So, I'm stealing the "Hungry Monster" campaign to help explain my current condition. The baby must be growing like crazy this week. It seems that about every 30 minutes or so, I'm hungry again. I'm trying to choose some healthy alternatives, but I can't keep up with the cravings to curve them before I eat something not-so-good for me. Today's tally: smoothie, peanut butter sandwich, cucumber w/dressing, chips, large glass of chocolate milk, chicken salad sandwich, roman noodles and chocolate mousse - and this is just between breakfast and dinner. So, I might call all of the items above, my lunch.
What happens if I don't eat? I get sick! If I don't "eat for two" then I'm "throwing up for two". I'm a little concerned that I'm going to start getting fat, before I really need to. I'm almost 8 weeks along, so I don't feel like I should be eating so much already. I just keep repeating to myself. "I'm not getting fat, I'm growing a baby" repeat "I'm not getting fat, I'm growing a baby".
Go ahead, you can laugh. Every where I go, there he is, Hungry.
You aren't going to get fat! And whatever weight you do gain, you will probably lose it really fast after giving birth. You probably will gain lots of weight though since you are so thin to begin with. You actually really need the fat you'll store up in the next 7 months to feed your baby. Just listen to your body and eat what it tells you to. You'll see how amazing and intuitive our bodies are when it comes to growing babies! And remember, it's not just *your* body anymore :)
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