What can I eat?

caymarks · April 2013

Is anyone else getting super frustrated with their limited food options?

I can't eat anything too salty because of swelling. I can't eat pizza, hamburger, spicy food, salad dressing or pastas without the worst heartburn.
I can't eat cheese because of constipation.

My poor DH is trying so hard to find me things to eat but I know he's frustrated. I'm so picky that most veggies are out of the question so that leaves fruit.

I've started losing weight at my doctors appts. Nothing major or concerning but I'm ready to enjoy a good meal again.

HaleyEliza · April 2013

I feel like I could have written this. I'm so tired of feeling like crap I literally have to force myself to eat because I just don't enjoy it or the after effects. I'm so ready for this little boy to be here so I can eat again.

gradmommy13 · April 2013

I don't have a problem with the type of foods I eat, but it's really frustrating that I can't eat a full meal. I get really full to the point of feeling sick after just a few bites, and then I get hungry again not even 30 minutes later. I miss eating a no

ktr722 · April 2013

I found with heartburn that cereal and milkshakes helped. I was eating egg sandwiches too. Try an antacid before eating. My feet just started swelling too. I was at my brother's for dinner the other day and he had pizza for us. i ate some and just drank s

laurenann82 · April 2013

GradMommyToBe:
I don't have a problem with the type of foods I eat, but it's really frustrating that I can't eat a full meal.

BeckyTheEngineer · April 2013

Ice Cream!

MrsJ723 · April 2013

This pregnancy was the first time I ever had heartburn/indigestion and now I completely understand why there are 50 different heartburn/indigestion meds out there! I can't even drink orange juice anymore

KGT126 · April 2013

Graham crackers have been my snacks the last couple weeks. Fresh/frozen fruits have lots a fiber and goodness, you could have smoothies if that's appetizing. And I just sleep with a bottles of Tums o my nightstand. Good luck! PS the heartburn goes a

Shoecrazysarah · April 2013

For some reason dairy trigers my acid reflux. Boo, because it really does help heartburn. I have had a lot of success with smoothies from Jamba or Robeks.

ecgal87 · April 2013

cesmiley:
I take a Pepcid about 30 minutes before I eat. Makes a huge difference. My OB said taking 2 a day was just fine. I s

April! · April 2013

I make smoothies with protein powder, yogurt (good for heartburn), juice or water, and frozen fruit. It's a good amount of protein and calories so I feel like I'm getting good nutrition, and the frozen fruit keeps it cold so I can sip it over a long ti

caymarks · April 2013

Thanks ladies! Peanut butter is definitely out though. Heartburn is instant with that. Smoothies sound good. The Zantac just doesn't last long enough. Maybe I'll try Pepcid. I've been through 3 bottles of tums this pregnancy and let's just say it is not h

Gem11 · April 2013

I'm frustrated but its because I have gestational diabetes. I can eat all kinds of stuff without heartburn and indigestion, but I'm not able to eat it because of my blood sugar. I really really want to pig out on carbs!!

HoolahZinger · April 2013

Meh, you can still eat a ton more than those with GD. At least we are nearing the end. And pick up some Pepcid. GL

Danifer26 · April 2013

I hear ya sista.

caymarks · April 2013

HoolahZinger:
Meh, you can still eat a ton more than those with GD. At least we are nearing the end. And pick up some Pepcid. GLnbs

HZ2012 · April 2013

I'm sorry you're having this problem. Something that I have weekly is high fiber pasta with sauted spinach. No sauce, just a teaspoon or 2 of olive oil, a sprinkle o salt and pepper, garlic powder, Panko breadcrumb, and a little parm cheese. It doesn't gi

CRLSMC2011 · April 2013

Since I have had no appetite and cheese is the thing that goes down consistently, I've been taking a colace every night and a couple of fiber gummies. I also take a pepcid before bed so I don't wake up with the heartburn and papaya enzyme extract

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