My husband and I are having fun “guessing” the gender of our child that is due in August. We’ve checked the Chinese Birth Chart, and we’ve pondered our child’s heart rate. We’ve looked at the way I’m “carrying”–which is all out in the front. Does that mean it’s a boy?
I’ve also looked at my diet and [...]
Tags: activity levels, chinese birth chart, cravings, gender, old wives tales, Pregnancy
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As I was pondering all things pregnant this morning while gazing at my rapidly growing waistline, I wondered what my food cravings mean. Do cravings tell you something, or is there no real reason for them other than to annoy your husband when you demand that he get you fried chicken take out at 11pm?
When [...]
Tags: cravings, diet, Food, Nutrition, Pregnancy
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Giving in to cravings is one of the most fun aspects of pregnancy. Revel in the joy of fulfilling your every culinary whim and desire while you can.
But if you find high-fat, empty-calorie foods are causing your weight to creep up faster than the recommended rate, look for healthier alternatives that will still satisfy [...]
Tags: cravings, foods, milkshakes, oatmeal cookies, pizza, Pregnancy, Recipes
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Pregnancy legends say whatever you eat in your first trimester will be your baby’s favorite foods later in life. As my husband and I both sat here devouring the sweetest Florida oranges you could ever want to taste, I cringed thinking about my future food bills – specifically, the price of fresh fruit!
Pre-pregnancy, I loved [...]
Tags: cravings, foods, fruit, garden, Pregnancy, vegetables
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