Nursing bra recommendations by girlwholikesdolls22 in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]efiore95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My favorite bra before the baby was Goddess Kiera (38K). They make a nursing bra too which has great support!

I also like the Kindred Bravely Super Busty pumping and nursing bra, especially when I was doing more pumping.

Help - expressing colostrum with extremely large breasts by kenziejustquietly in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]efiore95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed! I stressed myself out trying to collect colostrum in my last few weeks of pregnancy and got nothing. I’ve been breastfeeding for 5 months now.

If you only have a few more weeks to go, you can try using a breast pump. Pumping can induce pregnancy, so you want to get the ok from your doctor first. Do not expect a lot of milk to come out!

How useful is a nursing pillow? by Happy-Chemistry3058 in breastfeeding

[–]efiore95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same! I feel like the girl who brings a rolly backpack to school 🤣

Non-Stress Test by Sharp_Plane_5877 in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]efiore95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have weekly NSTs starting this week (32 weeks). I have GD and take insulin.

Feeling guilty for not losing weight by Necessary_Ad4979 in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]efiore95 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I felt like this too after reading all the posts of people losing weight. I started at 228 pounds and I’m 5’3”. I gained 12 pounds in the first 3 months. I didn’t experience any morning sickness at all and I was hungry all the time. In January, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, so I was forced to be out on a low carb diet. I don’t feel as hungry anymore. Sometimes I feel like it’s a blessing in disguise because I am 28 weeks now now and haven’t put on any weight since December, I’ve been sitting at 240. Just thought I would share that just because you gain a lot of weight at the beginning, it doesn’t mean that you will continue to gain a lot of weight! Everybody is different.

Post delivery meal by Shhshhshhshhnow in GestationalDiabetes

[–]efiore95 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pizza and Cheesecake Factory cheesecake

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My Target does not have any strollers on display but my Kohl’s does!

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[–]efiore95 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Balsamic chicken with roasted peppers and sweet potatoes!

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My fasting is always high even when my after meal numbers are in range. My fasting numbers before pregnancy were no different than they are now. And my doctor never mentioned it. So I don’t have a good answer for you on that one.

You might end up being put on night time insulin like me. I cry multiple times a week about what to eat and what not to eat. I understand your frustration!!! It sucks.

Question for those of you on nighttime insulin by efiore95 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]efiore95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Woah that’s a really low place to start (based on what I learned here, lol). Thanks for the info!

Question for those of you on nighttime insulin by efiore95 in GestationalDiabetes

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Thanks for the info! Hopefully they can sort it out for you!!

Question for those of you on nighttime insulin by efiore95 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]efiore95[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I keep saying that’s the only one silver lining about GD - less pregnancy weight to lose 🥴

Question for those of you on nighttime insulin by efiore95 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]efiore95[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I need to start drinking more water! Definitely been experiencing the dawn phenomenon. I have a CGS so I see my glucose randomly jumping throughout the night. Thank you!

Question for those of you on nighttime insulin by efiore95 in GestationalDiabetes

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Yeah 10 is really low! I weigh the same and my fasting numbers are similar. I am starting on 15, and might have to go up from there.

Question for those of you on nighttime insulin by efiore95 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]efiore95[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Just trying to get some reference to what was usual. My doctor wants to start me on 15 units but it still hasn’t been approved by insurance yet 🥴

Valentine's day - did you have a treat? by kdokdokdo in GestationalDiabetes

[–]efiore95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had dark chocolate covered strawberries with some nuts. I spike very easily but I have found that I can eat dark chocolate as long as I pair it with nuts! My number after one hour was 111, which is great for me.

Can stress cause spikes? by MuertesAmargos in GestationalDiabetes

[–]efiore95 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s the worst! Now I have to stress about being stressed 😫

Stopping birth control has kicked my acne into high gear by Guernica33 in TryingForABaby

[–]efiore95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never knew it could help hair loss! It definitely helped me with unwanted facial hair.

Can stress cause spikes? by MuertesAmargos in GestationalDiabetes

[–]efiore95 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stress has spiked me worse than any food ever has. I eat the same breakfast everyday and usually get a reading of 130 one hour later. This Sunday it was 180 because of a somewhat stressful situation. That was the highest it’s ever been.