond to but for the sake of time and post length, I'd like to let you all know I can relate to the struggles and I'm so proud that you all keep coming back and re-engaging. Emotions are difficult to manage sometimes, especially as a women and it can affect how we stay motivated. @Bex953172 Sometimes I feel that way, it can be tough being an expecting-Mom, wife, and mother of other little ones. Don't let life's stresses bring you down, remember we are all here for each other! Look around at all the people who love and care for you Sometimes I have to remind myself to do that because it's hard to see when you feel unappreciated or overlooked. Just take some time to observe the blessings in your life I have to do this because my kids seem selfish sometimes but they show me their love in their own way!! I know they appreciate and love what I do each day but sometimes it is hard to see unless you slow down and observe. Hang in there girl, God blessed you with exactly what He had in mind for you
I'll try to keep up JFT and chit-chat better now. I'm feeling better so that will help, although we are beginning a remodel of our house to make adjustments for the baby, so this could be interesting
I swear you’re like a model pregnant lady.
Prenatal yoga, perfect weight gain, nice nutrition, exercise and rest!
I’m the complete opposite!!
I eat crisps, barely do anything (although I guess the kids count and walking the dog) and I’ve gained like 5lbs already! Only halfway there lol!
So now you’ve had you’re sonogram. Do you have a due date
Also what’s the maternal care like in the US, I saw a newspaper article of a lady who lived in the US and UK and had different experiences, do you get more appointments and more scans?
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Oh and Eliza got a big “no” from the OH.
So did Portia (pronounced Por-sha, like the car haha)
*sigh* back to gooooogle!2 -
I swear you’re like a model pregnant lady.
Prenatal yoga, perfect weight gain, nice nutrition, exercise and rest!
I’m the complete opposite!!
I eat crisps, barely do anything (although I guess the kids count and walking the dog) and I’ve gained like 5lbs already! Only halfway there lol!
So now you’ve had you’re sonogram. Do you have a due date
Also what’s the maternal care like in the US, I saw a newspaper article of a lady who lived in the US and UK and had different experiences, do you get more appointments and more scans?
Lol!! Thanks for the compliment but I'm not a "model pregnant" woman. I've gained 4 lbs and I'm only 3 months pregnant 
My nutrition is pretty well-rounded but tonight I'm splurging on Asian Lettuce Wraps and potstickers so I'm not ideal, Lol!!
My due date is May 7th.
I feel like the U.S. maternal care depends on where you live, who your doctor is and how knowledgeable you are. I make my prenatal care what it is, I do not let the doctors "bully" me into decisions. I believe in natural birth and minimal medicine, but that works for me. That doesn't work for everyone, some people don't have a choice. I really "listen" to my body and go from there. This prenatal care will be different because I have a different doctor in a different town. So far she is awesome! Very natural and doesn't push c-sections or anything I'm not interested in. When I lived in Austin, Tx the doctors were a little pushy, did sonogram as much as my insurance would pay for (sometimes I came out of pocket for them), and they wanted everyone to schedule a c-section or schedule to be induced so the delivery could be scheduled. I still live in Texas but a different area and it has proven to be very different!! I'll have one more sonogram, my appointments are every 4 weeks until I get further along then they increase to every 2 weeks. They are also very supportive of natural births here. So I'm not sure there is a streamline prenatal care system here in the U.S.
How is the prenatal care there?? How are you doing?? I hear it's a baby girl Congratulations!! You get to dress her up and do her little beautiful hair all the time 2 -
I swear you’re like a model pregnant lady.
Prenatal yoga, perfect weight gain, nice nutrition, exercise and rest!
I’m the complete opposite!!
I eat crisps, barely do anything (although I guess the kids count and walking the dog) and I’ve gained like 5lbs already! Only halfway there lol!
So now you’ve had you’re sonogram. Do you have a due date
Also what’s the maternal care like in the US, I saw a newspaper article of a lady who lived in the US and UK and had different experiences, do you get more appointments and more scans?
Lol!! Thanks for the compliment but I'm not a "model pregnant" woman. I've gained 4 lbs and I'm only 3 months pregnant My nutrition is pretty well-rounded but tonight I'm splurging on Asian Lettuce Wraps and potstickers so I'm not ideal, Lol!!
My due date is May 7th.
I feel like the U.S. maternal care depends on where you live, who your doctor is and how knowledgeable you are. I make my prenatal care what it is, I do not let the doctors "bully" me into decisions. I believe in natural birth and minimal medicine, but that works for me. That doesn't work for everyone, some people don't have a choice. I really "listen" to my body and go from there. This prenatal care will be different because I have a different doctor in a different town. So far she is awesome! Very natural and doesn't push c-sections or anything I'm not interested in. When I lived in Austin, Tx the doctors were a little pushy, did sonogram as much as my insurance would pay for (sometimes I came out of pocket for them), and they wanted everyone to schedule a c-section or schedule to be induced so the delivery could be scheduled. I still live in Texas but a different area and it has proven to be very different!! I'll have one more sonogram, my appointments are every 4 weeks until I get further along then they increase to every 2 weeks. They are also very supportive of natural births here. So I'm not sure there is a streamline prenatal care system here in the U.S.
How is the prenatal care there?? How are you doing?? I hear it's a baby girl Congratulations!! You get to dress her up and do her little beautiful hair all the time
Pretty standard over here because of the NHS, we get a “booking in” appointment at 8-10 weeks, scan at 12 weeks, 16 week antenatal check, 20 week scan, antenatal check at 24, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36 etc
That’s the basic. Based on baby development (to small or too big or abnormalities picked up at 20 week scan) you will get scans later on, or just foetal heart monitoring
We get a lot of choice here, they tend to do it based on health of baby so natural unless intervention is needed. Drugs are available and again up to us. Although epidurals aren’t guaranteed if there isn’t any anaesthetists available.
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And I’m awful at hair! My 3yo wanted an Elsa braid the other day.
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@Bex953172 Lol!! You gotta love Google and YouTube for the "How to's" That's awesome!!
I will find out the gender at 20 weeks. I'm scheduled for Dec. 14 for my 20 week scan.2 -
Friday, Oct 13
1. log all food
2. be mindful of what I eat We grabbed McDonalds, and went down to a beautiful park and watched the sunset. Hubby says, lets each get a shake! I LOVE their shakes, but I was so proud of myself, I got a Bananna/Strawberry smoothie instead - and it tasted just as good (plus 330 calories, vs 800 calories!). But, we split a 6 piece chicken tenders, so no veggies for dinner.
3. eat slowly
4. aim for only protein and veggies for meals. No carbs, since I way overate carbs last nite Did better today -- but I know fried chicken tenders are not the best food to be eating!
5. go to the gym
6. lay out gym clothes for tomorrow morning 70 minutes at the gym today!
Hubby has been having a stressful week. It started with a trip to Iowa to see a old friend, and the visit did not go as planned. We think his friend has dementia or something going on - he was very much wanting to start arguments for no reason. So that has been bothering my husband all week. Then .... last nite hearing our son is divorcing. But on the plus side .... we feel we got our son back. He has been so distant to us for the past 5 years. Everytime I would see them, I could tell he was so depressed. Last nite on the phone - he was his old self. So for that reason, we are happy, but just hope once the lawyers get started it doesn't turn ugly, as many divorces do. So tonite, hubby and I just took the afternoon/evening, watching the sunset, went for a nice walk, and just sitting out in the patio watching the sunset again.
@Bex953172 and @ MLHC1 --- love seeing all the baby talk!! You guys are such great mommies! The most unappreciative job there is, especially when you have several little ones, and another on the way.
@Bex953172 - I know how hard this is for you, having lost a little boy. I also lost one before full term, and it is something you never forget. God has blessed you with 2 little girls already, and I know, knowing you, that you are going to be so thrilled to have this third little girl in your arms. And .... when they get older and married, you will be happy to have those girls. Girls are always so much closer to their family than sons are (at least in our experience). My sister had 5 girls before she had her boy. So .... this means you just have to keep on having little ones
@ MLHC1 - be sure to let us know when you find out what you are having!!!!
My day tomorrow will be busy, but hoping I can continue watching what I eat. I am going to a sewing demo tomorrow afternoon, so that will be fun. The scale was UP this morning, but I know its because of all the popcorn I had last nite! For some reason, I have the motivation now, and I know if I get too off track, it will be hard to get motivated again. Just trying not to get discouraged by the scale!
SO, JFT, SATURDAY
1. log all food
2. go to the gym in the morning
3. drink water
4. concentrate on healthy, low carb eating
5. enjoy the sewing demos - I know I will get lots more ideas -- now - if only to find the time to make everything I want to. But ..... I also know they will have cookies and snacks there. I plan to try and eat only a bag of pretzels - stick to that. NO COOKIES
6. lay out gym clothes for sunday morning
7. try and relax with hubby. He has been having a hard week.
3 -
Almost back on track! I was just a bit over on calories because we celebrated Friday and ordered out at lunch.
My goals for the weekend are:
Stay in control of eating at party tomorrow
Stay in control of eating at my daughters Sunday
6 glasses of water minimum daily
Make and freeze meatballs
No binge Tv3
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