Man, VillainV, now I totally want cookie dough and brownie batter! Wanna come over and mix me up some cookie dough? I want chocolate chip with pecans in it and then I'll microwave it for just a bit and eat it warm with a scoop of ice cream...mmmmmmmmm......I love warmed up cookie dough!!!!
Confession: We buy pre-made cookie dough, and eat some before we bake the rest. And my brownie batter comes from a box. But I would totally come make you some :-)
hahahha well, there is a chocolate chip pecan break-n-bake cookie dough from Nestle or Tollhouse, I believe that is absolutely delicious and that I cannot find where I'm at, so if you happen to find that cookie dough, I have a blow-up mattress with your name on it! Weekend in Paris in your future?
I have been much more relaxed with what I eat and use now that I'm pregnant, than I was while I was going through infertility treatment and IVF. I was really nutty about everything, and I'm making a specific effort to relax and enjoy this pregnancy as much as I can.
So far, my doctor hasn't said anything specific to me beyond no drinking or hard drugs. I am generally just a little more careful with what I expose myself to - no old leftovers, sketchy buffets, large amounts of caffeine, or medications my OB doesn't recommend. I wash my produce more carefully and am very careful around raw chicken. I'm 15 weeks now, and still feeling like it's difficult to eat. In general, I feel like something is better than nothing, and if that's sushi/lunch meat/bacon/etc., then so be it. I'll still have a sip of wine at home, eat a few bites of raw cookie dough, and have a couple Diet Cokes a week. I have my hair highlighted and use all of my skin care products (don't own any RetinA products, but I would cut those).
You'll find all kinds of restrictions and suggestions offered out there, and together with your OB, you'll just have to decide what you feel most comfortable with.
I am very laid back about things. I don't drink much alcohol anyway or smoke or do drugs or drink caffeine. So, those are easy to give up. I am most cautious when their little organs are forming in the first trimester. I still paint my nails, drink and occasional soda to calm my stomach, dye my hair, eat soft cheeses (mostly because I forget and order a Greek salad with Feta cheese!). Mostly it is about moderation.
The one thing I am vigilant about are medications I take. I take ibuprofen several times a week when I am not pregnant but i cut that out immediately. I take limited Tylenol. I also only take the medications listed on the sheet from the doctor. I ma not on any prescriptions so i don't have to worry about that.
I follow this while breastfeeding too. The only thing different is that I add back in ibuprofen for after my c-section.
There are too many people out there with too many opinions so I just follow my doctor's advice and my gut instinct and try to do my best for 9 months!!!!
Because of our IF issues and a prior m/c I was really cautious through most of my first tri and then decided that I was being ridiculous.
I eat lunch meat--cold and toasted both I drink Starbucks multiple times a week I drink soda I still use all of the same skin care products I still paint my nails
I do stay away from medications I shouldn't take and don't drink alcohol or smoke.
You will drive yourself crazy trying to avoid everything. Everything in moderation is key!
everyone pretty much covered what i was going to say - just use your best judgement and everything in moderation. the books i liked that i've seen already but will give another shout out for are - panic free pregnancy, expecting better and the mayo clinic guide.
Post by katinthehat on Mar 12, 2014 20:17:27 GMT -5
I drink a shitton of coffee. I have a 5 and 3 year old. I regularly take Tylenol. See again, 5 & 3 year old. I eat sushi, raw and cooked. I eat tuna if the mood strikes me (once this pregnancy.) I eat non heated lunch meat (but we buy it cut straight from the butcher if that makes a difference at all?)
I did stop with all alcohol. Mainly because I would probably be pissed at having to stop with 3 oz or whatever. I stopped riding my bike outside.
And that's about it.
Panic Free Pregnancy is an awesome book. Congrats!
What I cut out: - hard liquor - cold cuts that I haven't purchased/stored myself - extra vitamin D supplement - hot tubs - steam rooms - ice skating - unpasteurized cheeses
What I still do: - drink wine or champagne occasionally - eat raw sushi from my usual place - eat medium-rare steaks - drink 12-16oz of coffee each morning - use Splenda - use my regular skincare and makeup products - get pedicures, massages, and facials
I already purchased a good number if of organic items already, so I didn't change my shopping habits.
I had GD my last pregnancy, so I also keep an eye on carb & protein counts at each meal.
Women in the 40s drank alcohol & smoked cigarettes. We have a bunch of normal people running around the world.
Take a deep breath & do what you feel is right.
I've given up caffeine before but this time I drink a cup of coffee a day. I eat subway occasionally. So far my baby is growing right on track.
My mom lost my twin early in the preg and thought she wasn't preg anymore. No prenatal for a few months. She went to the doctor because she felt something strange. It was me kicking lol. I'm just fine. I'm sure she ate unapproved foods during that time. She wasn't a drinker so I know she didn't have alcohol.