Cravings? Do they mean anything?

[Mrs-G]

Well I'm having a boy but with dd I was craving ice lollies - I have eaten 4 fabs in less than 24hrs and I want more - does this mean anything?

I don't think my scan would be wrong, she was quite certain it was a boy. It must just be a pregnancy thing!

 

[lj2245]

Most of the time it doesn't mean anything but I have been told a craving for ice can be a sign of anaemia. I'm also pretty sure that ice lollies and ice are the most common cravings in pregnancy, regardless of the sex of the baby I have craved orange ice lollies with both of my (boy) pregnancies. My mum craved orange ice lollies with me

 

[Smanderson]

I have had orange ice lolly cravings too!!!! How weird! Im having a boy and for most of the first and second tri i have wanted orange ice lollies/calipos/jublees and every now and then in the third tri i NEED one! LOL never realised it was a thing hehe xxx

 

[dan-o]

I craved slushies and ice pops last time, this time its more of a hardcore ice craving, I will sit and eat a litre of cruhed plain ice with a. Spoon right now
I'm not anaemic, just got re-checked last week. I'm having another boy

 

[Mandyblur]

I always crave raw potatoes in my last trimester with every pregnancy! Wish i knew why because normally i can't stand them!

 

[lilfish]

I had a craving for paper on the way home today. I was sat on the tube reading the Metro, and suddenly all I wanted to do was tear off a strip and chew it, I really wanted it! More than chocolate or steak! Obviously I didn't indulge but goodness!

 

[BellaBoo0512]

It's strange that you have asked this question as this past week or so I can't stop eating ice cubes and ice lollies! and I'm having a boy today I went to subway for my dinner and instead of getting a drink with my sub I just filled the cup up with ice :/

 

[Pixiegirllily]

Don't know how mine could relate, I like chewing/sucking sponges x

 

[lj2245]

Don't know how mine could relate, I like chewing/sucking sponges x

I have no idea why but the thought of that is totally setting my teeth on edge! They are all tingling and sore now

 

[lotte]

I was always under the impression that craving ice or ice lollies meant your body is craving more water xx

 

[bellaxgee]

i craved spinach and lentils when my iron was low and then i craved ice cream and milk.supposedly you crave what your body needs. apparently my body needed calcium!

 

[Pixiegirllily]

Don't know how mine could relate, I like chewing/sucking sponges x

I have no idea why but the thought of that is totally setting my teeth on edge! They are all tingling and sore now

That's what happens, I even got out of bed the other evening to do it, I sit whilst my LO has a bath chewing on it. Crazy! X