Cravings, anyone?

[emeeorevan]

With my last 2 I never had any real cravings. I used to argue with DH about whether or not cravings are real (I said they weren't at least not the way his family said) cause anytime anyone would say they want something (chips, sweets,soda) DH or MIL would always say "oh, give it to them, they are craving it." kids learned really quickly how to get their way with daddy and Oma cause of it.
now I am feeling strong urges for some things. For example typing this I soo want bread with butter, so bad I can taste and smell it already, but I'm trying to resist tempation and eat healthy.
What do you ladies think? What defines real craving? What are you craving?

 

[proxy bump]

Oh, cravings are a real thing. During my first trimester I only ate potatoes for three weeks. When second trimester hit all I wanted was milk.

Theres no real knowledge behind cravings other than your body is wanting something its lacking.

 

[ajlj1126]

Oh cravings are a real thing!

For my first trimester all I wanted to eat all the time was macaroni & cheese. Couldn't get enough of it! Now the thought of it makes me ill. Now all I seem to want to eat is either fresh, raw vegetables (carrots, cucumber, tomato, etc..) or bland foods like plain pasta or rice. I think it has something to do with my heartburn though!

 

[VickyLou]

When I first found out I was pregnant alls I wanted was anything Mango. That lasted for about 2-3 weeks now I don't want to be near the stuff. I then changed to salt, anything really salty, I would add salt to everything, I know it's not healthy to have too much but I guess my body needed it. Now I'm craving nothing, although everything I seem to eat gives me really bad acid reflux.

 

[ajlj1126]

When I first found out I was pregnant alls I wanted was anything Mango. That lasted for about 2-3 weeks now I don't want to be near the stuff. I then changed to salt, anything really salty, I would add salt to everything, I know it's not healthy to have too much but I guess my body needed it. Now I'm craving nothing, although everything I seem to eat gives me really bad acid reflux.

I was the same way with salt with DD! I loaded up on it. My OB told me it's a combination of two things, 1. My blood pressure is always low and stayed low throughout my pregnancy (I mean like 90/45) and 2. We have 50% more blood volume in our systems and for some reason I can't remember it makes the body crave salt.

 

[VickyLou]

When I first found out I was pregnant alls I wanted was anything Mango. That lasted for about 2-3 weeks now I don't want to be near the stuff. I then changed to salt, anything really salty, I would add salt to everything, I know it's not healthy to have too much but I guess my body needed it. Now I'm craving nothing, although everything I seem to eat gives me really bad acid reflux.

I was the same way with salt with DD! I loaded up on it. My OB told me it's a combination of two things, 1. My blood pressure is always low and stayed low throughout my pregnancy (I mean like 90/45) and 2. We have 50% more blood volume in our systems and for some reason I can't remember it makes the body crave salt.

You learn something new everyday I've stopped craving it now, if anything it gives me really bad acid reflux. I always used to crave salt when I was due my period. Strange the human body lol

 

[KrissyKris22]

When I was pregnant with my first I craved pizza and French fries lol. With this pregnancy which is my second I like more fast food than a home cook meal. Not to mention I love spaghetti and with both pregnancies I can't eat it lol. I have picky babies lol

 

[Gray001]

My craving since about 10 week's has been ice!! Can't get enough of it, the freezer has to be stocked with ice pops

 

[Pink Sarah]

Marzipan plz give me some marzipan! trying to resist but it is very hard it's all I think about lol. Not sure what I could be lacking in though based on that lol

 

[ItsJana]

I didn't think I was having any cravings with this baby, but apparently I am. I've been eating a lot of grapes and blueberries and can't say no to a piece of cake ( I usually more of a cookie person ).

 

[jzgrace]

I want a boars head smoked Turkey sub from publix super market SOOOOO BAD! But there isnt one where I live. Nor is there a supermarket that sells boars head lunch meats.

 

[ajlj1126]

I want a boars head smoked Turkey sub from publix super market SOOOOO BAD! But there isnt one where I live. Nor is there a supermarket that sells boars head lunch meats.

I LOVE Publix subs!!!

 

[LadyAphrodity]

Oh I get the worst cravings but they are not consistent I just get a craving and untill I get It I will dream about it and I will just think about it till I get it which normally I do and I'm ok for a few days unless it was really good then I might want it again. Lately it's been cheese pizza... But it's ranged from german to spinach dip to chicken with gravy which we'll I can't get here sadly some cravings are from other states so I'm kinda screwed

 

[amanda111308]

Cravings are super real! At least for me haha

With DS1 I craved poutine, French onion soup and popcorn lots of salty savoury things. This pregnancy (team yellow) I crave mozzarella cheese curds, Greek salad and loads of fresh fruit! It's so strange!! Lol mmmm Greek salad... I want some soo bad right now!!

 

[emeeorevan]

Oh I get the worst cravings but they are not consistent I just get a craving and untill I get It I will dream about it and I will just think about it till I get it which normally I do and I'm ok for a few days unless it was really good then I might want it again. Lately it's been cheese pizza... But it's ranged from german to spinach dip to chicken with gravy which we'll I can't get here sadly some cravings are from other states so I'm kinda screwed

Its fairly simple to make homemade gravy, white or brown. I am a born and bred southern belle (more the daisy duke type than the frilly dress type lol) I LOVE homemade fried chicken, fresh biscuits, gravy, green beans, and fresh corn on the cob!!
I'm getting hungry just typing this!!

 

[emeeorevan]

I don't deny pregnancy cravings! Its the way my DH and his family say that ANY time you suddenly think of something you want and they call it a craving! the way the use the word "craving" I call excess snacking cause its always unhealthy stuff that they are "craving"
right now I'm kinda off all food again, but for a while all I wanted was fresh blackberries, and veggies. No when I'm hungry I want what I call "real" food. No fast food, nothing fried or greasy. Some lean grilled chicken with sautéed green beans and rice.

 

[LadyAphrodity]

Oh I get the worst cravings but they are not consistent I just get a craving and untill I get It I will dream about it and I will just think about it till I get it which normally I do and I'm ok for a few days unless it was really good then I might want it again. Lately it's been cheese pizza... But it's ranged from german to spinach dip to chicken with gravy which we'll I can't get here sadly some cravings are from other states so I'm kinda screwed

Its fairly simple to make homemade gravy, white or brown. I am a born and bred southern belle (more the daisy duke type than the frilly dress type lol) I LOVE homemade fried chicken, fresh biscuits, gravy, green beans, and fresh corn on the cob!!
I'm getting hungry just typing this!!

I can kinda am ok at making the gravy it just doesn't taste the same and I fail and replicating fried chicken tenders I tried

 

[Pink Sarah]

Just had some marzipan making my two yr olds birthday cake so a valid excuse yum yum yum x