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Wolf_angel · October 2nd, 2008, 11:48 AM

(((((((((( DLC ))))))))))) Thank you very much! So far following up on the info you supplied. Waiting again for doctor to get back to me since he is high demand lately. Main thing I am hoping to find is a list of foods for meals i.e. breakfast, lunch and dinner and what can be exchanged so I am eating a better meal.

Otherwise getting ready to babysit tonight and tomorrow is luncheon and pow wow.

Have a great day!

DACDjr · October 2nd, 2008, 06:09 PM

(((( Wolf_Angel ))))

Have fun at the luncheon and pow-wow!!

DLC55 · October 2nd, 2008, 09:13 PM

WolfAngel, you'll be hard pressed to find a "list". What you need to understand is that diabetics can have just about any food they want, within reason. Any dietician will tell you that. What "you" need to discover is how your body reacts to different foods. There's no premade list, no magic answer. For a diabetic, the answers lie in your own discoveries about portions, fat and carbohydrate content, sugar content and everything else listed on a container. The dietician can tell you what ranges to stay within but ultimately it's up to you to make your menus, lists and how you prepare your food.

I will tell you this, it's not cheap. Healthy eating is more expensive than you can ever imagine. Shop the stores, use coupons and plan to spend at least 90 minutes or longer in the grocery store when you first start.

Get rid of your vegetable oils and start using, if you haven't already, canola oil and virgin olive oil, in moderation of course. Buy a good set of measuring spoons and cups and use them religously when making your meals.

Ditch the salt and use salt substitutes. Learn to use every type of spice and herbs to cook with. Whenever possible buy fresh fruits and vegetables. If you buy frozen, make sure they are frozen with no salt, sugar or minimal additives.

On the health side you'll need to find a heart doctor, podiatrist(foot doc) and if needed, a pulmonary doc. Each of these doc's need to be very familiar with diabetics. An illness in a diabetic can cause your blood sugar to go wacky. Foot and skin care is a must for a diabetic. I can tell you from experience that a simple cut on your foot or leg can get infected in a matter of days. It's not pretty and it hurts like hell. Having a very good foot cream should be a staple in the house of a diabetic.

I know it sounds like I'm preaching<g> But, been there, done that. My dad was an insulin dependant diabetic. I made a promise to myself that I never wanted to go that route so I really try to be good. I'd really like to exercise more but I figure working two jobs and going up and down the stairs here qualifies my exercise, lol. Sure I cheat, you need to in order to save your sanity. But make it a rare occasion.

I'll give you a little break now until I think of something else!

DACDjr · October 17th, 2008, 06:47 PM

(((( Everyone ))))

Missing in action! LOL..

Okay here is the run down of things real fast.. Don't wanna get in trouble for being out of bed..

Went in last Monday night for enducment.. Dr put a pill in my cervix to dialate me and thin me, it worked, but Joshua was still way up there. So after 16 hours of hellO they sent me back home. Went to Dr today, still the same so, Sunday at 5pm I have to be back to LD and they are going to try 2 pills in the cervix. One at 8pm one at 2am and then patossin (spellling) at 6am. If that don't work I go in for a c-section. So lets' hope it works. Other than that, I am still chuncky and sore.. ROFL.. Say a little prayer that Joshua makes his appearence Monday

I hope everyone has a great weekend and stays safe. I will try to pop back on before I leave for LD on Sunday. May end up doing it on neighbors puter when I drop kids off.. LOL.. shhh don't tell hubby....

Huggers
Dac + Baby

rjsfeminist · October 17th, 2008, 07:57 PM

(((DACD))) Prayers going your way! (Yay, Josh!)

crazymomma · October 18th, 2008, 11:17 AM

(((((DACD))))) ditto what rj said. prayers to you all! huggers

PoohsBigSister · October 18th, 2008, 06:19 PM

DACDjr!!! you better not get on your neighbor's computer!!

that's as bad as me going to Bruce's house to use his laptop... (yes, that is what I am doing right now!! Giggle!!)

Good luck sweetie!! and let us know when you are both home safe and sound!!

HUGS!

IRISH_EYES_99 · October 18th, 2008, 08:32 PM

((((((((((( DACDjr & Joshua )))))))))))))))) Good luck to both. Prayers for both of you.

Hugs to ((((((( crazymomma & peanut brittle shake )))))))))))

rosannehow · October 20th, 2008, 12:38 AM

Good luck to you DAC and little one. Hope everything goes ok. Rosanne

DACDjr · October 23rd, 2008, 08:38 PM

(((( Ladies ))))

I am pleased to introduce our newest WOW member.

Joshua Michael
October 20, 2008
5:07 pm
8 pounds 10 ounces
21 1/2 inches

Happy healthy baby boy. He has a smidge of jaundice (sp) So we have to go back to Dr. in the morning. Hopefully his level will not be any higher than it was today, was 15 this morning and if it hits 17 they are going to admit him and put him under the billy blanket for a day or two. Dr. said nothing to worry about.. Will let everyone know more when I find out..

It was a hard call.. Got the eppie at 9 water broke at 11 didn't wanna push, was gonna do a c-section but ran out of time ROFL! Had to have him the hard way.. Gawd I about died. Had a blast though lol.. Dr came in right as Joshua's chest popped out. Yep he got there just in time to catch.. LOL.. I just got home and wanted to post a few pics while he is sleeping.

Wanted to thank everyone for your prayers and good thoughts. I am glad to be able to share him with my WOW family..

Pictures of Joshua will be in my album soon as I can get them loaded

Hugs and more hugs
Daccie

PoohsBigSister · October 24th, 2008, 11:31 AM

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS DACCIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

crazymomma · October 24th, 2008, 11:40 AM

congrates on the new little joy!!!! Hope mom and son doing well

rjsfeminist · October 24th, 2008, 12:09 PM

Yay, DACD!!! Yay, Joshua!!!

I had to laugh when I saw his first and middle names...I almost named my oldest son (now 34 yo) Joshua Michael. The names just sort-of go together.

But anyway, YAY!

DACDjr · October 24th, 2008, 07:30 PM

((( PBS )))
((( Rj )))
((( crazy )))

Thanks!! He is so wonderful.. Looks like a little bitty man.. Caleb says put a cigar in his mouth and coke bottle glasses on him and he will look like George Burns.. ROFL... His billy ruben (sp) level was still the same this morning have to take him back in the morning for a recheck. BUT... Dr gave him a good health check other than the jaundice..

He is a fighter!!

Have a great weekend everyone!!

Huggers
Dac

crazymomma · October 25th, 2008, 09:53 AM

(((((((DAC))))) I am so happy for you! Best wishes to all of you. I can see your smile in every word. You are truly blessed.

October 2nd, 2008, 11:48 AM	#766
Wolf_angel A survivor of chaos Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my heart is Posts: 3,147	(((((((((( DLC ))))))))))) Thank you very much! So far following up on the info you supplied. Waiting again for doctor to get back to me since he is high demand lately. Main thing I am hoping to find is a list of foods for meals i.e. breakfast, lunch and dinner and what can be exchanged so I am eating a better meal. Otherwise getting ready to babysit tonight and tomorrow is luncheon and pow wow. Have a great day! __________________ May you walk in the shadow of the Great Spirit~To help others is a special gift we can either give or take~The more you give the more you receive~

October 2nd, 2008, 06:09 PM	#767
DACDjr Senior Memeber Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 864	(((( Wolf_Angel )))) Have fun at the luncheon and pow-wow!! __________________ KAP-AJS

October 17th, 2008, 06:47 PM	#769
DACDjr Senior Memeber Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 864	Baby Blues (((( Everyone )))) Missing in action! LOL.. Okay here is the run down of things real fast.. Don't wanna get in trouble for being out of bed.. Went in last Monday night for enducment.. Dr put a pill in my cervix to dialate me and thin me, it worked, but Joshua was still way up there. So after 16 hours of hellO they sent me back home. Went to Dr today, still the same so, Sunday at 5pm I have to be back to LD and they are going to try 2 pills in the cervix. One at 8pm one at 2am and then patossin (spellling) at 6am. If that don't work I go in for a c-section. So lets' hope it works. Other than that, I am still chuncky and sore.. ROFL.. Say a little prayer that Joshua makes his appearence Monday I hope everyone has a great weekend and stays safe. I will try to pop back on before I leave for LD on Sunday. May end up doing it on neighbors puter when I drop kids off.. LOL.. shhh don't tell hubby.... Huggers Dac + Baby __________________ KAP-AJS

October 18th, 2008, 11:17 AM	#771
crazymomma awesome cookie lady Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leechburgh, PA Posts: 1,993	(((((DACD))))) ditto what rj said. prayers to you all! huggers __________________ It feels like home to me. Bonnie Rhatt

October 18th, 2008, 06:19 PM	#772
PoohsBigSister Long Live WOW!! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: CO Posts: 1,791	DACDjr!!! you better not get on your neighbor's computer!! that's as bad as me going to Bruce's house to use his laptop... (yes, that is what I am doing right now!! Giggle!!) Good luck sweetie!! and let us know when you are both home safe and sound!! HUGS! __________________ "Life is a flower of which love is the honey." Victor Hugo

October 2nd, 2008, 09:13 PM	#768
DLC55 You owe me for this! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: The animals allow me to live with them Posts: 342	WolfAngel, you'll be hard pressed to find a "list". What you need to understand is that diabetics can have just about any food they want, within reason. Any dietician will tell you that. What "you" need to discover is how your body reacts to different foods. There's no premade list, no magic answer. For a diabetic, the answers lie in your own discoveries about portions, fat and carbohydrate content, sugar content and everything else listed on a container. The dietician can tell you what ranges to stay within but ultimately it's up to you to make your menus, lists and how you prepare your food. I will tell you this, it's not cheap. Healthy eating is more expensive than you can ever imagine. Shop the stores, use coupons and plan to spend at least 90 minutes or longer in the grocery store when you first start. Get rid of your vegetable oils and start using, if you haven't already, canola oil and virgin olive oil, in moderation of course. Buy a good set of measuring spoons and cups and use them religously when making your meals. Ditch the salt and use salt substitutes. Learn to use every type of spice and herbs to cook with. Whenever possible buy fresh fruits and vegetables. If you buy frozen, make sure they are frozen with no salt, sugar or minimal additives. On the health side you'll need to find a heart doctor, podiatrist(foot doc) and if needed, a pulmonary doc. Each of these doc's need to be very familiar with diabetics. An illness in a diabetic can cause your blood sugar to go wacky. Foot and skin care is a must for a diabetic. I can tell you from experience that a simple cut on your foot or leg can get infected in a matter of days. It's not pretty and it hurts like hell. Having a very good foot cream should be a staple in the house of a diabetic. I know it sounds like I'm preaching<g> But, been there, done that. My dad was an insulin dependant diabetic. I made a promise to myself that I never wanted to go that route so I really try to be good. I'd really like to exercise more but I figure working two jobs and going up and down the stairs here qualifies my exercise, lol. Sure I cheat, you need to in order to save your sanity. But make it a rare occasion. I'll give you a little break now until I think of something else!

October 17th, 2008, 07:57 PM	#770
rjsfeminist Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: west central Florida Posts: 1,564	(((DACD))) Prayers going your way! (Yay, Josh!)

October 18th, 2008, 08:32 PM	#773
IRISH_EYES_99 Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: in the state of confusion :) Posts: 3,524	((((((((((( DACDjr & Joshua )))))))))))))))) Good luck to both. Prayers for both of you. Hugs to ((((((( crazymomma & peanut brittle shake ))))))))))) __________________ Smiles are contagious. It's ok to pass them on. *

October 20th, 2008, 12:38 AM	#774
rosannehow Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 84	Good luck to you DAC and little one. Hope everything goes ok. Rosanne

October 23rd, 2008, 08:38 PM	#775
DACDjr Senior Memeber Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 864	(((( Ladies )))) I am pleased to introduce our newest WOW member. Joshua Michael October 20, 2008 5:07 pm 8 pounds 10 ounces 21 1/2 inches Happy healthy baby boy. He has a smidge of jaundice (sp) So we have to go back to Dr. in the morning. Hopefully his level will not be any higher than it was today, was 15 this morning and if it hits 17 they are going to admit him and put him under the billy blanket for a day or two. Dr. said nothing to worry about.. Will let everyone know more when I find out.. It was a hard call.. Got the eppie at 9 water broke at 11 didn't wanna push, was gonna do a c-section but ran out of time ROFL! Had to have him the hard way.. Gawd I about died. Had a blast though lol.. Dr came in right as Joshua's chest popped out. Yep he got there just in time to catch.. LOL.. I just got home and wanted to post a few pics while he is sleeping. Wanted to thank everyone for your prayers and good thoughts. I am glad to be able to share him with my WOW family.. Pictures of Joshua will be in my album soon as I can get them loaded Hugs and more hugs Daccie __________________ KAP-AJS

October 24th, 2008, 11:31 AM	#776
PoohsBigSister Long Live WOW!! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: CO Posts: 1,791	YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS DACCIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ "Life is a flower of which love is the honey." Victor Hugo

October 24th, 2008, 11:40 AM	#777
crazymomma awesome cookie lady Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leechburgh, PA Posts: 1,993	congrates on the new little joy!!!! Hope mom and son doing well __________________ It feels like home to me. Bonnie Rhatt

October 24th, 2008, 12:09 PM	#778
rjsfeminist Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: west central Florida Posts: 1,564	Yay, DACD!!! Yay, Joshua!!! I had to laugh when I saw his first and middle names...I almost named my oldest son (now 34 yo) Joshua Michael. The names just sort-of go together. But anyway, YAY!

October 24th, 2008, 07:30 PM	#779
DACDjr Senior Memeber Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 864	((( PBS ))) ((( Rj ))) ((( crazy ))) Thanks!! He is so wonderful.. Looks like a little bitty man.. Caleb says put a cigar in his mouth and coke bottle glasses on him and he will look like George Burns.. ROFL... His billy ruben (sp) level was still the same this morning have to take him back in the morning for a recheck. BUT... Dr gave him a good health check other than the jaundice.. He is a fighter!! Have a great weekend everyone!! Huggers Dac __________________ KAP-AJS

October 25th, 2008, 09:53 AM	#780
crazymomma awesome cookie lady Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leechburgh, PA Posts: 1,993	(((((((DAC))))) I am so happy for you! Best wishes to all of you. I can see your smile in every word. You are truly blessed. __________________ It feels like home to me. Bonnie Rhatt