Today's weigh-in: 206.4
I seem to eat better when my father-in-law is in town. He stays with us for the first two weeks of every month for work, and he's got some medical problems and is trying to lose weight, so I try to cook reasonably healthy when he's here. Smaller portions, healthier food. Maybe he should live here all the time.
I looked on Women's Health Care Topics for household products to avoid when pregnant. I know many cleaning products can be replaced with vinegar, so that's not a huge problem, but I was just curious. Here's their list of (not just household but other) things to avoid:
What to Avoid
Avoid These Dangers
Sure, you know that you should not be drinking alcohol, smoking, or eating excessive amounts of junk food. But here are some things to avoid you may not have thought of.
What Should You Avoid?
Foods
Fish high in mercury (like tuna and salmon)
Raw meat or fish (skip the sushi until baby is born)
Deli meats. They're high in fat, many are heavily salted and may contain a contaminant called Listeria. These bacteria can harm an unborn baby severely. It can also cause a miscarriage or stillbirth. Avoid the deli counter for a while. It's important.
Soft cheeses like blue, Brie or feta. Any soft cheese has the potential to carry the Listeria bacteria.
Raw or undercooked eggs. These foods may carry Salmonella- a dangerous toxin.
Caffeine, which, in high amounts, is associated with birth defects and miscarriage.
Alcohol. Any amount, in any form - alcohol is dangerous to your baby's health.
Drugs
There is no 'safe' time to use and abuse dangerous and illegal drugs. When you put bad things into your body, it can have a lifelong, life-threatening impact on the health of your child.
If you use any of the following illicit drugs and you know you're pregnant or are trying to become pregnant, you must stop now. You must also inform your doctor of the drugs you have been taking.
Marijuana
Cocaine
Methamphetamine
Heroin and all other narcotics
PCP
LSD
Glues and solvents
Ecstasy
Designer/club drugs
Nicotine
Medications
Many over the counter (OTC) and prescription drugs contain ingredients that are safe for unpregnant adults but may be harmful to baby. That's why you should inform your doctor of any and all medications and food supplement you've been taking.
Androgens/testosterone-based supplements and medications
ACE inhibitors
Carbamazepine
Coumarin by-products
Anti-folic acid medications
Tetracycline
Thalidomide
Vitamin A and associated by products, i.e. retinoids
Phenytoin
Trimethadione/paramethadione
Harmful Chemical Agents
You might not think of your home as a danger zone, but it may well be for your baby.
Many common household products contain agents that can do serious harm to an unborn. During pregnancy, avoid the following:
Diethylstilbestrol (DES)
Lead
Lithium
Mercury
Formaldehyde
Valproic acid
I had no idea about the deli meats. I guess I need to avoid sandwiches for a while. I also need to skip the Diet Cokes to get rid of the caffeine. And, while the list of chemicals is helpful, I was sort of hoping for a list of PRODUCTS to skip. Now I need to start checking all my cleaning supplies for these things. Gives me more to do. Meh.
On to other things...still no period...
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