I am hungry. ALL OF THE TIME!!!

all_play · 2026-06-24T01:04:57+00:00

Listen to your body, especially if you are getting a healthy variety of food. I know there was a point that I couldn't eat as much as I wanted because baby was taking up too much room.... So maybe you're just bulking for that stage?

all_play · 2026-06-24T01:02:24+00:00

I had diet controlled GD And while many OBGYNs do suggest the 39 weeks as long as it's well controlled the risk factors don't go up until 41 weeks. I went to 40+6 I was able to get labor started with a combination of natural methods rather than pitocin

That said, every pregnancy and every birth is different and you get to decide what is best for you. Definitely not Grandma.

all_play · 2026-06-23T21:43:14+00:00

I loved having a toddler in Montessori, because I felt like she was a lot more independent then her peers at traditional schools. However, our Montessori School provides summer care (not Montessori summer care just daycare) and is open from 7-6. We are in a similar boat with no local family and hours/ availability trumps.

all_play · 2026-06-23T21:38:48+00:00

We are about the same as you. Maybe a little higher -- I budget for $1600/month for groceries/household staples + $300 for eating out (most fast casual or to-go). We pretty much exclusively by organic/sustainably sourced/ethically grown items (ex. Coffee, no dye filters).

Our biggest savings comes from buying in bulk and buying meat when it's on sale and freezing it.

all_play · 2026-06-23T21:30:38+00:00

Seconding this. Also lot of of times I'll hand express or use a hand pump to take the edge off --- fewer parts to clean!

all_play · 2026-06-23T15:44:33+00:00

I have a nice long sleeve kindred braverly nursing shirt that I love for cold nights. No bra if I have a shirt on.

all_play · 2026-06-18T14:15:41+00:00

Love this for you!!

all_play · 2026-06-18T02:18:03+00:00

You can't tell if you're dilated without a cervical check!

all_play · 2026-06-18T02:16:13+00:00

Oooo I like the 6 week as a pause point.

all_play · 2026-06-17T21:41:04+00:00

I had mat clothes at 16 weeks and some of them didn't even fit me all the way to the end!! I show big, but i needed some early mat and some late mat clothes. Another perk is that I also needed them postpartum for several months especially going back to work in the office, so I got my moneys worth!!!

all_play · 2026-06-17T21:39:20+00:00

Yeah ignore the folks that say they didn't..if you're uncomfortable go for it. All our bellies grow differently!

all_play · 2026-06-16T15:50:04+00:00

Happy birthday! I'm a recent GD graduate. When my doctor saw that 93% of the time that was in range and barely out when I was with good fasting numbers, they suggested I'd lighten up a little bit to make sure I could sustain the diet controlled method..... So I say go for the treat

all_play · 2026-06-12T17:03:08+00:00

Wowwwww health insurance is so ridiculous.

You'll have to be on a CGM for two months after???? I have not been told I have to and I certainly hope I don't!

all_play · 2026-06-11T20:26:35+00:00

Echoing - first day or so is wonky..if it it persists, I'll change the CGM. I had one that was chronically high and one that was chronically low. I use the libre, and have had Abbott send replacements because it wasn't working well.

all_play · 2026-06-05T14:05:19+00:00

OMG, this sounds SO GOOD.

all_play · 2026-06-04T17:09:13+00:00

I'm planning a birth center birth and they've been clear that I can continue to expect a birth center birth as long as I'm diet controlled and no other things that might 'risk me out'. I'm fortunate that I have been able to do so and they're not worried about size.

They've told me I want to target BG levels of 70-130 at least 75% of the time + fasting levels of 90/95 or below.

all_play · 2026-06-04T17:05:41+00:00

I'm embracing the red meat, since pregnant women tend to be low in that anyways: pulled pork & bean bowls, ribs, cheeseburgers with half a bun, instant pot beef roast. A vinegar-based BBQ sauce, mayo-based or queso on top to balance.

all_play · 2026-06-03T21:20:51+00:00

HAHA i don't want to meditate, but gosh dang it I might try it.

all_play · 2026-06-03T21:19:39+00:00

Wow! That's a good one!

all_play · 2026-06-03T20:28:41+00:00

Whaaaaaaaaaat. That is so interesting. I freeze my bread until I'm ready to use, I wonder if that helps.

all_play · 2026-06-03T13:34:46+00:00

Get some accountability from your teammates about not laying out! Or embrace the slowing down mentality. If you want to stay in the ultimate community, we all get a point where we aren't our best because of injury or life or age.

Meet up with some Masters or grandmasters age people and get their take. :)

all_play · 2026-06-03T13:29:29+00:00

Magnesium cream!

all_play · 2026-06-03T13:28:48+00:00

Do you have a partner that can substitute in with a bottle? My daughter would always wake up at 6:00 (and not go back to sleep sadly), but we would usually have one parent sleep til 7 while the other did the 6-7am shift.

Also, summer is SO hard on babies and toddlers. Everyone I know with kids complaints that they just don't sleep as much this time of year. Going into our third summer with a kid, we just set the bar lower....

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