If you missed my earlier post, I am proud to share that I am expecting my second baby!! I am nearing the twelve week point and am definitely showing. I always heard that with your second child, your body just remembered what to do - and has it ever!!
Already poured into early maternity clothes and doning a rounder face and figure (curvalicious as my hubby says), I have begun to look forward to all of the things that I can not have (but of course want).
Here is my top 10 list of what I miss and can't wait to have again. :)
10) Caffeine - all sorts!! Especially my typical morning go-to, Starbuck's Chai Tea Latte (specifically a non-fat, extra foamy chai!). Now for the rant... for years I have wished and hoped that Starbucks would come out with flavored Chais or other fun/yummy chai latte drinks. Well, my luck - they have. They have delightful new Apple Chais, Berry Chais and many other wonderful treats. I have cheated and had some sips, but am really missing starting my days with them. However, on the positive side, I am saving money and I guess my body is getting a nice detox!!
9) Diet Cherry Soda - at this point, I would go for any brand! What especially sounds good is a Diet Cherry Coke from Johnny Rockets - you know, the one where they add the cherry syrup. YUM! (I might have to break this rule and just have a small one. YUM!!)
8) Skiing - OK, so this is not for me, but my hubby is going through, "I lost my ski partner", withdrawl.
7) Sushi - I swear, the moment I found I was pregnant, I started craving sushi!! What luck. Though, I think it is more about wanting what I can't have.
6) Exercising in general - I love going to the gym, but have felt very tired and have had to take it easy due to some issues this pregnancy. I had vowed the last time, and 45 lbs later, that I would exercise throughout my pregnancy so I could stay stronger and hopefully shed the pounds faster. Things are not working out that way, so I have decided to embrace pregnancy and am enjoying eating items that I never get to eat. So, bye-bye gym and hello cookies, ice cream, and chips.
5) Flavored Waters - Specifically Aquafina FlavorSplash Grape Flavored Water. I miss this. I was drinking 3-4 of these a day for a while there. I like for my beverages to have a flavor and know that I need to drink more water, so this was my personal compromise. I miss the grape and am just hoping they won't discontinue it.
4) Salads and not eating all the time - I enjoyed eating smaller and healthier meals. I rarely snacked before and was really good about not over eating. The moment I found out I was expecting, I told myself I would workout, eat well, etc. Well, that lasted for about 5 minutes. I have not had the stomach for salads or lighter lunches and have been craving all things junk food. Help!!
3) Kickboxing - yes, might sound funny, but I really miss the exhilaration and great workout feeling you get after a good class. This is one of the only times I actually relax!
2) My old clothes - I remember with my first, that I was actually excited to wear maternity clothes. My belly was my badge and I loved showing it off. While I am still VERY, VERY proud of my badge, I miss my old, cute, smaller clothes. Also being in the in-between pregnancy stage (too small for most of my maternity clothes and too big for my pre-pregnancy clothes) is difficult.
1) Red Wine, Port, Cocktails - we went on a wine tour in Santa Barbara before the holidays. We purchased some great red wine as well as port. I did not get a chance to enjoy it, but am already planning for which bottle I want to enjoy when fall comes around.
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Congratulations! I am 19 weeks with number 2, and I hear you on so many of these. Definitely miss my morning Starbucks, sushi, and all sorts of alcohol. I also miss old clothes. Like you, with my first I was eager to get into maternity clothes. With this one, I'm stretching out my regular clothes for as long as I can!
Hi, I'm 20 weeks pregnant with my third and followed a Tweet to this post. Congrats on your pregnancy! But I don't understand why you are giving most of these things up. Flavored water? Cherry soda?
Did someone tell you you have to give up caffeine? I have read the research and see no reason to discontinue moderate use. I do miss being able to drink coffee all day if I feel like it, but unless your practitioner has give you some specific interdiction, there's nothing wrong with a couple small cups a day, much less some tea.
Then again, I wouldn't have completely abstained at a wine tasting, either. I had the occasional glass of wine or champagne on special occasions during my first two pregnancies, and my kids are brilliant.
Obviously if one chooses to give things up during pregnancy there's nothing wrong with that, but I certainly would disagree that a pregnant woman CAN'T have most of the things you listed.
I was the mystery Tweeter. Carrie's kid are really bright and she's a journalist who seems to do a pretty good job of researching things, so if you want to listen to the advice of a random blog commenter instead of your doctor, she's the one to follow. :-)
I was confused about the vitamin water, too. Is it high in sugar, artificial sweetener or dyes? I am pretty much a tap water drinker, so I didn't have problems with that, but I didn't stop eating excessive amounts of chocolate while pregnant.
It's hard when your head tells you to eat one thing, but you tummy tell you quite another. I had many odd food aversions/cravings during pregnancy number two. Just keep taking those prenatal vitamins and do the best you can.
And post pictures when that "badge" really starts showing.
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