Are You Fasting? | Imamother

amother

Vermilion

Tue, Jul 23 2024, 3:01 pm

amother Rainbow wrote:

Not fasting because I'm nursing. I work for a Jewish org, so only had a half day of work. When not pregnant or nursing, I do fast all the fasts.

Same
I actually ate for the first time today and hour ago so I guess I fasted partially

Reality

Tue, Jul 23 2024, 3:25 pm

This site has mostly young mothers. When I was a pregnant or nursing mom, I too didn't fast. Now my kids are older and I fast.

amother

Mulberry

Tue, Jul 23 2024, 3:26 pm

I’m fasting. I worked this morning and am home with kids. I Zelle my cleaning lady every Tuesday and was shocked to see Dunkin’ under recent activity dated today. I guess dh isn’t fasting. He probably forgot.

↑ Cheiny

Tue, Jul 23 2024, 3:31 pm

amother Turquoise wrote:

At work and have a massive headache so about to break it. Stressful job plus no caffeine or food.... not a good picture.

Same with the headache. I feel ya.

amother

DarkViolet

Tue, Jul 23 2024, 3:45 pm

amother Bluebell wrote:

Nope, in early pregnancy BH.

Same here but do u fast tishabav? I want to speak to my rabbi cus I’m after a miscarriage and now early pregnant and I get very bad migraines

amother

Daisy ↓

Tue, Jul 23 2024, 3:45 pm

Yes, I fast all fasts as long as I'm not pregnant or nursing. I woke up at 4 AM today to eat/drink and take some medicine and then went back to bed. I only just started getting hungry a little while ago (3 PM NY time).

I've been doing Nach Yomi this cycle and I fell behind a few days. We're in the middle of Yeshayahu, so catching up on that seems to be the perfect activity for me to do today while the kids are in camp. We have an appointment when they come home and then I can rest a bit while they entertain themselves.

↑ Ruchel ↓

Tue, Jul 23 2024, 3:48 pm

amother DarkViolet wrote:

Same here but do u fast tishabav? I want to speak to my rabbi cus I’m after a miscarriage and now early pregnant and I get very bad migraines

please ask a rabbi who is a doctor or in touch with docs

amother

Smokey ↓

Tue, Jul 23 2024, 3:50 pm

Yes,1.5 hours left and Im in bed with a headache.

Id probably feel better if I get up but I just want to stay put.

amother

Chestnut

Tue, Jul 23 2024, 3:50 pm

I flew internationally yesterday but yes trying to fast. It's important. I don't fast minor fasts until baby is 2 so for the last 10 years I didn't fast these. Now the kids are a bit older. I'm only managing because I have help. If I didn't I'd have to break.

amother

White ↓

Tue, Jul 23 2024, 3:50 pm

Covid.

Really easy bH, resting all day and reduced appetite. I feel for everyone else who actually has to do stuff...you are heroines x

ganmama

Tue, Jul 23 2024, 3:51 pm

Fasted all day and ran Gan from 8-4. Slept while the kids did, and for another 2 hours after they left. It was a rough day!

↑ Ruchel

Tue, Jul 23 2024, 4:12 pm

amother White wrote:

Covid.

Really easy bH, resting all day and reduced appetite. I feel for everyone else who actually has to do stuff...you are heroines x

Fasting with covid is a shaila please ask for tba

amother

Snowflake

Tue, Jul 23 2024, 4:49 pm

I haven't fasted minor fasts in years mainly due to mental health/nutrition and I also have a toddler now but today I am fasting. I probably last fasted asara bteves so I'm not used to it but doing okay. 4ish hours left.

amother

Almond

Tue, Jul 23 2024, 4:51 pm

amother White wrote:

Covid.

Really easy bH, resting all day and reduced appetite. I feel for everyone else who actually has to do stuff...you are heroines x

Out of curiosity where are you located? And what symptoms are you having?

Not fasting. Nursing and also sick with fever. Wondering if I might have covid.

amother

Aster

Tue, Jul 23 2024, 4:57 pm

I am not fasting and I am not chassidish. I don't fast any of the minor fasts and do shiurim on YK and Tsha b'av. I have terrible anxiety and depression and cannot function without food. I'm guessing I also have a binge eating disorder and that's why fasting is so hard for me. (Psak given by rav)

amother

Offwhite

Tue, Jul 23 2024, 5:01 pm

I worked from 9-2 with kids and then came home to take care of my toddler. Fasting all day

patzer

Tue, Jul 23 2024, 5:02 pm

amother Daisy wrote:

Good for you! I'm impressed! Smile

I've fallen behind for a while and am catching up on Melachim now! I'm sure I'll catch up eventually, it may take some time, though.

amother

Mintgreen

Tue, Jul 23 2024, 5:03 pm

amother Feverfew wrote:

Another great way of seeing if Imamother skews chassidish Smile

Not chassidish and not fasting.