DYK I think Lolo's sleep pattern is a bit different than a normal baby's (the whole waking up at night) is because most of my day is spent quietly sitting at my desk. so for her, that is play time! I am actually more active when I get home at night
"dyk I've cut back on my grains, too, and noticed a drop of a few pounds, as well as a much less bloated looking tummy"
DYK That's excellent, Nancy!
DYK Although with the upheaval, that's definitely not the way to lose weight?
DYK The only other thing I have done lately is keep my 1 cup measuring cup handy for measuring portions?
DYK Something someone said on a Dr. Oz show just stuck with me?
DYK This guy lost a lot of weight by eating approximately every 2 hours and never eating more than what he can fit in the palm of his hand at one time?
DYK I've started doing that with snacks like nuts?
DYK I try eating a small portion to see if it will satisfy me first, instead of eating an entire SB portion?
"DYK the bad news: they have maltitol as their third or fourth ingredient. I discovered this after having terrible issues yesterday, then eating another muffin top for breakfast BEFORE reading the ingredient list."
DYK They also have inulin? That stuff they are putting in everything to boost fiber count?
DYK I don't appear to have a problem with the maltitol (as long as I keep it to a minimum), but anything with the inulin in it is causing me bad stomach issues?
DYK Inulin/FOS also goes by the name of Neosugar, Alant Starch, Atlanta Starch, Alantin, Dahlin, Helenin, and Diabetic Sugar. Inulin tastes sweet, cannot be digested by humans, and is soluble (unlike cellulose).
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DYK the good news:
DYK good luck with Ellie and her new sleeping arrangements! :-)
DYK I think Lolo's sleep pattern is a bit different than a normal baby's (the whole waking up at night) is because most of my day is spent quietly sitting at my desk. so for her, that is play time! I am actually more active when I get home at night
dyk the ped nueropsych called me back and within two weeks she will call again and will then schedule Abi's eval for December
dyk that's not too bad a wait for this specialty. I am pleased.
dyk after struggling through some simple phonics, just getting Abi to say the word SOUNDS and forming her mouth the right way,
dyk I am sitting back watching her easily work a sudoku puzzle.
dyk if any of y'all have an iPhone and play Words with Friends, I am abismom04
dyk you should start a game with me!
dyk here are my goals for Abi's OT - the OT wanted an over-view of what we were looking for
dyk I don't have any SPECIFICS yet - like learn to tie shoes etc, b/c we're not there yet
Occupational Therapy Goals for Abigail Madsen
Ø Cross the midline
Ø Complete 2 step tasks
Ø Increase focus and short term memory
Ø Increase personal organization
Ø Mature in emotional regulation (managing the highs)
Ø Deal with expectation failure and its corresponding need for self regulation
Ø Cope with transitions and changes in routine
We can measure the progress of the above through a:
ü Decrease in ticks and quirks (licking, rocking, chewing)
ü Increase in responsibility at home with decreased frustration and resistance
ü Progress in her school work, specifically phonics and handwriting
ü Successful increase in work time from 10 minutes to 15 then 20 per task
"dyk I've cut back on my grains, too, and noticed a drop of a few pounds, as well as a much less bloated looking tummy"
DYK That's excellent, Nancy!
DYK Although with the upheaval, that's definitely not the way to lose weight?
DYK The only other thing I have done lately is keep my 1 cup measuring cup handy for measuring portions?
DYK Something someone said on a Dr. Oz show just stuck with me?
DYK This guy lost a lot of weight by eating approximately every 2 hours and never eating more than what he can fit in the palm of his hand at one time?
DYK I've started doing that with snacks like nuts?
DYK I try eating a small portion to see if it will satisfy me first, instead of eating an entire SB portion?
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"DYK the bad news: they have maltitol as their third or fourth ingredient. I discovered this after having terrible issues yesterday, then eating another muffin top for breakfast BEFORE reading the ingredient list."
DYK They also have inulin? That stuff they are putting in everything to boost fiber count?
DYK I don't appear to have a problem with the maltitol (as long as I keep it to a minimum), but anything with the inulin in it is causing me bad stomach issues?
DYK Inulin/FOS also goes by the name of Neosugar, Alant Starch, Atlanta Starch, Alantin, Dahlin, Helenin, and Diabetic Sugar. Inulin tastes sweet, cannot be digested by humans, and is soluble (unlike cellulose).
Other Names:
Beta(2-1)fructans, Chicory Extract, Chicory Inulin, Dahlia Extract,Dahlia Inulin, Fructo-Oligosaccharides, Fructooligosaccharides, Long-chain Oligosaccharides, Oligosaccharides, Prebiotic.
Inulin/FOS is a soluble fiber that is quickly and easily fermented.
DYK I wish they wouldn't put this stuff in everything I like?
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dyk thanks everyone for good migraine-beating wishes
dyk I won and we had a very good Birthday night
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