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C tells me that it’s typical for pregnant women to crave fruit. I had not heard this before, but apparently it’s true. Fruit is a common pregnancy craving.
My sense of smell has been heightened. While I’ve always loved meat, especially chicken, I just haven’t been wanting it lately. Likewise, my love of green peppers seems to be waning. But the smell of citrus makes me absolutely giddy.
I have always loved oranges, the sweet and sour taste, the juicy and fragrant pulps. Now I want them so much more, to the point where I could almost have fruits exclusively for lunch and dinner.
I’ve been monitoring my weight. Somehow I have already gained 2 pounds, from 105 to 107. It concerns me because I’m supposed to not gain much until the second and third trimesters. I’m also supposed to only gain 20 pounds total, by the end.
Perhaps I’m overthinking it. I’ve always eaten healthily, and I’m taking multivitamins and fish oil. Gaining 2 pounds at this point is not really a big deal. In the meantime, I’ll have to figure out a way to find more fruit before this evening…
As somebody who knows the reality of pregnancy after pregnancy loss all too well, may I offer you a hesitant congratulations and many, many well wishes for a happy, healthy pregnancy. Try to relax and stay positive, difficult as that may be, and enjoy this special time.
Please don’t worry too much about your weight gain. My wonderful midwife said “eat to hunger, drink to thirst, ignore the scale”. Your body knows what it’s doing and no book can adequately address each pregnancy as they are far too individual. I gained thirty five pounds with Peapod yet never lost my waist and left the hospital in pre-pregnancy clothing. I also had more than ample milk supply afterward and kept losing weight during the two plus years she nursed. By the time she weaned, I would have been two dress sizes smaller than when I got married if it were not for the massive bust line left behind.
A little bit of extra weight is actually ideal for breastfeeding later on and is largely the reason why pregnant women put on extra weight.
One thing you might want to look at, and is something that put my mind at ease, was monitoring protein and water intake. Pregnancy requires a good deal of high quality protein and for this reason I followed the Brewer Diet. http://www.drbrewerpregnancydiet.com/id96.html
Consuming adequate amounts of protein and stay well hydrated can ease a number of pregnancy symptoms and also prevent many problems ranging from miscarriage, pre-e, and premature labor. A good diet can also provide some cushioning for when things do go wrong, with Peapod being a good example of this. She was born unexpectedly at thirty five weeks, but was 6lb 3 oz, 21 inches long, and required no time in the NICU. Proper nutrition can do wonders for mother and child, that is for sure.
Congrats again! :)