Wednesday, September 17, 2008

I must really love this face

Some of you may not know that I have an addiction because I hide it well. It amazes me that even though I knew my lifestyle was affecting Abby, it still took time for me to completely give it up and the withdrawals have been agonizing. I can proudly say that I now have 34 days clean. It is hard to believe I have made it over a month without having a single dessert. You've got it - not one cookie, not one once of ice cream, not a single doughnut. My name is Christie and I am a sugar addict. Would anyone like to sponser me? I am thinking about starting an SA meeting. Seriously, though, I have gained a new appreciation for people that have overcome addictions. I think the only thing that gets me through is knowing it's not permanent. Last Sunday I made a dessert for the RA's and I told Eugene I felt like an alcoholic being asked to mix someone a drink - it was awful. Half-way through the recipee I had to take a break and leave the room. But I persevered and didn't even lick the spoon! I need a 30-day coin :) And to add to the torture, if I have too much greasy foods Abby spits up a lot and even vomited the other day. Supposedly yeast also feeds on dairy products so I have cut back on milk (some of you know I'm also a milk addict), and I need to avoid broccoli and beans and any other gaseous foods, caffeine, spices, and anything else that tastes good. I'm beginning to wonder what can I eat? Any other moms out there have any good nursing diet tips?

1 comment:

Kelly said...

While I have no nursing experience to share, I'm totally impressed with your lack of sugar intake.

You have will power girl. Or a mamma's love. Probably both!