Thread: Diet during pregnancy - food remorse

Hey all! I am almost 12 weeks pregnant, EDD 05/30/09. I am writing about the pregnancy diet. I have read what's out there, and I have made efforts to eat more fruits, veggies, milk, orange juice, etc. But I still give in once in a while to say Burger king or Mcdonalds or having potato chips with a sandwich. For instance today, I totally indulged in peanut M&ms. I always feel remorse afterward, thinking, I should have made a better...

my only craving during my twin pregnancy was mcdonalds hamburgers, I ate one at least 4-5 times per week, I would have ice cream once in a while and I always took my prenatal vitamins. My girls came out 1 month early extremely healthy and based on their last well-baby check up they are ahead for their age in fine and gross motor development and talking by about 6 months. I think everything in moderation is fine. just try not to stress about it

When I was pregnant with my first, I ate what I could the first trimester (that darn morning sickness got me!), but as I got further along, I was tired, and did not want to cook every day, nor did the smell of food make me hungry. So once again, I ate what I could and if it was a burrito from Taco Mayo 2-3 times a week, then that's what I ate. I think fast food isn't good for you no matter if you're pregnant or not. But...

oh do i love a good spluge once in a while!! as far as i know there shouldnt be a concern if you indulge once in awhile as long as theres no issues with your health or weight like, diabetes, blood pressure, cholestrol or gaining to much weight to fast. otherwise cave in to those cravings!

Relax, I've indulged myself (not overly so) with all my pregnancies and I have 3 healthy children and another one on the way. Like these ladies have said, i've seen people eat way worse and went on to have perfectly healthy kids.