Posts by Loogiejane

Quote: Originally Posted by SplashingPuddle  I still do not know if I am going to be able to have a homebirth because of my low iron.  It did go up from 85 to 92, but my midwife says it needs to be 100 to give...

File under: Foods I won't be preparing (or making presentable, ha) once baby comes    

You know what I'm GOING to eat one day this summer once baby is born? A fatty tray of a dozen oysters all to my dome. YES. I am dreaming of them. 

oops i double posted so i deleted and am now posting....nothing :P

Breakfast: 1/2 avocado on slice of thin German "fitness"'bread. Some rrl and nettle tea but need to drink the rest. 3 bites of dh's bagel with cream cheese Snack: glass of milk Lunch: mozz, l+t, evoo+ balsamic, mustard on hearty multi...

Ah yes, the protein, good point. Peanut butter in a smoothie can be yummy. And I hear spirulina is high in protein though I've never tried it myself. I know it comes in powder, maybe liquid also? I feel like othermother would know

Quote: Originally Posted by berrymama  I have cut out dairy except for in my morning smoothie because it causes nasty reflux/heartburn/coughing for hours and hours after I eat it.   So why not take out the...

I have not been eating well lately. Mostly due to lack of planning and disregard for trying to cut out sugar. Why am I such a lazy ass? I used to be so good- little meat, very little carbs, good veggies. I hope baby is doing o.k in...

Actually I think I did a mix of butter and canola oil to fry them in. Sardines would really make a nutritious and inexpensive addition to the cakes. Just make sure you mix the mixture very well to break down all the bones and skin. 

Quote: Originally Posted by pastormama    2)  We have been eating barely any fish.  I know about mercury concerns, and would choose fish that are low in that.  My concern is that we are on a...