WOW! I can't believe how hungry I am. I am hungry all day especially every couple of hours. I eat breakfast, lunch, 2nd lunch, sometimes dinner, 2nd dinner, and a snack. If I don't eat every couple of hours, I get really crazy and sick feeling. I have to eat real food like mini-meals. Leftovers don't last long. ;) I am trying to eat lots of fruits, dairy, and real food and not too much junky stuff.
I think I am going to gain the bulk of my weight in the next couple of months if this appetite sticks. It's worth it to grow two healthy babies. I do think it is nice to eat without guilt. I don't want to gain too much, but I will eat as much as my body screams for.
Showing posts with label Food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Food. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Baby A and Ice Cream
So tonight Lee, Luke, and I went to eat homemade ice cream at Sunni Skies with my mother and father-in-law. I am not normally a huge sweets person but I love homemade ice cream. I ordered a banana split because I love love love fruit (especially with this pregnancy). It was amazing - vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream, chocolate syrup, strawberries, pineapple, banana, and whip cream. YUMMY! I validated it since it had fruit ;).
The funniest thing was when I was eating it Baby A was moving like crazy. Either Baby A likes or dislikes the cold and sweet. It was pretty funny. It's fun experiencing all of this stuff and bonding with the babies before they are even born. I guess I know what I need to do if I want Baby A to move ;).
The funniest thing was when I was eating it Baby A was moving like crazy. Either Baby A likes or dislikes the cold and sweet. It was pretty funny. It's fun experiencing all of this stuff and bonding with the babies before they are even born. I guess I know what I need to do if I want Baby A to move ;).
Monday, May 3, 2010
Hunger Has Set In
Well after a whole trimester of nausea and vomiting and not really wanting or desiring to eat that much and a week or transitioning into the 2nd trimester and sort of getting more of an appetite, HUNGER HAS SET IN. And it has set in big time. I have to eat something about every hour or two. No I am not talking about cheeseburgers and milkshakes, but really more like snacks or mini-meals, in fact I can't eat that much in one sitting (which is probably a good thing).
I tend to eat fruit, string cheese, or yogurt between meals or mini-meals and then have stuff that is more hearty for meals. If I don't eat something, I get crazy hungry (borderline sick even). I wake up to go to the bathroom and am hungry but right now sleep overpowers hunger at night. I guess my worries about not gaining weight the first trimester and wondering if I would ever eat enough/gain enough weight can go out the window now.
I am still sticking to what I figured out a few days ago - eat when hungry, eat more healthy snacks, eat smaller amounts more often, and don't worry about the weight gain too much.
I tend to eat fruit, string cheese, or yogurt between meals or mini-meals and then have stuff that is more hearty for meals. If I don't eat something, I get crazy hungry (borderline sick even). I wake up to go to the bathroom and am hungry but right now sleep overpowers hunger at night. I guess my worries about not gaining weight the first trimester and wondering if I would ever eat enough/gain enough weight can go out the window now.
I am still sticking to what I figured out a few days ago - eat when hungry, eat more healthy snacks, eat smaller amounts more often, and don't worry about the weight gain too much.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
I am soooooooooooooooooo happy to report that my morning sickness (AKA "all day sickness") is officially gone. I have to say it was not the highlight of my pregnancy and I am thrilled to say "goodbye" to that phase and "hello" to the eating and growing babies phase.
It's like a complete 180. I went from hating most food and not enjoying eating at all to liking most of what I liked before pregnancy (minus peanut butter and sweets) and being able to really enjoy the food and keep it down in just a few days. It's awesome! Now I can hopefully healthfully gain weight for the babies as they need it since their gestation is on average a month shorter than single babies.
Things I am absolutely loving:
Water - I can't drink anything but water and I constantly feel the need to hydrate (of course that means more trips to the bathroom)
Baby Carrots with Light Ranch - I love them normally, but I crave them now. I already went through a 2 pound bag of baby carrots since Saturday night. I hope it helps the babies' eyes.
Fruit - I can eat any kind of fruit anytime of day. I love apples, grapes, pineapple, strawberries, and pretty much any other fruit that comes my way.
Vegetables - Green beans are my favorite, but I am also enjoying salad and other starchy veggies.
Pasta - I love pasta all the time, but during my pregnancy it is like the perfect meal. I order pasta anytime we go out if it is on the menu and have been eating Baked Ziti at home a lot.
Pretzels - I can't stand saltines and after a box decided to try pretzels for the nausea. They are normally something I really like, but they have been a staple this pregnancy. I keep a big bag by my bed so that if I need a little snack they are there.
Things I am absolutely hating (that I would normally love/like):
Soda - I can't drink soda at all (which is a good thing). I think it dehydrates me and the sugar is too much. I usually drink diet when I am not pregnant so maybe the real stuff is too sweet for me. I am not complaining though as that is just empty calories.
Peanut Butter - I can't stand to even smell peanut butter. It was making my stomach turn but now that I am not sick, I just don't like the smell. Obviously I am not eating it. ;)
Fish - Enough said ;)
Milk/Yogurt - I don't know why, but I can't tolerate these at all. I am praying I can soon as the babies need it for bone development. With Luke I drank a gallon of milk every couple of days at the end of my pregnancy. I am hoping this time I can do that in the middle.
Sweets - I can't stand sweets right now (which again is a good thing). Maybe the babies are health nuts ;)
Well, I am super happy to be able to feel good, have some amount of energy (even though I still rest a lot), and most importantly be able to eat and enjoy food again. I am hoping to gain back the 2 1/2 pounds I lost by the end of the first trimester (2 1/2 more weeks) and then gain 1 - 1 1/2 pounds a week for the rest of the pregnancy. I'll keep you updated. :)
It's like a complete 180. I went from hating most food and not enjoying eating at all to liking most of what I liked before pregnancy (minus peanut butter and sweets) and being able to really enjoy the food and keep it down in just a few days. It's awesome! Now I can hopefully healthfully gain weight for the babies as they need it since their gestation is on average a month shorter than single babies.
Things I am absolutely loving:
Water - I can't drink anything but water and I constantly feel the need to hydrate (of course that means more trips to the bathroom)
Baby Carrots with Light Ranch - I love them normally, but I crave them now. I already went through a 2 pound bag of baby carrots since Saturday night. I hope it helps the babies' eyes.
Fruit - I can eat any kind of fruit anytime of day. I love apples, grapes, pineapple, strawberries, and pretty much any other fruit that comes my way.
Vegetables - Green beans are my favorite, but I am also enjoying salad and other starchy veggies.
Pasta - I love pasta all the time, but during my pregnancy it is like the perfect meal. I order pasta anytime we go out if it is on the menu and have been eating Baked Ziti at home a lot.
Pretzels - I can't stand saltines and after a box decided to try pretzels for the nausea. They are normally something I really like, but they have been a staple this pregnancy. I keep a big bag by my bed so that if I need a little snack they are there.
Things I am absolutely hating (that I would normally love/like):
Soda - I can't drink soda at all (which is a good thing). I think it dehydrates me and the sugar is too much. I usually drink diet when I am not pregnant so maybe the real stuff is too sweet for me. I am not complaining though as that is just empty calories.
Peanut Butter - I can't stand to even smell peanut butter. It was making my stomach turn but now that I am not sick, I just don't like the smell. Obviously I am not eating it. ;)
Fish - Enough said ;)
Milk/Yogurt - I don't know why, but I can't tolerate these at all. I am praying I can soon as the babies need it for bone development. With Luke I drank a gallon of milk every couple of days at the end of my pregnancy. I am hoping this time I can do that in the middle.
Sweets - I can't stand sweets right now (which again is a good thing). Maybe the babies are health nuts ;)
Well, I am super happy to be able to feel good, have some amount of energy (even though I still rest a lot), and most importantly be able to eat and enjoy food again. I am hoping to gain back the 2 1/2 pounds I lost by the end of the first trimester (2 1/2 more weeks) and then gain 1 - 1 1/2 pounds a week for the rest of the pregnancy. I'll keep you updated. :)
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Food: Friend or Foe?
Background: When I was pregnant with Luke, I was very fortunate to barely have any morning sickness. I never threw up and if I had any nausea, it wasn't that bad. I did have extreme fatigue and slept a lot, but that could have been contributed to the fact that I was able to sleep all the time as I didn't have a job or that many responsibilities.
With this pregnancy, I have been sick since before I found out that I was pregnant. I have had nausea on and off (if not on all day) for weeks. I got lucky one day and felt better but then got the sickest I've gotten that night before bed. It's so weird.
I can't enjoy eating very often and have to eat very slowly. One day something that I feel great after eating becomes quite the opposite the next day. Which leads me to question, "Is ______ my friend or foe?" It makes eating quite difficult as once I get sick off something, I don't want to eat it again. I also fear that each thing will make me sick and wonder if eating is even worth it. I know I must eat because I am going to have to to grow these babies, but it is definitely not the fun it used to be. I am praying that come the 2nd trimester I can enjoy eating, gain some weight, and not be a sicky all the time.
With this pregnancy, I have been sick since before I found out that I was pregnant. I have had nausea on and off (if not on all day) for weeks. I got lucky one day and felt better but then got the sickest I've gotten that night before bed. It's so weird.
I can't enjoy eating very often and have to eat very slowly. One day something that I feel great after eating becomes quite the opposite the next day. Which leads me to question, "Is ______ my friend or foe?" It makes eating quite difficult as once I get sick off something, I don't want to eat it again. I also fear that each thing will make me sick and wonder if eating is even worth it. I know I must eat because I am going to have to to grow these babies, but it is definitely not the fun it used to be. I am praying that come the 2nd trimester I can enjoy eating, gain some weight, and not be a sicky all the time.
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