Stay-at-home-moms 2/9-2/15
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Oh, Katie! How fun! How did the trip to Montana with Mack go anyways? Did he fly well?
He flew AWESOME and then last week we went to DC and then on to Atlanta and he was a champ the whole time. I swear the plane white noise knocks him out. He's such a little sugar plum. I just now put him to bed, and before I put him down we were reading and I think for the first time he realized what I was doing with the pages and my voice inflections and stuff. He started giggling at me and staring at me when I was reading. It was so awesome! I had to read a third book because I was too in love with him to stop at our normal 2. I can't wait for my mom to see how much he's changed. He's 5 months now and HUGE. He's in 6-12 month clothes and just a little chunk. Love it.0 -
Hi! I'm new to this thread. I am here trying to tell myself it's ok if i don't watch my daughter's swim class today and can go on the treadmill instead. even for a stay at home, i have so much guilt that i don't do/give enuf to them. yes, i know, getting healthy is important for them to see. anyway, time to change into workout clothes. thanks for being here!0
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Well, I think this is the right thread for me to keep up with, assuming I stick with this site and I think I will. I just found myfitnesspal and I like it so far.
To introduce myself a lil bit, I'm a 26 yr old married SAHM of 3 yr old daughter and nearly 5 yr old son. I don't remember EVER being thin but from around summer of 2007 - last summer I hit a high of about 195 lbs. I've been working my way slowly down since about last June. At first, the weight loss was a side effect of a med I"m on but then about August, I started trying and I'm down to 160 and I'm stuck.
So, where do I go from here??? I've been at or just a hair above 160 for about 3 wks now. Any pointers???0 -
Ohh my goodness ladies..Its 1:15 am in the morning...I am in soooooooo much pain....
My cervix is cramping sooooo bad n then to top it off my knees are bothering me from the cold and I have a headache..I want to sleep sooo bad but I cant...I've took a hot bath, I even made my own heat pad out of a wet wash colth in a ziploc baggie n cooked in the microwave for bout 3 mins..And now I've taken a pain pill n 4 ibpropen* I'm not supposed to be taking baths cuz of the biospy that was done but I think I should go back to the tub...I've even put smelly bengay on my knees...I know I'm whinning but I'm in so much pain n I have no one to talk to at this hour so I came here...I'm not tryin to sound like a big baby...I just want to SCREAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ughhhhhhhh what to do my body is failing me..I'm never gonna start losing weight until I start feeling better..I've been so stressed n upset that I'm eating wayyyyyyyyy to much..I'm back up to 202 but I refuse to change my ticker..I will somehow beat all this..And if I have cervical cancer like they think I do I will beat the hell out of that too..I'm so scared I know cervical cancer is no big or so I've been told..But when your a single mom with 3 kids no insurance n a fixed income..It is something big to me...I'm just so sick of hearing "ITS NO BIG DEAL, ALOT OF WOMEN GO THROUGH THIS"...Well maybe alot do but everyones cases are different and this is a scaery thing..Yes it is very cureable, Thank God..I just cant help but be stressed n worried..My oldest son, Josh 9 asked mommy are you gonna die..Kids know more then we think..I told him no mommy will be just fine..How do kids hear things when you think your being discert?? I just wish I had someone I could talk to..My bf is being good about this but hes just as scared n worried as I am and men just dont show worries like we women do..Hes thrown himself into work but still ask if I'm ok just dont wanna talk to much bout it...But I still love him for what he does do..I'm sorry I've rammbled on..I just needed to get all that out..Now I'm off to hopefully get my body to quit hurting...:ohwell: Hope everyone has a good day I may check back to check in later on today..Thanks for all the paryers that some have already sent my way..:flowerforyou: 0 -
Welcome newbies!!! This an awesome site with a bunch of supportive women and a few men too!!!
lenece - I hope you feel better soon. I can't imagine the bad and the emotions you are going through. Just know that my prayers and thoughts are with you!!!
I Lost 2 lbs:bigsmile: Not really sure how. Especially after yesterday!! We went to applebees and I totally binged really really bad. I did run a lot of errands and cleaned out the car and pick some of the yard up since it was nice and we finally have no snow on the ground. Now it's raining go figure!!! Anyways, I am almost under 200 lbs!!! I almost thought I was going to give up but then a blessing happened and now I want to do this. I think I will be joining curves, maybe that will work differently muscle and boost my metabolism (spelling LOL)
Thanks for all those who have been supporting me thourgh this journey, I am hoping I can stick too!!!!:flowerforyou:0 -
Morning ladies...I was just browsin the boards and I came across a wonderful post (as most of them are) from Tamtastic....so I totally swiped it. I think it is a good reminder for those of us that have been at it awhile and some good insight for those of you just starting out. (For those of you that don't know, Tami has lost 135 lbs in 16 months).I just started. I didn't jump in head first. I took it a week at a time and slowly educated myself on things. It was a slow and steady winning of the race for me. By doing it slow and healthy, it truly became a new lifestyle over the course of the 16 months it took me to lose 135 lbs.
At first I just started with counting calories and getting used to that. Once that became "habit", I started to pay closer attention to where the calories were coming from. And I have been drinking a ton of water since day one too. I always start my day with 24 ounces of water. It used to take me 30 minutes to drink that and now I chug it down in 10 minutes and it's almost like a ritual! It sort of set's the tone for being healthy during the day. I generally get at least 80 ounces.
The key is to not stress yourself out. Don't pressure yourself to get it done fast. That will only lead to frustration and giving up or doing something unhealthy.
I have used measuring spoons and cups and a food scale to teach myself about portions.
I also tried to keep a variety of foods in the house so I don't get bored. I am so satisfied with the healthier recipes I make and lower cal foods I have around that I don't feel deprived.
Another thing that helped me a lot was learning to trust myself to have an occasional treat. I had read something once that I think about a lot. It said that one of the traits of naturally thin people is that they do have treats and eat junk. The difference is they do it once in awhile and eat healthy the majority of the time. For some reason, I suddenly got it that it doesn't have to be all or nothing. I don't have to completely deprive myself nor do I need to gorge myself on everything. I learned to enjoy a meal here and there. I wouldn't count calories but I wouldn't go absolutely nuts either. For example, right before I hit my goal, I enjoyed New Years Eve. I ate junk and drank wine(didn't know I was pregnant yet). And the next day, I got back on track. And each time I was successful at getting back on track, my confidence in myself grew.
For me, the confidence is what is different this time from the past. I have yo-yo dieted through life...but I never felt confident that I could keep it up because I always got there from deprivation.
Also, move your body! Exercise is so important. Not only does it make your body strong and your heart healthy, but it allows you to eat more! Again, don't stress out. Just start out slow. I started with 20 minutes on the elliptical at level 3. Now, I do over an hour at level 19. Every time one level started to get easy, I would bump it up a level and add 5 minutes.0 -
Morning ladies...I was just browsin the boards and I came across a wonderful post (as most of them are) from Tamtastic....so I totally swiped it. I think it is a good reminder for those of us that have been at it awhile and some good insight for those of you just starting out. (For those of you that don't know, Tami has lost 135 lbs in 16 months).I just started. I didn't jump in head first. I took it a week at a time and slowly educated myself on things. It was a slow and steady winning of the race for me. By doing it slow and healthy, it truly became a new lifestyle over the course of the 16 months it took me to lose 135 lbs.
At first I just started with counting calories and getting used to that. Once that became "habit", I started to pay closer attention to where the calories were coming from. And I have been drinking a ton of water since day one too. I always start my day with 24 ounces of water. It used to take me 30 minutes to drink that and now I chug it down in 10 minutes and it's almost like a ritual! It sort of set's the tone for being healthy during the day. I generally get at least 80 ounces.
The key is to not stress yourself out. Don't pressure yourself to get it done fast. That will only lead to frustration and giving up or doing something unhealthy.
I have used measuring spoons and cups and a food scale to teach myself about portions.
I also tried to keep a variety of foods in the house so I don't get bored. I am so satisfied with the healthier recipes I make and lower cal foods I have around that I don't feel deprived.
Another thing that helped me a lot was learning to trust myself to have an occasional treat. I had read something once that I think about a lot. It said that one of the traits of naturally thin people is that they do have treats and eat junk. The difference is they do it once in awhile and eat healthy the majority of the time. For some reason, I suddenly got it that it doesn't have to be all or nothing. I don't have to completely deprive myself nor do I need to gorge myself on everything. I learned to enjoy a meal here and there. I wouldn't count calories but I wouldn't go absolutely nuts either. For example, right before I hit my goal, I enjoyed New Years Eve. I ate junk and drank wine(didn't know I was pregnant yet). And the next day, I got back on track. And each time I was successful at getting back on track, my confidence in myself grew.
For me, the confidence is what is different this time from the past. I have yo-yo dieted through life...but I never felt confident that I could keep it up because I always got there from deprivation.
Also, move your body! Exercise is so important. Not only does it make your body strong and your heart healthy, but it allows you to eat more! Again, don't stress out. Just start out slow. I started with 20 minutes on the elliptical at level 3. Now, I do over an hour at level 19. Every time one level started to get easy, I would bump it up a level and add 5 minutes.
Wow thanks Drevans_mom!! That is inspirational and moving!!! Kind of buts things into perspective!!! Thanks for showing this to us!!!:flowerforyou:0 -
is there a certain way for me to join this group? or do i just find the thread and read/comment? I am also a sahm--37 y.o., 3kids (girl-8, girl 4.5, boy 2). I'm just getting back into diet/exercise--making the commitment to be thinner, stronger, more flexible, lighter, etc. And it seems sahm's face some similar challenges. anyway, can i join?0
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Welcome Stacey. We always welcome anyone and everyone in!! SAHMs do have similar challenges and I believe the biggest one is finding time for ourselves and getting our workouts in. I've made it a priority to get mine done in the morning...after breakfast. My son (6) knows it's mommy time and he can either join me or leave me alone. I try to do it while my DD (7 months) is sleeping but it doesn't always workout that way. Feel free to post/comment/vent/scream/cry/or whatever anytime. We are all here for you and we all want you to suceed.
Jules-you are very welcome. I found it very motivational and thought it would help others.
Didn't get to the store yesterday so I'm going NOW.
Have a great day ladies!0 -
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Good Afternoon!!
Well I had a dinner planned out with my calories and everything, but man I am having a hard time. First of all I have a cold or sinus going on so I am exhausted and can't breathe. I did my workout anyways!!!:bigsmile: Anyways back to dinner, it's been raining all day and it's dark and dreary. So that makes me want to make something warm and filling....like potato soup. Not sure how many calories are my recipe so now I don't know what to do. I tried Sparkle.com , but I don't know how much I put in of stuff, just kind of throw it together. So do I make my soup or make what I had organially planned?? Thinking soup, but not sure.
Hope everyone is having a great a day.0 -
is there a certain way for me to join this group? or do i just find the thread and read/comment? I am also a sahm--37 y.o., 3kids (girl-8, girl 4.5, boy 2). I'm just getting back into diet/exercise--making the commitment to be thinner, stronger, more flexible, lighter, etc. And it seems sahm's face some similar challenges. anyway, can i join?
Well, first you must guess the secret pass word...THEN there's a riddle to figure out and we finish it with an obstacle course.
hehehe I couldn't resist. Welcome to the group! These women are great! 0 -
Good Afternoon!!
Well I had a dinner planned out with my calories and everything, but man I am having a hard time. First of all I have a cold or sinus going on so I am exhausted and can't breathe. I did my workout anyways!!!:bigsmile: Anyways back to dinner, it's been raining all day and it's dark and dreary. So that makes me want to make something warm and filling....like potato soup. Not sure how many calories are my recipe so now I don't know what to do. I tried Sparkle.com , but I don't know how much I put in of stuff, just kind of throw it together. So do I make my soup or make what I had organially planned?? Thinking soup, but not sure.
Hope everyone is having a great a day.
http://caloriecount.about.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php
There's another calorie count thing. I'm a throw it all together girl myself. What I do is make the meal & while it is cooking, I go there & put in what I did (or estimate pretty close) then I can see how much I can have of what I made. if I don't like the outcome, I just have a smaller portion and fill myself up with veggies, fruit, etc...
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Ohh my goodness ladies..Its 1:15 am in the morning...I am in soooooooo much pain....
Oh, Dana! I'm so sorry! What a horrible situation. When do you get the results from the biopsy? The reason that you aren't supposed to soak in a tub is b/c the water can get to the biopsied area & can cause infection. I kow it is comfortable in there, but try not to soak too long! *hugs* I hope you are feeling better today!0 -
Well, I think this is the right thread for me to keep up with, assuming I stick with this site and I think I will. I just found myfitnesspal and I like it so far.
To introduce myself a lil bit, I'm a 26 yr old married SAHM of 3 yr old daughter and nearly 5 yr old son. I don't remember EVER being thin but from around summer of 2007 - last summer I hit a high of about 195 lbs. I've been working my way slowly down since about last June. At first, the weight loss was a side effect of a med I"m on but then about August, I started trying and I'm down to 160 and I'm stuck.
So, where do I go from here??? I've been at or just a hair above 160 for about 3 wks now. Any pointers???
You *might* be at a plateau. How long have you been stuck at 160? Days? Weeks? Months?0 -
Hi Moms sorry I havent been on too much lately Calis been sick and just got my new pc and trying to figure out how to use the vista! Fun!! ARGH !!
I am going to have to go back and read all the posts.
Welcome and Hello to all the new Mommies!
OMG I am sore today I bought TBL2 workout video and today my thighs calfs and buns are KILLING oh my hopefully this is what I needed to kick things up and start losing and toning!
Recently my Mommy has been diagonsed with Hypoglycemia is there anyone that knows or has it ? We are having a hard time understanding all the information. She for some reason is losing weight she doesnt need to cause she is too skinny I think anyways.
Well ladies have a wonderful evening!!0 -
Now I can see how it is that i weigh 7 lbs more this year than last year. and why i can't really shed the pounds. now that i have to record my food, i can see how many calories i've been taking in. wow! way more than i was supposed to! yesterday was my first day of eating conscientiously and that was even 500 cal over limit (incl extra cal added for exercise). today i'm much more in line. but i'm crabby b/c i want more junk food. y'know, i thought i was above that. that food didn't control my life that much. boy, what a wake up call mfp has been!
one of my weaknesses is sugar/fat carbs (cookies, graham cracker crusts, cereal, cookies). i would often bake cookies for my kids, doing it to show my love for them, create those sensory memories. but the # of cookies i would eat is obscene. i never really admitted that to myself. i figured the cookies etc would just add a little, but with this website i see how much i was sabotaging my weight loss "efforts". i finally really get it.
so thanks all for listening--for letting me organize my thoughts and learn.
and yes, i know there are other things to do with my kids to show love. now i just have to do them!:laugh:0 -
and thanks for letting me join in--secret password and all!
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and thanks for letting me join in--secret password and all!
Oh oh oh we have another one with a sense of humor...kind like that one Marla chick that stops in here every once in a while and says "hi-bye"
Oh we love the newbies the oldies the in betweens.
I'm having a minor issue.....I'm not eating all my calories!!! I know you are all thinking "big problem" but for me, a breast feeding mom, it's a major issue. I try really hard to eat AT LEAST 1800 a day regardless of my exercise cals but lately I cant seem to even get to 1200. This is not good, especially since I'm "earning" an additional 500-700 exercise cals each day. I should be eating at least 2000 on a "normal" day and I'm having a hard time getting to 1200. Granted this is a NEW problem, cuz usually I'm hitting that 2000 mark, but the last couple weeks I just cant get there. I'm NOT starving. If I'm hungry I eat, lately I've been "spoiling" myself with regular stuff rather than sugar free or low fat just so I can get more cals. Take today for example, I ate b-fast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. I've already put in dinner and I think I'm just BARELY over 1000 cals. I try to add a morning snack but I work out between b-fast and lunch so eating just doesn't fit in that time frame. Any suggestions? how do you eat when your not hungry????0 -
Trail mix. Nuts, raisins, m&ms:bigsmile: , cereal. It adds up quick & most of it is still healthy. Cheese & crackers (sharp cheddar & rosemary/olive oil triscuits to be exact. Mmmm....). Have a glass of milk. I've always heard that dark beer is good for breastmilk, but I've never tried it b/c beer makes me :sick: Maybe eat at more times throughout the day. Don't eat a real "meal" until dinner. I do that sometimes when I have a lot of calories to eat up.0
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and thanks for letting me join in--secret password and all!
Oh oh oh we have another one with a sense of humor...kind like that one Marla chick that stops in here every once in a while and says "hi-bye"
Oh we love the newbies the oldies the in betweens.
I'm having a minor issue.....I'm not eating all my calories!!! I know you are all thinking "big problem" but for me, a breast feeding mom, it's a major issue. I try really hard to eat AT LEAST 1800 a day regardless of my exercise cals but lately I cant seem to even get to 1200. This is not good, especially since I'm "earning" an additional 500-700 exercise cals each day. I should be eating at least 2000 on a "normal" day and I'm having a hard time getting to 1200. Granted this is a NEW problem, cuz usually I'm hitting that 2000 mark, but the last couple weeks I just cant get there. I'm NOT starving. If I'm hungry I eat, lately I've been "spoiling" myself with regular stuff rather than sugar free or low fat just so I can get more cals. Take today for example, I ate b-fast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. I've already put in dinner and I think I'm just BARELY over 1000 cals. I try to add a morning snack but I work out between b-fast and lunch so eating just doesn't fit in that time frame. Any suggestions? how do you eat when your not hungry????
You calling me an oldie, punk? 0 -
Hello Mommies~ Well my son decided to share his virus and so now I am sick too..BOO!! I took this morning off I just didn't have the energy to go out and get my workout in but I am going to try to do a light workout tomorrow morning. Wish me luck. One good thing about being sick is I have little appetite all at.
I hope everyone else is having a good week.
~Heather0 -
and thanks for letting me join in--secret password and all!
Oh oh oh we have another one with a sense of humor...kind like that one Marla chick that stops in here every once in a while and says "hi-bye"
Oh we love the newbies the oldies the in betweens.
I'm having a minor issue.....I'm not eating all my calories!!! I know you are all thinking "big problem" but for me, a breast feeding mom, it's a major issue. I try really hard to eat AT LEAST 1800 a day regardless of my exercise cals but lately I cant seem to even get to 1200. This is not good, especially since I'm "earning" an additional 500-700 exercise cals each day. I should be eating at least 2000 on a "normal" day and I'm having a hard time getting to 1200. Granted this is a NEW problem, cuz usually I'm hitting that 2000 mark, but the last couple weeks I just cant get there. I'm NOT starving. If I'm hungry I eat, lately I've been "spoiling" myself with regular stuff rather than sugar free or low fat just so I can get more cals. Take today for example, I ate b-fast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. I've already put in dinner and I think I'm just BARELY over 1000 cals. I try to add a morning snack but I work out between b-fast and lunch so eating just doesn't fit in that time frame. Any suggestions? how do you eat when your not hungry????
You calling me an oldie, punk?
Oldie to the thread/website....not oldie as in age! HAHAHA We all know you are a kid at heart!0 -
Hello Mommies~ Well my son decided to share his virus and so now I am sick too..BOO!! I took this morning off I just didn't have the energy to go out and get my workout in but I am going to try to do a light workout tomorrow morning. Wish me luck. One good thing about being sick is I have little appetite all at.
I hope everyone else is having a good week.
~Heather
My family is walking around with green snot monsters right now so I'm lysoling everything in my vacinity. Do you think it would be overboard to wear a surgical mask & gloves all day long? I don't wanna be sick! :sad: I hope you are feeling better quickly!0 -
Hey Mommies...
I think I have lost my will power...I'm eating very bad things that are not supposed even be in my house..lol Like lil debbie snack cakes n not the 100 calorie ones..Those things are so evil when ur in the store n u feel like giving up..They were calling me "take me home I can make you feel better"....:laugh: I know I'm a nutt, but you all have to understand I have to find humor somewhere...
Today I feel a little better, I just wish the nasty stuff would stop..Who ever said "ohh it dont hurt n wont bleed to long" (sorry TMI), is a flippin nutt... I do feel better today then I have been feeling..I wont get the results of my biopsy back for a week or two from Monday the 9th..I'm not wanting the results..I know its bad news cuz the doctor said "she could see a leasion all the way up into my uterus without even putting any dye on them to make them show up"..I dont want bad news no one ever does.. I'm so scared of what will happen next not having insurance and all with 3 kids n bein a single mother..Yeah I have a bf who is so AWESOME but he cant pay for everything I need..So I guess I'm not a single mom...Heck I dont know..I just need a vacation, I need to stop take a deep breathe and pray and keep praying...I feel like I'm gonna have a nervous break down, that sounds soooo bad..I'm just bout to break down..I cant take anymore bad news...I'm crying as I type this out..I feel like I have no one to listen no one who cares..I"M SO SICK of hearing "Cervical cancer is no big deal"..Well it is to me..I dont want to have to go through nething major..My kids need my full attention...They need thier mom to take care of them..Not for my son Josh,who is 9 asking me if I'm gonna die..Kids hear more then we think..I know I'm not going anywhere but to see his lil brown eyes with tears in them worrying about everything..It just breaks my heart:brokenheart: ..I'm sorry for bringing any of you down...I will cheer up soon I hope..Hope everyone has a great day n are doing well..Hope everyone gets over those green snot monsters..I hate them..I too bleach everything in the house...Door knobs,phone, light switches, the kitchen just everything in my house..Some ppl say I'm nutts but everyone in my house has been sick but me..Probably cuz I use bleach soooo much n sanitize my hands all the time..I'm bad about it..lol Hope you all have a great day..:flowerforyou:0 -
and thanks for letting me join in--secret password and all!
Oh oh oh we have another one with a sense of humor...kind like that one Marla chick that stops in here every once in a while and says "hi-bye"
Oh we love the newbies the oldies the in betweens.
I'm having a minor issue.....I'm not eating all my calories!!! I know you are all thinking "big problem" but for me, a breast feeding mom, it's a major issue. I try really hard to eat AT LEAST 1800 a day regardless of my exercise cals but lately I cant seem to even get to 1200. This is not good, especially since I'm "earning" an additional 500-700 exercise cals each day. I should be eating at least 2000 on a "normal" day and I'm having a hard time getting to 1200. Granted this is a NEW problem, cuz usually I'm hitting that 2000 mark, but the last couple weeks I just cant get there. I'm NOT starving. If I'm hungry I eat, lately I've been "spoiling" myself with regular stuff rather than sugar free or low fat just so I can get more cals. Take today for example, I ate b-fast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. I've already put in dinner and I think I'm just BARELY over 1000 cals. I try to add a morning snack but I work out between b-fast and lunch so eating just doesn't fit in that time frame. Any suggestions? how do you eat when your not hungry????
You calling me an oldie, punk?
Oldie to the thread/website....not oldie as in age! HAHAHA We all know you are a kid at heart!
Oh, so now I'm immature? :laugh:
Well, nyah-- sticks and stones-- :happy:0 -
Hi Moms sorry I havent been on too much lately Calis been sick and just got my new pc and trying to figure out how to use the vista! Fun!! ARGH !!
I am going to have to go back and read all the posts.
Welcome and Hello to all the new Mommies!
OMG I am sore today I bought TBL2 workout video and today my thighs calfs and buns are KILLING oh my hopefully this is what I needed to kick things up and start losing and toning!
Recently my Mommy has been diagonsed with Hypoglycemia is there anyone that knows or has it ? We are having a hard time understanding all the information. She for some reason is losing weight she doesnt need to cause she is too skinny I think anyways.
Well ladies have a wonderful evening!!Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar. She doesn't have enough sugar to fuel her body hence the weight loss. She will have to be carefull and have sugar packets and stuff on hand for when it gets really low. Whatch for lethargy, dizzy spells, fainting, loss of motor contol, and such. Those are all signs her sugars are too low.. Sugar pakets or pills can be found in the diebetic section of most or all drug stores. Her diet will have to consist higher carbs and sugars to keep up to normal. Will she be doin blood sugar tests? It would be a good idea until she figures out her sugar levels and if possible se a nutritionist. That way she will be able to eat the right foods and keep her sugars up.0 -
I'm so sorry I forgot to reply to this! *smacks forehead* I hope your mom does find a nutritionist to help her adjust. A good diet will help out a LOT. When I worked in the hospital & peoples' blood sugar would get low, the standard thing we did was pack of crackers, juice box. Might be good to keep those in the car with her. I hope she finds the help she needs!0
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HI moms! i lost 1 1/2 lbs this week and am sooooo close to 25 lbs lost hopefully i'll be able to keep it off for the next couple of weeks. my hubby is away for 12 days for a store opening in nh. 12 days alone with the kids:grumble: at least it's good timing, with next week being feb vacation, i'm taking the kids to mass. visit family. (although a 3 hour car ride with 5 and 2 year old can be a little less than fun) the food at my parents' house is not ideal for sticking to my calories, but i'm bringing my scale, food scale, and hrm with me (not to mention some weight control oatmeal). hopefully we'll have some good weather so i can get in some walking. have a good day everyone! :happy: 0
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I'm so sorry you are going thru this. The physical and mental pain are clearly enormous. Big big hugs and prayers for an easy way thur this process--and of course, for a great prognosis and recovery.
as far as $ for procedures--you can talk to the financial office at the hospital. you can work out payments or other matters. same goes for the dr's offices. ideally, they get all their money, but they can do write offs. also, some money is better than zero money. also, ask if there is a "cash" discount. and finally, thruout the financial process always ask, politely, "Is that the best you can do?" Acc. to a new book on the market (see glen beck for book title), that little phrase can work wonders in all sorts of situations (inc. a $20,000 reduction in a family's hospital bills.
hope this info helps. and remember--we're all rooting for you.:smooched:0
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