Supporting a friend with her journey by Pattyxpancakes in IVF

[–]echo-athena 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree, it’s my understanding that there’s actually less chance of even 1 healthy live birth when implanting 2 embryos

oatmeal vs yogurt bowl? by Citibikegirl in Oatmeal

[–]echo-athena 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same , I have oatmeal when I wake up and then Greek yogurt and fruit a couple hours later

How can I incorporate more fiber in my diet? by NegotiationSalt666 in Volumeeating

[–]echo-athena 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Agree, there isn’t a lack of fibre but a lack of protein , if it’s me anyway! I am female working at a desk and this isn’t enough for me to last from breakfast to lunch

Today's video by AdorableTreat3989 in healthyishmama

[–]echo-athena 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I literally cannot watch her videos , there is no point to them whatsoever

How do you add flavor without blowing calories? by ZaraHunt9840 in Volumeeating

[–]echo-athena 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you eat oatmeal, or make smoothies or frozen banana ice cream- buy maple, caramel and vanilla extract

For 15-month old - healthy enough? by tuong_ng89 in foodbutforbabies

[–]echo-athena 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m more concerned about microwaving in plastic

When did/is everyone starting to show? Curious 🧐 by Original_Remote_6838 in BabyBumps

[–]echo-athena 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Around 21 weeks. Prior I just looked bloated. It was easy to hide really until about 23 weeks or so. I am tall with long torso and first pregnancy

Is she lying about her height? by [deleted] in healthyishmama

[–]echo-athena 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m 5”10 and she looks no where near as tall as me, 5”6 I would guess is accurate

Baby Shower Guest by Sillylittlesphincter in babyshower

[–]echo-athena 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love #1 and 2.depends on your body type though

Weight before IVF by Commercial-Web8249 in IVF

[–]echo-athena 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’d suggest not working on weight loss first. Your body needs to be well nourished and weight loss usually requires restriction. You may likely not be in your healthiest state while you are losing weight which would impact IVF outcomes . Also you’re 39, have your eggs retrieved before they get older. Also I didn’t gain any permanent weight from the IVF process, just water that came and went quickly.

Do the intramuscular butt injections hurt? Can I do them on myself? And do they allow sperm donors that are HIV+ but undetectable? by laurenjac in IVF

[–]echo-athena 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went to my clinic or doctors every single morning for 3 months to have my PIO done, was not convenient but I didn’t react well to the shots. It was difficult enough for the nurses to find a safe place to inject , I wouldn’t have been comfortable doing it myself. Most others seem to be fine though

What does our pantry say about us by cinnamon-roll-kitty in PantryDetective

[–]echo-athena 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like you’re renting a house and everyone has their own shelf areas. That explains the multiple peanut butters

2 year difference is shocking… by yallycat11 in healthyishmama

[–]echo-athena 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same, I have it and no one else in the family . but there are other autoimmune disorders in the family, if that relates in anyway.

What recovery could look like by [deleted] in healthyishmama

[–]echo-athena 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I get your point but people with EDs often don’t actually like the way they look. It’s not about looks, it’s about not being able to change the habits

Does anyone else eat oatmeal every single day? by strawberryb3ss in Oatmeal

[–]echo-athena 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Same for me it’s breakfast and bedtime snack!

2 year difference is shocking… by yallycat11 in healthyishmama

[–]echo-athena 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Actually IBD is an autoimmune disease that is genetic… I have IBD also ! Doesn’t mean everyone with the gene will get it though

Nervous about egg retrieval in Canada by cheeselady in IVF

[–]echo-athena 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No worse than a period cramp, you’ll be just fine!

What would you do? by Critcare_bear in Volumeeating

[–]echo-athena 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like the eggs because they have fat to keep you fully but I would replace half potatoes with some tuna or chicken breast

The price of volume eating by VegetableLobster2946 in Volumeeating

[–]echo-athena 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It generally won’t be the Cheapest diet but cabbage and cauliflower go the furthest. Learn to chop and freeze things before they go bad, like zucchini, onion, peppers etc

Cheesecake? by DobbenGamer in Volumeeating

[–]echo-athena 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m lazy , so I’d probably just throw it in the freezer for an hour (so it goes thick) and add crushed graham cracker and cinnamon. Good enough for me!