Thursday Spam-a-lama

[cougarette]

UPDATE

DS's ear is looking better, so they said no meds for now. If he gets another one or it comes back then they'll evaluate at that time.

He also said we were likely given the stronger stuff since he recently had an ear infection. They'll note on his chart that this made him vomit. He also said that vomiting is a very common side effect. I'm going to call the nurses line and ask when is it a side effect and when is it an allergy, though. I meant to ask that when I was there but of course forgot.

His teacher also said that he's been acting completely normal and eating just fine so far today. Phew.

[mishka29]

Sept 10, 2015 12:33:53 GMT -5 PikoPiko said:

I prob should ask on the Monday mommy milk thread, but I'm dying (over dramatic) to know...

Those of you pumping/nursing - what are you eating for the extra 500 cals?

I had my yearly physical and I'm not doing too well. Apparently this breastmilk business is really harming me. The doc suggested for me to see a dietitian. I'm a bit too afraid of the regular weigh-ins and am leaning toward not taking the referral. It's like I got ED all over again.

Second dinner is usually salami and Brie with crackers
Third dinner is popcorn or nachos and cheese
Fourth dinner is ice cream

And a g&t to wash it all down

I wish that was a joke. It's not.

[mishka29]

Rough start to the morning and only 5 hours of sleep. My back and legs are aching like I did some sort of exercise...which is crazy!

We went to an infant massage class this morning. LO wasn't really into it but finished the class by throwing up down the front of herself. I got a little on my sleeve and it smells but oddly enough I still haven't changed my clothes.

[lilyelayne]

PikoPiko not doing too well like you're anemic or losing too much weight or..? Okay not to specify if you're uncomfortable. I drink an epic ton of water & still take my prenatal vitamins. Breakfast is milk & oatmeal or granola. I try to get protein & veggies at all meals, protein & fruit for snacks. If I feel behind on calories I do spoonfuls of peanut butter. Or cookies and milk. Or cheese.
I do not food log or count calories because that's like a big 'hi anorexia come back and be my best friend' for me, so I guess I can't be specific about how many calories I'm getting or how they're split up. For a while I was eating at least 4 actual meals a day - not necessarily large, but sitting down with a plate or bowl of food that had protein/veg/carbs and eating it.

Hopefully completely unnecessary for you or anyone else reading, but just in case... When I'm having a hard time emotionally and feel like I could get my balance back if I could just not eat for (24 hours) (during the day this week) (etc), I actually bring food to wherever DS is and watch him instead of the food I'm eating.

[miniwheat]

Sept 10, 2015 10:18:44 GMT -5 danitaec said:

Does anyone else get gnarly lower back pain? I've never had an issue until Matthew got here. It comes on all of a sudden, but then hurts any time I move for like a week. It makes the upper part of my legs/hips feel a little weak, too. Sucks and makes me feel like an old lady.

YES! I am in constant pain. I didn't have this with my first. It's even worse when I lay down.

[hollydfromtn]

Sept 10, 2015 12:25:29 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

hollydfromtn has your H heard back from that job interview he had?

Thanks for asking. He should hear something by next Wednesday. I'm trying not to get my hopes up but it would be so good if he gets it.

[PikoPiko]

lilyelayne, yeah, food logging is like ED-ing it. I had to do it for GD and I hated it so much. I am losing too much weight lately. Not even sure what I'm doing wrong. I'm eating pretty much the same thing I did before I had my baby and I always eat with people, esp now I'm back at work. My health was one of the factors in my decision to begin weaning. Now I'm producing half the amount of milk and my weight is still not stabilizing. I haven't gone back to the gym yet. I suspect my problem is with not eating the right food. I do have anemia and that's why I was at the doctor's again.

DH wants me to see a dietitian, I just really don't want to. We talked about this briefly, I suggest maybe we'll wait and see, I'll go if I fall below 90 lbs, he says he'll think about it and get back to me tonight. He just really wants me to go now and would even go with me.

Time to eat steak and fries every night?

[mommadozer]

Thanks everyone for the support. Still no word from my PCP yet. I'm glad I am not the only one that thinks it's absurd to have to schedule a doctors appointment that far out in advance. I wasn't sure if that was the new norm in the U.S. with Obamacare or not.

I love DS's ped, he already replied to me saying that I should try and go through my insurance to see if I can go directly to a therapist and by-pass this PCP BS. I am going to try and call them here in the next hour or so.

[aggiebug]

PikoPiko if you are concerned about a dietician and eating disorders I might see if you can see one that specializes in EDs and are better able to help you with the mental aspect of it. If not be very frank with one you do see, you are afraid of falling down that hole and need help stabilizing your weight. They typically can look at what you eat and make adjustments from there with nominal focus on the scale. E g. Eat xx more protein, yy more fruit.

[aggiebug]

mommadozer hugs I am glad you have decided to seek help. I can't imagine living with anxiety on top of normal infant stress for the last 7 months. I am sorry you are having a hard time getting seen. Keep pushing. I am shocked your ob doesn't deal with it, shocked. I would call back explain that you can't get seen by your pcp for 5 months and you would like at least a referral. Or find a new pcp because that sucks.

[michelle142]

I've been busy busy busy. So I've been MIA. I even work while pump now, which makes a not fun thing even less fun.

Hope everyone is well!

[mommadozer]

PikoPiko I am so sorry that you are going through that!

I am in a different situation than you but, here is what I do. I am still pumping but I plateaued on my baby weight loss and I have started to watch what I eat. I have about 16 more pounds to lose. I cut out grains and just concentrate on eating protein veggies and fruit. I try to eat foods with good fat too. I eat one avocado a day. I am surprised I'm not sick of them just yet. I eat about 1600-1700 calories a day and I am losing a pound or two every week or so.

I have no experience with dieticians or anemia. I agree with aggiebug in that maybe you can find one that specializes with EDs. Hope you can get this figured out soon! T&Ps

[danitaec]

miniwheat, YES to being worse when I'm laying. I think I'll try some stretching and maybe ease into yoga.

PikoPiko, My extra calories come from super healthy stuff like milkshakes and oreos. I read up a bunch on losing weight while pumping, and it said to not just assume 500 calories, but to figure 20 calories per ounce. I'm doing between 40-50 ounces a day, so that adds up to way more than 500!
exclusivepumping.com/2014/03/13/losing-weight-while-exclusively-pumping-part-1-how-many-extra-calories-do-i-really-need/
This link helped, since there's not a whole lot of info for EPers.

[mommadozer]

danitaec 40-50 ounces a day?! Holy moly!

[lilyelayne]

PikoPiko hugs. can you replace breakfast with normal dinner food? Leftovers from the night before, or steak, or a chicken breast? Can you start snacking on meat or pasta? What about smoothies full of fruit, green veggies, banana, protein?

[michelle142]

To all those with lower back pain: go to the chiropractor if you haven't already!

Pregnancy, labor and delivery really throw you out of whack.

[cougarette]

Sept 10, 2015 14:17:24 GMT -5 michelle142 said:

To all those with lower back pain: go to the chiropractor if you haven't already!

Pregnancy, labor and delivery really throw you out of whack.

Very true. I need to go back.

For me, it's my upper back, neck, and shoulders.

[danitaec]

mommadozer, Yep! I kinda love my oversupply, since hopefully it'll enable me to wean off the pump in November and have enough stash to last through February. Since I couldn't breastfeed I'm glad I can at least pump well.

[michelle142]

When i went to the chiropractor 6 weeks pp, my ribs were all sorts of effed up. That in turn ruined my posture and screwed up my neck and spine. And my poor hips ... ugh.

Basically I love my chiropractor.

[kartish]

I'm pumping in a bathroom now, because the awesome room I pump on is under construction apparently. So now I need to find somewhere else to pump. Thanks for the heads up boss!

Maybe I'll just get an adapter and pump in my car, but that won't work when winter comes.

[lilyelayne]

PikoPiko milkshakes are an awesome source of calories, like danitaec suggested. I should drink more milkshakes.

[lilyelayne]

michelle142, I totally love my chiro too. Which is great, since he's my husband

[cougarette]

Sept 10, 2015 15:08:40 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

PikoPiko milkshakes are an awesome source of calories, like danitaec suggested. I should drink more milkshakes.

They're half price after 8 at sonic!

[cougarette]

WTF, kartish. That's not okay. They legally have to find somewhere else that isn't the bathroom.

[aggiebug]

Sept 10, 2015 15:39:49 GMT -5 cougarette said:

Sept 10, 2015 15:08:40 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

PikoPiko milkshakes are an awesome source of calories, like danitaec suggested. I should drink more milkshakes.

They're half price after 8 at sonic!

Mmm Sonic. I miss happy hour drinks.

[chickenhawke]

Thank you ladies for the passport advice, we need to do that in the next week or two because we are visiting China for work soon.

I love seeing you all on the Instgrams. I miss you!

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PikoPiko, I don't have much advice regarding diet, but wanted to send you my understanding and support. I had a difficult time with all the tracking with GD too, so I totally feel you there. It put me in a pretty rough place emotionally.

As a result, I have avoided any tracking of my diet since, only trying to eat when I'm hungry and aim for more of it being healthy than not. I would be reticent to see a dietician too, but if this is triggering ED issues, I suggest finding whatever help you can before you are in a worse place. Head it off now.

[aggiebug]

Sept 10, 2015 16:18:46 GMT -5 chickenhawke said:

Thank you ladies for the passport advice, we need to do that in the next week or two because we are visiting China for work soon.

I love seeing you all on the Instgrams. I miss you!

I was *just* thinking about you. How are you?

[kartish]

Sept 10, 2015 15:40:40 GMT -5 cougarette said:

WTF, kartish. That's not okay. They legally have to find somewhere else that isn't the bathroom.

Well the place I pump is my alternative from what they offered. It was awesome with comfy chair, a sink and a fridge. They offered a conference room that everyone has a key to and no one pays attention to the calendar, or a green room two buildings away that is in the basement which I wouldn't get a key to, but when I tried that room today it was full of tables and I couldn't reach any of the outlets. So I opted for the bathroom and have been trying to talk to my boss all day, but haven't had a chance to yet.

I have been walked in on twice in the conference room and won't pump in there again.

[mommadozer]

Well I am bypassing my PCP on therapist referral at this point. I called the mental health outreach program on the back of my health insurance card and they gave me a list of providers that I can see without needing a referral from my PCP. That is definitely good to know for future purposes.

Thanks again for all of the support. All of the women on my mom's side have anxiety issues and mine definitely showed up during postpartum coupled with being back at work. Hopefully, I can recover back to myself quickly. I have already started making connecting as to why triggers the anxiety and trying to prevent those situations or power through them.

kartish that is awful that you are pumping in the bathroom. Not acceptable and they need to make accommodations for you.

dreemkin look at all of that hair!!!!

I can't find the back pain post because the app is being strange. My friend had an epidural and it messed up her back. I have always had S/I joint issues and they have come back. I did not have issues while pregnant.