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Cara- Calcium does have a constipating affect so that is why it might bother some people with C. I am surprised that your prenatal only has 200mg. I think the one I am on right now has at least 600mg in it. You might benefit from it because it will help slow your D down. I just started my prenatal called Prenate GT. I was so worried about the iron in it because it contains 90mg. Last time I was so C with it, but acutally this time around I am going just fine. In fact the problems i was having earlier in the month are gone. Go figure?
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Calcium helps constipate me, which I welcome because it helps with my D. I take one 600+D every night. I don't know if it'll help your D considering it will be up against Powerful Hormones!! I'd say worth a try, tho, especially if you're convinced you're not getting enough.
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Ok your post is incredibly like me right now - I have been eating pop tarts like crazy!!! That's pretty funny. I was so shocked reading your post!
I am due Dec. 19th. So close to your due date! When did you have your baby??
I'm wondering if I should try a different fiber, but I'm taking Acacia and love it.
As far as cravings...I just started doing what you said. I am SO strict on myself with this IBS diet and have been for a year - NO CHEATING. Just last night my husband made a pizza and I could NOT resist. I ate one piece and was fine! I also ate cheetos this morning! It's pretty exciting. The thought of chocolate soy milk, or soy yogurt right now is just disgusting - and I used to eat or drink it everyday.
Thanks for your post, made me feel better! ![](/messageboards/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif)
-------------------- ~Cara~
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Thanks! Constipation would be wonderful right now. I'm sure many people want to kill me for saying that. ![](/messageboards/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif) Thanks Nelly!
-------------------- ~Cara~
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I was surprised about my prenatal too - but I've been on it for over a year and I didn't want to switch it because you always hear about problems with those.
I should check on the iron....doesn't calcium take away iron or something?
Thanks Angela!
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If you don't feel like you can tummy the veggies..and and increase causes bloating or "C", just look for a chelated version of the mineral, and you should be good to go! Makes it easier to absorb and digest that way! Enjoy the pregnancy!
-------------------- God is Faithful!
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LOL! I know how you feel! I try and limit the audible praying for constipation I do for fear of offending someone on these boards!!!!!
But it's truuuuuuuuue!!
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Cara, If you can, get ahold of a calcium source that is non cabinate and therefore less gassy. IBD patients need to find this to supplement thier calcium, and I believe the best form is calcium diphosphate. Either way, it is a difficult one to supplement. Can you drink any of the juices that are calcium fortified?
Good luck and we're all so happy for you and your husband!
![](/messageboards/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif) Mindy
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