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If I hear one more thing I can't eat....

troublejessytroublejessy member
in March 2014 Moms
Here I am, happily eating my hummus, thinking I'm being a good healthy preggo... when I stumble across an article about the dangers of hummus during pregnancy.  Seriously.  

Over the weekend, I was enjoying a decaf venti Passion Tea from Starbucks as I have been for weeks. You know, since I completely gave up coffee and caffeine when I kept having spotting/bleeding... only to find out that hibiscus, one of the primary ingredients should be completely avoided during pregnancy because it can cause bleeding and miscarriage. Give. Me. A. Break.

Going into this I was all "I'm not going to be one of those pregnant women.  People have been having babies for thousands of years.  I'm going to eat what I want." Then the second I started having issues I ate my words.  I felt like everything that I did - how I moved, what I ate, etc directly impacted whether or not the pregnancy would be successful.  Now I'm choking down this hummus with guilt.  Seriously though, if there is a risk of me getting listeria from fucking hummus - I think we have bigger issues than my eating habits.  /rant

Does anyone else feel this way?  You know that logically, everything in moderation should be fine - and that if you actually followed all of the guidelines you'd probably starve to death, but it still bothers you? It's like "awesome, so I finally found something that I can eat a ton of that doesn't sound disgusting to me... thanks for ruining it."

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  • ceh789ceh789 member
    Hummus?  What is supposed to be wrong with hummus?
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    This is my philosophy on the no-no's. I mean, I haven't touched alcohol since I found out but honestly? You can get sick just as easily from improperly washed fruits and vegetables or bad meat as you could from bad hummus. Are we supposed to stop eating fruits and vegetables? I don't think so.
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  • troublejessytroublejessy member
    edited August 2013
    Hummus apparently has an increased risk of listeria (like some cheeses).  New Zeland and Australia recommend avoiding hummus completely. 


    And I agree with the philosophy on no-nos.  I thought mine would be the same, but having to be so careful about everything else has made me equally cautious about food.  
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  • clo1982clo1982 member
    it is hard to avoid worrying but I think someone said it well on a post from a week or so ago...'if a piece of cheese hasn't taken down the human population by now, we are probably not as sensitive as these articles are making us out to be!' I have been eating turkey lunchmeat sandwiches every day because it is one of the few things that doesn't sound awful to me. And think about it...ANYTHING can make you sick..do your best...and hope for the best. The stress is probably much worse for you than what you are eating! At my 1st appt my doctor's final comments were 'if you are drinking, stop now, and try to avoid the street drugs!' so that kinda tells you what is REALLY an issue! haha.
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  • Sanibel21Sanibel21 member
    It is all so frustrating to me too. It can't possibly all be followed. In general, I work hard on "accepting what is," so I do enough that doesn't drive me crazy, and try to accept the outcome. 

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  • Mellie212Mellie212
    Oh man - I'm with you. I'm sorry but since having my first four years ago they've changed the rules SO MUCH. The rule should be "no Internet for 9 months". I've had a sandwich more than once already, a nice hot bath when my back was killing me, and even a sip or two of red wine! It helps with the nausea more than you would imagine. Maybe I'm just grouchy from feeling so sick but I think I may just buck the rules and go with everything in moderation. Be wise, trust your body, relax.
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  • kstar83kstar83 member
    for what is worth my SIL ate almost solely ham and cheese sandwiches with my niece. She said it was all she could keep down.

    But I also really understand the, what if something happens, will I just hate myself forever for eating this cheese? Is it worth it? Blegh
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  • holly820holly820 member
    To be honest, it's a small price to pay for 9 months.  I have a friend that would give up anything to have a child.  It's heartbreaking.  It's such a blessing to have a child and if it means I have to give up sushi and coffee until March, so be it.
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  • SamJusticeSamJustice member
    I've heard of more people getting listeria from bagged salads than lunch meat. My doctor has been telling me for years that anything if fine in moderation, yes, this included alcohol. I wouldn't worry too much.
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  • AriaAmante143AriaAmante143 member
    Welp now I'm craving hummus and pita bread...
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    I'm thinking Greek for dinner!
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  • JustinsGirl2011JustinsGirl2011 member
    I was dying for some sushi so I got some that's just avocado & rice... so yummy! I definitely miss my coffee.
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  • kali55kali55 member
    I haven't given up hummus, nor sushi and I don't plan on it.  I freaked myself out so much with DS and what I should and shouldn't do, this go around I'm using my own common sense.  


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  • rachbaby1rachbaby1 member

    I'm pretty proud of myself these days when I can manage to eat anything - so I've cut a few corners.  I doubt a little bit of feta cheese mixed with hummus, or the half deli turkey sandwich I devoured on Saturday is going to kill me.  Plus, I think that was the only actual protein I had kept down in days!

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  • roxi9020roxi9020 member
    I have been dying for sushi so last night I insisted my husband take me to our neighborhood joint with a great all you can eat deal.  I just stayed away from all the raw stuff and was totally satisfied. My husband still got to eat raw and I was fine with it.   Such a relief to satisfy that craving!!
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  • lvlichellelvlichelle member
    I had someone tell me that I shouldn't have any caffeine.. (Okay, I was told by a nurse that I shouldn't have more than 200mg of caffeine a day. Which is fine and dandy).. I gave up my coffee in the morning and almost have given up my pop/soda. But, when the same lady tried to tell me I shouldn't have chocolate either.. that's where I draw the line.. don't try to take my chocolate away woman! lol
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  • katieg314katieg314 member
    I ate a turkey sandwich yesterday because it was the only thing I cold stomach. I don't feel even a little bit bad. My MIL has been here for a week and I have gotten a running commentary on everything I eat (or don't eat). I am about to lose. My. Mind. Last week I was scolded for sitting on a barstool in my kitchen because its too high. The next non-medical personnel that tells me what I can't do is going to get hit...
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  • KacerraKacerra member
    I just ate an entire jar of green olives! I'm pretty sure by tonight that too will be on the "no no" list! It's the first thing I've eaten all day and I don't care! It tasted good and stayed down, so far! Lol
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  • BabykawashBabykawash member
    Hummus is safe if it is home made.Lucky for me my hubby is middle eastern so I still get my hummus fix!
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  • JennproJennpro member
    I agree!!! It seems every first bite I took for the first few weeks there was someone there to say, " you're not supposed to eat that."

    I also like hummus and passion tea from Starbucks! :(

    I can't bare the thought of most healthy foods. I work with a health nut and she's always wanting to bring me healthier food! Telling me that she knows I would love her beet carpaccio(gag), while I'm eating my grilled cheese...
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  • ALHolliALHolli member
    Luckily my favorite sushi is the veggie kinds, so I don't skimp on that when I can eat lol. I watch which kind of tuna I buy, but that's about it. I still clean the cat box cuz if I don't, it'll never get done. I'm just careful not to kick up lots of dust and I wash my hands real good after. At this point, if I can eat it and not hork it all up, I'm eating it. I had lots of hoagies last time, just get your "no-no's" from reputable places. Avoid the gas station sushi ;) 
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  • MkckbabyMkckbaby member
    My doc said sushi is fine if i get it from a clean place that has never made me sick. Im so glad for that!
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  • kare_bear_12kare_bear_12 member
    I have had a cesar salad, hot dogs, and 1 coffee every morning. I am not indulging in the no-no's, but if I'm craving something, I am not going to just say no. I am careful and have to try and not beat myself up about it. If it is something I don't know about, like getting a sandwich from Subway, where I know they probably didn't heat up the turkey slice before putting it on the bun, I won't eat it. Thankfully most of the stuff I am not supposed to eat doesn't sound appetizing or I already don't like it.

     

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