What do you eat while pregnant?

spudshirley · September 2014

Hi everyone! This is our first baby, so I'm very new to all of this.

I don't see my doctor for another 2 weeks (I am only 4 weeks in right now), but I do want to start eating properly right away. I know cold cuts are a no no. I'm a teacher, so I always bring my lunches with me to work. I'm looking for some healthy and simple lunch ideas.

Thanks!

merc5411 · September 2014

You can eat cold cuts.

spudshirley · September 2014

Really? I have always heard you cannot eat them from various moms because they could have "bacteria". Now I'm totally confused haha

spudshirley · September 2014

I'm not convinced sandwiches are the only option, by the way. They're quick and easy to make when I'm in a rush in the morning. I usually have a few things: either a sandwich, a salad, one of those frozen "smart ones" type meals, tuna fish salad, sometimes an avocado stuffed with whatever I have. But thanks for making me feel like my post is stupid LOL

This was simply a post to find out what other people are making for their lunches while pregnant. I enjoy cooking and learning new recipes and getting new ideas. Didn't realize that was a bad thing.

merc5411 · September 2014

The bacteria is listeria. You can get it from spinach, cantaloupe, pretty much a hundred things.
Just eat the cold cuts.

spudshirley · September 2014

Alrighty then! Sorry for asking…. I guess?

PrimRoseMama · September 2014

spudshirley said:
I'm not convinced sandwiches are the only option, by the way. They're quick and easy to make when I'm in a rush in the morning. I usually have a few things: either a sandwich, a salad, one of those frozen "smart ones" type meals, tuna fish salad, sometimes an avocado stuffed with whatever I have. But thanks for making me feel like my post is stupid LOL

This was simply a post to find out what other people are making for their lunches while pregnant. I enjoy cooking and learning new recipes and getting new ideas. Didn't realize that was a bad thing.

You are way over complicating it. That's ok, a lot of women do. You are pregnant. Not made of glass! Eat normally.

The only things I cut out were booze & raw meat like beef tartare. I still ate sushi, lunch meats (you can always heat to steaming if concerned) & drank coffee.

Some even have a glass (read: 4 to 6 oz) of red wine at the end of pg. I didn't but that is because the smell of alcohol was a sure way to make me puke.

Yes, pregnancy is a life change but it doesn't mean you have to revamp your menu. Keep eating healthy & add nuts etc.

allrightmeow · September 2014

spudshirley said:

I'm not convinced sandwiches are the only option, by the way. They're quick and easy to make when I'm in a rush in the morning. I usually have a few things: either a sandwich, a salad, one of those frozen "smart ones" type meals, tuna fish salad, sometimes an avocado stuffed with whatever I have. But thanks for making me feel like my post is stupid LOL

This was simply a post to find out what other people are making for their lunches while pregnant. I enjoy cooking and learning new recipes and getting new ideas. Didn't realize that was a bad thing.

OMG Calm down! If that one comment made you feel stupid, you may want to find another website. People on here don't really do giggles and butterflies. You'll get real honest feedback here.

How do such overly sensitive people make it in life?

SuperFudge00 · September 2014

I just want to share what I wasn't for breakfast: bacon, eggs and grits!!

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spudshirley · September 2014

Like I said.. I'm new to all of this, as many of you were at one point, and I haven't been to the doctor yet - that appointment is in two weeks. I thought coming on the board to ask a simple question would be helpful and instead it just seems like my question was pretty much the worst question to ask. I apologize.

WashingtonQueen · September 2014

spudshirley said:
Like I said.. I'm new to all of this, as many of you were at one point, and I haven't been to the doctor yet - that appointment is in two weeks. I thought coming on the board to ask a simple question would be helpful and instead it just seems like my question was pretty much the worst question to ask. I apologize.

Take a deep breath. Relax.

spudshirley · September 2014

Ghost - you're missing the point. I am thinking of this as more of a "recipe swap" type of deal. What's so wrong with learning new things? Not really sure what the big deal is??

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WashingtonQueen · September 2014

spudshirley said:
Ghost - you're missing the point. I am thinking of this as more of a "recipe swap" type of deal. What's so wrong with learning new things? Not really sure what the big deal is??

If this is what you wanted you should have posted something like "I'm looking to improve my diet. Anyone have some favorite clean eating/healthy recipes you could share?"

mmponda814 · September 2014

Holy crap, leave her alone! I think she has a totally valid question. There are tons of different opinions out there on eating fish, lunch meat, MSG, undercooked items, I even had someone tell me not to eat poppy seeds before. Some of it is out there and far fetched. As a new mom, she has every reason to be curious if there are things she should and shouldn't eat and if you all, from experience, can debunk some of the no-no foods. If you don't have anything nice to say, don't comment! What do you gain from making people feel stupid for posting?

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WashingtonQueen · September 2014

mmponda814 said:
Holy crap, leave her alone! I think she has a totally valid question. There are tons of different opinions out there on eating fish, lunch meat, MSG, undercooked items, I even had someone tell me not to eat poppy seeds before. Some of it is out there and far fetched. As a new mom, she has every reason to be curious if there are things she should and shouldn't eat and if you all, from experience, can debunk some of the no-no foods. If you don't have anything nice to say, don't comment! What do you gain from making people feel stupid for posting?

OMG, this is ridiculous! PPs DID debunk the myth. They gave her the facts and told her it was ok. What more do you want? A hand holding party? Get over yourself.

merc5411 · September 2014

WashingtonQueen said:

mmponda814 said:
Holy crap, leave her alone! I think she has a totally valid question. There are tons of different opinions out there on eating fish, lunch meat, MSG, undercooked items, I even had someone tell me not to eat poppy seeds before. Some of it is out there and far fetched. As a new mom, she has every reason to be curious if there are things she should and shouldn't eat and if you all, from experience, can debunk some of the no-no foods. If you don't have anything nice to say, don't comment! What do you gain from making people feel stupid for posting?
OMG, this is ridiculous! PPs DID debunk the myth. They gave her the facts and told her it was ok. What more do you want? A hand holding party? Get over yourself.

This.

abachesta · September 2014

I private messaged you. Some of you really need to stop attacking new moms and women who are new to this site.

WashingtonQueen · September 2014

abachesta said:
I private messaged you. Some of you really need to stop attacking new moms and women who are new to this site.

WK #2. Ya'll are busy today. And no one attacked her, BTW.

WashingtonQueen · September 2014

Joy2611 said:

WashingtonQueen said:

What more do you want? A hand holding party?

WAIT. I can request one of these?

WQ - I wanna hold your hand!! And sing The Beatles. Together. It will be amazing.

:x Any day, anytime! Just for you @Joy2611‌

abachesta · September 2014

Ghost monkey why are you even on this board you aren't in your 1st trimester. All you do is bully women on this site. I've seen multiple post on different threads of you attacking and making rude comments. And really grown up of you to private message me cussing me out. I can see you have no life. And believe me I have and will report any further harassment from you to the bump. So grow up and play nicely.

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WashingtonQueen · September 2014

aditigirl said:

abachesta said:
Ghost monkey why are you even on this board you aren't in your 1st trimester. All you do is bully women on this site. I've seen multiple post on different threads of you attacking and making rude comments. And really grown up of you to private message me cussing me out. I can see you have no life. And believe me I have and will report any further harassment from you to the bump. So grow up and play nicely.
I highly doubt gm PM'd you. Like, I think you're lying.

+1

PrimRoseMama · September 2014

spudshirley said:
Ghost - you're missing the point. I am thinking of this as more of a "recipe swap" type of deal. What's so wrong with learning new things? Not really sure what the big deal is??

You need to take a breath & learn to communicate better. Your word choice in your OP made it sound like you couldn't eat lunch meat & wringing your hands about what to eat. Almost as if zomg-so-many-rules.

If you really wanted a recipe swap you could have just asked without the arm flailing. It's been done before & goes over fine.

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lindsey85d · September 2014

amazing to me that you all (OP included) are grown women.

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mmponda814 · September 2014

The woman posted that she was looking for simple and healthy lunch ideas. O M F G... has it really gone this far? If I were her, I also would not have expected the rude comments back to my question. It took me aback reading them myself. Like geez, people, lay off her. Her post definitely did not make it look like she was "throwing her hands in the air" and not know what else she could possibly put in her mouth if not cold cuts. Re-read her post. It was a perfectly innocent, valid question. You are not doing yourself or anyone else any good by trying to act above people and looking down upon their questions, passing judgment. This is supposed to be an amazing, happy time in every woman's life, especially a first time mom's. There is just no need for this. And all of you saying "Yeah, good, go, we don't want you here anyway..." WTF is this, Mean Girls? You all disgust me. I came over here from Baby Center to check out this forum and realize I am NOT missing out on anything. Unreal. OP seems to be the most mature one who has commented in this entire thread so far.

PrimRoseMama · September 2014

@mmponda814 : " she has every reason to be curious if there are things she should and shouldn't eat and if you all, from experience, can debunk some of the no-no foods. If you don't have anything nice to say, don't comment! What do you gain from making people feel stupid for posting?"

Curious? Use google, pick up a mayo clinic guide to pregnancy. As it's been said, asking about menu variety is a lot different than what has gone on here.

You're not saying nice things either...so maybe take your own advice?

Alerting people to their spazz & need to calm the fuck down is vital. It helps them in the long term & prevents promotion of hysteria over food.

@abachesta: "I private messaged you. Some of you really need to stop attacking new moms and women who are new to this site."

I promise this was, in no way, attacking OP. Calm your tits.

PrimRoseMama · September 2014

@abachesta : "why are you even on this board you aren't in your 1st trimester. All you do is bully women on this site. I've seen multiple post on different threads of you attacking and making rude comments. And really grown up of you to private message me cussing me out. I can see you have no life. And believe me I have and will report any further harassment from you to the bump. So grow up and play nicely."

Oh this is special. Threatening a contributing member with false flagging? Blackmail? "Play nice or else!" That's far more bullying than anything GM (or anyone else) has said. Really?

Also, many people on the tri boards are not pregnant. It's not a requirement. Entertainment & common sense does not require an occupied uterus.

@lindsey85d : you are also a grown woman making passive aggressive remarks about the maturity of others whilst displaying immaturity of your own. Good job! :-bd

mmponda814 · September 2014

If everyone is just supposed to Google everything, WTF is the point of this forum? Is there a rule in the Terms of Use: Thou shalt not ask any question that can be answered through Google or else risk being subjected to ridicule.

PrimRoseMama · September 2014

mmponda814 said:
Re-read her post. It was a perfectly innocent, valid question.
with some arm-flailing to boot.

You are not doing yourself or anyone else any good by trying to act above people and looking down upon their questions, passing judgment.
um, what? It is a good idea to tell people to stop fear mongering & relax.

This is supposed to be an amazing, happy time in every woman's life, especially a first time mom's. There is just no need for this. And all of you saying "Yeah, good, go, we don't want you here anyway..." WTF is this, Mean Girls? You all disgust me. I came over here from Baby Center to check out this forum and realize I am NOT missing out on anything. Unreal. OP seems to be the most mature one who has commented in this entire thread so far.

omg that explains it. You can go back to BC & take your crying with you. :-h

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KingLED · September 2014

mmponda814 said:
If everyone is just supposed to Google everything, WTF is the point of this forum? Is there a rule in the Terms of Use: Thou shalt not ask any question that can be answered through Google or else risk being subjected to ridicule.

TOU have nothing to do with using common sense before posting a stupid question. You seem confused on what TOU are for.

PrimRoseMama · September 2014

Encchanted said:
I love you, Prim.

I love you too. :x

:::skips over to read May 2015:::

PrimRoseMama · September 2014

mmponda814 said:
If everyone is just supposed to Google everything, WTF is the point of this forum? Is there a rule in the Terms of Use: Thou shalt not ask any question that can be answered through Google or else risk being subjected to ridicule.

Lol you need to work on your reading comprehension, dear.

Your common sense seems to be lacking too.

lindsey85d · September 2014

LongLiveTheEvilQueen said:

lindsey85d said:
amazing to me that you all (OP included) are grown women.
Who are you?

Should I take it as a compliment that you want to get to know me?

Natashahunt · September 2014

spudshirley said:
Alrighty then! Sorry for asking…. I guess?

If you go to your birth month board, it's much "nicer" there

the only dumb question is an unasked one.
I also do not eat cold cuts and this is my second pregnancy. I cook a lot of chicken and take salad to eat with if. Buy different salad dressings. I also make dinners that I don't mind heating up the next day too- I'm picky about that. And if I do want a good ol' sammich, heat it up first

WashingtonQueen · September 2014

Natashahunt said:

spudshirley said:
Alrighty then! Sorry for asking…. I guess?
If you go to your birth month board, it's much "nicer" there the only dumb question is an unasked one.
I also do not eat cold cuts and this is my second pregnancy. I cook a lot of chicken and take salad to eat with if. Buy different salad dressings. I also make dinners that I don't mind heating up the next day too- I'm picky about that. And if I do want a good ol' sammich, heat it up first

Bullshit. BMBs can be the snarkiest of all.

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