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We saw Dr. Sargent and I got weighed and measured. I am now weighing in at 139lbs...not going to lie the weight gain just kills me but I know I can work it off and I know that our little Lincoln is well worth it. However is order to ensure I am staying healthy I am going to stop giving in to my CRAZY cravings. Lately I have been craving ONLY sweet stuff....from cotton candy at the blazer game to late night brownies with ice cream! There has to be a better way.
After some research I looked at a chart I had seen in my Pregnancy book, "What to expect when you are expecting." Starting now I am going to do my best to use healthy substitutes to my cravings. Especially because I already have trouble consuming enough healthy calories for the day I would like what I am able to get in me to be healthy instead of empty calories.
On another note Lincoln had a healthy heartbeat of 150 bpm today. He is certainly moving around on a constant basis now. I am able to feel him almost all day long unless he is resting. John is absolutely loving every minute of this. He has been able to feel Lincoln move a couple times but I can't wait for his movements to become stronger so he can feel more.
I go back in to see Dr. Sargent in 4 weeks. In the meantime I was given the go ahead to schedule a 3D/4D ultrasound. :) I can't wait to do some research and find the perfect place to do that!
Here is that handy chart I am going to try for my cravings: Feel free to leave me any comments with suggestions for healthy options as well!
Substitute healthy stand-ins for your cravings.
| Instead of | Try | ||
| Ice cream | Nonfat frozen yogurt or reduced-sugar, low-fat ice cream, sherbet, or sorbet | ||
| Can of cola | Mineral water with fruit juice or a squeeze of lime | ||
| Doughnut or sweetened pastry | Whole-grain cinnamon raisin toast or half a small whole-grain bagel with low-fat strawberry cream cheese spread | ||
| Slice of cake | Low-fat banana nut or zucchini bread, or angel food cake topped with fresh strawberries | ||
| Sweet, low-fiber cereals | Whole-grain cereal or oatmeal topped with a little brown sugar and cinnamon, raisins, or cranberries | ||
| Potato chips | Baked potato or tortilla chips, popcorn (plain or sprinkled with popcorn seasonings), or pretzels | ||
| Sour cream | Nonfat sour cream or nonfat plain yogurt | ||
| Sundae toppings | Fresh berries, sliced bananas, or crushed pineapple in juice, topped with a sprinkle of coconut or – if you crave crunch – chopped nuts | ||
| Canned fruit in sugar syrup | Fresh fruit or unsweetened canned or frozen fruit | ||
| Chocolate | Hot cocoa made with nonfat or low-fat milk – or homemade trail mix with raisins, dried fruits, nuts, and a few chocolate chips | ||
| Cookies | Graham crackers or other low-sugar cookies with no more than 3 grams of sugar per cookie (add a little peanut butter if you like) | ||
| Cheesecake or other creamy dessert | Small slices of cheese on whole wheat crackers, low-fat vanilla or rice pudding, or some low-fat cream cheese and a dab of fruit spread on a graham cracker |
So happy to hear your appointment went so well! Sounds like Lincoln is doing well and so are you! Don't worry about weight gain because little Lincoln will keep you so busy after he's here that you will have no problem taking it off! :) I found that eating smaller amounts more often helped with the cravings before they started.I always made sure to have a good kind of cereal and fat free milk on hand because it!s so easy to grab a bowl when you need something fast! You're doing great honey! I'm so happy that Lincoln's moving around and that John's being able to experience that with you! We love you guys! :) :)
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