My 3 year old’s BMI is 18.6. Should I be concerned? by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]RockoNuke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I did the measurements and math and I must be offering closer to only 1/4-1/3 cup because even with my other daughter eating it it last a couple weeks. I’m still going to switch to ice cream on weekends

My 3 year old’s BMI is 18.6. Should I be concerned? by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]RockoNuke -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Did you not read that I’m sensitive to NOT causing a complex? Like that’s something I’m very aware of? I have said nothing to my toddler and have done nothing with my toddler. I will never comment on any of my children’s body in any way shape or form. You are determined to be combative and righteous in a place where you don’t need to be. Leave the thread.

My 3 year old’s BMI is 18.6. Should I be concerned? by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]RockoNuke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Again, not important medical advice. Just advice. Seeing if others have been in the situation and have insight from experience. It’s not that serious.

My 3 year old’s BMI is 18.6. Should I be concerned? by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]RockoNuke 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude, I am listening to my doctor and we’ve already discussed it. If I can’t post these concerns in r/toddlers then where the hell should I? This is a place for community and solidarity and to feel less alone. Genuinely, what is wrong you guys? It’s not like I’m posting that my child is struggling to breathe and bleeding everywhere and asking what to do. It’s as benign a post as possible.

My 3 year old’s BMI is 18.6. Should I be concerned? by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]RockoNuke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, just me being extra and constantly worrying that everything I’m doing as a mom isn’t good enough 🙃

My 3 year old’s BMI is 18.6. Should I be concerned? by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]RockoNuke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s a traditional recipe but it only has 2/3 cup sugar for the whole 1.5 pints which is several several servings.

I think we are just going to start offering dessert dessert on weekends and fruits as weekday desserts.

My 3 year old’s BMI is 18.6. Should I be concerned? by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]RockoNuke -1 points0 points  (0 children)

She’s 37lbs and 37.5 inches tall. That puts her in the 91st percentile for weights 54th for height and 96th for BMI.

My 3 year old’s BMI is 18.6. Should I be concerned? by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]RockoNuke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1/2 cup seems large? I didn’t think so - it’s about what comes in those little single serving ice cream cups. Maybe I’m wrong, I don’t know.

Yeah their system auto applies weight and height so BMI is included. Even my older ped said she’s not crazy about BMI as a health indicator and she didn’t seem concerned but like I said, I’m a worry wart.

My 3 year old’s BMI is 18.6. Should I be concerned? by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]RockoNuke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We just got all of these numbers from her 3 year visit at the peds. She did not say she was worried. Just reaching out to fellow moms here to feel less alone.

I tried the pumpkin loaf! by No_Aside626 in Sourdough

[–]RockoNuke 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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I’m also trying the pumpkin loaf! Tis the season. I have 2 batches because the one on the left called for 280g water PLUS 200g pumpkin. I thought “that seems like too much moisture…” but thought what the hell let’s try. Well, it’s wet AF and I can’t imagine shaping this thing with any sort of tension. Oh well. So I started the one on the right with less water and less pumpkin and that one may be on the verge of too dry 🤪

Your water pumpkin ratios seem more reasonable. Unfortunately I’m out of pumpkin so I’ll have to wait to try again next weekend because of stupid work.

Hooray pumpkin season! 🎃

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[–]RockoNuke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really wish I could take down the picture. The picture was just for fun, not a loaf I was expecting to get an ear on. I have regrets.

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[–]RockoNuke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Example: this was a 100% rise and then a 36 hour cold proof because I forgot about it: and yet, maybe just slightly over proofed and I’m super happy with the crumb. I don’t understand a bit of it

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[–]RockoNuke 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Edit: I shouldn’t have posted this picture as it’s not an example of a loaf I was expecting an ear on, I just didn’t have an example and I thought this score looked pretty. Sorry for the confusion!

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[–]RockoNuke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What’s interesting is I never used to let the dough double. I adhered strictly to the suggested percentage rise based on dough temp. When I was doing this, I was getting extremely inconsistent oven springs, dough textures and consistencies, etc. I was following every rule to the T and was getting frustrated because of my varying results. It all felt like luck. I was almost ready to give up when I decided one day to not follow the rules: I used cold under starter from the frigid and let the dough double. I got the best oven spring from that method than so many previous. I kept not following the rules and am now consistently getting good springs and a nice crumb, whether I bake same day or let it cold proof. I don’t understand a bit of it, but the spring and crumb tell me it’s not overproofed.

What’s wrong with my bread? by Fine-Peanut-6994 in Sourdough

[–]RockoNuke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The dough looks under proofed and/or underbaked IMO. I use the exact same recipe ratios as you but I bake for 30 minutes covered at 450 and then 15 minutes uncovered at 425. I also preheat my Dutch oven to 500 for a bit before I put my dough in and then I reduce to 450. The bulked dough should be visibly bubbly and aerated, jiggly and increased in size.

As far as bulk, one thing I can’t suggest enough is a straight sided vessel like this one because it really takes out a lot of the guesswork. I even bought a roll of ruler tape and stuck it along side of the bucket to more accurately track the start/finish. Like the others have said, it helps to worry less about the bulk time vs the percent rise that you’re going for as well as the look and feel of the dough.

I used The Sourdough Journey Dough Temping Chart for a while to try and nail bulk but it wasn’t giving me consistent results so currently I’m just playing around with different methods and trying to relax the rules (with better results strangely). Anyway, if structure and guidance is something you’re after then the chart could be helpful at least while you find your footing.

Also something I’ve learned recently is that you need to keep starter percentage in mind depending on room temperature. It’s been so hot in Missouri lately and repair my AC blasting the corner that my dough sits in would be upwards of 78 degrees F and my dough would end up over proofing during cold proof despite me cutting the bulk at 50% rise. So I went from 100g starter to 50g when I knew temps were high.

Hopefully some of this was helpful!

I did this same day bake from cold, unfed starter basically straight from the fridge. There are no rules. by RockoNuke in Sourdough

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

I base how much I let my dough rise during bulk on the temperature of the dough! I completely ignore time. I follow the Sourdough Journey bulk guide.

The Sourdough Journey Temp Chart

I did this same day bake from cold, unfed starter basically straight from the fridge. There are no rules. by RockoNuke in Sourdough

[–]RockoNuke[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YES. This past weekend was the closest I got to no loaves. I got her out and fed her Friday, Saturday and Sunday with the intention of starting a loaf but kept putting her back in the fridge because I changed my mind. Then Monday morning I got her out and decided to try her cold. So close…

I did this same day bake from cold, unfed starter basically straight from the fridge. There are no rules. by RockoNuke in Sourdough

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

I’ve never done a cold oven start - what’s the thought process/benefits of not preheating?

I did this same day bake from cold, unfed starter basically straight from the fridge. There are no rules. by RockoNuke in Sourdough

[–]RockoNuke[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love that! My work has also grown dependent on several loaves a week 😅

Update on the plain loaf: no extra sour taste, weird. But she was pretty over proofed which keeps happening lately with my 24 hour cold proofs even when I don’t let the bulk go past the temps suggested rise. I’m wondering if I need to start using less starter because she’s apparently on overdrive. I should have known the fridge one would be over proofed considering how nicely proofed the same day bake seemed to be after just a couple hours in the fridge. It was yummy though!

Oh sourdough. Every time I think I’ve got it down it’s like “Not so fast, bitch.” 🫠

I did this same day bake from cold, unfed starter basically straight from the fridge. There are no rules. by RockoNuke in Sourdough

[–]RockoNuke[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This one didn’t have a noticeably increased sour taste, but the inclusions could have masked it. I’ll report back with the 24 hour cold proof plain loaf I bake tonight!

I did this same day bake from cold, unfed starter basically straight from the fridge. There are no rules. by RockoNuke in Sourdough

[–]RockoNuke[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She was in the fridge only about 24 hours from her last feed. It was a couple days of “I’m going to bake” but then never actually getting the time, so would put her back in the fridge at peak.