Oops! just had deli meat for lunch and forgot!

linzerd · August 2013

I really wanted an Italian sub from this really good sub shop in town, so I got one. After I finish, a coworker looks at me and says "wait, I thought you couldn't have deli meat?!?" "Aw shit!" I said. Oh well, nothing I can do now and I'm not bringing it back up!

BrideNamedMeg · August 2013

I'm about to order myself an Italian sub...as long as the place is reputable and you don't leave them laying around, my midwives have said cold cuts are fine.

Gramsey831 · August 2013

I had a nice turkey sandwich from Jimmy John's yesterday! I eat what I can, when I can!! I hope you enjoyed your sandwich!!

kimberpoo · August 2013

I'm sure you will be fine!

jh&kh · August 2013

Deli meat in moderation is fine, don't stress!

JAck5209 · August 2013

I have a sandwich addiction...

MeganFrench120389 · August 2013

I had a ham and cheese melt for lunch. My dr said it was fine to eat deli meats as long as I trusted where it was coming from and warmed it up to kill bacteria.

htn1763 · August 2013

I have had a few deli sandwiches. You are more likely to get listeria from other sources.

kashibear · August 2013

I eat lunch meat every now and then. My doc says as long as it doesn't make up your entire diet, it's fine in moderation. Jimmy John's is my friend.

MaybeBabyMama · August 2013

I eat deli meat almost every day. Did during my first pregnancy also. The only time I cut it out was at the end when I was pre-eclamptic because of the sodium content.

KariB509 · August 2013

I think you do a lot worse than eat deli meat.

sojaded · August 2013

my dr said its fine as long as it hasnt been sitting outside in the sun, like on a picnic. don't worry!

linzerd · August 2013

KariB509 said:

I think you do a lot worse than eat deli meat.

Wait, what? Correct me if I'm wrong but are you specifically talking about me? Cause...um, unless you somehow have a spy camera on me, I don't think you really know anything about what I do. Typo maybe?? Just checking...

bumpuser9058414 · August 2013

linzerd said:

KariB509 said:

I think you do a lot worse than eat deli meat.

Wait, what? Correct me if I'm wrong but are you specifically talking about me? Cause...um, unless you somehow have a spy camera on me, I don't think you really know anything about what I do. Typo maybe?? Just checking...

Wow. I think she just means in general in pregnancy, there are worse things that can be done than eat deli meat.

NortyLeigh · August 2013

linzerd said:

KariB509 said:

I think you do a lot worse than eat deli meat.

Wait, what? Correct me if I'm wrong but are you specifically talking about me? Cause...um, unless you somehow have a spy camera on me, I don't think you really know anything about what I do. Typo maybe?? Just checking...

I think she just meant that there are much worse things that pregnant women could do than eat deli meat. As in, nothing to freak out about.

linzerd · August 2013

I love it when people read things in the tone of voice they want to hear. Totally not freaking out over here, was just confused since that comment made no sense.

NortyLeigh · August 2013

linzerd said:
I love it when people read things in the tone of voice they want to hear. Totally not freaking out over here, was just confused since that comment made no sense.

That goes both ways. I didn't mean that you were freaking out literally. Just that's its nothing to worry about!

jazzyexpo · August 2013

Native had it a few times and never thought twice.

Eta- I've heard listeria is more common in fresh fruits and veggies anyway. So I'm not sure why they make a big deal about lunch meat.

pattipants · August 2013

DH and I are at the beach, and two days ago I ordered a chef salad at a place on the boardwalk, cause it seemed like the only moderately healthy option. Totally didn't even think about the turkey etc on the salad, but DH has been freaking out a little since then. It's not like the meat was dug out from a gutter...

BerrysMom · August 2013

All else fails get that hot ham and rolls on Sunday mornings. That's warmed up!

Sarajoy317 · August 2013

The deli meat thing is so ridiculous, don't give it a second thought. I eat deli meat every day. As a healthcare provider and mom-to-be, I think every pregnant woman should read this article. https://m.us.wsj.com/articles/a/SB10001424127887323514404578652091268307904?mg=reno64-wsj

amberlynnr7 · August 2013

Meh. I do it on purpose.

linzerd · August 2013

Funny story...after all this and deciding I definitely trust the sub shop, I had terrible gas pains last night (actually thought maybe I was feeling the babe for a minute there) and then spent some unpleasant time on the toilet, and thought to myself... "Good thing I ate that deli meat!" Had some pepto (after reading, you shouldn't really take that either....) and went to bed. I feel fine now and I don't think it was the deli meat that caused it, but I just thought it was rather humorous.

stephcrosby09 · August 2013

My RN said she has seen 1 person have listeria and knows where she got it from. She was funny and said "If the sub is the only thing you get to eat, eat the dang sub!"

I had a sub (heated at Subway) and 2 hot dogs yesterday. Whoops!

Nadeau Photography · August 2013

I heard this somewhere in regards to deli meat while pregnant....can't remember where;

If a turkey sandwich hasn't brought down the human race by now, it probably won't.

My OB says enjoy your Jimmy Johns.

Sarajoy317 · August 2013

Don't spend too much time worrying about it. If you ever have a medication question, feel free to private message me (pharmacist). :-)

megmac15 · August 2013

That article from WSJ is so great! I thought I was the only one questioning the advice from everything I read!! Thanks sarajoy!

Hrose7091 · August 2013

You'll be fine. I've ha lunch meet a few times already.

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