Pregnant Picky Eater
Hi everyone!
I am almost 9wks now, and I'm really having a VERY hard time eating. I don't have morning sickness but certain things just freak me out, where normally I would eat them, such as asparagus. I've never really been a healthy eater to begin with, my mom raised me on crap foods like hot dogs and mac and cheese and as I've gotten older, I've trained myself to like salads, mushrooms, etc but I'm still VERY picky.
Now that I'm pregnant, there are so many foods i like that I either can't eat or just freak me out. For example, I LOVE tuna, deli meat, bacon and eggs, and bean sprouts but can't have any. I just am going crazy because I feel so guilty that I'm not eating 'right' but idk what to do!!!! I also have had ZERO desire to cook because i'm too tired AND uncooked food makes me cringe. I'm stuck!
Any advice?!
P.S
I'm not hungry a lot but then when I eat it's usually pastas, cereals, etc.
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Re: Pregnant Picky Eater
I also have had a lot of struggles eating a balanced diet this pregnancy. My biggest aversion has been cooked vegetables and it hasn't shown signs of letting up soon. I spoke with my OB and a nutritionist about my concerns and they said to just be sure to take my vitamin and eat what I can, but to not stress about eating a perfectly balanced diet.
Here are some notes/suggestions based on what you said:
-Deli meat, bacon and eggs are fine during pregnancy. The deli meat concern is the risk of listeria, which you can also get from produce and it is very, very rare. If your meat is properly stored and handled, don't worry about it. Bacon and eggs I have never heard that they are unsafe during pregnancy, and actually eggs were a food my OB recommended when I was having aversions to chicken (sadly, I don't eat eggs). I don't know anything about bean sprouts and tuna because I do not eat them.
-Have you tried smoothies as a way to get more fruits and vegetables in your diet?
- Try adding veggies and a protein to your pasta dishes.
-When you are not in the mood to cook, try using a slow cooker. I seriously have not cooked a real, balanced meal in over a month but we have used our slow cooker.
-It sounds like your meals are mostly carbs (mine have been too) so try getting fruit, veggies and protein as snacks. Some ideas include, string cheese, apple or celery with pb, raw veggies, pre-cut fruit, applesauce, etc...
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Don't worry. I had that a little bit and a lot with DS and it went away in the second tri. I am down 10 lbs and was down 15 in first tri with DS and it all ended and my appetite came back with a vengeance with DS. If you are worried about nutrients get some breakfast smoothies without soy and make them to eat when nothing else sounds good.
Oh yeah, my weight went sky high last time by delivery so no worries there either. Just make sure to talk to your OB about it.
My body did the exact same thing with DD. I ate alright until about 6 weeks and then I really didn't want to eat at all. I forced myself to eat but the only things I could keep down were cereals, toast, mashed potatoes, and saltines. It's a natural thing your body does. I ended up losing weight but my appetite definitely came back at about 13 weeks. Even then though, I didn't really like veggies my entire pregnancy. Fruit was my constant craving.
Keep taking your prenatals, eat what you can, and let your doc know you don't have much of an appetite at your next appt. It'll be alright.
If you can do something like V8 drinks (tomato or the fruity ones), or ensure (the drink for old people lol, but it has a lot of nutrients). The ensure comes in many flavors that might be appealing to you if you are feeling like you are eating crap.
Also, the best thing you can do for yourself is try to blend things together. Don't like veggies? Stick them in the bullet/food processor and mix them with potatoes that you DO like. Like meatloaf? You can blend together carrots, celery, even eggplant and mix it in with your ground meat for burgers, meatloaf or even kababs.
If you blend a lot of things up you can do shots (lol the only ones you can do right now lol). Like a shot of celery or carrot juice.
If something doesn't work & makes you puke, then consider seeing a nutritionist.
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Bacon and eggs? I still eat those.
I'm not freaked out by food, but NOTHING sounds good. Even stuff I love. I end up being nauseas from not eating because I can't decide what to eat (no morning sickness here). Oddly, I've figured out that when it's getting to time to eat and nothing sounds good, fruit loops will hold me over til I can figure it out. The only 2 things that I can regularly eat with no problem or "ewwww" feeling is loaded baked potatoes or egg drop soup from PF Changs (and yes, it has to be theirs).
It's driving me freaking crazy. I don't think I've gained more than a pound or two (I'm 12 weeks on Friday) but doc said he isn't worried until I hit 14 weeks and no weight gain.