Live in a Bubble, Eat Nutrient Paste

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Apparently this would be the safest choice for pregnant women.

I'm a big fan of safety and minimizing risks.  Particularly when the risks involve children or potential children.

But COME ON, PEOPLE!

No caffeine.

No deli meat or hot dogs.

No alcohol.

No artificial sweeteners.

No sushi.

No soft cheeses.

No smoked meats.

No sprouts.

No unripe papaya.

No Caesar salad.

No tuna or other high mercury fish.

No peanuts.

No Chinese food (MSG).

No shrimp cocktail.

Don't eat too many refined carbs.

Don't go too crazy with the fruit juice.

Avoid salt.

Gain weight, but NOT TOO MUCH!

Exercise, but DON'T OVER-EXHERT YOURSELF!

Don't get a sunburn!

Be cautious about OTC meds!

Get calcium, but DON'T drink full fat milk!

Don't lay on your back!

Don't lay on your tummy!

(And this is NOT a comprehensive rant...there's MUCH more)

Who can live up to these expectations? 

Yes, I ate a king size MilkyWay.  Yes, I eat sushi sometimes, and not just the cooked kind.  Yes, I take Tylenol Allergy Sinus when my head hurts.  Yes, I FREAKING LOVE grape juice.  And YES, I did take a tiny sip of my husband's beer the other night!

I'm a flawed human being!   

THE PRESSURE!!!

 

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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
Yikes! Hang in there...and here I thought pregnancy would justify some overindulgence...so much for that.
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
Seems pretty excessive to me.

Just make sure it's a nice big bubble with a bathroom, otherwise it might get a little ummmm, ripe.
Elemental: Reforged
Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
Awww chick, at least it's all worth it in the end! Though all that doesn't really leave you with alot of options does it!
Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
InBloom:
Yikes! Hang in there...and here I thought pregnancy would justify some overindulgence...so much for that


Hehe. At least now we get to gain more than 10 lbs. without being shouted at by our doctors!

(My grandmother, who only gained like 15 lbs. with her pregnancy got yelled at and told to cut out MILK so that she wouldn't get fat!!)

Mason:
Seems pretty excessive to me.


LOL, to me too. Some stuff makes sense, but most things with moderation/modification should be okay. I can't imagine who can actually live up to all these rules.

Just make sure it's a nice big bubble with a bathroom, otherwise it might get a little ummmm, ripe.




I forgot to mention the "No hot baths" rule!
Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top
Sally:
Awww chick, at least it's all worth it in the end! Though all that doesn't really leave you with alot of options does it!


Yeah, but 9 months is a LOOOONG time! Hahaha.

(I'm kidding, it's very much worth it, although I would think common sense could shorten the no-no list a bit.)
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top

I remember the pressure I felt when I was pregnant with my first. Do this, don't do that, don't eat this that and the other....I felt like every time I turned around I was doing something I shouldn't be.

By the time I was pregnant with Davey, a lot of those rules had gone out the window.  I had a beer occasionally.  I ate chinese food.  I took tylenol.

He came out just fine.  So did Jake.  So will yours.

(the blanket got cast on last week and is growing daily, btw. Oh, and I know what else I'm getting Isabella, but I'm not going to tell you just yet.  They're very cool, though)

Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top
Hell our mothers smoked, drank, worked, and ate whatever they wanted and look how e turned out....

Never mind
Reply #8 from JoeUser Forums Top
Hell our mothers smoked, drank, worked, and ate whatever they wanted and look how e turned out....

Never mind


LOL LOL

As long as you can have some chocolate cake Isabella will love you!
Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top
I remember the pressure I felt when I was pregnant with my first. Do this, don't do that, don't eat this that and the other....I felt like every time I turned around I was doing something I shouldn't be.


I really don't remember things being as stringent with my first two pregnancies as they are now. I don't worry too much, but I do get frustrated with how judgmental people can be about "the rules".

By the time I was pregnant with Davey, a lot of those rules had gone out the window. I had a beer occasionally. I ate chinese food. I took tylenol.


Honestly, most things are absolutely FINE in moderation. Not only that, but it's really a personal choice that we each have to make...and live with the consequences.

(the blanket got cast on last week and is growing daily, btw. Oh, and I know what else I'm getting Isabella, but I'm not going to tell you just yet. They're very cool, though)


You're too sweet, Karen. Thank you!

Mason:
Hell our mothers smoked, drank, worked, and ate whatever they wanted and look how e turned out....


That's always the WORST argument for doing something the "old" way. Hahaha.
Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top
Kelly:
As long as you can have some chocolate cake Isabella will love you!


Hehe. Let me tell you, she is a SUGAR baby! Nothing gets her dancing like fruit juice or candy!
Reply #11 from JoeUser Forums Top
Apart from the obvious ones I hadn't even heard about half those "don'ts". I think some prude with no life made this shit up as their way of saying "you should have crossed you legs SLUT!"
Reply #12 from JoeUser Forums Top
Heh, I can remember when my wife was pregnant and the doc said no deep penetration. My wife always rolls her eyes when I bring that up and says she don't remember hearing the word deep come from his mouth at all. I told her he musta said it 'cause it's the only kind of "penetration" I do.hehehe...
Reply #13 from JoeUser Forums Top
Toblerone:
I think some prude with no life made this shit up as their way of saying "you should have crossed you legs SLUT!"


Hahahahhaa. That's priceless. Honestly, you wouldn't believe how nutty some of this stuff is. Really over-the-top.

Shovel:
I told her he musta said it 'cause it's the only kind of "penetration" I do.hehehe...


Hahaha. Yeah, sex is another one that women get all crazy trying to figure out. Vibrators ok or no? Is this position safe? Will it hurt the baby if I swallow?



The way I look at it, if mom is happy, baby's happy. Hahahahaha.
Reply #14 from JoeUser Forums Top
I haven't cut out caffeine but I do keep it to one or two drinks/day. I have a sip of wine whenever my husband temps me with his. I would have a whole glass if I really felt compelled and am certain it wouldn't hurt the baby.

Like you, my first two came out healthy so I'm not sweating the new rules. Being pregnant can make you crazy enough. I think like anything else in life, too much of anything can be bad. I get weird looks and sometimes even a comment when I have a cup of coffee. People have gone out of their minds about this stuff!

I'm certain Ashley will be born a chocoholic
Reply #15 from JoeUser Forums Top
Hmm, nutrient paste, aaaarrrggglllaaargg...

It must be tough, having everyone else tell you what's good for you. I say f#%k 'em. So long as you're not overdoing anything, you'll be fine, I'm sure.

Now, can you forward me your address again so I can sen you something?
Reply #16 from JoeUser Forums Top
Jill:
I get weird looks and sometimes even a comment when I have a cup of coffee. People have gone out of their minds about this stuff!


Isn't it crappy how judgmental people are about pregnant women? We eat and live healthier than our predecessors, but we're STILL not good enough!

I'm certain Ashley will be born a chocoholic


As all women should be! Hehe.

Maso:
Hmm, nutrient paste, aaaarrrggglllaaargg...




It must be tough, having everyone else tell you what's good for you. I say f#%k 'em. So long as you're not overdoing anything, you'll be fine, I'm sure.


That's exactly the way I see it. Moderation and common sense. Just because I'm pregnant doesn't mean I'm not human! I have needs! Hahaha.

Now, can you forward me your address again so I can sen you something?


Will do!
Reply #17 from JoeUser Forums Top
I have needs!


...Now pass me the chocolate
Reply #18 from JoeUser Forums Top
I agree with Whip! Eat whatever you want within reason of course! The times I was pregnant I had fun with my food....I didn't over indulge but I didn't let anyone or anything stop me from eating what I wanted!
Reply #19 from JoeUser Forums Top
I forgot to mention the "No hot baths" rule!


During one of Amy's pregnancies, we rented a whirlpool suite at a hotel because her back was hurting and we knew she'd get kicked out of the whirpool in the pool area. Plus, we were able to adjust the water temp on the whirlpool in the room.

It's amazing how children managed to be born without all this advice for thousands of years, huh?