So since i was about 10 years old I have been allergic to all fish and shellfish. I had shrimp as a young kid, but that's pretty much it. I've never had sushi and I even worked in sushi restaurants for YEARS!!!
Right after i found out i was pregnant my allergist changed. The new allergist told me that the prick test of fish was a really low positive. And that's i should do a follow up blood test. So i did and it came back that I am not allergic to fish and may have never been!!!!
We are waiting until after I deliver to do a food challenge test in the office where I try out fish and they determine if I am actually allergic or not.
I say all this to say that I may be able to finally try sushi once little man is here!!!
Me: 36, H: 37 FTM, 2 Furbabies married 03/17/07 lived in Houston, Austin, Los Angeles and NYC due: 2/15/17
The other night I hit a wall and told H that I was getting sushi with or without his blessing, but he looked so sad! It's really strange since he's totally in favor of all the coffee, all the cheese, and my weekly tiny beers, and according to Science sushi is the least risky of those three things.
@krob What the heck! You are seriously my twin. I had negative reactions to fish and shellfish from about 12 to 21! I randomly tried fish at 21 and it wasn't so bad, and my body slowly got used to it again. I can do shrimp, but have been afraid to try all other shellfish and have been meaning to see an allergist to confirm/deny a true allergy before trying.
We went out for sushi before our hospital tour last night, no regrets. I did scale back what I would've normally ordered because even a bite of cucumber in anything and I'm spitting up in my napkin. But damn that was a good meal!
I don't drink much at all, I don't like rare steak, and I don't eat sushi. I guess I'm not much of a rebel because the only thing is I eat lunch meat without heating it up lol. My post-delivery meal will be all the carbs and sugar!! H even asked me the other day what I wanted most after baby comes. I want yummy pasta with breadsticks and some really good dessert!!! Mmmmmm!
+1 to wanting a wonderful glass or two of wine... oh and champagne/prosecco +1 to Sushi and @krob I SO hope your new allergy test allows you to eat fish and try some sushi because hot damn- it's delicious.
*This is lengthy and I definitely don't expect everyone to read it. lol but I needed to say my piece.*
Not to beat over a dead topic, but I also have a little to add into the whole medicaid/assistance. I'm one of those women on Pregnant Medicaid, with morning appointments in my yoga pants. Let me tell you how embarrassed I've been about it on multiple occasions. No not because of how I'm dressed, but because of the assumptions I worry people are making about me, my husband and my family. I'm a SAHM and freelance photog by choice, but also because where we live only provides full time childcare that we can't afford. My husband is a Navy Vet currently in school full-time(18hrs) to finish his degree, all the while busting his ass and working 3 10-12hr days a week. He provides wonderfully for us, but for a family of 3 we're on a limited budget. We pay for my son's insurance out of pocket and in the midst of finding out I was pregnant and having a threatened miscarriage, I was told that I lost my private insurance and would need to apply for State benefits. I didn't want to abuse the system, I tried to obtain private insurance, but was refused due to our income. Since then, I've had multiple occasions when I've gotten judgey looks and stares. At one point the system glitched and wasn't showing my medicaid coverage. I spent hours on the phone with the state department in tears, because I had no clue when or if I would regain medical coverage for myself and my unborn baby. All the while, I worried about other women who might've experienced a similar problem, but not have had the resources or knowledge to fix it (hours on the phone, internet connection, persistence, etc). I've had an office staff member loudly tell me I needed to pay $350(that I didn't have) for a visit, and heard a woman snicker when I said I couldn't afford it. I left the office crying, embarrassed, and worried about the health of my baby. Most people on assistance don't want to be on assistance, because of the assumptions applied. Will we be on medical assistance forever? No. Once I deliver this baby, I will loose coverage and once again have to find an alternative. My husband will finish school in the next 1.5 years and will finally be making the income he deserves. I see the burden not being able to fully provide puts on my husband, and so I've finally reached a point of acceptance about my pregnant medicaid. To be honest, I feel blessed to have the medical coverage. When my son was born, we spent close to $10,000 in medical bills and essentially emptied out our savings. I couldn't imagine spending that amount right now. It truly breaks my heart to hear someone say something so awfully condescending. I am so thankful I don't have to worry about feeding or clothing my family, however if I was in that position I would be forever grateful for the assistance. Not having to worry about receiving healthcare for me and my unborn baby, is truly a blessing, and I will never judge someone who has no other option.
@kirstynikole - welcome back! You shouldn't feel like you need to defend your situation to anyone, you are doing what's best for your family. But I'm glad you shared your perspective, I hope it enlightens some people.
@ohstars thank you! I've finally hit that point where I'm not embarrassed to talk about it. I think it hopefully may enlighten some people. Do I have nice things at home? Yes, but not because we spend outside of our means, or use the system. We spend wisely, budget, and every once in awhile are able to get a nice gift for special occasions etc. Also, we weren't always within this income bracket, and at one point had more money to spend on items. It's the mindset that if someone has a new iphone, or nice shoes, and is on assistance, that they obviously are abusing the system that irks me. Maybe it was a family gift, or maybe it's the only new item they've bought over the last year etc... Are there people abusing the system? Yes, but it's not the majority.
@kirstynikole I think your situation is something that people need to hear, it's nice when you hear the advantages that it provides to loving and hardworking families. It can be easy for people to disassociate when they don't hear any first hand experiences and are able to empathize with a situation. Well at least I hope they would!! I'm glad it's worked out for you and baby!!
@kirstynikole So much love to you and your family rn! I am so glad you have the safety net of assistance to get you and your family the care you need. I hope you complained about that rude nurse. I have private insurance and if someone told me I had to pay $350 for an appointment I'd have to say I couldn't afford that right now. You are not alone.
Please don't feel ashamed. You are doing the right thing for yourself and your growing family. Good luck to H in his studies!
@krob@Patience7150 and anyone else who has food allergies: It's not uncommon for them to change/go away over time, so it's definitely worth getting re-tested every 7-10 years to see if you're still allergic! I'm glad you can both eat fish now though, sushi is the best.
Speaking of sushi, H and I have already discussed how I would like sushi right after I deliver. Though a rare steak also sounds amazing.
I WISH we could have champagne or a nice IPA In the hospital, but our hospital does not allow alcohol. So it'll have to wait until we get home. (Note: You all who are planning on a celebratory drink in the hospital should check to make sure it's allowed; it didn't occur to me that it wouldn't be until the woman who was leading the hospital tour mentioned it.)
@kirstynikole hugs to you! I started out on pregnancy medicaid as H had lost his full time job and we were living on two modest part-time incomes. They dropped me the second he got hired on FT at another company, despite his new benefits not kicking in for 90 days. We have insurance now, but it was very stressful for a while and I totally understand the side-eyes and judgement.
Yea....I am usually in velour pants or yoga pants these days.....I will pop on maternity jeans on occasion....but I am all about my comfort these days and sometimes pulling up even my maternity jeans is too much work.
@kirstynikole, thank you for sharing. Insurance honestly just sucks. Not having it, having to find your own, etc is just awful. I am sorry you had that experience with the nurse.
Married - 7/29/06 Ben and Maggie - 4/10/09 Mia - 6/16/11 Surprise! due 2/23/17
Re: UO Thursday, 12/8
Right after i found out i was pregnant my allergist changed. The new allergist told me that the prick test of fish was a really low positive. And that's i should do a follow up blood test. So i did and it came back that I am not allergic to fish and may have never been!!!!
We are waiting until after I deliver to do a food challenge test in the office where I try out fish and they determine if I am actually allergic or not.
I say all this to say that I may be able to finally try sushi once little man is here!!!
FTM, 2 Furbabies
married 03/17/07
lived in Houston, Austin, Los Angeles and NYC
due: 2/15/17
For those keeping track we have same due date and our birthday's are one day apart. And now the shared "seafood" allergy.
FTM, 2 Furbabies
married 03/17/07
lived in Houston, Austin, Los Angeles and NYC
due: 2/15/17
Married: 9/2013
Love my LEO!!
TTC #1: 9/2015
BFP: 2/1/16 MC 2/8/16 @ 5wks
BFP: 5/22/16 RAINBOW BABY
EDD: 1/30/2017 *IT'S A GIRL!!!!*
Kirsten Grace 1/20/17
+1 to Sushi and @krob I SO hope your new allergy test allows you to eat fish and try some sushi because hot damn- it's delicious.
*This is lengthy and I definitely don't expect everyone to read it. lol but I needed to say my piece.*
Not to beat over a dead topic, but I also have a little to add into the whole medicaid/assistance.
I'm one of those women on Pregnant Medicaid, with morning appointments in my yoga pants. Let me tell you how embarrassed I've been about it on multiple occasions. No not because of how I'm dressed, but because of the assumptions I worry people are making about me, my husband and my family. I'm a SAHM and freelance photog by choice, but also because where we live only provides full time childcare that we can't afford. My husband is a Navy Vet currently in school full-time(18hrs) to finish his degree, all the while busting his ass and working 3 10-12hr days a week. He provides wonderfully for us, but for a family of 3 we're on a limited budget. We pay for my son's insurance out of pocket and in the midst of finding out I was pregnant and having a threatened miscarriage, I was told that I lost my private insurance and would need to apply for State benefits.
I didn't want to abuse the system, I tried to obtain private insurance, but was refused due to our income. Since then, I've had multiple occasions when I've gotten judgey looks and stares. At one point the system glitched and wasn't showing my medicaid coverage. I spent hours on the phone with the state department in tears, because I had no clue when or if I would regain medical coverage for myself and my unborn baby. All the while, I worried about other women who might've experienced a similar problem, but not have had the resources or knowledge to fix it (hours on the phone, internet connection, persistence, etc). I've had an office staff member loudly tell me I needed to pay $350(that I didn't have) for a visit, and heard a woman snicker when I said I couldn't afford it. I left the office crying, embarrassed, and worried about the health of my baby. Most people on assistance don't want to be on assistance, because of the assumptions applied. Will we be on medical assistance forever? No. Once I deliver this baby, I will loose coverage and once again have to find an alternative. My husband will finish school in the next 1.5 years and will finally be making the income he deserves. I see the burden not being able to fully provide puts on my husband, and so I've finally reached a point of acceptance about my pregnant medicaid. To be honest, I feel blessed to have the medical coverage. When my son was born, we spent close to $10,000 in medical bills and essentially emptied out our savings. I couldn't imagine spending that amount right now.
It truly breaks my heart to hear someone say something so awfully condescending. I am so thankful I don't have to worry about feeding or clothing my family, however if I was in that position I would be forever grateful for the assistance. Not having to worry about receiving healthcare for me and my unborn baby, is truly a blessing, and I will never judge someone who has no other option.
Please don't feel ashamed. You are doing the right thing for yourself and your growing family. Good luck to H in his studies!
@krob @Patience7150 and anyone else who has food allergies: It's not uncommon for them to change/go away over time, so it's definitely worth getting re-tested every 7-10 years to see if you're still allergic! I'm glad you can both eat fish now though, sushi is the best.
Speaking of sushi, H and I have already discussed how I would like sushi right after I deliver. Though a rare steak also sounds amazing.
I WISH we could have champagne or a nice IPA In the hospital, but our hospital does not allow alcohol. So it'll have to wait until we get home. (Note: You all who are planning on a celebratory drink in the hospital should check to make sure it's allowed; it didn't occur to me that it wouldn't be until the woman who was leading the hospital tour mentioned it.)
Yoga pants are considered sweats??
What about leggings?
Actual pants are for special occasions.
If leggings and yogas count as sweatpants, then my whole life is a lie and I wear nothing but sweatpants, cuz leggins r lyfe.
Ben and Maggie - 4/10/09
Mia - 6/16/11
Surprise! due 2/23/17
Married: 9/2013
Love my LEO!!
TTC #1: 9/2015
BFP: 2/1/16 MC 2/8/16 @ 5wks
BFP: 5/22/16 RAINBOW BABY
EDD: 1/30/2017 *IT'S A GIRL!!!!*
Kirsten Grace 1/20/17