Cravings?

[dscarr]

I've been demolishing grapefruit. What are you ladies craving? 

[uniquename]

I've been craving these Dutch meat things that are thrown into a deep fryer (croquettes?). My mom has 70 in her freezer and is saving them for Christmas. They have been all I've been thinking about for a couple of weeks. I'm going to be eating more than my fair share of them and I don't care.

Otherwise, I haven't been craving much. Milkshakes for a couple weeks there, but that has passed. Now I'm left with just food adversions. 

[Ray]

I don't have anything really consistent other than a chicken Caesar wrap (which I have yet to have) and wanting ice in all my drinks. Other ones are sporadic like I'll *really* want a pear, now I want a grapefruit, later I'll want cold cold milk loll

Only consistent aversion is breakfast meat.

[littlesthobo]

No real cravings. I didn't have any with DS either. But tons of aversions! Whomp whomp.

[lostinfaith225]

I have nothing but aversions, since I have been so sick.

But tonight I wanted sausage links and blueberry pancakes from Bob Evans. Best meal I have eaten in over a month!!!!!

[cavewmn]

Nothing really consistent.

[housecarder]

Nothing consistent, a lot of things I default to because they don't seem to make me gag:
Clementines
Cheddar
Quesadillas
Breakfast food (lostinfaith225 I pretty much always crave the sunshine skillet from Bob Evans)
I know it's cliche but pickles seem to help. I've always loved pickles though.
Bagels
All the water
Lemon drop candies. These are a miracle for nausea.

[housecarder]

Dec 21, 2015 21:34:39 GMT -5 Ray said:

I don't have anything really consistent other than a chicken Caesar wrap (which I have yet to have) and wanting ice in all my drinks. Other ones are sporadic like I'll *really* want a pear, now I want a grapefruit, later I'll want cold cold milk loll

Only consistent aversion is breakfast meat.

Do you crave eating ice? I know it's an old wives tale, but it's one that seems to hold true, that craving ice is a sign of low iron. I have slight anemia and would get low iron while pregnant and eat ice constantly. I eventually had to be put on an iron supplement on top of my prenatal around 20 weeks because my doc said my "reserve" from not having a period had been used up and that was why I was having dizzy spells.

[Ray]

Dec 22, 2015 5:05:53 GMT -5 housecarder said:

Dec 21, 2015 21:34:39 GMT -5 Ray said:

I don't have anything really consistent other than a chicken Caesar wrap (which I have yet to have) and wanting ice in all my drinks. Other ones are sporadic like I'll *really* want a pear, now I want a grapefruit, later I'll want cold cold milk loll

Only consistent aversion is breakfast meat.

Do you crave eating ice? I know it's an old wives tale, but it's one that seems to hold true, that craving ice is a sign of low iron. I have slight anemia and would get low iron while pregnant and eat ice constantly. I eventually had to be put on an iron supplement on top of my prenatal around 20 weeks because my doc said my "reserve" from not having a period had been used up and that was why I was having dizzy spells.

Huh now that's interesting. I have had some dizziness/light-headedness sporadically but just attributed it to my meds. I just crave ice in general and then eat it at the end of my drink. Worth bringing up at my next appointment though just in case! Thanks

[housecarder]

Dec 22, 2015 7:56:39 GMT -5 Ray said:

Dec 22, 2015 5:05:53 GMT -5 housecarder said:

Do you crave eating ice? I know it's an old wives tale, but it's one that seems to hold true, that craving ice is a sign of low iron. I have slight anemia and would get low iron while pregnant and eat ice constantly. I eventually had to be put on an iron supplement on top of my prenatal around 20 weeks because my doc said my "reserve" from not having a period had been used up and that was why I was having dizzy spells.

Huh now that's interesting. I have had some dizziness/light-headedness sporadically but just attributed it to my meds. I just crave ice in general and then eat it at the end of my drink. Worth bringing up at my next appointment though just in case! Thanks

Yeah I just figured I was either having low blood sugar or low blood pressure, but it ended up being my iron. At least it was an easy fix

[icaughtfire]

The only thing I've been craving is this pineapple orange juice & I've been drinking it by the gallon.

Agree with housecarder that you might want to get your iron checked Ray. When I was pregnant with DD I craved ice all day everyday. I would eat cups of it ALL DAY. Nobody told me until afterwards this was a sign of low iron, and the craving went away as soon as I had her.

[katelou]

They're not really cravings, more like times when there is nothing on earth that sounds edible except for one thing.

A couple weeks ago it was artichoke garlic salsa. Then guacamole from Chipotle. Now I'm on to juice...

[comicSans]

Dec 22, 2015 9:19:52 GMT -5 katelou said:

They're not really cravings, more like times when there is nothing on earth that sounds edible except for one thing.

A couple weeks ago it was artichoke garlic salsa. Then guacamole from Chipotle. Now I'm on to juice...

Yes! Usually for me it's fruit, but there have also been times when it's pizza...or once it was Chinese haha

[those3words]

Everything and nothing at the same time. I like the idea of all foods now...but the smell and actually eating them is kind of a turn off.

Although things with ranch dressing or honey lime dressing are consistently appealing.

[sarcaztic10]

No cravings al all for me. Just a ton of aversions, basically all food sounds nasty. I don't think I had any cravings when PG with DS either but it's hard to remember.

[mrss44]

Lots & lots of aversions. I craved Ihop over the weekend, it was delicious!

[cocobellaf]

No cravings, just aversions to EVERYTHING. I am ready to move on to cravings!

[harlowjune1984]

Dec 21, 2015 21:26:51 GMT -5 uniquename said:

I've been craving these Dutch meat things that are thrown into a deep fryer (croquettes?). My mom has 70 in her freezer and is saving them for Christmas. They have been all I've been thinking about for a couple of weeks. I'm going to be eating more than my fair share of them and I don't care.

Otherwise, I haven't been craving much. Milkshakes for a couple weeks there, but that has passed. Now I'm left with just food adversions. 

My family makes those every year for Thanksgiving (its like a late night snack after Thanksgiving dinner has settled and we are starting to get hungry again). They are so yummy! But I went to The Netherlands and was pretty disappointed in the ones that were being served there...they would grind their meat instead of shred it (like my grandma does), so they were really mushy compared to what I am use to. I ended up getting really excited about them, only to toss them after a few bites. 

[harlowjune1984]

Dec 21, 2015 21:34:39 GMT -5 Ray said:

I don't have anything really consistent other than a chicken Caesar wrap (which I have yet to have) and wanting ice in all my drinks. Other ones are sporadic like I'll *really* want a pear, now I want a grapefruit, later I'll want cold cold milk loll

Only consistent aversion is breakfast meat.

I am on a ice (in all drinks) kick as well. I have noticed that if I am feeling cruddy, it actually makes my stomach feel a little better, than if I have drinks that are room temp or just slightly chilled. My first pregnancy, I was eating ice like nobody's business (I wouldn't even bother putting liquids in the drink). I had no idea about the low iron thing either, until someone pointed it out to me. My levels were checked and I was fine, so I continued munching on ice. I agree with getting your iron checked, so at least you know one way or another. I am going to have them check mine this pregnancy, just to be on the safe side.

[harlowjune1984]

Last week all I wanted was burgers from Burger King (where I hardly ever go). The week before, it was Chipotle Turkey sandwich from Quiznos. Those were the only ones that stuck around for longer than a day. The rest of the time, I hate all food, but force myself to eat something. Usually I can find at least 1-2 things that I can stomach eating, and then those are thing things I want. Nine times out of ten, it is something we don't have in the house and I have to send my husband out to the store.

[jewelsofthenile]

The best thing that hit the spot recently is hot chocolate or coffee with peppermint in it.

[melody330]

No food sounds good, but give me all the orange juice and ice water!

[tootsie]

This is stereotypical, but I'm LOVING pickles. Also salads with Greek dressing, fancy cheese and prosciutto. I'M FANCY.

[willow]

My cravings vary by day but generally are of the starch or salty variety. I've also needed to eat broccoli with dip every night for some reason.

[TheTuna15]

I'm somewhat ashamed to say that I've eaten an entire box of steak ums in two days.

[uniquename]

harlowjune1984,

The pregnant me is all upset that you would throw out any croquettes!! The ones you make at Thanksgiving is how my husband's side of the family makes them, and it is usually my favorite. The ones I had a few weeks ago at the peak of my morning sickness were imported from the Netherlands and mushy. Yup, I ate 4 of those. In one sitting. And the last one the next morning. The thought of cereal made me want to puke, but those things I found amazing.

[harlowjune1984]

Dec 23, 2015 14:57:00 GMT -5 uniquename said:

harlowjune1984 ,

The pregnant me is all upset that you would throw out any croquettes!! The ones you make at Thanksgiving is how my husband's side of the family makes them, and it is usually my favorite. The ones I had a few weeks ago at the peak of my morning sickness were imported from the Netherlands and mushy. Yup, I ate 4 of those. In one sitting. And the last one the next morning. The thought of cereal made me want to puke, but those things I found amazing.

I can't handle the mushy ones.....the texture makes me gag. Shredded meat all the way!

[Susan0utLoud]

Last pregnancy I had zero cravings, just aversions. This time all I want are McDonalds Egg McMuffins. I never eat at McD's and have been gluten free for almost 5 years but I can stop myself. It kills my stomach.

[cavewmn]

Baked potatoes, salad, and fruit compote. We shall see how long this lasts!

[TnT10]

Sprite, tortilla chips with cheese, cereal. I'm eating all the food right now and need to stop it!

Oh and I finally found some Rice Krispie Treats cereal, yaaasssss!!!