I feel like I'm eating horribly---

smiling76 · September 2010

I have that on and off again m/s all day long---so for the first few weeks I barely ate--and now I'm eating more but I feel like sometimes all I can take in are french fries.....or a piece of cheese....or a periodic cookie. I'm trying to eat fresh fruit and more veggies but sometimes the thought of it makes me want to hurl.

I kind of feel guilty! I don't remember it being this bad with DS. I remember living off of apple and peanut butter for the first several weeks--and crackers and water. And then I moved on to mac n cheese LOL--but overall ate really well.

I guess I'm lucky I CAN eat, right??? I know so many on this board can't keep a darn thing down. I had three friends that were super sick the whole 9 mos--ugh--my heart ached for them!

Xles10 · September 2010

Chips and fries have been my friends for the last few weeks, but lately I've been able to stomach more.

normajeane6126 · September 2010

I've survived mainly on oatmeal & dry cereal. Although, for the past week, I've been able to eat salads from McDonald's.

Mrs.McLovin · September 2010

Do the best you can and don't feel bad about it. It's hard eating with m/s. Today I have had Ginger ale and saltines! Not the picture of health.

Iveyatlsu · September 2010

Before I got pregnant all I literally ate was Salad and Hummus. Now the idea of lettuce, or thinking about the texture of Hummus makes me turn inside out. I was lucky tho, I only had morning sickness from week 6 to week 12. I thought I was dying the whole time, and the only thing I could eat (and craved) were chips and fries. Now I can basically eat anything I want, accept for salad and hummus :-(. I try to eat a TON of veggies, dairy/protein and fruit. No more fries for me, but now I crave mashed potatoes and gravy, and donuts!! It's like every food I deemed the devil before I got pregnant, I WAAANNTT now, and can't say no.

Everything I read says "Eat Right and Exercise" It'd be wonderful if food was listed "Right" and "Wrong" wouldn't it? I guess it's better tho to eat somewhat normally while pregnant, then to be on a very limiting diet!

virginiagirl11 · September 2010

I completely understand. All I was able to stomach around weeks 5, 6, 7, 8 were chicken mac 'n cheese, chili & chips, pasta, fries, tacos, TB mexican pizzas, BLT's, pretzel chips, ginger ale, etc. I couldn't stand the smell of veggies or fruits. I drank a lot of V8 fusion during those weeks.

Fortunately, last week I was able to do peanut butter, sandwiches, sliced peppers, cherry tomatoes, asian pears, whole grain waffles, organic low sugar apple juice, shrimp. This week I was able to eat vegetable soups, veggie pitas, salads, apples & cheese, etc. It's getting a lot better.

I absolutely hate the fact that my worst eating took place during the most sensitive weeks for my little blob. But there's nothing I can do about it now except eat as well as I can.

Also, two days ago my girlfriend lent me a pregnancy cookbook called, "The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook." It is full of nutritious, pregnancy-friendly recipes, each with 3 variations for adjusting the recipe based on how you feel at that time - nauseous, good, or as if you need something extra light. I went through the book last night and it's pretty awesome. I plan to start on a couple of recipes today to freeze them for the week.

m0132 · September 2010

I hear ya. I had a surprise early glucose test at the OB yesterday and I was freaking out because I know I have been eating nothing but carbs. I could pretty much eat anything with DD but this time around I am constantly feeling uneasy and nothing appeals to me. I did eat an apple with peanut butter the other day but thats about as far as it has gotten. I buy things at the grocery store thinking I will eat them and they are good for me but one bite and I change my mind and go for some ramen noodles instead. I am trying not to beat myself up about it though, I am taking my prenatals at least and I know it will get better and easier to eat healthier later on in the pregnancy, especially if I get GD again and get put on that awesome no sugar/low carb diet!

allioh · September 2010

My cousin loves telling us how she lived on steak and buttery garlic bread (those frozen Mama Bella ones) for the first 2 1/2 months of her first pregnancy. She gained 12 pounds in the first 8 weeks, but her beautiful baby girl was a normal 7#, 6oz at birth. And she lost all of her baby weight (save 5 pounds, which she needed anyway) within the first year. Yeah, I hate her - cuz I know i'll gain 50 pounds, have a big fat baby, and lose - like - 20# of baby weight and it'll take me 3 years...

Bottom line: don't worry. It seems like our bodies/appetites balance everything out in the end. This too shall pass.

pinkflipflops44 · September 2010

sadly i have had only lemonade and donuts today. but you know what? i feel a heck of a lot better than i did yesterday so i am counting my blessings that i can put something in me. i will eat more at dinner but my stomach hasn't felt this calm in a few days

papasandnic · September 2010

I feel the same way and I was just talking to my DH about this a few minutes ago. Before I used to eat plenty of veggies, good proteins, and fruit. Now the thought of eating brocolli makes me want to hurl and I can barely swallow chicken w/o wanting to gag. And everyday is different. We used to plan out meals for the week but when getting ready to make dinner nothing sounds good! So I resorted to a lot of mac in cheese, pastas, and crackers. Not the best but I can keep them down.

I guess we just have to take it day by day and hope that once we get past this we can get back to healthy eating!

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