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I can imagine it's fun! And think how proud you'll feel when she wears them! They sound lovely I love babies in knitted clothes.
Charlie have you read the blog attic 24? If not you would love it!!
You guys are making me think I should try to learn to knit/crochet. I'm awful though as I have to be good at something right away and find it frustrating if I can't pick something up quickly so would probably find it really testing but would be so worth it in the end!
I have been taking a milder form of my tabs, but the consultant says from 20wks I can take my usual meds again! Thank goodness!! The spasms in my oesphagus are bad this week.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunset
I am having trouble some nights, getting back to sleep after a loo trip, but mostly after my nigtshifts, got only 4 hrs broken sleep today and just about to go back in!!!! Hope it ends soon and u get better rest.
Sudafed blocked my nose!!! lol when I took it during my 1st attempt I couldn't breathe thru my nose for a week after! so I ditched it for Zrytec, that was better, but I never took it the mth I conceived as no ewcm.Quote:
Originally Posted by chocolate
:sigh: Well ladies, off to work :( so tired, feeling sicky...
Have a chatty nite and catch up tom. xx
I want to learn to crochet, but it looks so complicated :p what do you think is easier, knitting or crochet?Quote:
Originally Posted by charlieispy
I'm babysiting tonight, the most adorable little girl, curly hair, so cute and very girly! Makes me miss my boys though when I'm not with them, but a nice break. Is zyrtec available in the uk? Also does anyone know of any sweets that are sugar free? Think they are allowed on the le plan but can't seem to find any
Lavenderlime ~ i can be a bit like that too, but mostly i'm one of them people who won't give up until i've sussed something :p
Inglewood ~ it must be nice to know you're not that far off being able to take your normal meds :) the insomnia is really bad! l never had any issues when i was pregnant with the boys, but at the moment it's every night i wake up and can't go back to sleep. i'm like a zombie during the days lol
zyrtec is available in the uk. i'm pretty sure you can buy it in your local supermarket.. i took sudafed for my attempt and didn't experience any problemsQuote:
Originally Posted by chocolate
CROCHET!! I've been crocheting for 16 years now(started at 13yo) and although I do know how to knit as well, crocheting is faster, easier to fix, easier to start and stop, and you can make some really cute things:) Knitting is better for clothes like sweaters, pants, etc, but crochet is great for blankets, hats, booties... If you want some help with learning, go on YouTube! There are some great tutorials. I just taught a 9yo how to crochet in one hour(just 2 simple stitches)and she's half way through a scarf already!! I would definitely try it!! Let me know if you need any help!! xoQuote:
Originally Posted by Sunset
Another thing- sign up on Ravelry!! Such an incredible place for knitters and crocheters! Millions of patterns and many are free! xo
SMOG Wannabe thread! I remember I was on this way back on IG. (I completely forgot there was one on here too)
Are there old timers still on here?
ILPink x
Just wanted to pop on and say my dating scan went well and bubs is doing well.
Sorry I'm not about at mo, I promise as soon as I am feeling better and able to function I will be back properly.
GL to everyone with the attempts :)
Hope all bumps are doing well:)
ILP I'm still here and so is indigo and maybe baby and lexy popped on yesterday, great to see you xx
Lavender lime my sway went something like this Strict diet for almost 6mths with one cheat a week in the 2ww so I would have a cheat week one and a cheat week 2 it was usually chocolate. I did keep one decaf tea a day until the week before O as I missed it so much!
I did supplements cal, mag, cran, vit c, folic acid, think thats it!
I used an ioniser always on in the bedroom, I used a usb ioniser at work and home, I bought plants never had plants in my house before, I opened the windows and spent more time outside
I wore rose quartz jewellry everyday
I used acijel rather than a douche
I aimed for a 2 day cut off and O+12 but ended up with I think one day cut off and O+20 ish
I lost weight
My DH did supps including liquiorice root and tried to do the diet as best as he could and he did really well for him!!
My ph dropped from 6ish to 4-4.5 and dh ph from 8 to 7
My ewcm also dried up so I figured what I was doing was working
I cant think of anything else if I have forgetten any of the swaying aspects let me know and I'll tell you whether I did it or not
Glad you scan went well baby mad di you get a nub shot ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Babymad
Thank you so much TLMAC that looks like an amazing sway and it obviously was as it worked :D! Did your Dp abstain?
Chocolate I guess diabetic sweets would be ok but I'm sure i've read something about citric acid raising PH so I think you would have to read the ingredients on them to be sure as alot of sweets have that tart edge to them. If IG is still is back on you should ask Tamara. i'd love to know if you find out as I have the worst sweet tooth! I know that crystal light make sweets but don't think you can get them in the UK.
Babymad glad the scan went well I had a feeling that someone had a scan today! Did you get any good pictures? Hope the sickness starts to ease off now you are entering the 2nd trimester.
I think I read about the sweets on the low everything plan as a good way to get empty calories, will ask on that post tomorrow. Bit scared of going back on ig as the thoughts on this site sometimes contradicts ig's and don't want to feel unconfident in my plan .... But don't want to miss out on possible great info. Typically we are probably away the weekend of ovulation, good in a way but means I may not have full access to the boards for any help, but its at butlins so lots of country walks etc. Especially as a full moon is due that weekend!
Sorry forgot you were doing LE I remember reading that someone ate skittles and Mike Ikes on The LE diet I think you can eat any sweets as people on LE don't tend to worry about gelatine.
I think they said a little gelatine is ok but Not lots, I'm mainly trying to eat just pasta, rice, parmasan leeks and mushrooms but also trying to avoid all meat without eating much veg or fruit - basically as low nutrient as possible. But tonight I had a be good curry as I just had to eat something, was all labelled green though, even salt and fat!
wow thanks for the advice :) I learned to knit thanks to youtube! :) I would never have stood a chance otherwise since i don't know anyone that knits. When i feel more comfortable with the knitting i will definitely try and learn to crochet! :) I've heard about Ravelry, but don't have an account yet.. sounds like it could be a good website :) xQuote:
Originally Posted by DoulaMama
Babymad ~ Happy to hear your scan went well! that's great!! :) you have to upload a picture of your little bean for us all to see when you feel better! miss your posts, hope the nausea eases up soon!
Chocolate ~ I wish I could be of more help hun, but unfortunately i don't know anything about the LE diet :/
Threelittlemen ~ great sway!! :)
Id_love_pink ~ welcome back!
Sweets without geletin are ok (Tutti Fruttis, Skittles, Fox's Glacier Fruits) so long as you are still within your daily limits for calories - there isn't any protein, fat or sodium in them. It's a good way to get extra calories if you're struggling to get them up with very little else and no nutritional benefit. You musn't snack on them though because it'll keep your blood sugar levels elevated. I used to have a boiled sweet or two after my meal or a handful of tutti fruttis or Skittles for my third 'meal'.
Curry isn't the best choice because garlic and onions are best avoided - something in them increases testosterone - and of course if you're doing LE you'll be vegetarian anyway.
I'm confused though - I thought you were doing IG or are you just doing a combination?!
No/very little geletin on the Low Everything diet also. You may have read not to worry about the tiny amount in a pill or something along those lines.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lavenderlime
I think I got that Idea because looking at peoples food plans on the food thread and people on LE eat marshmallows and one lady was eating Sweddish fish everyday and I was like that's a bit ewe.... until it turned out they were sweets! But they are a chewy jelly type sweet in the shape of a fish. So reading this I thought It must not matter on that diet as that's allot of gelatine to be eating on a daily basis!!Quote:
Originally Posted by zanacal
Zanacal - thanks for info, basically I'm using ig principles of mainly eating pasta, rice and up to 3tbsp parmasan, but also bearing in mind the le plan as I do think small amounts of non ig stuff won't harm the sway. But I'm lazy so can't be bothered to prepare meals just for me that I won't enjoy anyway, so am just going hardcore from af with sticking to mainly rice or pasta to starve body of as many nutrients as poss. But at the moment I'm in the 2ww (didn't ttc) so have had a few naughty things like curry as I want to save the best diet till after af as I don't have much weight to loose so need to keep loosing the last bit for the ttc cycle. I also need to keep blood sugars low as have pcos so was hoping for fake sugar sweets. I actually had a full fat coke tonight as haven't had much of anything today but from af I will avoid all sugar.
second that i looooove ravelryQuote:
Originally Posted by DoulaMama
Morning all! :)
I think exhaustion took over last night because i didn't wake up until 5am to use the toilet and by that point i would normally have been at least twice already, so i was very sore lol but at least i managed to get a good few hours sleep!
What's everyone got planned this weekend? :) we're hopefully going to visit our friends up in Newcastle who's just had a baby girl :) so i'll get my baby fix :D
Chocolate if you want fake sugar sweets then go for the diabetic ones. If you want empty calories then go for real sweets. You can't get many empty calories and eat fake sugar as it's low in calories hence it's wide use in diet products unlike real sugar.
Can I ask why you are doing a mixture of both diets? As they are very different and conflicting on their advice and the reasoning behind eating what you can eat. Do you not think it would be easier to stick to one or the other? Otherwise your not really doing either IFYSWIM. Obviously you can sway anyway you like. Or not at all. But just thought i'd mention it because any advice given may not be doing much good if it's not put into action with a specific plan.
Sunset I have a friend coming over who I haven't seen for a year on Saturday and off to London on Sunday to see family and go for a meal so looks like i'll have to have a ''stomach bug'' on Sunday! Have a lovely time visiting your friends, newborns are just so lovely! Just think that will be you in a couple of months!:)
Morning all, just a quick "hello" b4 bed....had a hellish night. Took a 'stitch' over my bellybutton then on my right hip and it was sore, was there most of the night. Just need to rest and sleep.........
Babymad, glad scan went well? any clues??
Sunset, glad u got a bit more sleep.... the last thing u need is insomnia nr the end of ur pg.
Hi everyone else, got nightshift brain, so can't remember much more... nite from me. xx
Thanks TLM :) I did get one pic of bubs, I'm not familiar with the nub thing, but I will post a pic...let me know what you think :)
Hope you are all ok and your little girl is doing well :)
Thanks Lavender - me too!! Its been very hard being so ill and looking after 3 kids!! i did get one pic so I will post it in a mo :) Have you attempted this cycle?
sorry I thought I was replying with quotes.....Im really not with it :)
Thanks Sunset :) I miss you all too xxQuote:
Originally Posted by Sunset
Hope you and your little princess are doing well :)
Thanks hun :) I haven't got a clue and I don't get the nub thing either...see what you think to the pic!Quote:
Originally Posted by Inglewood
Hope you get lots of rest after your night shift x
Here is my scan pic...they dated me at 12wks + 1 which is my date bang on!!
Im not sure about the nub thing but if anyone does get it and thinks the nub is clear and shows the sex please let me know :)
xx
Oh Babymad what a cute little beanie you're cooking! :) I'm terrible with the nub theory unless it's really super obvious so I don't dare to have a guess, i've got everything crossed that it's your little princess :)
Lavenderlime ~ aw how lovely! i wish i could see my friends in sweden more than once a year :) do you live close to London then?
Thanks Sunset :) I won't be upset if I hear boy so guess away girls.....
DS1 said it looked like a parrot :) two DS's would like a boy and one DS would like a girl......DS2 wasn't impressed we were having another baby!!...LOL! :)
Lavenderlime, I guess its because I believe that its really just low nutrient that counts, I'm not actually going to do anything from le if I can help it, but if I were to be out somewhere and had to choose a meal, then ig would be hard but le have suggestions. Also ig includes meat where as I think as less meat as poss and as less veg and fruit as poss. Is the best sway. If I don't get pg 1st cycle on just rice and pasat then I will try some meals from the ig cookbook. But I'm away the weekend of ovulation so will have to choose girl friendly meals. From af I will try to just stick to the ig plan, but as low sugar as poss. And as low nutrient as poss.
Looks like a girl to me!Quote:
Originally Posted by Babymad
Babymad - am not very up on nubs and i cant seem to see a good nub so cant guess but CONGRATS on a healthy baby in your belly :D bless you DS's Are they excited?? Have you just told them? Hope you are feeling better x FX FX FX for pink hun
I have been not as sick yesterday and today....so far...been trying to not do as much, of course i then panic that something is wrong! I did ask DS1 if we had another baby what do you think it would be - he said girl, hope he is bloodly right lol x
Inglewood - hope you are ok and managed to rest