Ramadan 2008

[Aymsgirl 0]

Hmm, could it be a result of not having a gall bladder? I know everything goes right through me after I break my fast, but that usually only means 2 or 3 times before I hit the hay.

Maybe so???

How much are you using the bathroom during the day? I know I go several times during the day while fasting. Then at night I do go a little more often as I am drinking as much water as possible to hydrate for the day. It may be normal if you are drinking a lot of water.

During the day only a few times. After eating it is the other end that effects me several times. I know this is sick, too much TMI!!!!!!!! I was just wondering if it is normal because hubster has no issues.

[amal 4]

Hmm, could it be a result of not having a gall bladder? I know everything goes right through me after I break my fast, but that usually only means 2 or 3 times before I hit the hay.

Maybe so???

How much are you using the bathroom during the day? I know I go several times during the day while fasting. Then at night I do go a little more often as I am drinking as much water as possible to hydrate for the day. It may be normal if you are drinking a lot of water.

During the day only a few times. After eating it is the other end that effects me several times. I know this is sick, too much TMI!!!!!!!! I was just wondering if it is normal because hubster has no issues.

I think it depends on the person. It could also be WHAT you're eating rather than the fact that you've been fasting. Our bodies all digest food differently. I can't eat lentils without being in the bathroom allllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll the rest of the night. It is possible that your body is so hungry/dry that when u eat/drink, it consumes it and digests it super quick.... who knows ... I hope it settles down soon though ensha'allah

amal

Edited September 9, 2008 by amal

[Aymsgirl 0]

Hmm, could it be a result of not having a gall bladder? I know everything goes right through me after I break my fast, but that usually only means 2 or 3 times before I hit the hay.

Maybe so???

How much are you using the bathroom during the day? I know I go several times during the day while fasting. Then at night I do go a little more often as I am drinking as much water as possible to hydrate for the day. It may be normal if you are drinking a lot of water.

During the day only a few times. After eating it is the other end that effects me several times. I know this is sick, too much TMI!!!!!!!! I was just wondering if it is normal because hubster has no issues.

I think it depends on the person. It could also be WHAT you're eating rather than the fact that you've been fasting. Our bodies all digest food differently. I can't eat lentils without being in the bathroom allllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll the rest of the night. It is possible that your body is so hungry/dry that when u eat/drink, it consumes it and digests it super quick.... who knows ... I hope it settles down soon though ensha'allah

amal

Thanks Amal. It was some beef last night and my stomach hurt so bad I couldn't eat anything else. The night before it was rice and chicken. I hope tonight is a good night.

[nunyab 0]

i remember learning something about this in the army... when you haven't eaten your body just slows down the digestive phases in case it needs that as ememergency energy... but once something new is in the stomach they start up again and OUT goes the old stuff in with the new ... make sense??

Also, since my stomach isn't able to hold much food now... i eat whole grains and veggies... like brown rice and little oil if possible yogurt for dessert. things like that. This one is my first ramadan so any tricks out there greatly appreciated.

[S and S 12]

Hmm, could it be a result of not having a gall bladder? I know everything goes right through me after I break my fast, but that usually only means 2 or 3 times before I hit the hay.

Maybe so???

How much are you using the bathroom during the day? I know I go several times during the day while fasting. Then at night I do go a little more often as I am drinking as much water as possible to hydrate for the day. It may be normal if you are drinking a lot of water.

During the day only a few times. After eating it is the other end that effects me several times. I know this is sick, too much TMI!!!!!!!! I was just wondering if it is normal because hubster has no issues.

I think it depends on the person. It could also be WHAT you're eating rather than the fact that you've been fasting. Our bodies all digest food differently. I can't eat lentils without being in the bathroom allllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll the rest of the night. It is possible that your body is so hungry/dry that when u eat/drink, it consumes it and digests it super quick.... who knows ... I hope it settles down soon though ensha'allah

amal

Thanks Amal. It was some beef last night and my stomach hurt so bad I couldn't eat anything else. The night before it was rice and chicken. I hope tonight is a good night.

I wish I had more to suggest, but I am the opposite. I seem to retain everything. I drink at least 4 glasses of water at night and some juice in the morning, but still I have problems getting anything out (yeah, this is gross too!). The only time I am like you is when it is when aunt flow comes. Then I lose everything.

[nunyab 0]

got up for Sohr... had a multigrain bed with flax seed and put peanut butter on it... some weak coffee and water, praying and going back to bed.

I believe there's only 20 days left... what strange habits i'll have by then..hehe

[Nothing1234 2]

got up for Sohr... had a multigrain bed with flax seed and put peanut butter on it... some weak coffee and water, praying and going back to bed.

I believe there's only 20 days left... what strange habits i'll have by then..hehe

Wait till Eid...you will feel so strange eating and its daylight!

[Muh and me 18]

I feel bad! I didn't do that good on fasting today, in fact i've been kind of munching all day! Oh so baddddddd

[S and S 12]

Tommorow is the last day of mother nature's visit and then I will be back to fasting. At least it gave me a break during the work week. I feel guilty not fasting and seeing everyone else doing it. Before I stopped I managed to get a day and a half ahead on the Quran. Inshallah I will get caught up before the end of Ramadan. I really want to finish it this year.

[sandinista! 1,816]

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Curbs Imposed on Muslims in Western China During Ramadan

By EDWARD WONG

BEIJING — Local governments in a Muslim desert region in western China have imposed strict limits on religious practices during the traditional Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, which began last week, according to the Web sites of four of those governments.

The rules include prohibiting women from wearing veils and men from growing beards, as well as barring government officials from observing Ramadan. One town, Yingmaili, requires that local officials check up on mosques at least twice a week during Ramadan.

The local governments administer areas in the western part of Xinjiang, a vast autonomous region that is home to the Uighurs, a Muslim Turkic people who often chafe under rule by the ethnic Han Chinese. In August, a wave of attacks swept through Xinjiang, the largest surge of violence in the region in years. Some local officials blamed separatist groups for the instability, and the central government sent security forces to the area.

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[caybee 21]

My husband gets home anywhere between 3 am and 4:30 these days. This started just before Ramadan. So I've started going to bed around 10 pm and getting up at 4 am. Then we have a fairly large meal and have some time to talk. He's in bed by 6 am, and I sit with him until 6:30 or he falls asleep. Then I wash dishes, pick up around the house, and get to work early. I love this new schedule and I'm so much more productive. Never knew I was a morning person! Now if I can just throw on some sneakers and take a walk before work...

Just found out the boss is buying lunch for everyone tomorrow. I'm in an eight-person office. Nobody knows I'm fasting, and I don't particularly want to call attention to the fact. If it's sammiches or something, I can probably say I'm wrapping it up for later.

[S and S 12]

Does anyone else live in a home with a non-muslim who is not fasting? I swear my father is driving me crazy. I smell the food he cooks for himself, the coffee he makes, etc. It is a real test of my strength that I have no where to go. This is my home. He knows I'm fasting and he tries not to make it too bad, but he has his schedule and I have mine.

[*Maureen* 0]

That's got to be hard! i guess it's good that my husband is in jordan for ramadan so i don't have to drink and eat in front of him.

[S and S 12]

That's got to be hard! i guess it's good that my husband is in jordan for ramadan so i don't have to drink and eat in front of him.

I don't know why, but it doesn't bother me so much at work. Its just here at home I go crazy seeing him eat and drink. Part of it is that I get so thirsty by the end of the day that I am dreaming of water and then I here him pouring it for himself, ughhhh! Its not his fault. I hardly expect my father to stop eating and drinking just because of me.

[venusfire503 54]

Does anyone else live in a home with a non-muslim who is not fasting? I swear my father is driving me crazy. I smell the food he cooks for himself, the coffee he makes, etc. It is a real test of my strength that I have no where to go. This is my home. He knows I'm fasting and he tries not to make it too bad, but he has his schedule and I have mine.

I'm not Muslim, but I fast with my husband (he is Muslim). I have three kids from my first marriage, and they seem to eat all of the time when they are here - hardest for me on weekends! It's getting a little easier though - I guess I'm getting used to it.

I can't exactly make them fast - they're young, wouldn't go for it, etc. Plus, I can just imagine the ex reporting me for "child abuse" or something, anyway. My 8 year old says he wants to fast one day, and I'm having a hard time trying to talk him out of it. I even told him I think children only do half days anyway. He says he still wants to try it. He seems to think that his dad will let him try it this Saturday when he's with him. Never gonna happen though. I finally told him he can fast until his age (in order words, until 8 am this year, 9 next year, etc).

Anyway, not only do I notice them eating and drinking all of the time, but I also cook for them, get them drinks of water, etc. I feel rude wandering out of the kitchen while they eat dinner, but I think they understand. They even agreed not to make popcorn during the day because of the smell.

Hang in there! I'm sure Allah appreciates the extra effort on your part.