October 18, 2012
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Pregnancy, Second Time Around
Pregnancy has not been as bad this second time around. Nausea lasted until 17 weeks this time instead of the end of 6 months, and being a vegetarian (read: meat made me wanna hurl) wasn't as bad during the first trimester with a close friend by my side who *is* a vegetarian. Second trimester saw me extremely mobile and productive -- unlike the first pregnancy when I was still languishing on the sofa during that time. And third trimester, although my body has certainly taken the hit (read: exhaustion) has been an excited anticipation of holding my baby boy. Being diabetic during third trimester once again has not seemed as devastating as the first time. Perhaps it's easier when you know what to expect (or easier when you expect the worse and get slightly better??). But on the whole, this hasn't been so bad. And, good or bad, I am in awe and utterly grateful that we are anticipating a new addition to our family come December.
Yet, still... Gestational Diabetes, how I dislike thee.
A record of my list of cravings that I cannot have right now:
1. Chocolate cake (chocolate lava cake sounds so good right now)
2. Ice cream (take me to the DQ after this!)
3. Smoothies
4. Ruffles Cheddar & Sour Cream chips
5. French Fries and mashed potatoes
6. A burger with both buns
7. Sashimi
8. Sandwich (w/deli meat)
9. Banh Mi
10. Vietnamese food in general (which is mostly carbs)
11. Noodles (Ramen and Udon and Pho which was already mentioned in 10)
12. Honey Bunches of Oats
13. French bread (with butter...mmm...)
14. Pasta
15. Pizza
Is the sacrifice worth it? Yes!!! A resounding yes. But can't wait til I can have my chocolate cake in one hand and my baby in the other.
