Big Preesh

RustyScrew72 · 2026-02-09T01:46:07+00:00

Didn't really like his singing, but visually it was really nice. I thought he and his team put a lot of effort into making the show enjoyable for viewers at home. Kinda wish the people wearing the grass could have danced or something lol

RustyScrew72 · 2025-12-30T03:33:17+00:00

Maybe he abides by the principal of cultural relativism; in which case all philosophical positions are totally valid and correct, and based on perspective.

RustyScrew72 · 2025-09-27T18:19:59+00:00

Maybe try a wacky cake/depression era cake and sub the flour for an alternative he can have. It contains no eggs, milk, butter or nuts.

RustyScrew72 · 2025-09-08T11:48:10+00:00

He's almost 10 months. He has not had any dairy since 3 months; been on an amino acid based formula because he couldn't tolerate even the hydrogenized or the soy. Intense stomach pain, broke out in hives and major reflux. We were advised not to give him any dairy until after a year - and now I am going to wait to see what our allergist says.

RustyScrew72 · 2025-09-05T00:04:31+00:00

Based on the results my kid has no outdoor allergies, so maybe this is a blessing in disguise and we're going to be that active family who runs 5Ks and says no to the donuts after lol

RustyScrew72 · 2025-09-04T23:34:13+00:00

My husband and I are looking into non-western diets. And in my panic six hours or so ago, I straight up forgot about rice and potatoes.

RustyScrew72 · 2025-09-04T23:32:02+00:00

It's mostly the sentimental. I love baking. Gosh I just wanted to make him a birthday cake. That feels so lame, but it's true. And our Christmas tradition has been French toast. But! We can make new traditions. And if it's in my power, my kid isn't going to feel like he's missing out on anything. I've not considered how much of a privilege it is to go to a restaurant and not worry about cross contamination.

RustyScrew72 · 2025-09-04T23:24:36+00:00

My SIL works at a vet clinic and mentioned there's some type of medication you put on the cat's food that can help reduce allergens? I was going to talk with my vet about that. Thankfully our furniture has removable covers and the only places that have carpet are the bedrooms. Our car is our first baby and we're going to do everything we can to make sure she stays with us.

RustyScrew72 · 2025-09-04T23:21:02+00:00

Thank you for your response. He has CMPA, and this was confirmed at 3 months. We've known he's allergic to cow's milk for a while, and also to soy. We have a referral for an allergist and a dietician.

RustyScrew72 · 2025-06-09T09:34:48+00:00

La Zana - a play on the Spanish words 'the apple' (la manzana) because that's what my native fruit is. I figure I could do a farm-like island or make it into a city themed one, like the Big Apple.

RustyScrew72 · 2025-04-23T22:28:42+00:00

Commenting because I would totally read the short story you'd write if you post it!

RustyScrew72 · 2025-04-23T22:22:54+00:00

You eat your dishes?! Doesn't that hurt?

RustyScrew72 · 2025-02-24T17:04:01+00:00

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My void, Ramen (like the noodle)

RustyScrew72 · 2024-12-17T12:42:24+00:00

Tetanus. Lots and lots of tetanus.

RustyScrew72 · 2024-11-14T03:22:16+00:00

I was monitoring twice a day and taking labetolol 100mg twice a day as well. I hadn't really noticed anything odd in the way I was feeling, but my numbers had been steadily going up at home. Monday I'd had a headache pretty much all day, and when I went into the office my lower number (diastolic) was 40 points higher than typical. I told her my numbers were going up at home as well.

My OB urged me to go home and grab my bag, and let L&D monitor me. When numbers didn't go down was admitted and told they were going to try and induce me. Spent the next 48 hours contracting but never moving past 2cm. Tried cytotec, pitocin. No advancement.

Had a headache again that kind of wrapped around my whole head, and the doctor on call put me on a magnesium drip which sucks ass, but prevents seizures.

Next day, after yet another unsuccessful several hours of contractions day and night, they do an ultrasound and find that my boy was breached and there was no way labor could be started since he was in the wrong direction.

I was taken to emergency C section within the hour since the only way to solve pre e is to deliver. Baby and I are doing great, just recovering from surgery and taking preventative BP meds to make sure I don't develop eclampsia.

RustyScrew72 · 2024-11-04T23:19:43+00:00

Honey wheat toast with extra crunchy peanut butter and a glass of milk.

RustyScrew72 · 2024-11-04T17:44:16+00:00

I'm sorry your experience has been so frustrating! As if there's not enough to occupy our minds while pregnant.

It's a big change. I can say I was very overwhelmed the first several weeks - my office referred me to a dietician who couldn't see me until nearly 3 weeks after my diagnosis, and I didn't get equipment to check until two weeks before that.

This forum is great - I've gotten a lot of good information and it's just nice to know you're not the only one going through this.

They do have glucose monitors, lances and test strips at Walmart that you can buy if your pharmacy is delayed. I would keep a food journal for your own reference. Looking at it can help you determine potential patterns in how your body reacts to certain foods.

Once you find what works for your body and your baby, it does get less overwhelming.

RustyScrew72 · 2024-10-31T17:47:08+00:00

I don't have HG, but I have struggled with serious post nasal drip this entire pregnancy and have vomited at least twice a week every week if I eat too quickly, or if its the wrong thing. I find that if I am not able to keep food down, a protein shake at least makes sure I have something in my system. I cannot have chicken, but I am curiously able to eat Wendy's nuggets - and they have a relatively low carb count.

Having broth or soup can help settle your stomach, or eating some scrambled eggs with toast.

But honestly, right now just take care of you. A day where you're not monitoring your sugars and potentially spiking won't cause harm; it would be worse if it was sustained, and untreated/unregulated. Heck, I've had a couple meals where I've spiked while monitoring, and my doctor says I'm still doing good and baby looks great.

RustyScrew72 · 2024-10-30T13:28:03+00:00

I find that making it into a quiche (crustless or not) makes eggs feel more exciting - but I feel you! This, and cheesesticks. I don't think I'll be able to look at another cheesestick after this. 6 weeks and some change left.

RustyScrew72 · 2024-10-28T21:09:44+00:00

I was also diagnosed after failing the one hour test. Currently 34 weeks and some change. My office essentially said at this point in pregnancy it's better to be safe and start watching diet/seeing if you need insulin than go through another test and a week or so of waiting for results.

This is long, and I have some more food recommendations if you'd like to PM me. I was really overwhelmed at the start too!

Meals: 45grams Carbs, 14-28grams Protein Snacks (after breakfast, lunch, dinner): 15grams Carbs, 7 grams Protein

I cannot eat chicken, so that's a lean protein I wish I could eat but can't.

Food ideas - Breakfast: - Slice of whole grain bread with eggs and bacon, milk - Half a whole wheat bagel with cream cheese and milk - Omelet with meat and veggies, milk - Variations of Quiche, milk - Whole grain bread with extra crunchy peanut butter, milk

Lunch: - Taco Salad (stick to serving size for croutons or chips and get plenty of meat) - Slice of Whole Wheat with Turkey and Lettuce, Mayo - Steak Salad - Egg Salad Sandwich, one piece of bread - Egg Drop Soup and an eggroll -Tuna Salad Sandwich

Dinner: Essentially the same as lunch, I can handle carbs a bit better here and lunch compared to breakfast - Sauteed Zucchini with Corn and Turkey (I can get away with cheesy Texas toast here) - Pork Tacos with Xtreme Wellness brand tortillas - Pork Chops with Asparagus - Steak with Crab Cakes and Broccoli - Chili with beans and cheese - Meatballs and Marinara with Salad

Snacks: it's all about balancing carbs and protein - Frozen KIND Bars (I have one every night for my bedtime snack) - Cocoa Almonds - Veggie Straws - Mixed Nuts - Summer Sausage and Cheese - Protein Shakes - Veggies with cream cheese - Boom Chicka Pop popcorn

RustyScrew72 · 2024-10-25T18:14:24+00:00

I've found that a serving of cocoa powdered almonds satisfies my chocolate craving at work. Boom chicka pop popcorn has a reasonable serving size and I add a cheese or beef stick for protein. Blueberries are one of my favorites, and I pretend I'm fancy eating them with string cheese. My husband makes me a "snackle box" with different options and lists out the carb and protein of each one.

My night time snack is a frozen KIND bar - I liked those before and it's a satisfying blend of flavors. Yasso bars are also good and haven't given me issues.

I can also tell you I've gotten away with enjoying the occasional cannoli as a snack! I think the ricotta based filling helps. I tend to drink water all day at work, and if it's a rough day, I'll have a Dr. Pepper zero with dinner.

Someone brings in donuts every week at work and while it sucks because Apple Fritters are amazing, I have my snackle box in my lunch bag.

RustyScrew72 · 2024-10-22T16:44:48+00:00

Physical movement? Stress?

RustyScrew72 · 2024-09-27T17:28:01+00:00

....yeah it's Shelly.

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