Anybody Eating Foods off the No-No List?

MaybeBabyMama · July 2013

It's not as much that I am blatantly forgoing the suggestions about food, but half the time, I'm elbow deep in a cold cut sandwich or munching the crap outta some eggs benedict and THEN I remember, wait...I don't think I'm supposed to be eating this. My OB during my last pregnancy was fine with lunch meat and most other foods that typically appear on the do not eat list so I think I am just naturally more open with my food choices during pregnancy. Butstill, I am trying to limit processed foods on the whole, but find myself failing miserably most of the time.

I'm wondering if anybody else has been enjoying foods that are typically "taboo" during modern-age pregnancy.

novelblessings · July 2013

I've had a few Jimmy Johns sandwiches. I also had eggs over the weekend that I thought were done but were still a little runny. I think I'll survive though.

Momstheword83 · July 2013

I'm a rebel and still eat subs and medium rare steak.

MaybeBabyMama · July 2013

novelblessings said:

I've had a few Jimmy Johns sandwiches. I also had eggs over the weekend that I thought were done but were still a little runny. I think I'll survive though.

I've got my fingers crossed for you

legallyginger · July 2013

I don't really like lunch meat, but I looooveme some tuna. I definitely eat it more than I should.

ufsandra85 · July 2013

I am not limiting anything i wouldnt usually eat, i eat subway everyday. not heated, cookie dough, yumm

MaybeBabyMama · July 2013

Glad I am not alone

jbelle · July 2013

babycaps said:

I'm eating eating deli meats, but I steam them in the microwave first for 30 seconds.
And I had eggs last night. Although I thought I had cooked it long enough to make sure the yolk was hard, it was mildly runny in the middle, but it was SO hot, i'm sure everything was killed!

While I'm doing my best to be conscientious, I gave into my craving for over easy eggs. We use our eggs promptly, and from what I've read, it's the whites that are more likely to harbor salmonella.

LaurenAsh23 · July 2013

yup...I'm eating lunch meats (not a ton) but at least once a week. I've had sushi once. Coffee doesn't sound good to me anymore, but I am having iced tea every now and then, but making sure to stay under the 200mg of caffeine a day.

Can't think of anything else...but I'm sure there is something. My thought is...these rules haven't always been around and we all survived. Right now, I'll eat anything I can stomach and sounds good!

AriaAmante143 · July 2013

I allow myself one caffeinated beverage (one coffee or one can of regular soda) a day. Sometimes I don't use them, but some days I need the kick to help get me through the day. My fatigue is kicking my butt right now

I was out of town for a conference two weeks ago and the lunch they provided for us every day was some sort of deli meat sandwich so I really didn't have much of a choice eating those.

I've been craving soft cheeses lately. I haven't had any yet, and I need to ask my OB about them, but cheese stuffed olives sound so delicious to me right now

lucylove619 · July 2013

I have also eaten lunch meat. I totally forgot about eggs! Oops. I also drink coffee everyday, I wouldn't function well without it. But we eat very healthy otherwise, fresh fruits and veggies and very little processed food, preservative free if possible. So I don't feel too bad about slip ups every once in a while.

ellajune2012 · July 2013

I had sushi from a place I know and trust two weeks ago, and I've made eggs at home that are a little runny (I wouldn't order eggs anywhere that aren't fully cooked, but I trust my own). I've also had the occasional cold cuts. I drink a latte every morning but I don't usually drink sodas or eat a lot of chocolate so I'm well under the limit.

My philosophy is to use my best judgement and it's ok if it's "just a little bit" (I'm mobile or I would insert Dr Sonya image from How I Met Your Mother)

bumpuser9058414 · July 2013

Rad&Co said:

I drink a cup of coffee every single morning and I accidentally had two glasses of iced tea yesterday afternoon. So far I've eaten a spicy tuna roll, eggs sunny side up, medium cooked steak (I love medium rare) and have generally been forgetting the rules. I've been forcing myself away from Whole Foods, however because if I go I know I will desperately want to put feta cheese on my salad! Can we eat ricotta cheese? My favorite white pizza is covered in ricotta and I had that too. Oops.

You can eat feta cheese that is made from pasteurized milk. Just read the label.

CactusGirl · July 2013

Guilty. I've had over easy eggs, lunch meat, sometimes a cup of coffee, and sushi rolls (though no raw fish).

Sanibel21 · July 2013

I'm eating all cheeses but I do make sure they're pasteurized. Does that count?

bumpuser9058414 · July 2013

ellajune2012 said:

I had sushi from a place I know and trust two weeks ago, and I've made eggs at home that are a little runny (I wouldn't order eggs anywhere that aren't fully cooked, but I trust my own). I've also had the occasional cold cuts. I drink a latte every morning but I don't usually drink sodas or eat a lot of chocolate so I'm well under the limit. My philosophy is to use my best judgement and it's ok if it's "just a little bit" (I'm mobile or I would insert Dr Sonya image from How I Met Your Mother)

I am having some pasteurized feta cheese, deli meat without heating and more tuna than recommended. I'm not digging coffee but if I were I would have some! JUST A LITTLE!

kali55 · July 2013

I don't eat lunch meats to begin with, but I still have 2 cups of a coffee a day, I've had sushi, I'm not staying away from any cheeses.

Arose4413 · July 2013

I have had sushi and eggs.

PeytonEliMama · July 2013

I've had deli meat, med-rare steak, and drink caffeine daily. I am not a huge fish fan, but would throw back some sushi (I really only like seared ahi tuna or shrimp, which is cooked) if the opportunity presented itself.

beckynsean11 · July 2013

ellajune2012 said:

I had sushi from a place I know and trust two weeks ago, and I've made eggs at home that are a little runny (I wouldn't order eggs anywhere that aren't fully cooked, but I trust my own). I've also had the occasional cold cuts. I drink a latte every morning but I don't usually drink sodas or eat a lot of chocolate so I'm well under the limit. My philosophy is to use my best judgement and it's ok if it's "just a little bit" (I'm mobile or I would insert Dr Sonya image from How I Met Your Mother)

For now I'll eat anything that doesn't turn my stomach.

ETA: Berry beat me to the Dr Sonja pic.

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ellajune2012 · July 2013

Haha thanks @berry30! That's the image I wanted

Fucahwe · July 2013

I didnt even know there was a no-no food list! I have small children, so I already stay away from fish thAt is high in mercury. We rarely eat lunch meat bc of a family history of colorectal cancer...I never cook my eggs over easy, my steak is always medium well (at least), if I eat soft cheese it's always from pasteurized milk. An bc of issues with bp/tachycardia, I am already caffeine exempt. What else do I need to know?

kvlrn · July 2013

I am drinking a cup of regular coffee with vanilla creamer and I'm loving every single drop! I ate sushi and a medium rare steak too. And I didn't take my prenatal one night bc I was too sick to even entertain the thought. I'm such a rebel, I know! [-X

scrumpfy · July 2013

Aside from limiting higher mercury fish and having only 1 caffeinated beverage a day, I haven't changed anything. Eggs are irradiated, cheese is pasteurized , etc. I'm just trying to eat a healthy well balanced diet.

southernmojo · July 2013

Guilty! Two days after my BFP I wasn't even thinking and made eggs Benedict with smoked salmon. All kinds of no-no's there. I drink a cup of coffee every morning as well. And while tailgating for Dave Matthews this weekend I drank two non-alcoholic beers (shocking!!!). That may sound silly to mention, but I have seen the "holier-than-thou" attitude on other boards regarding the tiny amount of alcohol in alcohol free beer... 8-|

MaybeBabyMama · July 2013

Glad to know that we have an awesome group of March 2014 Mamas with some good heads on our shoulders

I have been impressed by the lack of "I was outside for ten minutes in 90 degree heat. Will my baby be okay?" posts.

LaurenAsh23 · July 2013

southernmojo said:

Guilty! Two days after my BFP I wasn't even thinking and made eggs Benedict with smoked salmon. All kinds of no-no's there. I drink a cup of coffee every morning as well. And while tailgating for Dave Matthews this weekend I drank two non-alcoholic beers (shocking!!!). That may sound silly to mention, but I have seen the "holier-than-thou" attitude on other boards regarding the tiny amount of alcohol in alcohol free beer... 8-|

I'm all for non-alcoholic beer and I'm all for a glass of wine or a beer later in pregnancy.

AriaAmante143 · July 2013

bandteacher said:

MaybeBabyMama said:
Glad to know that we have an awesome group of March 2014 Mamas with some good heads on our shoulders I have been impressed by the lack of "I was outside for ten minutes in 90 degree heat. Will my baby be okay?" posts.

I concur.

You can find some pretty scary sites online listing pages and pages or stuff you shouldn't eat, or even wear, or horrible things will happen to your baby. One even said I shouldn't wear perfume, or be around someone spraying it!

I'm all for being safe during my pregnancy but I think some people take it to the extreme. Like others said, pregnancy "no nos" were WAAAY more relaxed when our parents and grandparents were pregnant, and we all turned out fine

beckynsean11 · July 2013

ktlovess said:

southernmojo said:

Guilty! Two days after my BFP I wasn't even thinking and made eggs Benedict with smoked salmon. All kinds of no-no's there. I drink a cup of coffee every morning as well. And while tailgating for Dave Matthews this weekend I drank two non-alcoholic beers (shocking!!!). That may sound silly to mention, but I have seen the "holier-than-thou" attitude on other boards regarding the tiny amount of alcohol in alcohol free beer... 8-|

I got the same thing. "Did you know that decaf coffee actually still has caffeine it it?". Who cares - I still have a small coffee most every morning. I found when I cut it out I had the worst headache ever. ~O)

FWIW, non-alcoholic beer contains a tiny amount of alcohol too.

southernmojo · July 2013

This group does rock!

@LaurenAsh23 - I am 100% on board!

absmama · July 2013

it's hard when you already have a kid! my daughter loves chicken apple sausage and hot dogs and i usually have a few bites of hers and they're not very hot when i give them to her. then i'm realizing, if i choose to avoid those foods, i'll have to wash my hands every time i touch them too. i'm not sure yet. i'm kind of scared of listeria but most of my friends who have had multiple kids never worry about it...

karacakes98 · July 2013

The only restrictions that ever cross my mind are caffeine and alcohol. Otherwise, I pretty much eat what I want.

kmeyers0611 · July 2013

Rad&Co said:

Glad to know that we have an awesome group of March 2014 Mamas with some good heads on our shoulders I have been impressed by the lack of "I was outside for ten minutes in 90 degree heat. Will my baby be okay?" posts.

Ha! So true. I take hour long walks outside multiple times a week. In July. In Texas. Given, I should probably get off the high horse until after our first appointment!

And exercise is encouraged right? Well, it's summer and hot and I have no desire to join a gym, so walking or running outside is my best bet! Think of all those babies born before Air Conditioning was invented... I'm sure we'll be fine

amandoza23 · July 2013

Well I haven't been able to eat anything so I guess you could say I've stayed clear of the no-no foods. I did, however, down a tube of salt and vinegar Pringles yesterday. It was the only thing I could eat that would stay down.

cinnamin922 · July 2013

LaurenAsh23 said:

southernmojo said:

Guilty! Two days after my BFP I wasn't even thinking and made eggs Benedict with smoked salmon. All kinds of no-no's there. I drink a cup of coffee every morning as well. And while tailgating for Dave Matthews this weekend I drank two non-alcoholic beers (shocking!!!). That may sound silly to mention, but I have seen the "holier-than-thou" attitude on other boards regarding the tiny amount of alcohol in alcohol free beer... 8-|

I'm all for non-alcoholic beer and I'm all for a glass of wine or a beer later in pregnancy.

after the first tri - if I've had a long day/bad day and I really need a glass of wine to relax you can be darn sure I will be pulling out my SMALL wine glass and pouring myself a glass. Not every day and only 1 but a relaxed momma is better then a stressed out momma any day. there is sushi in my future (only from a place I trust of course) and I'll be darned if I'm giving up my soda. I have cut back but I can not give it up completely.

Mcsweets · July 2013

I've loved tuna salad yummm

rossandamber2013 · July 2013

I'm also a fan of less worry and more happy equals good babies. I have a cup of decaf coffee in the morning and I even ate a turkey sandwich the other day. I'm a rebel. ;-)

SomersIsles · July 2013

I've had a few lines of cocaine and a couple tequila shots... But other than that I've been pretty good!

I kid.

But really, I had NO idea eggs are on the do-not-eat list... I guess when you think about it, runny yolk = rawish yolk.... Never really thought about that lol. Is that the concern? Nonetheless, I had some a couple days ago. Ah well.

The main thing I pay attention to is caffeine, but I never had much to begin with so that's no big deal. I've been craving sushi (spicy tuna rolls...... Mmmmmm). I'm assuming if I go to a trustworthy place it's nbd?

bumpuser9058414 · July 2013

SomersIsles said:

I've had a few lines of cocaine and a couple tequila shots... But other than that I've been pretty good! I kid. But really, I had NO idea eggs are on the do-not-eat list... I guess when you think about it, runny yolk = rawish yolk.... Never really thought about that lol. Is that the concern? Nonetheless, I had some a couple days ago. Ah well. The main thing I pay attention to is caffeine, but I never had much to begin with so that's no big deal. I've been craving sushi (spicy tuna rolls...... Mmmmmm). I'm assuming if I go to a trustworthy place it's nbd?

Eggs are great for pregnancy but they're supposed to be fully cooked. I love runny yolks for dipping toast! The problem is that we are at greater risk for developing salmonella. I think I might break this rule too.

JerseyBella · July 2013

Last pregnancy I was very strict about diet. No salads out, no lunch meat, meat cooked to death, you know all of that. This time I am way more laid back.

*Naea* · July 2013

I don't eat eggs, so the only thing I am avoiding right now is sushi. Possibly because I would have it 4-5 times a week if I could... so I'm cutting way the heck back to occasional. I eat cold cuts.. cold. Love my moldy cheese. Will have occasional wine after the first tri. My iced coffee is one of the few things that tames the nausea. What's the opposite of paranoid? That's me

But then again, this is my third. My 13 year old is 5'10" and healthy, so I don't think I've done so badly so far.

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