Teen Pregnancy Forum

Hey everyone. As some of u might know, ive struggled with an e/d for a few years. Only the last 2 years were serious tho (both anorexia and bulimia) anyhow.. When I found out I was pregnant I was more so dealing with bulimia. .Well I quit as soon as I found out, minus a few mistakes but only like 4 times in the beggining. Anyhow. .The past week or 2 ive been havin a hard time.. I havent thrown up or anything. .But I feel awful and I am so paranoid about gaining tooo much and I get really upset if I eat something 'bad' .. I cried about it on easter (sounds like a baby, I know) but its just so hard for me and I feel huge.. Its hard goin from havin an e/d and bein tiny to all the sudden gettin preg and gaining no matter what u eat. .I feel like I lost control tho, even if I say 'ok I wont eat this today (like candy) then I do anyhow. . . Yesterday, b4 bed I ate a whole bunch of bad stuff, this doesnt happen very much anymore, but its my ttypical old eating disorder behavior where I would binge and then purge it b4 sleep.. (sorry if u think its gross but some may understand). . Well I went in to the bathroom. .To throw up. .And I just sat in there and cried.. Thankfully ididnt do it, I just dont wanna get started for my babys sake not my own... But I just feel like im slipping, and now ifeel like im once again becoming obsessed about what I eat, and worrying too much about eating too much. What do u think I should do? My mom suggested I start seein a councler again..But at the same time.. I wont let myself get bad or anything cuz of the baby. .But ijust feel bad myself. Thanks, sorry so long.

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Scarf

replied on April 15th, 2004

Active User, very eHealthy

Hey hun,
i dont know much about eating disorders so im not sure if my advice will help at all. Im glad that your old habbits havent picked up for the babies sake and for your own. Its a dangerous disease...But you know that. You could go back to counscelling (sp?) even if you're not throwing up. It can help you mentally deal with this. Another suggestion could be going to a nutritionist (sp?). I know it sounds weird..Just hear me out. Alright, you can see a nutrionist and get all the information you need about healthy foods etc and than get him/her to help you make meal plans. Treat these meal plans sort of as a strict diet (although its not dieting at all..) if you eat only whats on the plans, it should stop you from giving in to junk foods etc. And if you want, on the meal plans add enough food on it until you think "gosh, I dont think id be able to eat all that!" and just eat what you can. It should help you feel good about yourself. The quantity of which you eat isnt linked too much to weight gain as the quality (which is fats, sugar, etc.) each meal plan should have: breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner, snack. Follow the food guide with the recommended amount of dairy, fruits & veggies, meats & alternative, grain, and other. If you want, I can help you. Im in hospitality class and we've worked on food guides, etc. I hope this helps..Even a little.
Good luck and much love,
shannon xoxox

HomecomingQueen2003

replied on April 15th, 2004

Active User, very eHealthy

Kari I know you are feeling very vulnerable right now. You made such a huge step today by stopping yourself. You just need to keep that mind set that you are going to gain no matter if you eat or not, so you might as well eat for your baby boy! Keep up with a regular exercise routine. You are eating very healthy, and pregnancy cravings are going to be a little over powering sometimes to resist. However if you find yourself wanting a chocolate shake, try a banana strawberry instead and if that doesn’t help, then have a bit of chocolate! You have made it thus far with a huge struggle but very little slipping. Your son is very lucky that you got sooo strong so fast! That just shows that you can do anything you set your mind to! Don’t forget what you are fighting for, not for yourself, but for your son. I know he means the world to you, so just remind yourself of that everyday.

Megan

bellax0femmina

replied on April 15th, 2004

Active User, very eHealthy

Aw kari, I totally understand. I struggled with anorexia for awhile and would not have been as strong as you .. To quit so fast. You know what I think would help? Putting some of your ultrasound pics in the bathroom, that way youre reminded of why you stopped in the first place. Your baby is lucky to have such a strong mom! Good luck hun and stay strong!!

<3
gaby

insurancegirl

replied on April 15th, 2004

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KariM18

replied on April 15th, 2004

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Hey girls thank you so much for replying it really means alot. . I am going to try to stick to a healthy meal plan like idid when I was released from the hospital. . If I dont feel like I can cope with this without stressing myself to death im going to talk to a eating therapist again. I have a docs appt tomorrow for the baby so I might mention it to him and see what he thinks. Thanks everyone!

kitty_55

replied on April 15th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Kari dont think ur getting huge!! Ur preggy u cant be skinney while ur preggy! I think eat good all week than have one day when u can eat whatever u want!! I have never had an e/d b4 but I do sturrgle with my weight..I feel like im so fat but im not I have such a werid body shape thats why and plus I am only 4"11 if I was taller I would be skinney...

smith8500

replied on April 15th, 2004

Especially eHealthy

Hey

Kari,
i don't have much expierence with this type of thing. None of my close friends ever really had a e/d. All I can say is that you have no choice but to remember. What you eat, you eat for your child. You have to eat. You have no choice.... Keep being strong. You can do it. I know you can!
Love,
chanda

BbyBlu0602

replied on April 15th, 2004

Active User, very eHealthy

I know how you feel kari, and i'm here for ya if you wanna talk. I wouldn't worry about what you're eating right now too much, because that little baby in your tummy is the most important thing in your life and will be no matter what you eat or how you look. Once that baby is born, it will be all you care about. It's like an overwhelming love. Don't feel bad about gaining wait, you're supposed to when you're pregnant Smile

. There's no way to stop it. I actually used my pregnancy as an excuse to eat as much as I wanted of whatever I wanted! Lol. It was good!!!

Blu

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