PG no-no's...

kerrbear72

What food/drink/habit would you miss the most if you were PG?

It seems like the list is ever growing as to what is considered unsafe while pregnant.

Mine would be soft cheeses: feta, blue cheese, etc. 

skoogirl

beer and wine.

most soft cheeses in the US are pasteurized. 

XXXXX222

No one can make me give up feta

I'm going to miss the occasional cigarette.

sandylou

I was just thinking of this a couple days ago and last night HAD to go have my favorite garlic and feta fries! I told MH we will have to learn how to make them when that time comes

I think drinking outside would be what I miss most! I love a margarita, chardonnay or anything cold outside on a deck/patio/beer garden or whatever.

punkymama

I totally agree about the soft cheeses and I am adding sushi to my list.

Hels

Sushi!

bandwife928

Sushi and margaritas.

kerrbear72

skoogirl:

beer and wine.

most soft cheeses in the US are pasteurized. 

Beer and wine are another, of course. 

(My mom says she had two glasses of wine every Saturday while she was pg with me - Yikes.) ::twitch, twitch::

The best feta isn't made in the US, though

 

BetchySprout

Cheese is made from pasteurized milk in the US. It is safe.

 

I only missed my diet Mountain Dew. I ate deli meat, drank diet Coke, and ate fruit rollups like they were going out of style. 

 

I really really am going to miss ibuprofen again. Tylenol doesn't do jack crap for my headaches.

(I don't eat sushi or drink, so neither of those will be an issue for me)

kerrbear72

kdodge423:

Beer.

You can eat those cheeses. Unless you special order them from another country, they are required by law to be pasteurized. You can also eat hot dogs, deli meat, lord what's the rest of the crazy list?

 

Off the top of my head, smoked sea food. 

 

MissLadyTay

skoogirl:

beer (Miller Lite!) and wine.

most soft cheeses in the US are pasteurized. 

This.  And the occasional cigarette.  I smoke socially with my girlfriends every once in awhile.

TheQuietGrrrl

Diet coke. 

Not that a small amount is that horrible.  But my habit by no means resembles moderation. Especially when stressed.

LovesPie

Cigarettes (I'm trying to quit and succeeding for the most part), Booze & pot. I am trying to quit all smoking now. I have greatly reduced my consumption so hopefully by the time I get my BFP (whenever that is) I won't miss it at all.

Most soft cheese are pasteurized,  so I will inspect the ingredients and enjoy that, Thank God.

sandylou

kdodge423:

sulfababy:

I'm going to miss the occasional cigarette.

This too. Though I usually only want them while drinking, so that problem pretty much solves itself.

 

Me too...

DH has promised to play by the rules too, but we'll see how that goes. ::rolls eyes::

kerrbear72

Pattypoundcake:

Cheese is made from pasteurized milk in the US. It is safe.

 

I only missed my diet Mountain Dew. I ate deli meat, drank diet Coke, and ate fruit rollups like they were going out of style. 

 

I really really am going to miss ibuprofen again. Tylenol doesn't do jack crap for my headaches.

(I don't eat sushi or drink, so neither of those will be an issue for me)

This, for sure. Tylenol makes me queasy 

Milliways

all of the above? But I am sure you ladies will agree, that I won't miss it much, considering what it would mean.

punkymama

kdodge423:

Beer.

You can eat those cheeses. Unless you special order them from another country, they are required by law to be pasteurized. You can also eat hot dogs, deli meat, lord what's the rest of the crazy list?

 

Kdodge knows all!!!!

One of my friends told me lunch meat and it just didn't sound legit to me

Mrs.Umm

TheQuietGrrrl:

Diet coke. 

Not that a small amount is that horrible.  But my habit by no means resembles moderation. Especially when stressed.

This. Except my vice is Diet Dr. Pepper.
I almost cried when the vending machine at work was out today.

Milliways

kdodge423:

sulfababy:

I'm going to miss the occasional cigarette.

This too. Though I usually only want them while drinking, so that problem pretty much solves itself.

I love my fellow naughty ladies.

kerrbear72

Milliways:

all of the above? But I am sure you ladies will agree, that I won't miss it much, considering what it would mean.

That's a given. That doesn't mean we all don't have the slightly selfish side to us... 

sandylou

Pattypoundcake:

Cheese is made from pasteurized milk in the US. It is safe.

 

I only missed my diet Mountain Dew. I ate deli meat, drank diet Coke, and ate fruit rollups like they were going out of style. 

 

I really really am going to miss ibuprofen again. Tylenol doesn't do jack crap for my headaches.

(I don't eat sushi or drink, so neither of those will be an issue for me)

What could possibly be wrong with fruit roll ups?? I love those damn things!

punkymama

Milliways:

all of the above? But I am sure you ladies will agree, that I won't miss it much, considering what it would mean.

AGREED!!!!!

Milliways

kerrbear72:

Milliways:

all of the above? But I am sure you ladies will agree, that I won't miss it much, considering what it would mean.

That's a given. That doesn't mean we all don't have the slightly selfish side to us... 

I know, no judgement. Was just saying.

kerrbear72

Confession: DH and I both smoke. Last month we both quit for 4 days. Granted, we aren't TTC (or TTA) currently but I really wanted to be done before we began TTC in June/July. Optimally, we should have quite as soon as we began considering TTC. I refuse to be a mom who either smokes around their child or who is constantly trying to hide it from their LO.

TheQuietGrrrl

kdodge423:

Unless you special order them from another country, they are required by law to be pasteurized.

Really?  That's weird because Trader Joe's and Whole Foods do have their fair share of unpasteurized milk cheeses.  At least they clearly label.

BetchySprout

sandylou:

Pattypoundcake:

Cheese is made from pasteurized milk in the US. It is safe.

 

I only missed my diet Mountain Dew. I ate deli meat, drank diet Coke, and ate fruit rollups like they were going out of style. 

 

I really really am going to miss ibuprofen again. Tylenol doesn't do jack crap for my headaches.

(I don't eat sushi or drink, so neither of those will be an issue for me)

What could possibly be wrong with fruit roll ups?? I love those damn things!

Nothing, they just aren't that healthy. A whole box of them would get shoved down my gullet in about 2 days. 

sandylou

Pattypoundcake:

sandylou:

Pattypoundcake:

Cheese is made from pasteurized milk in the US. It is safe.

 

I only missed my diet Mountain Dew. I ate deli meat, drank diet Coke, and ate fruit rollups like they were going out of style. 

 

I really really am going to miss ibuprofen again. Tylenol doesn't do jack crap for my headaches.

(I don't eat sushi or drink, so neither of those will be an issue for me)

What could possibly be wrong with fruit roll ups?? I love those damn things!

Nothing, they just aren't that healthy. A whole box of them would get shoved down my gullet in about 2 days. 

LOL! I couldn't for the life of me figure out what was in them that they would be bad!

JennyBee0916

Definitely beer and wine. There are many times when I come home and all that sounds good to me is an ice cold beer or a glass of wine.

kerrbear72

TheQuietGrrrl:

kdodge423:

Unless you special order them from another country, they are required by law to be pasteurized.

Really?  That's weird because Trader Joe's and Whole Foods do have their fair share of unpasteurized milk cheeses.  At least they clearly label.

Yeah

itsmegin

I was worried I would miss soft cheese, but you can find it pasteurized, so I will still eat my favorite goat cheese.

I will miss wine and sushi. 

BetchySprout

kerrbear72:

TheQuietGrrrl:

kdodge423:

Unless you special order them from another country, they are required by law to be pasteurized.

Really?  That's weird because Trader Joe's and Whole Foods do have their fair share of unpasteurized milk cheeses.  At least they clearly label.

Yeah

They are imported. That is why. 

kerrbear72

Pattypoundcake:

kerrbear72:

TheQuietGrrrl:

kdodge423:

Unless you special order them from another country, they are required by law to be pasteurized.

Really?  That's weird because Trader Joe's and Whole Foods do have their fair share of unpasteurized milk cheeses.  At least they clearly label.

Yeah

They are imported. That is why. 

There is a local farm that makes the most amazing goat cheese. Normally, I'm not a fan at all but this stuff is out of control. Of course, it is un-pasteurized.  I live in an area where I am close enough to a city and in the midst of farm land that I can get pretty much anything I want. I'll definitely skip the UP goat cheese tho

kbeach82

kdodge423:

sulfababy:

I'm going to miss the occasional cigarette.

This too. Though I usually only want them while drinking, so that problem pretty much solves itself.

So this. I quit months ago, but I still want one when I drink. If I ever get PG, I don't think I'll ever get the urge to smoke because I won't be drinking.

red1976

sushi and red wine.
and the pain meds for my bum hip.

ConfuzzledTrish

Whenever someone mentions feta, I think of that lady who was trying to puke up a fingernail full (whatever that means).

I will miss beer and wine.

XXXXX222

Hmm, is it really that big a deal to eat imported feta while pregnant?  Unless someone makes a strong case against it I'll still plan to if it ever happens.  My Dad's an importer and we grew up eating it a lot.

BetchySprout

ConfuzzledTrish:

Whenever someone mentions feta, I think of that lady who was trying to puke up a fingernail full (whatever that means).

I will miss beer and wine.

Oh fingernail of feta...one of my favorite posts evah! 

pawcall

j_luvs_r

TheQuietGrrrl:

kdodge423:

Unless you special order them from another country, they are required by law to be pasteurized.

Really?  That's weird because Trader Joe's and Whole Foods do have their fair share of unpasteurized milk cheeses.  At least they clearly label.

It mostly illegal to import unpasteurized cheeses and milks, but it is not illegal in all states to make/sell them.  So, if a cheese maker in a region where it is legal makes unpasteurized cheeses, then you will likely find them on the shelves in those areas.

Here is some additional info:

https://www.realmilk.com/milk-laws-1.html

ETA: Unpasteurized cheese MAY be imported, but there are strict laws regulating them (60 days aged,etc).

https://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304370304575151663770115120.html

kerrbear72

sulfababy:

Hmm, is it really that big a deal to eat imported feta while pregnant?  Unless someone makes a strong case against it I'll still plan to if it ever happens.  My Dad's an importer and we grew up eating it a lot.

Oh lawd, it is amazing. Idk. I think there is a lot of hype about a lot of things. With that being said, when most of us were conceived, most of these rules never existed. I am not saying we should take the chance but it kind of makes me wonder. 

Rhonie82

kdodge423:

sulfababy:

I'm going to miss the occasional cigarette.

This too. Though I usually only want them while drinking, so that problem pretty much solves itself.

 

I love drinking and smoking. I will miss that a lot. At least our taxi money will go to my pocket.