OJ/Oranges/Mandarines Cravings

[TRINITY25_99]

I've been in serious denial! So many have asked me what my 'new' cravings are since I got pregnant, and all this time I've been telling everyone "Not much really ...." who the heck am I kidding. I've been drinking OJ by the gallons, craving Oranges and Mandarines, Clementines and if I could bathe or have a perfume that smelled like Oranges I would! LOL I am predicting a boy, I will find out on Jan 18th

Anyone else like me? Now keep in mind before getting pregnant, I hated Oranges ...

 

[torch2010]

Me!! I thought I was the only one. I ate a whole bag of oranges on one day and seriously had a bad tummy so I have cut back a bit now lol x

 

[MindUtopia]

That's a great thing to crave though. I've been eating lots of fruit as well the whole time I've been pregnant. Fruit and milk were the main things I could tolerate in 1st tri and though I eat normally now, I still really enjoy them. I like oranges and clementines anyway, but they do taste extra good right now (in fact, I might have one now!). The vitamin C is great for your immune system and will hopefully keep you healthy and ward off any nasty bugs. Plus, I've been told that oranges/OJ are great for strengthening your amniotic sac, which should decrease any chance of preterm labour (again, I think it's because of the vitamin C). My friend, who is also a doula and training to be a midwife, told me this and she said she drank lots of OJ in her first pregnancy and her sac didn't break until she was pushing.

 

[xdxxtx]

My sister was the same way. Sheesh, she could drink gallon after gallon of OJ when she was pregnant with my (now 3 month old) nephew.

 

[Sundewhil]

Haha, for me it's been grapefruits! I feel you. Actually, oranges sound seriously good right now too.. (and like you, never was a fan of citrus).

PS. Aqua allegoria is a wonderful citrus-themed perfume

 

[Smanderson]

I have major clementine cravings, some days i can go through a whole bag of them i think its the folic acid and vitamin c in them

 

[Tinky_82]

I'm with you - I eat a ton of satsumas and tangerines and have done since approx six weeks. Can't get enough of the stuff. I was sick once after a glass of OJ though and haven't tried it since.

 

[I Love Lucy]

I'm so jealous about this craving. I love grapefruit juice, orange juice, etc. but get horrible heartburn anytime I try to drink that stuff. I've basically had to eliminate it from my diet.

 

[Hangin_On_AGS]

I've been addicted beyond belief to the cuties clemantines. And since i've been sick for the last week warm citrus honey tea has been my kriptonite. Seriously funny and cool that we are all craving citrus! and we were all told it was going to be pickles and ice cream!

 

[TRINITY25_99]

LOL, Nope, no pickles and ice cream for us gals .... \O/ I am glad to see alot of you are with me on this. All sounds like good news to have this craving tho .... heading out to the grocery store to stock up on more OJ and Oranges ... Ha Haaaaaa \O

 

[candycurls]

I have developed a love for hot water with fresh lemons...
Delish!! At least it's caffeine free!

 

[TRINITY25_99]

Hummmmm ... that sounds different! I may have to try candycurls

 

[Stake]

That is so funny..I just ate an orange! A lady at work had one and it smelled so good I went out on lunch and bought one! I remember at like 6-7 weeks I was eating like 4 mandarin oranges a day but they gave me really bad sour stomach so I cut them out for a while

 

[TRINITY25_99]

The only downside to eating and drinking so much OJ and Oranges is the acid makes me break out in acne (like I need any more!!!!)

 

[SimoneMK]

I dont necessarily crave OJ/oranges/clementines but i find once i drink/eat them, i feel so refreshed. Reminds me of summer

 

[ispeakinsongs]

I think that means you are having a girl, heard that lots that craving orange juice is a sign for a girl and it was true for me

 

[itsme122]

Lol! I walked back into work with a big mason jar full of OJ (calcium fortified of course for that babies calcifying bones) and a big mason jar of ice. I LOVE OJ, but it HAS to be on ice. Nice and cold and refreshing.
I was also downing those cuties like cocaine during my first trimester.
Yum yummy! I think I'm going to go make a glass now!

 

[jtink28]

I have been drinking more OJ lately, but for me, my #1 biggest craving during this pregnancy has been MILK! all i want to do is drink an ice-cold glass of milk at every meal. i love love love it now!!!

 

[ajsmummy86]

I have a massive thing for oranges and found out today i'm having a boy c

 

[JJWEBB]

Ive been eating cans and cans of mandarin oranges!