DH is trying to police my food!

mfarmer0811 · August 2013

Let me just start out by saying, DH has been a doll since we found out. He's been super sensitive, helpful, and understanding.
I've been pretty much nauseous 24/7 for the past week. I've thrown up/dry heaved a few times, this afternoon being one of them! I've been starving, and nothing sounds good.

Well, I called DH before he left the office to come home and asked him to get me a Subway sandwich, and some sour cream and onion chips. As I was digging in to my meal he started in on how the chips may not be good.....I didn't even let him finish. I was like, this is the only thing that sounds good at the moment, and I'm going to eat them, if they come up later, then so be it!

This isn't the first time he has tried to talk me out of eating something that sounds good. I keep telling him not to mess with a pregnant woman and her food! LOL
Anyways, there isn't really a point to this...maybe you other ladies would like to chime in on how your DH is dealing with your sickness, or food, or whatever.

AlphaMom82 · August 2013

Well...DH is kind of doing that but mor under my direction since I gained 76 pounds with my first pregnancy (and lost 100!!!). So, I told him no matter what...don't let me get fat!!!

Deannaphoto · August 2013

My poor hubby has to deal with me being hungry and nothing sounding good as well! I feel bad sometimes! I think I would kill him if he took away one thing that sounded good!

kz's_girlygirl · August 2013

MH is doing the same thing. I *needed* Mac and cheese tonight. He tried to get me to add broccoli to it... Umm, no.

All I can really stomach are carbu type things so I've been eating rice, potatoes, some cereal. When I complained that I felt like I wasn't getting any nutrition and felt bloated, DH said I might want to sign up for SparkPeople calorie counter...

You're not alone- enjoy that subway meal!!!

mfarmer0811 · August 2013

AlphaMom82 said:

Well...DH is kind of doing that but mor under my direction since I gained 76 pounds with my first pregnancy (and lost 100!!!). So, I told him no matter what...don't let me get fat!!!

Well, he's not trying to talk me out of it because of gaining weight, but because he doesn't want me to throw it up. But, I've been sick no matter what I'm eating, so I might as well eat what sounds good, right? LOL
Good for you for losing 100 pounds!! That's amazing!

Pookieson · August 2013

DH "kindly" reminds me about things I shouldn't be eating. I may be craving chocolate, but he'll ask if maybe he can get me something different. He probably would "suggest" that I not eat subway either because of the lunchmeat, not so much the chips. I splurge every now and then, but I was overweight to begin with and he just wants me and baby healthy. I see it as them caring, not trying to micromanage. He is really good about eating what I eat too. The only thing he is still consuming is coffee, and on occasion, he still has alcohol. Other than that, if I'm snacking on grapes, he eats grapes, not the delicious candy I have hidden in my freezer begging me to eat it.

lazyreader · August 2013

My hubs is freaking out about the dumbest things. chips and queso, turkey bacon lettuce sub, and a medium rare stake all got me the stink eye and an earful saying I'm going to damage the baby and it's not his fault if something goes bad (yes i know, very wrong thing to say). then he was ranting about how it's his kid too so he has a say in what I eat.

i yelled at him saying he's being crazy and mean and if our doctor supports his non-sense i'll skip those things.

he also got really mad once when i used a microwave. he's nuts. i told him to cool off and don't be a ninny. (it was a much longer calmer conversation but thats the summary)

I feel you with the food controlling hubs.

mfarmer0811 · August 2013

Shannon1401 said:

DH "kindly" reminds me about things I shouldn't be eating. I may be craving chocolate, but he'll ask if maybe he can get me something different. He probably would "suggest" that I not eat subway either because of the lunchmeat, not so much the chips. I splurge every now and then, but I was overweight to begin with and he just wants me and baby healthy. I see it as them caring, not trying to micromanage. He is really good about eating what I eat too. The only thing he is still consuming is coffee, and on occasion, he still has alcohol. Other than that, if I'm snacking on grapes, he eats grapes, not the delicious candy I have hidden in my freezer begging me to eat it.

I got bacon, and had them heat it up, and toast it!

I don't think he's micromanaging, I just think it's kinda funny that I haven't really been eating very much at all, and when I do feel like eating something, he tries to talk me out of it.

Kschmitt19 · August 2013

DH cooks in our house so everything is healthy but he always asks what I want which I haven't had much of an opinion lately. It is nice having a skinny cow ice cream sandwich and not feeling bad about it though.

Pookieson · August 2013

The microwave thing is hilarious. DH doesn't get mad, just "reminds" me constantly. I usually respond with, "I know, but I get two votes because it is my uterus....so I win." Usually that shuts him up.

creativesoul83 · August 2013

My dh has pretty much left me alone about my food. I actually eat better now then before. I have lost 4lbs which doctor is ok with. I eat more balanced and crave veggies. Plus he has always avoided directing me on food. Even before pregnancy I am adamant on what I like and want

ladyglittersparkles · August 2013

My DH is also policing my food
Finally something sounds good to eat and he said "um that's made with white wine sauce"
My response was fine
Ill eat cake batter instead
Lol

MamaWino · August 2013

My husband was awful during my last pregnancy and has been the same so far this time. He actually swatted a hot dog out of my hand last summer. He's also always making sure my meat is cooked thoroughly and that I'm not eating anything processed or with too much sodium. He makes me crazy but it's cute that he's so involved.

AlphaMom82 · August 2013

I hope the MS passes soon! Thanks of the kudos!

MandyCakes1224 · August 2013

Yeah I feel you! The other day I got Wendy's after work because I was starving and don't get off work till 11pm and by that time I don't feel like making anything. When I get home he says "You eating this fast food is being very selfish and you shouldn't be eating that." I was in shock, you are not the one who is pregnant and don't understand how it feels to not be able to eat anything. So frustrating sometimes!

EML2011 · August 2013

I wanted banana peppers on our pizza last week and DH said that he read spicy isn't good for m/s. I made it VERY clear that he won't be telling me what to eat during this pregnancy. I haven't heard another peep from him about what I've been eating :P

codec · August 2013

HAHA I wish my husband would say some crazy shit like that to me. *smack in the face*

jwls84 · August 2013

MH is just happy if I eat these days. He said that he is happy that I am not telling him to take me to McDonald's or Burger King this time, like I did with my last pregnancy.

mfarmer0811 · August 2013

Well, he's a bi-polar police..haha! I just made him take me to the store to get some ice cream, and ice cream cones; and he was all for it! He even got his own kind!!

Now, let's see what he says when I go in there to try and make me my 2nd cone!

They're small cones, ok? Back off! LOL

bundleofJoy14 · August 2013

phebesx said:

My husband was awful during my last pregnancy and has been the same so far this time. He actually swatted a hot dog out of my hand last summer. He's also always making sure my meat is cooked thoroughly and that I'm not eating anything processed or with too much sodium. He makes me crazy but it's cute that he's so involved.

I triple dog dare my husband to smack food out of my hand..he will never eat again lol!!! The only thing I have craved and he suggested something different was with Ramen Noodles. He got me low sodium chicken noodle soup instead

I give everyone kudos for dealing with crazy husbands

The only thing mine is worried about at the moment is what goose decoys are the best for hunting haha. Gotta LOVE hunting season.

crystaljoanna · August 2013

I think my husband's too smart and knows what kind of wrath he would bring upon himself

BrideNamedMeg · August 2013

DH knows enough to keep his mouth shut! The only thing he does is remind me to take my prenatals, which I appreciate because I hate taking them! He would probably say something about my caffeine intake, (coffee specifically) but I don't even like the taste right now so it's not an issue.

He's there with me rubbing my back every time I throw up, cleaning up if I don't make it to the toilet or sink, etc. He knows how much it sucks for me right now, he's not going to give me grief if all I want to eat is carbs in the 1st tri. I'll eat better later when I feel better.

Ahutch428 · August 2013

I am a huge Dr. Pepper drinker being a southern girl, and since I found out I'm pregnant, I have limited it to 1 sometimes 2 a day. Everytime I order it at restraunt I think my husbands eyes are going to pop out they get so big!! He also went to the store and stocked up on fruits and veggies. This is our first, so he is a little overprotective!

kstar83 · August 2013

mine doesn't understand food aversion or the morning sickness. Yesterday he was pouting because I would try his steak. I had JUST finished throwing up, the LAST thing I wanted was medium rare red meat. "But I cooked it longer so you could eat it". GET THAT THING AWAY FROM ME!

then he's in the kitchen eating these tortilla chips I call crack chips (full of MSG and delicious) and I am throwing up in the bathroom, door closed and I can hear him chomping on them. I almost crawled through the wall. Then of course he is all up in my face smelling like chips and steak asking me what he can do... ummmm get out my face before I puke on you?

ifr8955 · August 2013

My hubby has been so sweet but a little to indulgent. He was trying to convince me to order the pizza I was craving at 10:30 pm on Sunday when I got home form work. He said "Baby, you and the baby need to eat something, just order the pizza." I had an omelet instead. But I am still craving pizza today!

Maggie-Moo · August 2013

I guess we should all see the silver linings and be thankful they care! My DH has made suggestions and his phrase is "we don't need to eat that" for things like chips at the store. I tell him I agree we don't need them and then put them in the cart because i WANT them. I am aware of the difference and okay with that. DH has said no to some requests and I have backed off on some, but when there is something I really want that won't go away, he leaves me alone. And usually gets one too.

I gained 60 lbs with last pregnancy, so I am trying to keep it in check, but agree that I will not stress about some extra calories provided it stays in control this time.

mfarmer0811 · August 2013

I guess there was some kind of miss-communication on this post. DH wasn't trying to police my food because he doesn't want me to gain weight, or eat something bad, etc. He was thinking that the chips I wanted to eat were going to make me sick, make me throw up. I just wanted to make that clear.

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