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Help with strong food aversions

LizT64LizT64
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I am about 6 weeks along and utterly failing at making this week's grocery list because I am repulsed by the thought of most foods! The only thing I can even think of stomaching is cheese and crackers. Bland stuff sounds nice, but I doubt a week of rice and oatmeal will be appealing to my husband. ;)

 

Any ideas for meals that will be somewhat exciting, but that won't incite my gag reflex? Worth noting: most meat, with the exception of deli meat, is out of the question (yes, I have heard that I'm supposed to heat the deli meat before I eat it). Sweets are a problem, too.

Thanks!

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Re: Help with strong food aversions

  • AnchorsUpAnchorsUp member

    I was okay with making the list, but actually walking through the grocery store got me. Especially the freezer aisle; something about the pictures on the boxes...I couldn't handle it. It still makes me a little queasy.

    I've hit the point where I'm hungry, but half of what I think I want to eat ends up tasting horrible. Like PP said, first trimester is just about getting through it. Eat what you can, stay hydrated. Hubby can fend for himself for a little while. ;) 

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  • waTracywaTracy
    I'm just now able to sort of meal plan again for my family and not gag through the grocery store.  I just asked my husband what he wanted, and picked up things I saw that looked appealing, which centered around carbs and cheese.  Just do what you can.  I agree with everyone...you can't plan ahead.  I spent a lot of money on eating out during a bunch of first tri because if something sounded good, I went for it.  It's survival mode right now.
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  • AndiEchoAndiEcho member
    It is weird, I am only 4 weeks and I ate salads about every day before, now I cant even take a bite! I am also have waves of nausea out of nowhere.
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  • Jackinthebox23Jackinthebox23 member

    imageAndiEcho:
    It is weird, I am only 4 weeks and I ate salads about every day before, now I cant even take a bite! I am also have waves of nausea out of nowhere.

     

    This.  I used to eat mostly salads and steamed veggies.  Just looking at raw vegetables makes me sick and the thought of broccoli sends me into a gagging fit.  Even saltines made me gag today.  

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