https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:27:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiding-morning-sickness-from-toddler#post-2927043 Mon, 16 May 2022 19:20:14 +0000 karenbme 2927043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m wondering if anyone has any advice on being pregnant while parenting a toddler and working full time. I’m 8 weeks along with number 2 and my morning sickness gets cumulatively worse all day. My two year old has started noticing (and crying about) the fact that I need to take 15-30 minutes to lie down most evenings between daycare pick up and dinner when my symptoms get bad. I try to graze and not let myself get too hungry, but most days I just feel exhausted and very sick by the end of my work day. Mint gum helps a little bit, but I have no luck with ginger tea or gum and carbonated beverages definitely make it worse for me. Any advice would be appreciated. </p> <p>PS- I’m also a little bit worried that my daughter is going to tell people at daycare that I’m not feeling well, which given Covid restrictions could mean that we have to choose between telling before we’re ready and keeping DD home. If it comes down to it I’d tell, but since I’ve lost 4 pregnancies in the past I’d really rather wait. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beerwine-second-trimester#post-2898785 Mon, 07 Oct 2019 15:37:00 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2898785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone partake in a glass of wine or beer in the second trimester? Or total no-no? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-lunchmeat-while-pregnant#post-2826391 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 10:49:06 +0000 mediagirl 2826391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want a Jersey Mike's #9 SO BADLY!!!!</p> <p>Yay or nay? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822130 Sat, 12 May 2018 20:01:35 +0000 crazydoglady 2822130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok, so I am just going to be upfront (although I am embarrassed) and say I have gained 30 lbs at 23 weeks. :bummed: I know. I gained a lot during the first trimester because the only thing that kept my morning sickness at bay was eating. Now that I am in the second tri, I am SO FREAKING HUNGRY all the time. With DS, I gained 45 lbs and then lost 70 doing nothing but breastfeeding and was at a very healthy BMI. I'm feeling so discouraged. Maybe this is just what I do during pregnancy? I've been googling "how to suppress appetite during pregnancy" looking for safe ways to stop being so famished. I don't know...I feel like I have a teenaged boy's appetite without the metabolism. </p> <p>Anyway, I am not sure what I am looking for: commiseration, tips... just feeling bummed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-drinks-to-stay-hydrated#post-2785170 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 17:08:10 +0000 jhd 2785170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm having trouble staying hydrated this week. What are some of your favorite drinks?</p> <p>So far today I've had ice cold water, a cup of hot decaf tea, and some lingonberry syrup from IKEA mixed in water.</p> <p>Nothing sounds good to me right now. :silly: It's like pregnancy food aversions have now extended to drinks as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-has-been-your-pregnancy-indulgence#post-2780152 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 10:28:57 +0000 Mrs.Macaroon 2780152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was reading through an old thread on weddingbee about indulgences during pregnancy. The things that you totally binged on, or that were just odd. </p> <p>I thought it would be fun to start one here. </p> <p>Mine has been all things carbs. yesterday when i got home from work i ate 2 onion bagels with cream cheese. Then had DH pick up pizza and breadsticks from 2 different places because one has better pizza but the other has yummy garlic cheese dip. I only ate 2 breadsticks and a piece of pizza, but still feel guilty about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medium-rare-steak-at-24-weeks-pg#post-2780385 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 08:54:54 +0000 Honeydew 2780385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DH and I both celebrate our birthdays together this month. Since it is his turn to pick our night out, he pick this awesome top rated steakhouse (Chicago) that we've both been dying to try. I love my steak Medium Rare. Anything above that in my mind is a waste of good meat. I'm 24 weeks along. Since I can't have wine for my birthday, do I risk indulging in a mid rare steak just this one time? Or do I just bite the bullet and order a Mid well....</p> <p>First world problems. I know. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/herbal-teas-during-pregnancy#post-2763258 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 19:33:16 +0000 jhd 2763258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Help me, ladies. I think I'm going to be even crazier and more anxious as a 2nd time mama. ;) What herbal teas do you drink during pregnancy? I would love to add some chamomile tea to my nightly routine, but I'm not sure if that's ok. Any other suggestions besides the chamomile? Anything I definitely need to stay away from? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-vegetarian-craving-meat#post-2750876 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 12:23:56 +0000 Meowkers 2750876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't eaten meat (I do eat seafood) in 9 years and I'm craving it hard core with this pregnancy. Sitting here fantasizing about a ham and cheese sandwich with mayo (I also don't eat mayo). :shocked: Anyone experience this? What did you do? There's no way I'm going to eat meat but how do I get over the craving? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coffee-during-pregnancy#post-2749666 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 11:07:45 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2749666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sure this has been asked a million times, but I'm posting anyway. Did you complete abstain from coffee/caffeine during at least your first trimester? Or limit to 200mg? I'm drinking a cup right now and feeling a bit guilty. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-nutrition-apps#post-2749079 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 09:13:26 +0000 dominobee 2749079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does anyone use an app to track their food during pregnancy, to make sure you are getting the right nutrient mix?</p> <p>I was previously using MyFitnessPal as a way to shed a few pounds. Now I'm less concerned with my overall calorie intake and more concerned with getting the right nutrition. I'm pescatarian (but fish is expensive) so I'm especially interested in making sure I get enough protein.</p> <p>I actually feel like I haven't been as interested in food as I was before I got pregnant. Food was previously much more of a comfort thing for me and I'd sometimes have issues with bingeing. Now I just eat when I'm hungry and stop when I'm full, and I haven't been craving sweets as much either. I'm not experiencing nausea yet (only 5 weeks today) so that's not the cause.</p> <p>I've been so tired in the evenings this past week that I haven't even really cared what I eat, I just want something quick and easy to prepare.</p> <p>Anyway, I'd love to hear your recommendation for food tracking apps that are specifically geared toward pregnancy, or have a pregnancy setting. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-foods-worked-best-for-you-with-ms#post-2745503 Fri, 09 Jun 2017 07:34:04 +0000 periwinklebee 2745503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Before pregnancy, I ate mostly healthy fats (like oils and full fat dairy), lots of veggies, and protein. I've been fairly sick this pregnancy, and very few of the foods that I normally eat work. I dread having to find something to eat that will stay down and not aggravate the nausea, especially later in the day when I feel worse. Anything with fat really doesn't work. The best foods I've found are yogurt, fruits, saltines, sweet potatoes, low fat cheese in moderation, maybe eggs when I'm feeling better. I need to put some sort of protein with the carbs, because eating a ton of straight carbs also doesn't work great. </p> <p>I'd love to hear what worked for others... could definitely use more ideas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sushi-while-pregnant#post-2739652 Thu, 25 May 2017 20:15:00 +0000 Boogs 2739652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do or did you eat sushi while pregnant?</p> <p>It's one of those things where it's on the no no list, but we don't always follow it. I think I stuck with only cooked stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-food-intake#post-2710873 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:37:24 +0000 winniebee 2710873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tell me I'm not out of control, LOL. </p> <p>Today so far I have consumed:<br /> - Coffee<br /> - Whole grain toast with butter, half an egg (the half my son didn't eat)<br /> - Bagel with cream cheese<br /> - Plain quesadilla with salsa and sour cream<br /> - Very large homemade brownie<br /> - Water, seltzer</p> <p>I'ts 2:30 and I'm 24 weeks. I'm hideous. All carbs?!</p> <p>What have you eaten today and how far along are you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-ideas-for-work-lunches#post-2704731 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 20:55:39 +0000 Mae 2704731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am really struggling with what to take to work for lunch now that I'm pregnant. I find that lunch is when I feel the best/want/need to eat the most food, and if I eat a legit meal I feel better the rest of the day. When I eat a smaller/snacky meal I tend to be starving all afternoon/evening and end up feeling more crappy. </p> <p>The issue is that I'm really struggling with packing substantial meals for work. I'm currently having aversions to vegetables and lean-cuisine type food. My doc is big on the no-lunchmeat thing, so I've been following that. I don't cook much at night (or ever) so I don't ever have leftovers. Also with the not cooking-- not super interested in doing a ton of cooking for work because I"m super tired. </p> <p>Sigh. </p> <p>Mostly the days we order in at work I end up feeling pretty good. The days I pack (which usually ends up being like, cheese and crackers or something) I feel crappy the rest of the day. But ordering in so much is expensive. </p> <p>So far my only thoughts for next week's planning are to maybe get a roaster chicken I can carve up and take a few days and heat in the microwave, or maybe make a batch of pasta to take. </p> <p>Any other ideas? Carb + meat + easy + microwavable is key here... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/magnesium-during-pregnancy#post-2691263 Fri, 03 Feb 2017 10:38:08 +0000 psw27 2691263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did anyone take magnesium during their pregnancy to help with Braxton Hicks and/or leg cramps? I'm 28w2d and I get painful leg cramps pretty much every night. I also tend to have an irritable uterus that gets crampy or BH frequently. I try to stay hydrated but I require a LOT of water. I saw that some women take magnesium to help with both BH and leg cramps... have you tried it? did it help? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/safe-to-eat-cheeses#post-2675271 Fri, 06 Jan 2017 12:52:57 +0000 pmerr 2675271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is such a silly post, so sorry! I've seen some semi mixed opinions on ricotta cheese and if it's safe to eat or not. (well, my Ovia app says no, but then I just read some websites said yes). I have a cannoli sitting in front of me, that I want to make sure is ok to eat it? :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-decaf-starbucks-order#post-2674380 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 13:29:07 +0000 Raspberry 2674380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm itching for new ideas for pregnancy-friendly drinks. I know a small amount of caffeine daily is safe but I'd rather stick to decaf.</p> <p>What was or is your favorite order? :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/safe-sushi#post-2416486 Mon, 11 Jan 2016 09:26:33 +0000 Applesandbananas 2416486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is there any safe sushi during pregnancy?</p> <p>The crunch munch roll has cooked crab, I think. Would that be safe? What about the Las Vegas roll? That has raw salmon but it's deep fried, though it doesn't totally cook the salmon I don't think. </p> <p>Any suggestions for pregnancy safe sushi? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-eating#post-2613339 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 11:50:13 +0000 LovelyPlum 2613339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am 10 weeks and still feeling really rotten. Nothing appeals to me, but especially not starchy things like bread or crackers. I need to eat, though-I'm already down 10 lbs from aversions amd throwing up.</p> <p>So what's on your go-to list of pregnancy foods? Bonus if it includes protien. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vitamin-d-same-as-vitamin-d3#post-2601437 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 20:46:27 +0000 stiletto_mom 2601437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My midwife said I should get Vitamin D. Not that I'm deficient, she says most pregnant and non-pregnant women are and that the vitamin D in my prenatal is not enough.</p> <p>So I checked the label on my Centrum Pre-Natal box and it indications 600UI of Vitamin D3. Is this the same thing? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-do-about-caffeine-during-pregnancy#post-2584998 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:53:13 +0000 daniellemybelle 2584998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When you found out you were pregnant, did you stop caffeine altogether? Cut back? Keep things the same?</p> <p>When I had LO I didn't need coffee the way I do now! So I cut back (which was easy) and would let myself have an occasional Starbucks or soda. It's going to be very hard to give up my morning cup of coffee for #2! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/food-rules-in-pregnancy-whose-do-you-follow#post-2587024 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 15:58:41 +0000 nana87 2587024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My ob gave me a printed list of foods to avoid (mostly specific fish but also things like alcohol and unpasteurized cheese), but it doesn't include some things that I've seen as no-nos on other lists--like runny eggs, salami/pepperoni/other cured meats, frozen yogurt...</p> <p>She's generally very conservative (like, her list says to avoid salad bars....) so I sort of think if she doesn't say not to then I'm going to eat it anyway this time around...Though I avoided much more with my first pregnancy!</p> <p>So, whose "rules" do you follow? Your doctors? The internet? A book or blog? Your own? Do you err on the side of caution and avoid everything? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-avoid-basil-while-pregnant#post-2581680 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 13:17:32 +0000 Mrsbells 2581680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am in the middle of eating a tomato basil pizza with fresh basil.on it when i remembered hearing that pregnant women should i avoid basil. I looked it up online and see that small amounts of it should be fine. So i am still eat8 the pizza but picking off the larger pieces of basil lol.<br /> Do you avoid basil? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-take-your-pre-natals-even-after-birth#post-2581318 Tue, 05 Jul 2016 19:55:11 +0000 stiletto_mom 2581318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm currently taking Centrum Pre-natal (not religiously, maybe once every other or every two days). The box does say to keep taking it during breastfeeding.</p> <p>I'm curious to know if anyone continued their pre-natals after birth during breastfeeding, if you changed to another vitamin, or if you stopped taking vitamins completely? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-foodsbeverages-did-you-give-up-during-pregnancy-what-did-you-keep-that-most-give-up#post-2554230 Sun, 22 May 2016 18:53:49 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2554230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>During my first pregnancy, I gave up everything that ppl tell you to give up. But with this pregnancy, I've been more relaxed about it. After talking to moms with multiple kids, it sounds like all food/beverage should be fine in moderation. </p> <p>What did you give up/not give up? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wereare-your-pregnancy-cravings-1#post-2547298 Thu, 12 May 2016 10:41:19 +0000 regberadaisy 2547298@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With my first I wanted all the bad greasy foods! Burgers, fries, buffalo wedge fries were my kryptonite.<br /> With DD2 I still wanted those but also really craved sweets! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-got-pregnant-had-you#post-2536605 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 06:47:17 +0000 Ajsmommy 2536605@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Given up soda, coffee, alcohol or any other vices in preparation for getting pregnant? </p> <p>Did you imbibe right up to BFP (drink til it's pink mentality)? </p> <p>Did you drink soda or coffee while pregnant and through out your pregnancy? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ice-cream-while-pregnant#post-2527227 Sun, 17 Apr 2016 19:09:54 +0000 Goldengirl 2527227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do/did you eat ice cream while pregnant? I'm talking about fresh ice cream from a parlour, not boxed stuff from the grocery. I was reading that you shouldn't eat homemade ice cream because raw eggs are used. There are so many amazing ice cream places where I live and it's my favourite summer treat! Is it really a big risk... and did you stick to no ice cream? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-quenches-your-pregnancy-thirst#post-2514248 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 20:50:38 +0000 PinkElephant 2514248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When not pregnant, I am part camel. I don't drink much at ALL during the day. These days, I can't get enough liquids - Im always thirsty. I'm not eating particularly salty foods, so I guess it's just a pregnancy thing! I am loving Nantucket Nectars Lemonade (the sourness helps, I think), but I don't want all the sugar, so I'm trying to do water with lots of fresh squeezed lime.</p> <p>What satisfies you when you are really, really, REALLY thirsty?<br /> (I feel like a Gatorade commercial) :) </p>