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New to group, pregnant, PCOS, low milk supply question
Hello, I'm new to the group. This is my second pregnancy, but the first ended in miscarriage. I'm about 15 weeks now, and I have PCOS. I was recently reading that women with insulin resistance can have a low milk supply. This concerns me. Has anyone experienced a low milk supply? What worked to increase your supply?
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I'm tired, cranky now I read Kate Upton is fat?!
OK so I live under a rock apparently, but I was looking up my girl crush, Kate Upton, and read she is considered fat. What the freakers? She's fat?! If she's fat then there's no hope for the rest of us. The epitome of femininity and she's considered fat, wow... :grumble: I was already tired and cranky and now I'm po'ed.
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Cramping at 12 weeks
I see the nurse practitioner tomorrow, but over the last two days I've had sharp shooting pain on either side of what I describe as where my ovaries are located. I'm early 12 weeks. I started cramping last time before my miscarriage and I'm scared to death. Has anyone else had similar pains?
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Is there a tax advantage to getting married?
If your combined income exceeds the "marriage benefit" then is there really any tax benefit to getting married or are you just getting hit hard on the marriage penalty tax?
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What to do with ground beef?
I have thawed ground beef but I don't know what to do with it. I was wanting something quick and easy. Any ideas?
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Are GMO's feeding the world?
We were having this discussion at work due to an article that most Asian countries are no longer buying our wheat, and I generally support the idea of growing a bigger and better tomato or golden rice to supply much needed vitamin A. However, are GMO's really feeding the world? Do they result in higher crop yields that…
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Go away fatigue!!
Going into my 13th week and so tired. I have no motivation to do anything, and that includes prepping my food for the week. Before I got pregnant I had a great little routine going my nails on the weekends, making tortillas for the week, slicing my fruit and veg, walking, but now that's all gone by the wayside because I…
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Scheduled the first u/s
So I broke down the first ultrasound is on Friday 6/28. Please say a prayer for me and the little one. I'm very nervous and scared (I dont want to lose this one)...early 12 weeks pregnant.
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Why are ribs so delicious?
How come ribs are so good and delectable? The only down side is when it gets stuck in your teeth. MMMMMMM ribs!
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Brewer's Diet
I did a search on the topic but didnt see much... Brewer's diet has any one tried it, has it been successful meaning lowered blood pressure and a healthy baby, how safe was it, did your doctor approve of the diet? I'm already starting with some hypertension early into my pregnancy (11 weeks), and I'm freaking out.
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Help w/ preeclampsia
So I've been getting headaches the last few days and they arent going away. I'm still very early about 11 weeks, but I had a nurse check my pressure today and it was 144/106! Very scary. Has anyone had success with changing their diet during pregnancy to reduce their blood pressure. I've read a low sodium diet is actually…
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Bone Marrow
I was reading about our human ancestors, and how it's been postulated that the ability to make tools get to bone marrow explains our big brains. It got me thinking am I missing out on some great food? What does it taste like? Is it good? Has anyone ever tried marrow?
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Genes take charge and diets fall by wayside.
I was reading an article from the NY times, and found it very interesting. So the TL:DR version basically states that obesity and thinness are inherent and driven by genes and unless you have will power and can handle being in that slight state of starvation to maintain that loss weight gain is inevitable. “Those who doubt…
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I dont care what anyone from the UK says...
The Daily Mail is friggin' awesome. How do they pack so much awesome into one site?
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Taste changes during pregnancy?
I normally love vegetables all kinds from brussel sprouts to jicama love it all. However, I've noticed that my tastes have changed and now I feel like a picky 5 year old. I tried to eat some broccoli today and it tasted just awfully bitter. I couldnt stomach the carrot I was eating today because the texture was grossing me…
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Affordable Care Act Scare!
I was given this survey by H&R to assess my thoughts on the Affordable Care Act. Now I will say I like the idea, but as I got down to the nitty gritty and the money involved I am scared. This survey actually calculated what I would be paying in premiums with my income (I hope it is a huge conservative estimate). The eye…
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Spin Cycle Buy or Not?
So I was thinking of getting a spin bicycle for the days I cant get out and I'm just sitting there watching TV. What do you guys think? Is it worth if? How effective is the exercise. I've done a spin class once and remember it being intense. The ideal of popping in ear phones listening to some heavy bass dub and just…
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Goodbye Mr. Aspartame
I was hoping it wasnt true. I was hoping I wouldnt have to give up our relationship, but sadly I think it's coming to an end. You quit me! No these headaches can't be from Mr. Aspartame he's been my rock helping me lose the pounds. Sadly, he has been the culprit. We have to break up. I'll miss you, and I admit I'm scared.…
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One more reason to love bacon
A 105-year-old Texas woman who worked a life of physical labor and mothered seven children revealed the secret to her longevity: bacon. "I love bacon, I eat it everyday," Pearl Cantrell told NBC affiliate KRBC when asked the secret to living so long. "I don't feel as old as I am, that's all I can say," Cantrell added.…
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Are you a glass half full or glass half empty person?
I am a glass half empty person. The contents have spilled and are probably going to ruin the floor is my usual thinking. People say I always think negative, but I think I'm just being realistic. Sometimes I actually find it comfortable to have these "negative" thoughts. Are you generally a positive or negative person? If…
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How many grams of fiber do you eat on average?
Because I think fiber is gosh darn awesome lets so how every body compares. I'll start, going back to my more consistent logs, 20g/day. Less than the recommended amount. :frown:
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So what do you think can you be a sugar addict?
I'll preface this with saying I'm pretty educated on nutrition. A carbohydrate is a carbohydrate is a carbohydrate whether it be from an apple or a can of soda. I've never been the type to say avoid A because I truly believe in moderation, variety, balance, and portion control. However, I notice when ever I drink or eat…
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Is Dairy milk the worst choice for milk?
Because I'm a nerd I made a little comparison to share with all you little nuts of health: (1 cup/240g comparisons, and info obtained from USDA.gov, Silk brand, and Dream brand website). Whole Milk: Calories: 149 Ttl Fat: 8g Sat fat: 5g Cholesterol 24mg Ttl Carb: 13g Protein: 8g Calcium: 28% Nonfat Milk- Calories: 86 Ttl…
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Ideas for low fat cat approved moth recipes
So last night my cat brought in a huge tomato mouth. That sucker must have weighed at least 2 ounces. My question is after we clean off the kitty drool and moth dust, what would be the best way to prepare it for the family? I want to avoid frying as she has a weight problem and she is on a clean paleo diet. Also, my…
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Cats vs turtles
I like turtles. But I also like cats too which one should I like the most?
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DO CATZ LYK SWT TTRZ
YO LOLZ I GOT TO KNOWZ DO CATZ LYK YOLO SWET POTTRZ CUZ YO DAWGZ I GTZ LYK A TON N MY KATZ TTLY DONZ LYK SWT TATZ. YOLOLO OMFG
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Cat needs motivation
I need support because my cat continues to get fat and embarrass me. Can you guys give me ideas how to get her lazy kitty butt off the perch and moving and eating less. I'm at the point now I just want to feed her to a pack of coyotes. HELP!
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My cat wants a thigh gap
If my cat does more squats and lifts heavy can she get a thigh gap. How does she spot reduce her tummy cause it's like really saggy and all.
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My cat has been gaining weight
I have an embarrassing problem my cat continues to gain weight. She is a tortoise shell calico and the added weight makes her look more like a turtle than a cat. She's in denial and continues to struggle up to her cat perch and eat her food with abandon. This weekend her Grandmother came over and kept feeding her junk…
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Best diet for my cat
I've posted this only a couple times today but I'm concern about my cat and her huge 3lb weight gain. Is a clean diet, a gluten free diet, a mouse only diet, a paleo diet, a vegan diet, or a cat nip only diet the best way for her? How many kitty calories does she need do I add back the exercise calories after she pounces…
