Update to yesterday's Dr.'s appointment...

BearkatLou

Goodmorning ladies! I just wanted to thank you all for the warm words from yesterday. Even though we all get snarky, when it comes down to a fellow bumpie needing words of encouragement, we all drop what we're doing and come to the rescue. That kicksass.

After having a night to myself, I have decided to take this and turn it into possibly the best thing that could happen to me. Truth is... I'm scared shitless, and will use this fear to start eating right and make better decisions. What I didn't tell you all yesterday is that I went into my Dr's appointment with a little list of things to talk about. One of them was sugar consumption. In the beginning of Feb I got sick and downed a lot of orange juice to get over the sickness. I believe this sparked a serious sugar craving I've had for the past month. I haven't folded to every craving, but I have been eating more sugar than the past months. And it makes perfect sense since Web and I were measuring right on schedule at my last visit (end of January) and now I'm measuring a month ahead.

I did ask her why, if I'm measuring so large, I don't look it on the outside. Everyone always tells me I look tiny for how far along I'm supposed to be. She told me that the reason was because I wasn't really overweight and I'm tall (5' 10").

To make a long story short, I will know much more at 28 weeks. That means I have a whole month to get back to my regular eating habits, and kick this sugar binge I'm on. I'm lucky to have that month as a cushion to get back to normal. I've already started though. I went to Kroger's last night and bought lots of fruit and veggies (which is what I used to replace my sugar cravings with).

But thank you ladies.... your support means so much to me cause let's face it, DH has no freakin' clue and can't possibly understand the emotional and mental issues that involve pregnancy and the unknown of it all.

Love you girls,

-Bearkat

AshNicole331

Good luck!!

rommelea

Glad you are taking steps to correct things - that's all you can do and it's good that you are aware of what needs to be done and more importantly willing to do it.

 p.s. if you didn't finish off that bag of Rolos and need to get them out of sight, feel free to mail them to me.  hehe
 

JCM

Sounds like you have a game plan to try and get back on track!

niracess27

Glad to hear you are kicking the sugar habbit. Keep us updates as you will be in 3rd tri by then.

mistresscox

Good for you.  I'm glad to hear you are feeling a little better about it all this morning.  Sometimes a little sleep can go a long way. And hopefully you can substitute fruit for your sugar cravings-it's been working pretty well for me.  Good luck, and if you have a craving, come on here and we can all yell at you!

Mrs.Kent

rommelea:

Glad you are taking steps to correct things - that's all you can do and it's good that you are aware of what needs to be done and more importantly willing to do it.

Exactly.  Good for you Bearkat!  Way to keep a positive attitude

chels0120

Bearkat, you are wonderful!!! I'm sooo glad you posted an update this morning cause I was thinkin about you last night and hoping that you were doing ok! I think you have totally taken the perfect approach to this and I'm so proud of you! And you know we're always here to vent to and lean on! Have a wonderful day!!!

WaitingForMyMiracle

I'm so glad you are staying positive through this! That is the best attitude to have... you will kick the cravings and by 28 weeks, perhaps there won't be a problem any more!

Aimee&Bill

I'm glad to hear you are turning this into a positive.  Your post yesterday made me start to think about what I eat too.  Thanks for sharing and know that we are all here to support you.

sweetyface77

Good Luck Bearkat!  I hope your next appointment eases your concerns.

Lovin Wife

I wasn't here yesterday, but I am glad you are doing what is best for the two of you!!! Good job Mom!

afg

Good luck! you are heading in the right direction

SteffaniO

I think pg or not, everyone falls into a bad habit rut sometimes - it's good that you can recognize it and take the steps to get back on track! I'm trying to do a lot of the same right now with finding more veggies that I can add to my diet (I eat a lot of fruit but I know I need a balance of both), since I've been slacking with getting them in lately. I guess I just get bored with certain foods and then have a hard time finding healthy alternatives to mix things up every once in a while.

Glad you and Web are doing well!

hula_lula

::Muah::

We're here for ya babe

Mrs. Nerychel

I'm so glad you feel better today Good luck!

boo98lu

I'm so glad you're feeling better today!  Praying things go great for you at your next appointment. 

jonsdeedee

Good Luck!  I'm glad your not freaking out too badly anymore.  It sounds like you have a productive plan.  I'll be sending good thoughts to you.

melilani

 

I agree. Good luck!!!

us+1

ack!  i missed this post yesterday - i'm sooorrry bearkat!  i'm sure you will be ok... and it's great you are using this scare in a positive way.  i'll keep you and web in my thoughts and prayers.

leannerae

You have really used your night last night to formulate a positive attitude and figure out steps in the right direction.  You're doing amazingly well, I'm really impressed by your attitude. 

Soon to be Mrs. Topper

 Good Luck..everything will be alright!!

Kery1499

Good Luck to you!

GreenBride624

Good luck!!!

It must be something with the 24 weekers!  Ever since 20 weeks I have been eating sugar like crazy!  Like you, I must stop!

Ricca'sBaby

You should be proud of yourself in having the ability to turn something so scary into something positive for you and baby Web!  Just think what you'll do for him when he's older....   Good luck in kicking the sugar habit.  I'm really glad you posted this as well, b/c I've been overdoing the sugar a little lately, too!  Time to get on track with our babies and do what's best for them and not what's best for our taste buds!! LOL  Good job and hang in there!  Let us know how it all turns out...

Tinkermeg

Good luck!!! Stay positive and  focused on what's best for your baby!