Tuesday, June 26, 2012

BIG news & foodie cravings

I have a BIG announcement! ...

Dan and I are expecting our first baby! Arriving in November!

I told you it was big news!

This experience has been wonderful and adventure-filled already. I am learning all sorts of things in terms of how the body prepares for baby - of particular note, the desires of my belly!

As you know, I've always been a foodie. Now, I am a foodie with a purpose! I am one hungry girl. And believe it or not, even that has been a learning process.

In the first couple months, it took me some time to figure out just how many snacks I needed to pack each morning to get through the workday. I must admit that on more than one occasion, I had a hunger freak-out as I found myself ravenous during my commute home. Eventually, I found a balance for fueling my body. And packing extra snacks just in case is always a good idea.

And then there are CRAVINGS. A commonly asked question and topic of preggo discussion.

Much to Dan's amusement, here are the desires of my belly - a story in pictures....









(Much to my shock, this junk food item was a strong - and luckily brief - craving. Two separate purchases of an individually sized bag did the trick.)

And for food aversions ...


Here's to fueling my body for baby!

(PS - For those attentive readers with good memories, you might recall I've posted recipes of adult beverages in the past several months. No need to worry about baby. Dan has been my taste tester for said beverages. Meanwhile, I've been enjoying 'mocktails'.)
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15 comments:

  1. Congratulations on your wonderful news! Good luck!

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  2. How exciting! Next shipment of fish I'll send some info about pregnancy and salmon!

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  3. Fantastic! As you have already found out, buckle your seatbelt and get ready for the ride of your life.

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  4. Yay! Love this post! Thrilled for you guys. That baby is lucky to have a foodee mamma!

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  5. Congratulations, Kelly - I'm absolutely thrilled for you and I look forward to seeing what you make while you fulfill the cravings! Hugs~ Ann

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    1. Thank you Ann. :) Things are definitely changing around here in new and exciting ways. Will be sharing more soon.

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  6. Congratulations! Oh what a wonderful, WONDERFUL development in your life :-) I'm wondering if you'll pick a culinary-related name for the baby..? Bailey ['s Irish Creme]? Apple? [Beef] Wellington? Sage? Grey [Goose]? Basil? I think this just became an irritating-yet-humorous 9-month project ... (so so happy for you!!)

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    1. Ron, my friend. Your comment makes me so happy! I love the idea of food inspired baby names. Irritating-yet-humoruous I think not. Talk about great ideas that I'll find myself trying to convince Dan of. We found out we are having a little GIRL! He already shot down my adorable food inspired girl name. Maybe the next one will stick?!? Thank you for your congrats. I'm all smiles and excitement!

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  7. Congrats! There is nothing better than being a mother. I can't wait to follow your journey and see what cravings you have. I craved steak and sushi. Congrats again :)

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    1. Thanks Andrea. I too want sushi. I will be glad when I can eat raw fish again. Until then, its veggie rolls for me. At least I get my pickled ginger fix. :)

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