Hello,
I know this is a very quiet thread but maybe some of those with babies who are now in college will chime in?
I started IVf and should have my implantation surgery in 32 days. Woohoo!!!!
I'm a type i diabetic and have been low carb for about 14 years (around 30-35 net per day).
My Dr wants me to bump up my carbs slightly, and we both feel comfortable with 50-60 per day. I know many people have had very successful pregnancies in ketosis, but after everything we have been through i don't want to risk a thing and I know 50-60 will be manageable on the diabetes front.
I am taking prenatals, but still a little worried about folic acid. Any other nutrients i should be extra focused on (compared to non low carb pregnancies)?
I also don't eat red meat, so I plan to eat mussels and shrimp a couple times each week and lots of leafy greens....
Here is an example of what I imagine is a good day- anything that jumps out that I am missing?
Breakfast
Flaxmeal "bread" with almond butter and berries
Lunch
Bowl with spinach base, avocado, roasted winter squash, beets, chicken sausage
Snacks
Greek yogurt, roasted seaweed snacks
Dinner
Spiralized carrot "noodles" with sesame peanut sauce, sauteed broccoli and siracha tofu
Snack- pumpkin seeds
Day 2
Breakfast
Flax toast with half an avo smashed and an egg
Lunch
Bowl with spinach base, shrimp, goat cheese, roasted peppers, lentils
Snacks- Greek yogurt, dehydrated okra crisps
Dinner
Chicken burger with pickles, cheese, avocado
Carrot "fries"
Snack- celery with almond butter and a fresh apricot
Thanks!