Comments on: 5 lbs. less http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/02/14/5-lbs-less/ A pinch of this and a dash of that makes champuru a spicy dish. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:57:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Ali http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/02/14/5-lbs-less/#comment-28492 Ali Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:03:25 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/02/14/5-lbs-less/#comment-28492 Hang in there, Donna! Every pregnancy is different but, in my humble experience of 4 surprise gifts from the Universe, the nausea and weight loss (very common) usually pass after about the 1st trimester. Sips of strong ginger, like Reed's Ginger Ale, helped me enormously. Like others have suggested, small meals are the way to go. I used to tell myself that it's just like getting those sore muscles when you first start going to the gym or training for an event, just part of the growth process--except this is the biggest, happiest event ever! I'm so happy for you and your hubby!!! Hang in there, Donna!

Every pregnancy is different but, in my humble experience of 4 surprise gifts from the Universe, the nausea and weight loss (very common) usually pass after about the 1st trimester. Sips of strong ginger, like Reed’s Ginger Ale, helped me enormously. Like others have suggested, small meals are the way to go. I used to tell myself that it’s just like getting those sore muscles when you first start going to the gym or training for an event, just part of the growth process–except this is the biggest, happiest event ever!

I’m so happy for you and your hubby!!!

]]> By: April http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/02/14/5-lbs-less/#comment-28208 April Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:02:13 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/02/14/5-lbs-less/#comment-28208 Ginseng is reported to help with the morning sickness. My sister swore by the seasickness wrist bands. Tiny "meals" throughout the day are supposed to help with "evening" morning sickness...dry puffed rice cereal or something similar is good for snacking and keeps the fiber going. As for the losing weight....ehh...that's just nature's way of making up for what she is about to do to your body for the next 8 months or so! Hang in there, sweetie! You're going to be just fine! Ginseng is reported to help with the morning sickness. My sister swore by the seasickness wrist bands. Tiny “meals” throughout the day are supposed to help with “evening” morning sickness…dry puffed rice cereal or something similar is good for snacking and keeps the fiber going.

As for the losing weight….ehh…that’s just nature’s way of making up for what she is about to do to your body for the next 8 months or so!

Hang in there, sweetie! You’re going to be just fine!

]]> By: Mahealani http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/02/14/5-lbs-less/#comment-28188 Mahealani Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:34:06 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/02/14/5-lbs-less/#comment-28188 Hey Donna, not my own experience (of course) but several other friends of mine also lost weight during the morning sickness phase of their pregnancies. Keep hydrated and you may want to mention it at your check up *smile* Hey Donna, not my own experience (of course) but several other friends of mine also lost weight during the morning sickness phase of their pregnancies. Keep hydrated and you may want to mention it at your check up *smile*

]]> By: puaimanao http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/02/14/5-lbs-less/#comment-28186 puaimanao Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:20:11 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/02/14/5-lbs-less/#comment-28186 hey girl! I remember those times. What helped me: -poi -boiled sweet potatoes (purple kind; no seasoning whatsoever) -plain brown rice -stay away from citrus for a while, if you can. Find bland, complex starches. -warm water -spirilina tablets (you know, deep sea limu; 'posed to be good for ya) hey girl! I remember those times. What helped me:
-poi
-boiled sweet potatoes (purple kind; no seasoning whatsoever)
-plain brown rice
-stay away from citrus for a while, if you can. Find bland, complex starches.
-warm water
-spirilina tablets (you know, deep sea limu; ‘posed to be good for ya)

]]> By: Rich http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/02/14/5-lbs-less/#comment-28183 Rich Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:49:19 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/02/14/5-lbs-less/#comment-28183 Hang in there. It's worth it all. (Not just the 9 months before but also the 18+ years after!) Hang in there. It’s worth it all. (Not just the 9 months before but also the 18+ years after!)

]]> By: Ryan S. http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/02/14/5-lbs-less/#comment-28175 Ryan S. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 06:28:37 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/02/14/5-lbs-less/#comment-28175 Hey, someone may as well use the 800 hours of sick time. I've called in sick twice in 12 plus years at Kaiser. 800 is the max. the rest just never accrues. I've also over the years given away 24 hours of vacation time to folks who were out sick due to cancer, preterm pregnancy, or an ill family member. I have like 250 hours of that too. Hey, someone may as well use the 800 hours of sick time. I’ve called in sick twice in 12 plus years at Kaiser. 800 is the max. the rest just never accrues.

I’ve also over the years given away 24 hours of vacation time to folks who were out sick due to cancer, preterm pregnancy, or an ill family member. I have like 250 hours of that too.

]]> By: lindy http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/02/14/5-lbs-less/#comment-28172 lindy Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:57:38 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/02/14/5-lbs-less/#comment-28172 Isn't Ryan so cute !! I think you took after me on the gag reflex ...haha! isn't brushing your teeth the pits !??? i would always be gagging over the sink. I will bring you some ginger. Li Hing Mui, ume candy and that chinese prune candy were my best medicines during pregnancy with Kody. hang in there, mama! Isn’t Ryan so cute !!

I think you took after me on the gag reflex …haha! isn’t brushing your teeth the pits !??? i would always be gagging over the sink.

I will bring you some ginger. Li Hing Mui, ume candy and that chinese prune candy were my best medicines during pregnancy with Kody.

hang in there, mama!

]]> By: Donna http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/02/14/5-lbs-less/#comment-28169 Donna Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:23:22 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/02/14/5-lbs-less/#comment-28169 <b>@Ryan S.</b> You're a such a dear! The Snowflake thanks you, Uncle Ryan, for your thoughtfulness. :) @Ryan S. You’re a such a dear! The Snowflake thanks you, Uncle Ryan, for your thoughtfulness. :)

]]> By: Ryan S. http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/02/14/5-lbs-less/#comment-28168 Ryan S. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:18:20 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/02/14/5-lbs-less/#comment-28168 I have 800 hours of sick time at work and I never use it; you know I'd give it to you if it'd help. :( I have 800 hours of sick time at work and I never use it; you know I’d give it to you if it’d help. :(

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