Okay, so my pregnancy cravings have started; they’re not too crazy, like I have read where some women crave pickles on ice cream, at least not yet! No, my cravings have definitely been more normal and thankfully, pretty healthy. I have been craving fruit, all kinds of fresh fruit. I think with fruit being in season now, it all just tastes so wonderful to me, sweet and sour combined. I usually like fresh fruit, but nothing like this; I just can’t seem to get enough of it lately.
Another interesting craving started right when the latest tomato scare occurred. Of course, right at that time, I started craving BLTs. Now this is weird for me, it’s very rare for me to eat or even crave bacon, so it’s how I know it’s a pregnancy thing. But, it was ironic that right when there is a huge tomato scare, I start craving tomatoes. Murphy ’s Law, I guess! Well, I did my research and discovered that vine ripened tomatoes were okay to eat, so thankfully, I was still able to satisfy my cravings. I put a slight twist on the traditional BLT, in hopes of making it somewhat healthier and instead of lettuce, I used spinach, which I always love and it’s so much more nutritious.
Lastly, the weirdest craving for me has been Twizzlers, you know those fake cherry licorice twists. It’s weird because I usually can’t stand Twizzlers. I think they taste so disgusting and are just fake licorice. Normally, I am a true Red Vines gal! But a month or so ago, I saw a one pound bag of Twizzlers at the store and just had to have them. I think that craving has mellowed as I haven’t bought another bag, but let me tell you that was the best bag of Twizzlers I have ever had, and hopefully ever will!
July 18, 2008 Whitney said:
Yup, frequent peeing is pretty normal. And the weird thing they say is the more water you drink the less it makes you need to go as your body gets used to the increased intake. You need to drink lots anyway, not only because its important when you're pregnant but also to ward off bladder infections and UTIs. I hope your doc has you on a maintenance dose of some urinary antibiotic because, as you know, the increase in catheter use will make you more apt to have them.
My favorite piece of maternity clothing was my extra length stretchy t-shirts with a scoop neck. They were the best at covering up the bump and those stupid maternity jeans with the elastic at the waist. Wal-mart too has improved their maternity line but is sketchy a lot of times on whether on anything is remotely fashionable. (I don't consider wearing Disney characters fashionable unless I'm at Disneyland). Target was always the place I found the cutest maternity things for the relatively reasonable price. Motherhood Maternity is expensive but they are good quality jeans. I love their nursing gowns. If you don't mind used, you can sometimes find cute lots of maternity clothes for sale on eBay. And Kid-to-Kid sometimes carries maternity clothes as well.
August 9, 2008 Debbie said:
hi muffy, great pics and hang in there :} i was paralyzed when my girl was 21/2. sorry about the disreflexia keep an eye on it.i am very happy for you and your little angel will be here soon ..yey! love debbie xoxo
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