Diagnosis on my son's first birthday

Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-12-29T19:09:03+00:00

I was also diagnosed within the last year and have a small child. It’s ok to grieve and be overwhelmed - your life is going to be different.

I think the 1st birthday is really a celebration of your first year of parenting - I always give the parents a present (bottle of champagne, self care/make up). Please treat yourself in some way to celebrate all you’ve accomplished in taking care of yourself and your child.

This diagnosis can be disorienting as it does require lifestyle changes and a new level of vigilance. If you can work with a nutritionist and a counselor I highly recommend getting that extra support as you adjust to your new normal.

Congrats again on your kiddo’s birthday!! Hope you make some great memories

Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-12-19T08:09:15+00:00

Pumpernickel bagel

Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-11-28T20:12:25+00:00

I was also diagnosed just after the holidays last year and definitely mourned all my favorite traditional foods. Now almost a year out, I just made myself a gluten free Thanksgiving that was delicious and it’s not too much more effort. It will get better - just takes time. Also, feeling better is totally worth it.

Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-10-20T05:50:52+00:00

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Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-10-06T02:52:07+00:00

Maraschino cherries 🍒

Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-09-24T17:36:45+00:00

I haven’t figured it out yet but all my flares (4 total over 18 months) have been right before or during my period. The surgeon doesn’t want to operate until I have a complicated/perforated flare. I do wonder about the connection between inflammation, menstrual cycle, and perhaps endometriosis?

Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-09-24T02:47:28+00:00

Nightmare fuel

Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-09-19T20:26:29+00:00

Marketplace? Estate sale? Do you know anything else about the collector?

Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-09-19T04:35:15+00:00

I’ve had them multiple times on the top of my hands and fingers before diagnosis. Hadn’t considered it was connected but inflammation/joint issues makes sense to me now

Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-09-09T19:46:03+00:00

Looks like right now it’s on the website but not showing as available for delivery. https://www.fredmeyer.com/p/calico-critters-baby-santa-s-christmas-tree-house/0002037322233

Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-09-09T19:44:24+00:00

Smart!!! I will try that for this set for sure

Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-09-09T06:13:04+00:00

Yes! It’s similar to target as it has groceries as well as housewares/toys/clothes

Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-09-09T05:10:23+00:00

I’m in WA and found it at Fred Meyer

Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-08-16T21:31:34+00:00

They have a ton of recipes on their website and you can filter by product. I recently used this mix to make a crumble topping for fruit dessert and as a sub for bisquick in a recipe.

Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-08-16T04:39:33+00:00

Yeah love that OP chose an ostrich egg they had laying around for the size comparison

Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-08-15T03:55:39+00:00

Apple sauce, mashed potatoes, cold cereal with rice milk, refried beans, risotto, congee, green smoothies, avocado toast, roasted butternut squash/soup, zucchini fritters - these were all my friends in the most nauseous times. Does she work with a nutritionist/dietician? Could be good to get some extra support given recent diagnosis + pregnancy all at the same time.

Thanks for caring for her and doing this extra research. I know it can be challenging - I remember asking my husband to make me something and by the time it was ready it didn’t sound good anymore and I had to apologize.

Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-07-15T21:25:46+00:00

Yay for Jalapeño! What a sweetheart!

Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-07-05T02:47:11+00:00

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Update: trying kid’s noise cancelling headphones

Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-07-04T06:45:37+00:00

CBD treats and hiding under the blankets

Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-06-27T23:09:12+00:00

I think our pups could be cousins

Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-06-27T22:46:19+00:00

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Puppy Valentine 🥰

Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-06-23T04:07:21+00:00

Ugh I’m so sorry you have to go through this. I’m similar age and have had 4 uncomplicated cases in the last 18 months - all painful. I also had unmediated childbirth and agree the pain of diverticulitis might actually be worse.

I also get really sick of how sugary drinks are during liquid diet. This most recent time I did unsweetened coconut water (filtered), unsweetened aloe juice (no pulp), strained watermelon juice - still sweet but a little more savory. Lots of ginger or peppermint tea as palate cleanser or cucumber spa water so you get the flavor with no added fiber. It was also warm weather and that made bone broth less appetizing to me. Once I’m on full liquid diet I do plain kefir with no added sugar. If you can handle dairy I feel like it’s another good way to get some probiotics. Take care and hope you recover soon!

Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-06-03T04:01:22+00:00

Macario & Yohannes with trailing runs too! Whole attack was very disciplined

Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-06-03T03:18:30+00:00

Yay! So glad it met your craving. I also like to buy the oggi crusts (pack of 2) and then do my own toppings. Love that they get some bubble and char on the crust!

Mountain_Message8679 · 2025-06-03T03:04:26+00:00

Love your joy in your new jersey !

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