Honestly, I sometimes still can't believe this is actually happening. I find myself talking about the baby but it feels so unnatural and awkward for me, it feel like I'm living a lie. I guess that since it has taken us so long to get to this point that it has messed with my head. I have worked really hard over the last several years not to think about baby stuff and now that I actually can and should it just feels weird. I was looking at the clearance rack at Target the other day and I was worried that someone would see me. Then I thought "I'm pregnant, I can legitimately be in this section and I shouldn't feel weird". Don't get me wrong, I am gushing with excitement for this baby and we are so so happy. It's just that I have been in a totally different place mentally for a long time and its taking time to adjust and feel comfortable. I never expected these kind of feelings but I guess it makes sense.
Enough of that!
I am feeling the nausea ease up and I am feeling some energy coming back, which is totally awesome. Although, Brock got a nasty virus again and I was lucky enough get the bug. It hasn't been as bad as it was in December but it's exhausting to be dealing with it again. I NEVER get sick EVER, so to have this again is a total shock. I am hoping it clears out really fast and I can start enjoying the 2nd Trimester.
I'm having various food cravings lately. Although I am having cravings, I've been too lazy to really go out of my way to get the things I'm craving. However, I can't quit thinking about a particular thing until I eat it. Then usually that particular craving subsides and I move on to another craving.
Here are some of my most recent cravings:
(FYI, don't freak out! I'm eating a balance diet these are just some of the things that sound really good lately and I'm not constantly indulging in them.)
Cheese: I can't get enough cheese lately. Cottage Cheese and String cheese are the most appetizing!
Cashews: I am loving cashews and almonds lately but mostly cashews.
Fruit Bars: Oh so yummy! They help my nausea, relieve heartburn and taste delicious!
Chinese Food: Apparently I've been craving high sodium in take because the thought of Chinese gets my mouth watery.
Salt & Vinegar Chips: Yum! It has to be Lay's brand to quench this craving. I've also had a spark recently for Cool Ranch Doritos.
Dr. Pepper: First of all, I asked my doc and she said 1-3 16oz Dr. Pepper's a week is completely fine. I rarely indulge in it (maybe 1 pepper every week or every other week) but when I do it has to be fountain. *Funny story: Brock took me to get a fountain drink at the gas station and I had only taken 2 swigs before we went into Costco. When we got back, Boog had gotten the lid off and drank 1/2 of my drink. Obviously I had to dump it out and Brock said he'd get me a new one. Well, I was really wanting a frosty from Wendy's so we ordered a DP. Not kidding I got 3 swigs out of it before I was slurping the bottom. I opened the cup and they had filled the entire cup with ice, I was ripped of twice that day and my DP thirst wasn't quenched.
Milk: I can't get enough of a cold glass of 1% milk, yummy!
Wendy's: For some reason I can't get Wendy out of my mind. Everything looks and sounds so delicious. I've had to grab a couple burgers in the last month, even if it meant sitting by myself in Wendy's during a busy lunch rush.
Sour Patch Kids: I'm a huge chocolate lover but since I've been pregnant the thought of chocolate makes me queasy. Instead I desire probably the worst things for your teeth, these sweet & chewy Sour Patch Kids.
Subway: I have probably had a sub from Subway at least once a week in the month of January. The fresh veggies and bread just hit the spot, yum. *I know that a lot of people say you shouldn't eat lunch meat when you are pregnant but I talked to my doctor and she said the risk of listeria is very minimal and eat on. I haven't been buying luncheon meat from the store though b/c it is not very healthy anyway.
Hmmm, it's lunch time and I just made myself hungry and my mouth watery. I'm going to go find some good grub:)
7 comments:
When I was pregnant with Savannah I lived on Subway during my first trimester. It was literally the only thing that sounded good to me. After I had her, it took me a long, long time to look at another Subway sandwich again.
I lived off Subway and Taco Bell when I was pregnant with Spencer and I craved Dr. Pepper all the time. I had 1 or 2 diet cokes a day with Ty and it's fine. They acutally say that up to 100mg of caffeine is safe during pregnancy. I think that's WAY too much, but a little is okay! Enjoy the clearance sections!! You're going to be needing it!!!!
I totally get what you were saying at the beginning. Up until I could feel the baby moving on a regular basis the whole thing felt pretty unreal. And I didn't start buying any baby stuff until after my 20 week ultrasound and I didn't get around to buying any maternity stuff until I was practically busting out of all of my clothes because I was so paranoid.
I didn't have much in the craving department, but if I cooked a real dinner for John I always ended up eating something else because smelling one thing for that long just made me lose my appetite for it.
I'm so excited for you!
:) I know what you mean, getting excited for a baby after so long. I bought some sleepers the other day and while I was beyond excited, I kept feeling guilty thinking, "You're being silly," until I realized, wait, there really is a baby on the way! (That was a hugely long run-on sentence). Can't say I've had any cravings though... I'll leave those up to you. :)
Hilarious, Kimmy! From the looks of what you're craving I'm going to guess you're having a boy. That sounds a lot like what I craved when I was pregnant with my boys but then again, I did crave salty Chinese food with this baby and she's a girl so who knows? How much longer until you find out? I can't wait!
That is too funny kimmie! At least your cravings have a little variety, fresh subs & chesse, that is great. All I want is greasy, sodium filled take out! Yum I am going to in and out now.....
Oh you make me laugh so hard Kimi!!! I craved junior bacon cheeseburgers from Wendy's and ate them in the parking lot too. I also couldn't get enough cold milk! I think it was the only thing that would settle my stomach, it like coated my lining or something. It totally helped the heartburn!
I never thought my eating habits would get back to normal after being pregnant...but they have. My diet mainly consists of chocolate, Diet coke, bread and cheese. Super healthy!!!
I love reading your pregnancy posts. Keep documenting! Love it!
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