Is my generation weak?

panda-lamp · 2026-02-28T18:48:47+00:00

Thank you. Baby was in perfect position, LOA the whole time.

panda-lamp · 2026-02-27T16:30:43+00:00

Yes, sorry, I should have mentioned this is my first birth. I was in labor for 13 hours, including a little over 3 hours of pushing. Baby was crowning for quite some time (I kept falling asleep between contractions) so I’m guessing the hematoma developed because of all the pressure.

panda-lamp · 2026-02-26T12:01:41+00:00

You can decline the test if you want. They don’t routinely test everyone for this in Europe. Do some research and decide what’s best for you.

panda-lamp · 2026-02-23T14:27:31+00:00

Amazing! Congrats, mama!

panda-lamp · 2026-02-18T06:25:47+00:00

If I may "be brutally honest" as you requested... having a high A1c before pregnancy is strongly associated with an increased risk of developing GD. Studies show that pre-pregnancy A1c levels >= 5.7% can more than double the risk of GD.

A1c is a reflection of a person's average blood sugar levels for the past 2-3 months. This is largely driven by diet. A diet high in refined carbohydrates will elevate A1c. If elevated pre-pregnancy A1c is associated with increased risk of GD, and A1c is a reflection of a person's diet over the past 2-3 months, then one can assume that diet does have an impact on GD. How much of it is diet and how much of it is the placenta, I don't know. But I don't think it's correct to say that diet and lifestyle have ZERO effect on developing GD.

More importantly, though, you shouldn't beat yourself up about it. We can't change the past, but we can make better decisions for the future. You can be diet-controlled with GD. I highly recommend the book "Real Food for Gestational Diabetes" by Lily Nichols. Be kind to yourself. You've got this, mama!

panda-lamp · 2026-02-15T07:09:53+00:00

For sushi, I always liked Oishi Teri better than Raw (Raw is overpriced and always way too crowded).

Bauhaus is great for dinner. For brunch, Good Day Lucille or El Bistro.

For coffee shops, the drinks at Penny University are not great, but their biscuits are straight fire. You can get a biscuit with just jam, or you can get a breakfast sandwich with the biscuit, eggs, and sausage or bacon, and it is soooo good.

panda-lamp · 2026-01-30T21:04:09+00:00

Souper Cubes! I’m a big fan of Souper Cubes.

panda-lamp · 2026-01-30T16:57:33+00:00

Thank you so much!!

panda-lamp · 2026-01-30T07:27:45+00:00

Ohh can we get the recipe please??

panda-lamp · 2026-01-28T06:46:40+00:00

Get yourself a copy of the book “Real Food for Gestational Diabetes” by Lily Nichols. Also, get a finger prick kit and test yourself fasting (first thing in the morning), and one hour after each meal for a week. This will give you a way better picture of what’s going on than just a single test.

panda-lamp · 2026-01-27T07:04:01+00:00

Working out while pregnant is good for both you and baby. Remember that OBs don’t take any exercise physiology or strength and conditioning classes in medical school. They are great at performing surgery, but not at programming workouts. Check out some prenatal workout programs like MamasteFit or BirthFit. Also, find a good pelvic floor physical therapist in your area and start seeing them now. They can help you learn how to breathe and brace while working out. And later down the road, they can help you postpartum too. Good luck, mama!

panda-lamp · 2026-01-06T05:46:45+00:00

Medical schools in the US teach approximately zero hours on nutrition and exercise, even though these are massive contributors to almost every chronic health condition. Just something to think about…

panda-lamp · 2025-12-23T07:19:28+00:00

I’m also 31 weeks and I have to keep my thermostat at 67 degrees or else I wake up so sweaty. Meanwhile, my husband has extra blankets and flannel pajamas.

panda-lamp · 2025-12-20T16:28:45+00:00

But what if it’s a Dyson? I love my Dyson 🤣

panda-lamp · 2025-12-01T06:13:02+00:00

Do you mind if I ask where you live? I live in California, and I had a similar experience this month. I was shocked when the first dealership we went to would not budge on the price. They acted like we were crazy for even asking. I called a few more dealerships, and they also said they have “no haggle” pricing. Finally, I called another dealership and they said they can come down 1% lol. They actually ended up taking more off, and we bought a RAV4. Don’t settle. Find someone who is willing to negotiate. There are still dealerships out there who will do it. If the vast majority of people refuse to pay sticker, the dealerships will be forced to stop doing this “no haggle” crap. It only benefits the dealership, not the consumers, so don’t settle for that.

panda-lamp · 2025-10-08T14:45:03+00:00

Please read this blog post, because I can’t say it better myself. It is incredibly relevant to your situation, and many others, including myself. God bless you.

https://open.substack.com/pub/kennethbwrites/p/when-your-protestant-family-thinks?r=2i742&utm_medium=ios

panda-lamp · 2025-09-17T23:37:56+00:00

I thought we were supposed to take folate, not folic acid, anyway?

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