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Protein drinks?

goldengirl84goldengirl84 member
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Sometimes I find myself getting pretty hungry late at night. I'm too exhausted to chew, let alone fix a snack and sit down to eat it! The prenatal nurse told me it was ok to have a protein shake, but it seems like I remember reading whey or soy protein wasn't good. Any suggestions for something quick and filling?
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DS: 10/12/12 via ECS (blood clot in umbilical cord)
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BFP 4/10/14 mc at 4 1/2 weeks  EDD: 12/15/14
BFP 5/14/14 mc at 5 1/2 weeks  EDD: 1/20/15
BFP 8/28/14 *please, please stick*  EDD: 5/10/15
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    pblgepblge member
    I do think there are good protein powders out there, but you have to pay a bit more for them. We use one from pea protein (and lots of other vegan sources). Organic, no hormones, etc. I really like it. It's called plant fusion (on mobile, so no clicky). :)
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    chicagojackiechicagojackie member
    I like to eat hard boiled eggs, greek yogurt (well previously, right now I can't do it), SF chocolate pudding, cheese and crackers, almonds, and cake. Chocolate cake to be specific. :)
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    BFP #2: m/c at 7w, February, 2014
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    kreardon11kreardon11 member
    edited October 2014
    Yes! VegaLite! I drink this around 3pm most days for a "get me to dinner" snack. It's amazing!! Gluten free, dairy free, soy free!! My ND and OB are all thumbs up. 
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    DH: 29, Me: 28
    Started TTC 10/01/2013
    BFP#1: 03/05/14 | EDD: 11/11/14 | MC: 04/10/14 | D&C 05/01/14 [Molar]
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    carlsonbaby2014carlsonbaby2014 member
    I loved making smoothies in my first trimester because there was something about the combo of something cold with mild flavors that I liked that helped me get through those nauseous nights (nights were the worst for my "morning" sickness).  I never included protein powder but I did include the following:
    - ice cubes
    - a biiig tablespoon of peanut or almond butter
    - a banana
    - 1/2 cup of almond milk
    - a dash of cocoa powder

    I used my blender to crush the ice and then blend it all to smooth, creamy perfection.  I liked that combo because it tastes a little like a reese's pieces smoothie but it's healthy (well, healthier...;) ).

    You can get creative with other recipes, too, I have a "green" smoothie I like to make in the morning that has spinach, kale, peanutbutter, banana and blueberries in it, but I found that it was almost too "flavorful" for what I needed in first trimester to help me just get through those nauseous nights.

    GL finding what works for you!
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    BFP 11.3.2013  CP 11.6.2013
    BFP 3.31.2014 EDD 12.10.2014 Baby boy Carlson born 12.19.2014 
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    goldengirl84goldengirl84 member
    Thanks for the great suggestions!

    Thanks @ktlovess I will definitely look into making my own.

    @carlsonbaby2014‌ that Reese's smoothie is my absolute fave!! I haven't made it in a while so thanks for the reminder.

    I will look up the other protein drink ideas as well. Thanks ladies!
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    DS: 10/12/12 via ECS (blood clot in umbilical cord)
    BFP 1/25/14 mc at 6 1/2 weeks  EDD: 10/4/14
    BFP 4/10/14 mc at 4 1/2 weeks  EDD: 12/15/14
    BFP 5/14/14 mc at 5 1/2 weeks  EDD: 1/20/15
    BFP 8/28/14 *please, please stick*  EDD: 5/10/15
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    BookishMommaBookishMomma member
    I make smoothies with organic protein powder from Tara's Whey. Any idea why why protein is considered bad?
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    BFP #3 12/28/13 - EDD 9/7/14 - M/C at 4w6d
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    kreardon11kreardon11 member
    BookishMomma said:
    I make smoothies with organic protein powder from Tara's Whey. Any idea why why protein is considered bad?
    My ND has me stay away from whey bc she says there are too many "fillers". 

    I use Thorne VegaLite which, according to my ND, is complementary to a prenatal. 
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    Married my partner in crime 06/11/11
    DH: 29, Me: 28
    Started TTC 10/01/2013
    BFP#1: 03/05/14 | EDD: 11/11/14 | MC: 04/10/14 | D&C 05/01/14 [Molar]
    BFP#2: 10/15/14 | EDD: 06/25/14 | MC: 12/02/14 | D&C 12/04/14 [MMC]
    Current Status: RE appt 01/20/15 & Cleared to TTC
    Plan: Baby Aspirin, More (raw) folate, PNP, Iron, diet
    DX: MTHFR hetero C677T, ANA+ Homogeneous, Anemia. Ige sensitivities: gluten, egg, dairy
    All AL Welcome<3
    “Once you are real you can't become unreal again. It lasts for always.”
    We will never forgot our angels<3


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