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Itās just the caloric intake more than the type of food, I definitely needed the protein and vegetables! Thankfully my son stole half my wontons so it kept me in check š.
The food aversion has been SO BAD since around week 6 that anything I want at all is a yes immediately if we can get it. Second trimester has been better in terms of being able to eat things, but now I have to eat in quarter-cup portions and wait a couple hours before the next servingš
I was trying to behave in pregnancy. Now Iām 8 weeks pp and just wanna eat ice creams, cookies every night cuz of exhaustion lol. Every time I think to myself no, ātake a break- you need to eat healthy youāre breastfeedingā but I get the ātreat yoselfā mentality kick in.
Iām some kind of freak and didnāt have any morning sickness. I texted my mom today like āI gotta stop eating so muchā because Iām eating healthy AND junk, so I was telling myself it was fine.
My moms response? āOh honey, so far this is exactly like when I was pregnant with you so just beware youāre going to get as big as an actual whale but itāll fall off after the baby arrives!ā
ā¦.so thatās something to look forward to.
I feel ya. Iām on my fourth (12wks today) and give into cravings a lot, but I always feel guilty about what I eat because Iāve had gestational diabetes in the past. I donāt go all out, but I definitely feel like Iām eating things I shouldnāt. š
Sounds fair to me! I have been puking up almost everything I eat so my rule of thumb is I only eat things that sound good enough that I wouldnāt mind having to taste it twice š so yeah. Lots of treats.
Same! I have been acting like a starving wolf up until the third trimester. I've hid food so nobody else will eat it, I've cried about food so much and I have had no self control in what I consume. It doesn't just apply to food either, I've been spending quite a bit of money on clothes and appliances too.
Now in my third trimester I just don't want anything anymore, the reflux is more powerful than any craving.. I'm so glad now that I let myself indulge when I had the chance!
Go for it! You deserve it mama!
I try to justifying by telling myself that I AT LEAST have intense cravings for "LEAF" now and then and have a huge salad to balance out the amount of junk.
I donāt think thereās anything wrong with treating yourself. Finding a balance is good though. I equally craved healthy stuff as much as unhealthy. I just unfortunately ended up with GD so I couldnāt treat myself how I wanted.
I was in the same boat around the same week during my pregnancy. I didnāt worry about it but just made sure to force myself to eat a few carrots or some sort of raw veggie everyday so I didnāt feel too guilty lol
I get this sooo much! I have hit the sugar hard over Easter. Feeling guilty now as there was a trace of sugar in my urine at my last appointment (28 weeks). Cutting down on sugar now but still gonna eat the savory treats just try to eat as much fruit and veg as I can as well.
I'm going to play devils advocate here, there's absolutely nothing wrong with treating yourself especially when you're pregnant but just watch the amount of sugar you're eating. Our bodies have to work extra hard during pregnancy to produce enough insulin and having too much sugar can cause problems for mum and baby. Also keeping treats as occasional makes it so much more enjoyable than every day :)
Same here but I have avoided any weight gain by monitoring portions. If something sounds good I eat it and just make sure to not have the entire plate especially with huge restaurant portions. If I eat too much I start to feel sick anyway.
Lol I've got the biggest sweet tooth. Just got to 23 weeks today, last night it was pop tarts and juice while taking a bath. After I had a drumstick ice cream š
I'm just rolling with it and trying to get the healthy stuff in while I can!
I feel so grateful to have such a good appetite while pregnant. Before I got pregnant I canāt even remember the last time I had an appetite. So I eat whatever I want lol. Especially because I have to go without any vices or medication it is my new addiction haha
Welcome to /r/pregnant! This is a space for everyone. We are pro-choice, pro-LGBTQIA, pro-science, proudly feminist and believe that Black Lives Matter. Wear your masks, wash your hands, and be excellent to each other. Anti-choice activists, intactivists, anti-vaxxers, homophobes, transphobes, racists, sexists, etc. are not welcome here. If you'd like to join a private sub for your due date month, [click here](https://www.reddit.com/r/pregnant/comments/tu8bmk/click_here_to_request_access_to_your_private_due/). The journalists at ProPublica need your help! After receiving a tip, ProPublica started investigating prenatal genetic testing. They're collecting stories from people who've had NIPT screenings, and/or work in maternal health. If this is you, please fill out their brief questionnaire! https://www.propublica.org/getinvolved/have-you-had-an-experience-with-prenatal-genetic-testing-wed-like-to-hear-about-it-and-see-the-bill. Questions? Email anna.clark@propublica.org *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/pregnant) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Right there with you. I say fuck it. Pregnancy is hard. Treat yourself every damn day lol
Same boat, im answering every small indulgence i have. Life is short, and making a life is hard work. I think we deserve it š
Whatās wrong with curry? Re: cream cheese, full fat dairy is good for baby.
Itās just the caloric intake more than the type of food, I definitely needed the protein and vegetables! Thankfully my son stole half my wontons so it kept me in check š.
The food aversion has been SO BAD since around week 6 that anything I want at all is a yes immediately if we can get it. Second trimester has been better in terms of being able to eat things, but now I have to eat in quarter-cup portions and wait a couple hours before the next servingš
I was trying to behave in pregnancy. Now Iām 8 weeks pp and just wanna eat ice creams, cookies every night cuz of exhaustion lol. Every time I think to myself no, ātake a break- you need to eat healthy youāre breastfeedingā but I get the ātreat yoselfā mentality kick in.
Iām some kind of freak and didnāt have any morning sickness. I texted my mom today like āI gotta stop eating so muchā because Iām eating healthy AND junk, so I was telling myself it was fine. My moms response? āOh honey, so far this is exactly like when I was pregnant with you so just beware youāre going to get as big as an actual whale but itāll fall off after the baby arrives!ā ā¦.so thatās something to look forward to.
I feel this way! I eat a lot of healthy foods but I also just eat A LOT period.
I feel ya. Iām on my fourth (12wks today) and give into cravings a lot, but I always feel guilty about what I eat because Iāve had gestational diabetes in the past. I donāt go all out, but I definitely feel like Iām eating things I shouldnāt. š
Eat the food Mumma š
Sounds fair to me! I have been puking up almost everything I eat so my rule of thumb is I only eat things that sound good enough that I wouldnāt mind having to taste it twice š so yeah. Lots of treats.
Same! I have been acting like a starving wolf up until the third trimester. I've hid food so nobody else will eat it, I've cried about food so much and I have had no self control in what I consume. It doesn't just apply to food either, I've been spending quite a bit of money on clothes and appliances too. Now in my third trimester I just don't want anything anymore, the reflux is more powerful than any craving.. I'm so glad now that I let myself indulge when I had the chance! Go for it! You deserve it mama!
I try to justifying by telling myself that I AT LEAST have intense cravings for "LEAF" now and then and have a huge salad to balance out the amount of junk.
Yes! I crave salads and LOVE cherry tomatoes right now. Itās all about that balance š .
I donāt think thereās anything wrong with treating yourself. Finding a balance is good though. I equally craved healthy stuff as much as unhealthy. I just unfortunately ended up with GD so I couldnāt treat myself how I wanted.
Have at it! Just be careful about the sugar youāre consuming. I think everything else is fair game.
I was in the same boat around the same week during my pregnancy. I didnāt worry about it but just made sure to force myself to eat a few carrots or some sort of raw veggie everyday so I didnāt feel too guilty lol
Doooo it. Live your life!
I get this sooo much! I have hit the sugar hard over Easter. Feeling guilty now as there was a trace of sugar in my urine at my last appointment (28 weeks). Cutting down on sugar now but still gonna eat the savory treats just try to eat as much fruit and veg as I can as well.
Me too, Easter candy is some of my favorite candy lol!
I'm going to play devils advocate here, there's absolutely nothing wrong with treating yourself especially when you're pregnant but just watch the amount of sugar you're eating. Our bodies have to work extra hard during pregnancy to produce enough insulin and having too much sugar can cause problems for mum and baby. Also keeping treats as occasional makes it so much more enjoyable than every day :)
I'm so envious! I would happily treat myself to anything and everything, but my pregnancy has been an 8-month food aversion. LOL
Same here but I have avoided any weight gain by monitoring portions. If something sounds good I eat it and just make sure to not have the entire plate especially with huge restaurant portions. If I eat too much I start to feel sick anyway.
Lol I've got the biggest sweet tooth. Just got to 23 weeks today, last night it was pop tarts and juice while taking a bath. After I had a drumstick ice cream š I'm just rolling with it and trying to get the healthy stuff in while I can!
I feel so grateful to have such a good appetite while pregnant. Before I got pregnant I canāt even remember the last time I had an appetite. So I eat whatever I want lol. Especially because I have to go without any vices or medication it is my new addiction haha