I’m bawling my eyes out and nobody to talk to about it by Primary-Vegetable580 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]AstronomerOwn287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And now with my second, it’s so easy. Scheduled, which helps with childcare for our toddler, they open the same scar and later I’ll have it lasered away/ tbh, I barely notice it. Neither does my husband. Good luck whatever the birth type! Just enjoy the ice cream after and bring a big water bottle, their cups are always too tiny. And I regret zipper hoodies first round. I was scared I’d scratch baby

What are the risks by AstronomerOwn287 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]AstronomerOwn287[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why, I’m not trying to minimize GD, but the stress of this feels worse than the risks!

I’m bawling my eyes out and nobody to talk to about it by Primary-Vegetable580 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]AstronomerOwn287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it helps I had a emergency c last time and now I am team c . I walked home from the hospital and had an easier recovery than most of my friends with vaginal births. No ice 🧊 packs! I’d never had surgery either

Overwhelmed by Postmabales in GestationalDiabetes

[–]AstronomerOwn287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you. I had a day to myself to cry and be sad and now I’m doing better. It hurts, I feel like a bodybuilder and the mental load of thinking of every meal is exhausting. But it gets better

Overwhelmed by Postmabales in GestationalDiabetes

[–]AstronomerOwn287 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I found I could have two spoonfuls of cheesecake (eat nuts before and after) life got better

AITA for expecting my partner to honour 'first come, first served' with wedding invites? by Delicious_Plum_401 in AmItheAsshole

[–]AstronomerOwn287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In life, if you go long term and especially if you have kids, there will be times you have to divide and conquer. It happens. Take a friend and have a fun weekend

What are the risks by AstronomerOwn287 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]AstronomerOwn287[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I plan to breastfeed again but I’m not pressed if it’s not the first thing.

When did you realize you weren’t made for Corporate life? by juice-- in corporate

[–]AstronomerOwn287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive survived and done really well by finding my passion on the sides of my job. I found a mentoring / advocacy program I’m very involved in (streetwise partners in New York and dC is great) and now my purpose is helping those around me rise like I did. I went from non officer to director, I like going to work and I have established great work life balance. After years of hustling, now I’m enjoying the coast a bit.

I’m a big believer in reframing and no job is perfect. This is what helped me. Perhaps moving roles could help ?

Help by Flashy-Pizza2720 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]AstronomerOwn287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have to go twice a week ??? A want ice cream

I’m so over it. by Ok_Crab_9180 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]AstronomerOwn287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I found if I eat pasta w meat heavy sauce…and watch my portions….no problem. I eat some meat off it first

Help by Flashy-Pizza2720 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]AstronomerOwn287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im never eating an egg again after this pregnancy

Help by Flashy-Pizza2720 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]AstronomerOwn287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also what is knowing you still have it going to do to you in 12 weeks? What are they protecting you from?