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In case you don't know my story, I am 30 years old (I know, an old lady), but I don't know if I am pregnant. I haven't had my period since around Oct.13. I'm not really in the place to have a child since I am currently living with my parents (long story) and don't currently have a job.
I also have a nasty little eating disorder. I've spent the better part of the last 7 years or so in hospitals and treatment centers. The last one I went to (3 years ago) saved my life and brought me up to a normal weight. But the struggle didn't end there. I took diet pills up until about 2 weeks ago and starved myself as well. The diet pills are these nasty little things with so much caffeine in them... but the instant I started feeling sick I stopped taking them.
The thing that really opened my eyes the other day though, was when I was holding my two week old niece:) I held her for three hours... I sang her to sleep and then she slept for nearly two and a half hours, and it occured to me that I wouldn't put anything like that in her body, so why would I put it in the body of a child of mine? Or even my own body?
Anyway, that's what keeps me afloat for the moment:) My baby niece Sophia Florence:) I have some pictures in my gallery of her if anyone wants to see them!
Licorice
I also have a nasty little eating disorder. I've spent the better part of the last 7 years or so in hospitals and treatment centers. The last one I went to (3 years ago) saved my life and brought me up to a normal weight. But the struggle didn't end there. I took diet pills up until about 2 weeks ago and starved myself as well. The diet pills are these nasty little things with so much caffeine in them... but the instant I started feeling sick I stopped taking them.
The thing that really opened my eyes the other day though, was when I was holding my two week old niece:) I held her for three hours... I sang her to sleep and then she slept for nearly two and a half hours, and it occured to me that I wouldn't put anything like that in her body, so why would I put it in the body of a child of mine? Or even my own body?
Anyway, that's what keeps me afloat for the moment:) My baby niece Sophia Florence:) I have some pictures in my gallery of her if anyone wants to see them!
Licorice
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Well one thing is you didn't know if you were pregnant. You can't be guilty for that, but now that you have an idea try to eat better and try to get rid of those pills. I, myself did not find out I was pg until I was six months and that really scared me I as I was in a car accident and was on some major drugs. This little one inside me made it through all that. I would go get a pg test right away and find out and go from there. These little ones are stronger than we think, and that's straight from my Dr.'s mouth. For when I found out I cried and cried for fear of my child inside of me. Please don't fret yet. It's early enough for you to have caught everything and get tests done. For me, they told me everything was perfect so I am ok. Still scared but relying on my Dr.s words. You take care now and keep your head up. Let me know the news when you get it.
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What great inspiration!!!! Congrats that you found something that speaks to you! Its something I should think about. I need to eat healthier and exercise. My husband had the idea that if we were someone's pets and they were feeding us the way we feed ourselves, they'd be poor pet owners. That made a big impression on me, but perhaps thinking about feeding my baby junk food is something I should consider. We feed our dog good food, why not our baby and ourselves?
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Sweetie, your eating disorder can make your period irregular. Just keep an eye on it and if it goes on.. take a test. You need to work on YOU! Good luck hun!
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