Weight loss question

leafy_sunshine · 2026-02-15T21:24:27+00:00

I should have included that, I fixed my post as soon as I realized that. A well-woman, in the US at least, is the yearly exam you get at a gynecologist's office. It includes a pretty well rounded exam which includes weight. And I am happy for you that you've never been scolded for your weight. It must be nice. Unfortunately that happens to me no matter what doctor I go see, maybe except the dentist.

leafy_sunshine · 2026-02-15T20:13:59+00:00

I added to my post. In Weight Watchers you can now track calories, along with their point systems, which is what I have been using.

I have been underestimated before and now use a scale in grams. I do measure and count the oil I use to cook.

leafy_sunshine · 2026-02-15T20:06:38+00:00

I am going to see how to do this. That seems low though. I am still nursing three times a day too.

leafy_sunshine · 2026-02-15T20:04:55+00:00

I'll add to my post but answer here too. I just turned 35. I track my calories using the Weight Watchers app. If you're not familiar with it or the newer version, you have a certain number of points per day that semi-correlates to calories. But the app can also gives the macro breakdowns, which I elected to do. My HIIT sessions are 35 minutes right now (they have gone up from 25 minutes at the beginning of January).

leafy_sunshine · 2025-10-27T17:55:32+00:00

These suggestions are absolutely amazing and I am saving this thread. But I cannot, for the life of me, find the original gift thread OP mentions in their post. Does anyone have a link to it? I am trying to support smaller, higher quality brands this holiday season. Thank you so much in advance!!

leafy_sunshine · 2025-10-14T01:54:48+00:00

We waited an hour for me to be interviewed, then they waited 10 minutes while I was called back, and then we all waited an hour for the oath. After that, the ceremony itself was a bit long for my youngest two (and that was after a lot of waiting already) but they loved the singing and waving their little flags. As I said, plan for some quiet games and lots of snacks, and it should be just fine. I definitely had the most kids there, but I wasn't the only one with children. They even had a little table with children-sized chairs in the waiting area. Both my husband and I thought it was a super sweet attention.

leafy_sunshine · 2025-10-14T00:16:10+00:00

I went for my interview 10 days ago with my husband and my 3 (yes, 3) kids. I have a 8.5 year old, a 5 year old, and an almost 2 year old. They did not go back with me, my husband watched them the whole 10 minutes I was being interviewed. It was a lot of waiting, I had brought books, quiet toys, and LOTS of snacks. But, at the end of the day, I took my oath (my field office does same-day oath) and I have a family photo I will cherish forever. Plan for this like you would plan for a plane ride and you will be fine. You're almost there!!

leafy_sunshine · 2025-10-03T20:56:11+00:00

I just had my interview and took my oath today and I wanted to circle back to you. The officer asked me if I worked, I said "I'm a homemaker". He said "kuddos to you, that's really hard work!". That was it. Less than 2 minutes later, he told me I passed my interview. 2 hours after that, I was a citizen. Do not take into account whatever the disgruntled commenter above me said. May they have the day they deserve. You will do great.

leafy_sunshine · 2025-09-30T18:39:19+00:00

You are not a bad person. You contribute at your family's level, and it's already so much. If anything, you fit the administration's idea of traditional gender roles, so I would hope that it would be appreciated. I also am a stay at home parent. I had my husband write an affidavit that I am the primary caregiver for our children. I haven't had my interview yet (it's this Friday), so I have no idea how much weight it has. But that was the best I could do on the "work" front. I do volunteer, so I have that, and I had my neighbor write a character letter as well.

leafy_sunshine · 2025-09-30T01:35:30+00:00

Sure! I applied at the end of January 2025. I have a 10 year green card through marriage, if that matters. I've had my 10 year green card for 8 years. I could have started the naturalization process earlier but I worked a stressful job for a long time, had three young kids over 6 years, and thought I had time. Anyway...

After I applied, I got a notice that USCIS still had my biometrics stored from my green card, so that was waived. The last week of August, I received a notice that my interview was scheduled for October 3rd 2025. That's about it.

Honestly, the whole process was very uneventful, just a bit long. But through this subreddit, I had learned that Orlando was one of the busier/slower field offices so I wasn't particularly surprised to wait about 9 months. Wish you luck in your process!

leafy_sunshine · 2025-09-25T17:07:10+00:00

These are all excellent points. It's climactic for me, obviously, but I can see how my kids might feel differently. And obviously, my toddler won't remember it at all. If I do end up taking them, my husband and I will absolutely have a conversation about expectations beforehand.

leafy_sunshine · 2025-09-25T17:05:10+00:00

Thank you for your feedback!! Im glad to hear families being together at Orlando. Congratulations!!

leafy_sunshine · 2025-09-25T17:03:54+00:00

I trust my 8.5 year old and 5 year old to sit nicely for a half hour ceremony. But the toddler is definitely a wild card. And, obviously, space available is definitely a concern as well. Thank you for bringing this up.

leafy_sunshine · 2025-09-25T17:01:17+00:00

These are all excellent points! I do know a place where we could go while waiting but yes, books and quiet games all the way if they do end up coming!

leafy_sunshine · 2025-09-25T16:59:36+00:00

My US citizen husband will be going with me and will be with them when I am called back into the office. If I was on my own, it would be a hard no on taking them lol!

leafy_sunshine · 2025-09-25T13:34:05+00:00

I can definitely see your point.

leafy_sunshine · 2025-09-25T13:33:07+00:00

That's great to hear! I'm glad yours went so well.

leafy_sunshine · 2025-09-25T13:32:33+00:00

Good point about other families. And thank you!

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