I don't know what's going on, whether it's an official craving or not, but all I have wanted over the last two weeks has been meat. Beef, pork, turkey, sausage, plus cheese, bread, sauces - anything heavy as long as it's got meat. Before getting pregnant, I was the complete opposite. I only ate meat once or twice a week (never sausage, didn't like it) and preferred light dishes with lots of fruits, veggies, grains, eggs, and occasional fish. No heavy sauces. I'd say I was a not-quite-vegetarian. Now I've turned into a solid carnivore and all I can think about are juicy hamburgers!
Of course, DH is really enjoying these new preferences. He was teasing me and said it's because I'm carrying his man-child.
Anyone else experiencing this?
Re: Anyone else craving meat?
that has been all that I have wanted for the past few weeks. I am dreaming of the perfect steak.
Yep. this is me. Every time I drive by an open field and see cows all I can think about is "MMMmmmm....STEAK!"
I love me some yummy cow!
I'm the same way.. all I want is anything that's either meaty or cheesy. Or a huge steak!! And I just found out I'm having a boy Maybe you are too!
Steak. and it HAS to be medium-rare!
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Yes, this has been my biggest craving since day one. Meat and cheese always sound good and I usually find a way to get at least one serving of red meat per day. Before, I only rarely ate meat but would have chicken a few times a week. I have not wanted chicken for the last 3 months. It's got to be that need for extra protein & iron!
(I'm having a girl, btw... so I don't think it has anything to do with the sex of the baby
Make sure you're getting enough iron/protein in your diet. I think cravings can often indicate what our body isn't getting enough of, so pay attention to what it's telling you! Pregnant women need more iron because of our increase blood load so I don't think there's anything wrong with having a good cut of steak when you want one!
On another note anything sweet I usually throw up or it doesn't taste good. I like salty things but sweet.... no no.
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'Man-Child', my significant other tells me the same thing! In my first trimester all I wanted was Harris Ranch steak from the local dinner, and now, in my second trimester, it is hot buffalo wings. I mean, you'd think I'd get horrible heartburn from them, but I don't get a lick of it, and I've been eating them like CRAZY.
I have totally been craving meat! its CRAZY-- i am the last person to crave meat and often eat a semi-vegetarian diet-- but RED MEAT, something i have hardly ever prepared in my house is the meat I want the most. Steaks especially!
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I am in my 2nd trimester and have been craving meat since early in my first trimester. Chicken and seafood mostly. However, eggs don't taste good to me.
I have 2 turkey burgers ( no gluten free bread or anything, just burger) and ketchup (Simply Heinz) for lunch every day with a side of peaches, this has been going on since 7 weeks.
Then dinner is usually chicken or turkey.
The other day I had steak for the first time in 2 years, and it was sooooo good!
I doubt mine is because I am low on iron though, I eat a ton of spinach.