What can I eat?

leoandethansmom · September 2014

I'm sure there's probably a thread about this but I don't feel like searching so flame me. The past 3 days I have had SERIOUS heartburn, like I want to stab people. I haven't made it to the store for antacids because well, life has gotten in the way. What can I eat for lunch that isn't going to throw this heart back into the flames?

CandEChicago · September 2014

Chicken broth wih rice? Or a BRAT diet.

Eora3 · September 2014

Bananas. I know it sounds weird but they really do help.

leoandethansmom · September 2014

Ice cream and bananas...got it! Thanks for helping the newbie

bowlwoman · September 2014

I sympathize, but also, no help here. I developed acid reflux with DD2 and I'm still on meds 6 1/2 years later.

You could try a bit a baking soda in water to neutralize the acid (I still do it in a pinch these days) and lie down on your left side (it helps keep the esophageal flap closed and the acid in your tummy). Other than that, the other PPs have given some good advice for bland foods. Also eating smaller meals will help.

meanie3 · September 2014

I second laying on your left side. That has really been helping mine at night. I just had cereal & milk & so far have not burped any of it up.

agsgrrl · September 2014

Ehh I'm no help. I just have been eating what I want and paying the price later!

leoandethansmom · September 2014

So far so good, I ate a turkey and cheese sub from subway (most boring sandwich ever) and a banana. I miss delicious foods but it is not worth the price right now!

leoandethansmom · September 2014

bvsbabymomma said:

So far so good, I ate a turkey and cheese sub from subway (most boring sandwich ever) and a banana. I miss delicious foods but it is not worth the price right now!
Gasp! You ate deli meat?!

I did! But I'm already aware that I'm a terrible mother so that's cool, right?

bowlwoman · September 2014

I'm going to get Pho for lunch. So yummy!

desertsun · September 2014

AJIrishMama said:

You can't eat anything! Don't you know nothing is safe during pregnancy!?

I got a Babycenter email this past week that supposedly told me all about the "worst 5 foods" for pregnant women.

I didn't even open it.

path75 · September 2014

Once I get heartburn I can't eat anything without suffering for days. I hope that is not the case for you. I have to take zantac daily and once I stop the heartburn returns with a vengeance. I crave spicy food so that doesn't help either. But like another PP stated, I eat what I want and suffer the consequences. Good luck.

BrainCellSup · September 2014

Whatever you eat, chew it well and eat slowly. Mine got so bad I got a prescription antacid from my doc about two weeks ago--going to try to go off it after the weekend and see if the heartburn has magically dissipated. Not holding my breath.

racheldiaries · September 2014

No help. I get heartburn from moving positions too quickly, drinking water, ect. Just about from anything. I just suck it up and chew on a tum here and there if it's really bad.

leoandethansmom · September 2014

gradschoolmom1234 said:

I ate 5 Oreos and some lays potato chips for lunch because I value nutrition and having well rounded meals.

Well the Oreos are round and potato chips come from potatoes which have nutrition so I think you win.

weezy29 · September 2014

If you can handle it, apple cider vinegar works wonders for heartburn. It's best diluted in apple juice but I've been known to shoot it when my heart burn is bad enough.

leoandethansmom · September 2014

@3girlsnthepup‌ I broke down and got some pepcid. I can't even function right now it's so bad, I hope it kicks in soon! Luckily DS is really into legos right now so he's in his own world building towers. This is a pain I never wanted to feel!

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