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Q: My Baby In My Belly Just Gave Me Some Strength... :(
asked by: KariM18 on February 18th, 2004
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Hi everyone~ well I am having a not so good time right now... As some of u might know, I am recovering from an e/d (both anorexia and bulimia but more-so bulimia) anyhow I have only purged 3 times in the past 3 1/2 months which is terrific for me and its now been a month about sense I did it.....Well today, I just ate kentucky fried chicken (not the chicken cuz I dont eat meat, but potatoe wedges, and a biscuit, cole slaw, and these 2 quesidilla things! I know. . Its a ton. . I way over-ate. .. Well I felt/feel terrible so I ran to the bathroom.. Ready to purge.. I had my toothbrush.. I stood there for a minute and then I just couldnt do it . . I couldnt do it cuz I didnt want my baby to have to be there while his mom purged her food (his nutrients) . . I mean I know it wouldnt nessescarily hurt him tho cuz many women throw up a ton during pregnancy. .But I didnt do it. Its hard tho I can tell u . . I want to do it so bad right now.. I know I definitly over ate and I just feel awful especially with my belly already big as it is without all that extra food. Ugh this is so hard I want to cry! It shouldnt bother me maybe cuz either way im gonna gain (im 4 1/2 months tomorrow) I just cant explain how sick and disgusted I feel right now. I am going on a walk tho at least so maybe that will help. Its just that ive been eating sooo much lately and I feel as tho ive just lost all control. I know I will be hungry more bein preg. But I feel like im crossing the line sometimes. Crying or Very sad
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JillMarie
replied on February 18th, 2004
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I'm glad your thinking of your baby! Your gonna be a great mommy!
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sparklypixie12
replied on February 18th, 2004
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Kari-u are doing so well and please dont be hard on yourself huni-u r a lot braver then you think.Your baby is gonna be so nice and healthy is you continue to be healthy and not purge and ur right to go on a walk-nice and healthy and you get some fresh air
dont give up on yourself-ur gonna be a great mom
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Jaydensmommy
replied on February 18th, 2004
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No definately not...I ate all the time and I wasnt crossing the line. Its perfectly normal and healthy. Stay strong and eat up for that little one!
Yes the baby will get nutrients from you either way, but if you have had an e/d before..You already missing nutrients your body needed. And you will be so unhealthy after you give birth if you dont eat now, you will be drained of all your nutrients!

~sara~
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HomecomingQueen2003
replied on February 18th, 2004
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Omg omg omg kari!!! That is sooooo wonderful congratulations huni!!! That is a huge step!!!!

Meg
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KariM18
replied on February 18th, 2004
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Thank you so much girls! It feels so much better to hear from you! I was afraid u guys would think I am selfish for the thoughts even crossing my mind* im sure trying* but thank you so much!
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ERICA1121
replied on February 18th, 2004
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Look you shouldn't feel guilty about over eating. U are eating for 2. Also your baby needs this food to grow and be healthy. My doctor told me and I have read from other resources that even if ur not hungry at times, the baby is. Feed that lil baby hun. Dont throw it up. Be strong. I know u can do it. U wouldn't starve ur baby when it is here right? Then dont do it now. Keep up the good work. Then after the baby is herem u can be more strick about ur diet. But obviously no purging. This disease u have is very serious as well as dangerous im sure u already know that but u need to get it under control if not for yourself then for your baby. He or she is gonna need u throughout their life. Good luck!!! ~ erica.
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sparklypixie12
replied on February 18th, 2004
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Kari- you are not selfish at all huni.We'd never think that. We know u love that little baby
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Jaydensmommy
replied on February 18th, 2004
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We all know you can do it!!!!

~sara~
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HomecomingQueen2003
replied on February 18th, 2004
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karim18 wrote:
thank you so much girls! It feels so much better to hear from you! I was afraid u guys would think I am selfish for the thoughts even crossing my mind* im sure trying* but thank you so much!


kari I know first hand how hard it is to not only think about those things, but to be big enough to get up and walk away!! We have both made huge accomplishments today! I ate pizza for lunch for the first time in months!! I was just sitting there with mike and I was like I feel like pizza, so I had my mom call and order and when it got there, I stared at it for like 10 minutes and finally ate it, and you know something? It felt great! It felt great to have that power back in my control and sweetheart you got that power back too!! You are a very selfless person!! Way to go!!

Meg
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insurancegirl
replied on February 18th, 2004
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hearenbaby8504
replied on February 18th, 2004
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You Go Girl!!!
Kari, keep up the great work!! I never had this problem, but new many with it and I think what you did was the best for you and for baby!! Me and you are only a day appart now with our babies and I just want to say, what you ate was nothing. Just think, the baby is the one getting most of it, not you. You are right we are getting bellies on us, but we need them to carry our angels in!! Don't feel bad cause you think you ate so much, sometimes I feel like I could eat that 3, 4 times a day, lol. My doctor says the weight gain is fine, feel that belly, its not flubby. It is rather hard. I think what you did was a great thing and we all are gonna keep on encouraging you to get through this :d
lots of love,
heather
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smith8500
replied on February 18th, 2004
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Hey girl,
congrats! You made an awesome move! You did wonderful! That's the type of news I love to hear. Someone sacrificed for their child! Great job! You'll be a great mother!
Love,
chanda
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