https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:07:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/3#post-751156 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:00:57 +0000 marionberry 751156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: I've avoided hot dogs so far but we're going to the baseball games this summer, so I'm sure that will fly out the window too. As my mom said, she ate hot dogs while pregnant, and fed them to us raw as babies, so they can't be that bad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/3#post-751151 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:55:34 +0000 deerylou 751151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had already weaned off coffee in favor of tea a few months before getting pregnant, but I still indulge in coffee ice cream on the regular. I also can't give up frozen yogurt - it's spring time in California!</p> <p>Also, I had a few sips of champagne at our wedding at 16 weeks, and am constantly falling asleep on my back at 30. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/3#post-751132 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:30:56 +0000 Sweet T 751132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With DS, I somehow missed the salicylic acid rule. I used my same face wash throughout my entire pregnancy. I've been trying to use a different face wash this time around but my skin is not happy about it!</p> <p>Oh, and with this pregnancy, I've been eating a lot of fried eggs. I don't cook the yolk until it's hard. I like it to be set up (not runny) but still more of an orangey color. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/3#post-751120 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:22:17 +0000 ladybee 751120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@walnutems: I'm with @daniellemybelle, I eat queso all the time. I think in Mexico it may be an issue but I'm pretty sure in my Ohio suburb they are buying cheese and melting it so I'm not worried. Plus its heated to such a high temp! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/3#post-751024 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:56:25 +0000 yoursilverlining 751024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sera_87: They still eat sushi (according to my co-workers Japanese wife)! We live on the coast and have access to really good quality sushi places, so I definitely indulged in spicy tuna here and there without guilt!! :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/3#post-751004 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:42:43 +0000 cranberryapple 751004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had raw egg yolks in my breakfast smoothies practically every day, drank raw milk, and ate salmon at least three times a week. =P I had raw sushi once, and had some kombucha, which has a teeny tiny bit of alcohol in it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/3#post-750985 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:33:33 +0000 daniellemybelle 750985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@walnutems: I researched it and I don't think there is a risk. Queso blanco and fresca (the white Mexican cheeses) are not recommended because they are made from raw milk, but 1) a lot of queso at restaurants does not use those cheeses and 2) it is heated so it kills the germs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/3#post-750975 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:28:02 +0000 walnutems 750975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so upset that you're not supposed to have queso at mexican restaurants! Anyone know what the risk is and if it really matters? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/3#post-750947 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:13:44 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 750947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm pretty sure all of them... Especially since the first time around, I didn't know I was pregnant for a good three months! (Long story) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/3#post-750945 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:13:00 +0000 LovelyPlum 750945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sera_87: I was wondering this too! Actually, I suspect they eat sushi. Most of the countries on the "healthiest" populations lists are by the sea and have lots of fish in their diets. So, though I'm not pregnant, I'm feeling like sushi is not going to be something I avoid...which is good, because I *adore* it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/3#post-750654 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:08:28 +0000 Meltini 750654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ladybee, I have been eating hot dogs too. I didn't realize those were against the rules. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/3#post-750251 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:49:09 +0000 daniellemybelle 750251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mmm, this thread has turned into a wish list of delicious for me!</p> <p>Here's another one I forgot to mention: I use face wash with salicylic acid in it. Technically that's aspirin, which is a medication pregnant women aren't supposed to use, but I really think the amount that is absorbed into my bloodstream from being on my face about 30 seconds is negligible. I did buy a different cleanser at Whole Foods, trying to be a good pregnant lady, but it made my face bright red so I am sticking to what I've been using! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/3#post-748818 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:19:23 +0000 Ra 748818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: I still eat hot dogs. We have season tickets to the Orioles and I can't go to a ball game without a hot dog! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/2#post-748812 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:08:42 +0000 swedishfish 748812@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I lived on Coke during my first and second trimesters but never enough to go over the daily caffeine limit. There was a time when I craved M&amp;M McFlurries but I can't have them now with the GD diagnosis. I've had cooked sushi but there's no issues with that.</p> <p>I really want a glass of champagne!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/2#post-748793 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:06:14 +0000 ladybee 748793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any one eat hot dogs? I'd kill for a grilled hot dog. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/2#post-748767 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:55:03 +0000 autumnlove 748767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sushi, soda, lunch meat and soft serve. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/2#post-748766 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:51:40 +0000 loveisstrange 748766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: i ate JARS of peanut butter when I was pregnant. Lol</p> <p>I broke a lot of rules. Sushi, soft serve, deli meat, med rare steak, caffeine ( not more than the allowed daily limit though), runny eggs, glass of wine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/2#post-748697 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:46:37 +0000 sera_87 748697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pretty much broke every one of them except for sushi &amp; hot tubs. Oh and regular coke but i drink the zero version anyway (which I actually think is worse?)</p> <p>ETA: I've always wondered what pregnant women in Japan eat ? :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/2#post-748691 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:40:50 +0000 3littlebees 748691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just today, I had a coke at lunch and had sushi for dinner. I have deli meat, runny eggs, the occasional cup of coffee, sips of hubby's wine/beer, and can't think of anything else right now but I'm sure I've broken other food rules. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/2#post-748642 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:05:23 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 748642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: Im totally with you! I think the chances of getting listeria from a frozen yogurt are probably less or equal to getting it from fruits &amp; pregnant women are encouraged to eat those! So yes, I ate soft serve ice cream and yogurt like a damn fool. I did ask my midwife how big a risk it was and she looked at me like I was nuts.</p> <p>I also had a few occasions in my last weeks where I drank 2-4oz of wine with dinner. And I sipped from others' glasses here and there throughout the 2nd &amp; 3rd trimester. I also had a few non-heated lunch meat sandwiches and dabbled with feta cheese now and again.</p> <p>Rules I didn't break: sushi(I don't really like it) &amp; smoking (I've never been a smoker). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/2#post-748452 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:40:02 +0000 fairy 748452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drink tea all the time, and have occasional sodas maybe twice a week. I've also had deli sandwiches where the meat wasn't heated to steaming beforehand probably 5 or so times. I had one of those McDonalds milkshakes that they make with soft-serve, too. But other than that I think I've been pretty good. Most of it isn't a big deal anyway - everything in moderation ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/2#post-747558 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:02:54 +0000 beachbee 747558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Soft serve... it was summer and I had to treat myself. I was pretty good about everything else though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/2#post-747536 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:36:26 +0000 lemondrop 747536@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Everything in moderation! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/2#post-747503 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:10:44 +0000 Ree723 747503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: Totally agree with you!</p> <p>I was pretty good during the first tri - I had a regular Coke every day and continued to eat my steaks rare, but followed the rules other than that.</p> <p>After first tri, I'd have the odd small glass of wine - never more than one at a time and usually only once every couple of weeks. I also started having my regular coffees whenever the mood struck (a few days per week), and I continued with my regular Cokes and rare steaks. </p> <p>I did refrain from deli meat and soft serve, but everything else was fair game for me! Next time around, I don't think I'll refrain from those either, </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/2#post-747497 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:02:40 +0000 Ra 747497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: I think I just fell in love with you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/2#post-747496 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:00:36 +0000 yoursilverlining 747496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Uh, I broke basically all of them. Until there is a "rule" against fresh fruit and lettuce (things which have *actually* had listeria outbreaks...multiple listeria outbreaks....recently) I'm basically calling BS on the rest of these arbitrary, guilt-tripping rules. I'm firmly in the camp of "everything in moderation" and using common sense - in both pregnant and non-pregnant eating.</p> <p>I ate rare steaks (I also ate some raw steak), sushi, coffee, cold deli meats, runny eggs, a half glass or so of wine once a week or so, Caesar dressing with raw eggs (homemade), unpasturized soft cheese and yogurt, etc.</p> <p>I also did really actually dangerous things like drive everyday and breathe (do you know how many toxins we pick up with every breath?!?!) ;-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/2#post-747476 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:36:39 +0000 LemonLong 747476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All of them except alcohol and cigarettes! I don't drink alcohol or smoke anyways. I had no guilt about breaking any of the rules: ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/2#post-747463 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:22:23 +0000 kjpugs 747463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A bunch, and now I'm glad and feel less guilty! I've licked the bowl post-brownies twice, eaten soft cheeses/queso while out, and soft serve. I also had an affogado (sp? It's gelato with a shot of espresso over it) once while out because it's MY FAVE, but I hadn't had any caffeine that day so I didn't sweat it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/2#post-747459 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:18:34 +0000 DigAPony 747459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll have a Diet Coke a few times a week. I also had a medium rare hamburger--I didn't order it that way but it's my fave and I was starving, so I just couldn't send it back! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fess-up-which-pregnancy-rule-did-you-break/page/2#post-747214 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:31:44 +0000 Springtime 747214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was a bad pregnant girl. I had one coke a day, I had to have it. I ate raw cookie dough and licked the brownie batter several times. I ate lunch meat probably weekly and ate a few hot dogs! </p>