i really want a steak!

easton2131 · August 2014

I'm pretty sure I had steak my first pregnancy BC I didn't know it was on the no-no list (BC of toxoplasmosis). I must have it medium rare and I can't eat it well done. does that make me a diva? ehh, maybe with a stick of butter on top of it? im going to make myself go nuts BC all I can think about is steak. someone make me feel better : )

srcr2011 · August 2014

Oops, I have eaten steak like 5 times...

michelle142 · August 2014

I eat steak. It's not on any lists from my MW or prior OB.

As long as it's cooked properly to the correct internal temperature, I say go enjoy your steak.

mrsherr22 · August 2014

Steak is fine I thought. I've eaten it lots. I love flank steak and tri-tip mmmmm now I want steak and garlic mashed potatoes!

bhjones1980 · August 2014

eat steak, it is fine.

chickyclg · August 2014

My SIL told me that if you crave red meat your body is craving iron. Not sure if there is real science behind it though.

michelle142 · August 2014

We're really sort of failing at making you feel better, huh @easton2131 ... sorry

Go forth and eat steak, I say!

Mommalawyer · August 2014

I got one medium well, not the same.

easton2131 · August 2014

OK thats all the convincing I needed haha. when the nurse told me that I almost cried

JKHope · August 2014

A nurse told you you couldn't eat steak? I've never heard that before in my life. Med rare is fine. I mean, I probably wouldn't eat carpaccio but eat your steak

Nvywife · August 2014

I want a big piece of prime rib! Mmmmm beef. DH won't allow me to order steak under medium well, and i love me some rare steak. Your right it's not the same when it's cooked properly.

lailou · August 2014

I was a vegetarian, but during my first pregnacy all I could think of was eating steak, and boy did I eat it!

SNail312` · August 2014

DH is taking me to a steak house for our anniversary next weekend. I'm SO excited! But waiting a week for steak is gonna kill me!

Biscotto · August 2014

What? No steak? I've ate like 6 steaks in the past two weeks. I've been craving red meat like crazy. I just cook it well.

HerHighness · August 2014

I will only eat medium rare. I'm not eating it any other way or its ruined. RUINED!!

If dh told me i couldnt do something id probably kick him under the table. Hes not the boss of me. If its a busy high volume place id probably have no issue getting a steak med rare. I was a steakhouse manager. Proper handling and cooking is the key.

PikoPiko · August 2014

You know you want it, just go for it!

cls78 · August 2014

You can have steak.

digwriter · August 2014

Joining the choir to say Eat that steak! If you're worried about it being prepared properly in a restaurant. Buy a good cut from a butcher and cook it at home.

And now I want steak. A nice, juicy medium rare steak with a buttery baked potato on the side.

Ducktale · August 2014

While I decided not to do medium rare burgers while pregnant, I will do medium rare steaks. Nothing has touched the middle, so as long as the outsides are cooked it should be fine. Though do what you're comfortable with.

Except don't eat a medium well/ well done steak. That's just gross.

t8keepr03 · August 2014

I ate a lot of steak my 1st pregnancy due to a major food aversion to chicken. This pregnancy is shaping up to be the same way. Steak was never on a no-no list from my doctor. Eat the steak.

easton2131 · August 2014

OK so for dinner let's all make steak and mashes potatoes mmmmmmmm

jennypolkadots · August 2014

I honestly think it is fine. If the outside is heated and nothing has touched the middle, I don't see the problem.

agm04 · August 2014

I don't want to live in a world where I can't eat a medium steak.

mels823 · August 2014

definitely eat some steak!!!!

lilybug319 · August 2014

I'm actually making steak and some potatoes for dinner. I've been super excited about it all day!

firelizard83 · August 2014

Toxo is more of an issue with under cooked pork. Never really heard that parasite linked to beef.

krysmill · August 2014

Man I've been eating medium steaks like every week! Im not low in iron I just like steak once a week! My Dr. said as long as its warm all the way through its good to go. It's a waste to cook a good filet well done.

srcr2011 · August 2014

I would be more concerned with pork. Only because I watch too much TV and freak out at the thought of having a parasite in my brain.

mays1028 · August 2014

I love steak too and want it medium rare as well but I didn't know the first time either and ate it that way. Just had it medium last night that was okay but just not the same.

kbelly777 · August 2014

I went by Publix and got a t-bone just because I saw the TITLE of the post. I didn't even open it. I just saw the word steak and decided I had to go get one. Thank you OP!

psychobutthead · August 2014

Ugh I have to have my steak well done. I can't stand seeing any pink it makes me want to puke.

easton2131 · August 2014

kbelly777 said:
I went by Publix and got a t-bone just because I saw the TITLE of the post. I didn't even open it. I just saw the word steak and decided I had to go get one. Thank you OP!

haha you're welcome! I went to giant and got a giant tbone and stuff s
to make mashed potatoes (pioneer woman style with cream cheese and half and half mmmm)

kbelly777 · August 2014

easton2131 said:

I went by Publix and got a t-bone just because I saw the TITLE of the post. I didn't even open it. I just saw the word steak and decided I had to go get one. Thank you OP!

haha you're welcome! I went to giant and got a giant tbone and stuff s to make mashed potatoes (pioneer woman style with cream cheese and half and half mmmm)

I got a russet potato to bake! HAHA. Steak and potatoes, my kind of meal.

ambz06060 · August 2014

My doctor has told me I can eat a lot if the things I'm "not supposed to" but the one thing she did say was I should have well done meat

and my family is making steaks for dinner tomorrow

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one2andnow3 · August 2014

I ate steak 2 nights ago medium rare. In my first pregnancy I craved raw steak. The dr said I was not getting enough iron. Weird how your body tells you things.

kbelly777 · August 2014

Just so y'all know...My steak was flippin awesome.

toadandbug12 · August 2014

Toxoplasmosis is from cats feces not from steak. Steak needs to be cooked to an internal temp of 145f for 15 seconds to be considered safe. Steak is safer than burgers or other ground meat/poultry because that requires the meat to be ground up and therefore more surface area for bacteria to get on. Therefore ground beef should always be cooked to 155f and poultry 165f.

I'm a health inspector so I know a lot about food safety. Go to www.foodsafetynews.com to see food recalls - listeria is very dangerous during pregnancy and is found on many fresh veggies and fruit.