Anyone eating/drinking things they know they "shouldn't"?

kristine618 · March 2014

I wouldn't have dreamed of doing this during my first pregnancy, but we recently went under contract to sell our house (we're moving in July ) and to celebrate, I ordered rare seared tuna for dinner, which I think is perfectly fine (because I've never gotten sick from rare or raw fish before), but I know technically is on the prohibited list of foods. I have been craving sushi like crazy, so this was a small indulgence for me, and it tasted SO good!! I also had a small amount of wine, which I did not do at all during the first pregnancy, but now doesn't seem so bad on occasion. This pregnancy is so much harder being a mom already of a 15 month old who refuses to walk and working full-time taking care of everything else and an upcoming move. That said, I'm thrilled about it. How are you ladies doing?

MrsHamon09 · March 2014

I wish I was brave enough. I go so far as no deli meat even if heated up. I am just so paranoid.

rlyttle · March 2014

With DS I ate raw sushi all the time. This time it doesn't sound good at all. I do eat lunch meat, blue cheese, and have had two glasses of wine. I'm not too concerned about what I eat. I just make sure it's not bought from a gas station

trebekastan · March 2014

Monicavickery said:

This is my first pregnancy, and while I'm trying to eat well...sometimes it's so hard!! I was so nauseous my entire first tri, and one of the only things that sounded remotely edible was Chick-fil-A. My boyfriend hated how often I ate it. He likes to look up every possible pregnancy "no no" online and was very concerned with chemicals. I know it's not the best thing for me or the baby, but I just told myself it was better than starving us both! Glad to know I'm not alone!

So do you eat all organic and non-GMO foods?

JustCricket · March 2014

Monicavickery said:

This is my first pregnancy, and while I'm trying to eat well...sometimes it's so hard!! I was so nauseous my entire first tri, and one of the only things that sounded remotely edible was Chick-fil-A. My boyfriend hated how often I ate it. He likes to look up every possible pregnancy "no no" online and was very concerned with chemicals. I know it's not the best thing for me or the baby, but I just told myself it was better than starving us both! Glad to know I'm not alone!

I mean it's not any worse than any fast food... but it's not on any no-no list I've seen

trebekastan · March 2014

flyawaycricket said:

Monicavickery said:

This is my first pregnancy, and while I'm trying to eat well...sometimes it's so hard!! I was so nauseous my entire first tri, and one of the only things that sounded remotely edible was Chick-fil-A. My boyfriend hated how often I ate it. He likes to look up every possible pregnancy "no no" online and was very concerned with chemicals. I know it's not the best thing for me or the baby, but I just told myself it was better than starving us both! Glad to know I'm not alone!

I mean it's not any worse than any fast food... but it's not on any no-no list I've seen

It is actually better than almost all fast food. Their grilled chicken sandwich is actually pretty healthy considering it is fast food and they have fruit or a salad as sides.

portentosa · March 2014

flyawaycricket said:

Monicavickery said:

This is my first pregnancy, and while I'm trying to eat well...sometimes it's so hard!! I was so nauseous my entire first tri, and one of the only things that sounded remotely edible was Chick-fil-A. My boyfriend hated how often I ate it. He likes to look up every possible pregnancy "no no" online and was very concerned with chemicals. I know it's not the best thing for me or the baby, but I just told myself it was better than starving us both! Glad to know I'm not alone!

I mean it's not any worse than any fast food... but it's not on any no-no list I've seen

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I followed all the food rules during my first pregnancy. I googled before I ate, I was bad. But I ate fast food because it was all I could eat and keep down. My OB said it was me important that I way anything at all than continue to lose weight.

This pregnancy I've been a bit more loose. I've had bacon a couple times and even sushi. :-)

JustCricket · March 2014

lstrejcek said:

flyawaycricket said:

Monicavickery said:

This is my first pregnancy, and while I'm trying to eat well...sometimes it's so hard!! I was so nauseous my entire first tri, and one of the only things that sounded remotely edible was Chick-fil-A. My boyfriend hated how often I ate it. He likes to look up every possible pregnancy "no no" online and was very concerned with chemicals. I know it's not the best thing for me or the baby, but I just told myself it was better than starving us both! Glad to know I'm not alone!

I mean it's not any worse than any fast food... but it's not on any no-no list I've seen

It is actually better than almost all fast food. Their grilled chicken sandwich is actually pretty healthy considering it is fast food and they have fruit or a salad as sides.

I was actually thinking that. Then again I've had all sorts of fast food... gimme it ALL!

JustCricket · March 2014

reverey said:

You know what peeves me...iced tea. Like we are supposed to limit the caffeine intake to 8oz or so but most iced teas in restaurants are around 16-20oz glasses! And good luck getting decaf iced tea. Pfft. I think it's odd that it's seemingly "better" to drink a big ass decaf root beer than a somewhat healthy caffeinated iced tea.

I'm pretty sure it's a mg limit on caffeine.. not how much of the beverage you get. Tea, depending n where its from can have significantly less caffeine than coffee or soda.

bumpuser10199668 · March 2014

reverey said:

You know what peeves me...iced tea. Like we are supposed to limit the caffeine intake to 8oz or so but most iced teas in restaurants are around 16-20oz glasses! And good luck getting decaf iced tea. Pfft. I think it's odd that it's seemingly "better" to drink a big ass decaf root beer than a somewhat healthy caffeinated iced tea.

What are YOU drinkin?? We are supposed to limit caffeine to less than 200 mg....That's 53 ounces of Diet Coke.

whitney4126 · March 2014

trombgirl said:

flyawaycricket said:

Monicavickery said:

This is my first pregnancy, and while I'm trying to eat well...sometimes it's so hard!! I was so nauseous my entire first tri, and one of the only things that sounded remotely edible was Chick-fil-A. My boyfriend hated how often I ate it. He likes to look up every possible pregnancy "no no" online and was very concerned with chemicals. I know it's not the best thing for me or the baby, but I just told myself it was better than starving us both! Glad to know I'm not alone!

I mean it's not any worse than any fast food... but it's not on any no-no list I've seen

-----mobile quote-----

I followed all the food rules during my first pregnancy. I googled before I ate, I was bad. But I ate fast food because it was all I could eat and keep down. My OB said it was me important that I way anything at all than continue to lose weight.

This pregnancy I've been a bit more loose. I've had bacon a couple times and even sushi. :-)

Wait what's wrong with bacon?

bumpuser10199668 · March 2014

@monicavickery I am in my first pregnancy, too.... as is @flyawaycricket But I go by the list my Dr gave me....and Chick Fil A ain't on it.

portentosa · March 2014

@whitney4126‌ In limited quantities nothing. Or if you buy uncured (you definitely have to look for it) absolutely nothing. But most bacon is cured in nitrates which if eaten in large quantities can reduce the oxygen that reaches LO. But like I said, moderation is fine. Also, make sure it's crispy to protect yourself from Listeria!

Google is evil.

JustCricket · March 2014

carmstr4 said:

@monicavickery I am in my first pregnancy, too.... as is @flyawaycricket But I go by the list my Dr gave me....and Chick Fil A ain't on it.

Lizziemac217 · March 2014

The only thing I haven't and probably won't have is sushi and even that is likely fine , what do you think they et in japan? lol I don't worry about cold cuts nitrates etc moderation of course

ashleymae6 · March 2014

I had some sushi today. It was really good.

trebekastan · March 2014

Monicavickery said:

@lstrejcek‌ I do not. I wish I had the will power (and grocery budget) but I try to buy my meat and produce organic when I can. @flyawaycricket‌ Good to know! Being my first pregnancy, I feel like I should feel guilty for every little unhealthy thing I put in my mouth. It's so nice to have other moms to give their advice!

Well I am just speaking on what I know of chick-fil-a...if you get the grilled chicken, there isn't anything in it that isn't in any non organic or gmo food. It is actually a whole, grilled chicken breast which is more than any other fast food place can say about their food and you have healthier side options. So as far as I'm concered, unless you are a strict organic person, DH shouldn't make you feel bad for eating what you do every other day.

epaprn · March 2014

My OB discussed this with me at the first visit - no cooked or uncooked sushi, no unpasteurized cheeses, bacon, hot dogs, rare meat, deli meat, alcohol, sprouts, blue cheese dressing. I don't understand as all cheeses sold at regular grocery stores are pasteurized...I'm not buying cheese at specialty stores. If the sushi and deli meat are fresh and from reputable places, why isn't it ok. Does that also mean I cannot eat from salad bar in the hospital cafeteria? MH is adamant that I follow the rules, but every pg person I know has indulged in all of the above, I still haven't made a decision about eating any of it.

JustCricket · March 2014

carmstr4 said:

reverey said:

You know what peeves me...iced tea. Like we are supposed to limit the caffeine intake to 8oz or so but most iced teas in restaurants are around 16-20oz glasses! And good luck getting decaf iced tea. Pfft. I think it's odd that it's seemingly "better" to drink a big ass decaf root beer than a somewhat healthy caffeinated iced tea.

What are YOU drinkin?? We are supposed to limit caffeine to less than 200 mg....That's 53 ounces of Diet Coke.

fyi this may be helpful https://www.cspinet.org/new/cafchart.htm#table_teas

trebekastan · March 2014

epaprn said:

My OB discussed this with me at the first visit - no cooked or uncooked sushi, no unpasteurized cheeses, bacon, hot dogs, rare meat, deli meat, alcohol, sprouts, blue cheese dressing. I don't understand as all cheeses sold at regular grocery stores are pasteurized...I'm not buying cheese at specialty stores. If the sushi and deli meat are fresh and from reputable places, why isn't it ok. Does that also mean I cannot eat from salad bar in the hospital cafeteria? MH is adamant that I follow the rules, but every pg person I know has indulged in all of the above, I still haven't made a decision about eating any of it.

As Mermz stated above, salad was recently recalled but I haven't heard a problem with safely handled lunch meat in recent memory. Also, what do you think women in Japan eat during pregnancy?

Ciardasully · March 2014

carmstr4 said:

reverey said:

You know what peeves me...iced tea. Like we are supposed to limit the caffeine intake to 8oz or so but most iced teas in restaurants are around 16-20oz glasses! And good luck getting decaf iced tea. Pfft. I think it's odd that it's seemingly "better" to drink a big ass decaf root beer than a somewhat healthy caffeinated iced tea.

What are YOU drinkin?? We are supposed to limit caffeine to less than 200 mg....That's 53 ounces of Diet Coke.

I was thinking if we can only get 8 oz of soda a day, then I am screwed. (though I certainly do not drink 53 oz.)

trebekastan · March 2014

Ciardasully said:

carmstr4 said:

reverey said:

You know what peeves me...iced tea. Like we are supposed to limit the caffeine intake to 8oz or so but most iced teas in restaurants are around 16-20oz glasses! And good luck getting decaf iced tea. Pfft. I think it's odd that it's seemingly "better" to drink a big ass decaf root beer than a somewhat healthy caffeinated iced tea.

What are YOU drinkin?? We are supposed to limit caffeine to less than 200 mg....That's 53 ounces of Diet Coke.

I was thinking if we can only get 8 oz of soda a day, then I am screwed. (though I certainly do not drink 53 oz.)

Nooooo. It's less than 200 mg. of caffeine.

whitney4126 · March 2014

We actually buy and slaughter a cow and pig each year and we have backyard chickens that supply our eggs. I feel more comfortable with it since I know where it comes from.

MrsHamon09 · March 2014

MermaidsMagic said:

MrsHamon09 said:

I wish I was brave enough. I go so far as no deli meat even if heated up. I am just so paranoid.

Then make sure you avoid bagged salad, peanut butter and cantelope because those were all recently recalled for listeria

Sounds a bit snarky but thanks for the list of recently recalled foods for listeria

suitern · March 2014

I drink soda a couple of times per week, I drink tea, I eat bacon, have had feta, and cold chicken on a salad at Panera bread, and will eventually probably eat some sort of not heated deli meat. The one thing I probably won't do is drink but that is just because I am not a big drinker in general. Honestly, there is just so much to keep up with, half the time I will eat something that I wasn't even aware I was supposed to NOT eat. My friend pointed out the cold chicken on the salad. This pregnancy is just so different and I am less paranoid. I think all is fine in moderation!

Texasgurly0313 · March 2014

I've been indulging in Diet Coke while I am at work. I also just bought some chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream.

JSS1002 · March 2014

Last time I did everything perfectly - no deli meat, no raw or rare fish or seafood, etc... this time I'm still eating deli meat, and I'm debating on having a spicy tuna roll later this week... if it sounds good to me, I'll probably do it... no booze though. My doctor even says that an occasional glass of wine is fine, and I agree that it is, but it sounds disgusting to me, and my heartburn is already pretty bad so I don't want to risk making it worse!

chardonnay24 · March 2014

The only things I've stayed away from are hard liquor and drugs.

Everything else is fair game, in moderation. Actually, I didn't even know that hot dogs and bacon were on the list, because they weren't something I was told to stay away from or limit in my last pregnancy. Fortunately (?) I ate 3/4 package of bacon early in my pregnancy and it made me feel so ill that I don't think I can ever eat bacon again.

bumpuser10199668 · March 2014

reverey said:

reverey said:

You know what peeves me...iced tea. Like we are supposed to limit the caffeine intake to 8oz or so but most iced teas in restaurants are around 16-20oz glasses! And good luck getting decaf iced tea. Pfft. I think it's odd that it's seemingly "better" to drink a big ass decaf root beer than a somewhat healthy caffeinated iced tea.

What are YOU drinkin?? We are supposed to limit caffeine to less than 200 mg....That's 53 ounces of Diet Coke.
I couldn't even FATHOM drinking that much if that shit. Ick.

Ok, right. Well, I'm not saying do it. I"m just saying your 8 ounce rule is not even remotely close to being accurate.

JustCricket · March 2014

reverey said:

reverey said:

You know what peeves me...iced tea. Like we are supposed to limit the caffeine intake to 8oz or so but most iced teas in restaurants are around 16-20oz glasses! And good luck getting decaf iced tea. Pfft. I think it's odd that it's seemingly "better" to drink a big ass decaf root beer than a somewhat healthy caffeinated iced tea.

What are YOU drinkin?? We are supposed to limit caffeine to less than 200 mg....That's 53 ounces of Diet Coke.
I couldn't even FATHOM drinking that much if that shit. Ick.

I take it you don't like diet soda... anyways did you see the link I posted with the amounts of caffeine in iced tea??? you can drink a shit ton of it.

adoxyinherear · March 2014

I've been eating heated deli meat and cooked sushi, both of which I've assumed were fine. I especially can't imagine why someone's OB would've banned cooked sushi... because it was NEAR raw sushi? Sigh. Last pregnancy there were a few times I accidentally ate something I wasn't supposed to, but I do in general try to avoid the things that make moderate sense, though it's mostly for my own piece of mind. Women in other countries do not suffer the same ridiculous recommendations that we do, and I feel like I've read something recently where many of the recommendations we're given and the "research" supporting avoiding certain foods was cast under serious speculation. I wish I could find it!

Irisheyes1247 · March 2014

I'm not eating at any sketchy places, I'm not drinking hard liquor or doing drugs aside from an occasional regular strength Tylenol. Beyond that, I'm really not concerned about the food "rules." I fully intend to have a mimosa on Easter, but generally stay clear of alcohol.

MrsLaLaBug · March 2014

epaprn · March 2014

Oh, I forgot about the runny eggs! Also on my list. Yes, the reason for not eating cooked sushi is because it may be prepared in the same table and by the same hands that prepared
Raw sushi. Just saying what they told me....how redic they are! (Sorry, on mobile, not sure how to quote). And yes, I realize pregnant Japanese women eat sushi...I asked that question at my appt...she didn't have an answer.

emmylu30 · March 2014

I'm bad. I've had everything but sushi so far this pregnancy. My OB never told me to avoid anything this or last pregnancy. I asked my last pregnancy and she didn't seem too concerned about listeria or nitrates.

purplestarz · March 2014

I drink iced tea every day. Lots.

Also, I went wine tasting with family to 4 different wineries two weeks ago. Although I was obviously designated driver, I'll be damned if I didn't take a sip of my hubby's wine every once in awhile. All the while my sloshed mother is telling me, "I drank wine all the time when I was pregnant with you!"

sapphires-and-diamonds · March 2014

Let's see. I have a cup of coffee daily, the occasional turkey sandwich, I have had a small glass of wine 3 times, I made a 'lucky dog' (hot dog split long ways but not all the way through topped with mashed potatoes and melted American cheese) the other day. I don't like sushi, but if I did I probably would eat some. Everything in moderation. I eat pretty healthy most of the time and the small indulgence keeps me sane.
Also I just had some vanilla froyo with melted peanut butter, @dearfoam.

MeNV · March 2014

I never even thought about hotdogs. I rarely buy them (once or twice a year) but my older son requested them for his birthday yesterday and I complied. By eating two. They were nitrate free, but they were freaking hotdogs. I'm sure there were a thousand and fifty terrible things in them.

JD83 · March 2014

I'm pretty sure I've already had everything that we're not supposed to have, except hard liquor (unless you count a sip or two here and there to taste what DH was drinking), no drugs, or cigarettes. Wine, sushi, coffee, hot dogs, bacon (I will cut a bitch for trying to take my bacon), rare steaks, you name it. I don't drink much, but if we're at a restaurant or with friends/family and there's a bottle of wine open, yeah, I'll have a glass. I'll defer to my mom's experience: 50+ years as a nurse and gave birth to 10 healthy kids. She sees no problem with any of it.

bodziochl · March 2014

I'll volunteer to be the UO. I don't eat/drink anything my dr tells me not to. Not so much bc I think something bad will happen, but if something did go wrong I don't want to blame myself and say "if only I hadn't eaten that". I don't judge what anyone else does though; I'm all for doing what you personally are comfortable with.

TexasTwinMom · March 2014

More caffeine than recommended, occasional wine based frozen drinks, sandwiches occasionally not heated, frozen yogurt... I'm sure there is more.

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