Pregnancy Cravings

I am used to some food cravings. Like the hankering I get for Vietnamese food from time to time (WHY are there no Vietnamese restaurants in Utah?). Pregnancy has brought out a level of food cravings I had never imagined. Fortunately there have been no pickles and ice cream cravings yet, but there are times when I open the fridge and think, “Cheese on raisin bread sounds good.” (Actually, it is quite tasty.) I usually fight the ones that are scary, “We are out of ice cream…could I put chocolate syrup on cottage cheese?”

Ignoring any thoughts that involve chocolate is pretty easy. From early on in this pregnancy I have been throwing up when I eat much chocolate. This is one reason I believe that these cravings really must be coming from the baby. I love chocolate. Always have. Until now. I was standing in line at the bank a few weeks ago and they had little displays set up for charity chocolate bars. Not only was I not even tempted, I actually had to fight the urge to throw up. Just from LOOKING at chocolate that was 10 feet away I was about to lose my lunch.

I have been fortunate that most of my cravings have been healthy ones. The first month I was aware that I was pregnant I wanted only meat and vegetables. Fruit and carbs of any kind gagged me. Then I could only eat carbs for several weeks. Now, I am craving fruits and vegetables the way I used to want chocolate. Despite the morning sickness (should be called ALL DAY sickness!), I have found that most foods taste better pregnant. I have always liked strawberries and tomatoes, but this is getting rediculous. I am actually dreaming about them now.