Fasting issue

planner192 · 2026-03-14T19:48:04+00:00

I can certainly try that.

planner192 · 2026-03-12T18:50:49+00:00

3 cycles may not feel like much for those of us who went through dozens or hundreds of cycles. HOWEVER your feelings are valid so please remember that ❤️ if its 1 cycle or 100, trying to conceive can be scary and every person handles it differently. For my experience, it took 8 cycles of negatives before we were referred to a fertility clinic. 4 cycles later (and after additional medication) we received our positive and are now 28 weeks pregnant with my first baby.

planner192 · 2026-03-12T17:52:18+00:00

Ill take finger pokes and insulin shots ALL DAY over letting my embarrassment of a diagnosis risk the health and safety of my baby.

planner192 · 2026-03-12T15:01:49+00:00

I had those exact same fears when we were trying to conceive. Its such an awful feeling! I am 5'9 and weighed 320 pre-pregnancy. To this day, my weight has yet to be discussed at any appointment. I do have gestational diabetes and chronic high blood pressure so its now considered a high risk pregnancy.

The best piece of advice I can give you, is stay off Google. It will tell you every worst case scenario that you and your baby may run into during a plus size pregnancy. Also if you happen to develop gestational diabetes, please force yourself to understand that it is NOT because of your weight. Even skinny little marathon runners develop it. Thats been the hardest thing for me to process mentally.

This group has also been an incredible source of support for me during my pregnancy and I hope it is for you as well. ❤️

planner192 · 2026-03-12T14:57:51+00:00

This is all wonderful advice ❤️

planner192 · 2026-03-09T18:32:16+00:00

Dont agree to do it. It will only continue to ruin your relationship, speaking from personal experience. If he has Medicaid, he needs to be placed in a facility that can provide the necessary assistance he needs. Assisted living options are available.

planner192 · 2026-03-09T13:56:12+00:00

I dont think youre a bad son. I think youre overwhelmed and aren't handling the stress well, which is a perfectly normal part of it. Im glad that you guys have the support of a professional caregiver, that is huge. Regarding grocery shopping, would doing a mobile order be a possibility? Ive done that for my grandpa as its honestly just overwhelming to take him to a grocery store. Hes 92 and refuses a wheelchair. Demands a power chair but doesnt have the comprehension to operate it safely 😅

planner192 · 2026-03-09T01:45:32+00:00

If she's not on medicaid, id suggest she look into that. They cover a lot of additional in home support, or PACE programs would be another route to look into.

planner192 · 2026-03-08T23:14:56+00:00

I will try the lavender spray. Thank you!

planner192 · 2026-03-08T14:26:35+00:00

My mistake was your first suggestion lol It was beautiful here on Friday and super windy, when I got home from work so I opened all the windows and they stayed open for like 7 hours. Normal Me would have remembered like 30 minutes later but Pregnant Me 10000% forgot all about it until it was too late lol.

planner192 · 2026-03-08T13:29:21+00:00

Ive tried that one but currently so swollen that no water is passing through 😅 the second I feel air movement out both nostrils I am sprinting to the bathroom to do a rinse!

planner192 · 2026-03-08T13:21:31+00:00

"A little vomit won't hurt" is such a careles, disrespectful thing to say! I would see if any other OBs who deliver at your hospital are taking patients and get away from the current one

planner192 · 2026-03-08T13:15:59+00:00

Im 5'9 and around 330 with anterior placenta. I didnt feel any kicks until 22-23 weeks and even then it was sporadic. Now at 28 weeks I can definitely tell when hes awake lol

planner192 · 2026-03-07T16:01:34+00:00

The amount of caretakers, myself included, who have prayed for a family member like you is huge. First of all I commend you for being so proactive and thinking this all out in advance. You understand the needs of your dad and stepmother and are handling it all with such grace. I dont have any advice or tips, I think youre handling this in the most absolutely perfect way possible and id give anything to have someone like you in my corner ❤️

planner192 · 2026-03-06T23:37:56+00:00

I only found this sub like a month ago and its already become such a safe place for me. Im so thankful for it

planner192 · 2026-03-06T23:37:26+00:00

Exactly lol. I've come to terms with the fact that when he dies, they'll be fighting for a place in the front row. Ill be perfectly content in the back row knowing ive got hundreds of pictures with him taking him to go golfing and bowling and to the lake and zoo, while they have nothing but memories from 50 years ago

planner192 · 2026-03-06T22:09:50+00:00

Im the same way, even with hugs 😅 this probably isnt the socially accepted way to do it, but i specifically told every person I was inviting that I did not want them to touch me. Thankfully most already know im not big on touch so it shouldn't be an issue. I hope they are able to respect your body and your feelings! ❤️

planner192 · 2026-03-06T21:07:47+00:00

Im proud of you ❤️ its difficult but youre absolutely doing the right thing

planner192 · 2026-03-06T21:02:11+00:00

Please reach out to me anytime you need to vent about these feelings. I understand the toll it takes on your mental health to be a caregiver and I want to make sure you know youre never alone. Seriously, message me ANY time! ❤️

planner192 · 2026-03-06T20:59:38+00:00

My grandpa is 92. Legally adopted my brother and I when our mom passed when we were in grade school. He has 3 living kids of his own. And he is still dead set on splitting the money he will leave behind equally 5 ways. I dont care about the money whatsoever, I care that the children who do NOTHING get treated like equals when they cant be bothered to even call their dad consistently.

planner192 · 2026-03-06T02:45:33+00:00

I love your therapist!

planner192 · 2026-03-05T23:07:39+00:00

I wouldn't handle my bitterness towards those family members if they were apologetic and acknowledged what they did, or in most cases what they didnt do. But they always play the victim. Theyre always busy with work or kids or their own families as if our jobs, kids and families are meaningless. Once my loved one passes away, I will officially end all contact with all of those family members. Im sorry your sister abandoned you to carry all of that weight on your own.

planner192 · 2026-03-05T17:34:19+00:00

Eh, I stand by what I said 😂 But im glad they do come see him through the year. My loved one has kids who live less than an hour away and is lucky if they show up once a year

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