Comments on: Our Family Table: Coffee-Streusel Bundt Cake

By: BirthingBeautifulIdeas

BirthingBeautifulIdeas — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:47:54 +0000

I too have heard that! It certainly makes sense, and if it holds true for this baby, then s/he is going to LOOOOVVVVE leafy green salads with my homemade honey dijon vinaigrette.

I’ve often wondered if this explains my elder son’s deep love for black beans (even though he absolutely hates my other craving during that pregnancy: sauteed spinach). I’ve also wondered (very unscientifically) if pregnancy cravings sometimes lead to “food overdose” for children. My mom ate pounds of tomatoes when she was pregnant with me, and while I loved them during my first two years, I despised them (plain, spaghetti sauce, etc.) until I was 19 or 20.

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 03:03:31 +0000

I agree that caffeine in moderation is not a problem. But eating plenty of fruits and veggies is really important for you and your baby. There’s new research out that says that your baby will develop cravings for the same foods that you consume during your pregnancy. Crazy, huh? But makes total sense since baby and you share the same blood supply. If you don’t eat well during pregnancy, the baby will be OK, but your body will pay for it down the road. For example, calcium will be pulled from your bones/teeth to provide this important mineral to the developing fetus. So you really are what you eat!

By: Lis

Lis — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 01:06:30 +0000

Haha!! I was just double-checking that March of Dimes website the other day!
Frappucino Lights are necessary to get anything done right now! Such bad fatigue.

By: BirthingBeautifulIdeas

BirthingBeautifulIdeas — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:44:55 +0000

I don’t know exactly where this sentiment comes from, but I do know that back when I was first pregnant with M–a very unplanned pregnancy, I might add–I was scared not only that caffeine would do irreparable harm to my fetus but also that spicy food would. I even ordered Indian take-out with little to no spice once *sad face* because I feared what spicy food might do to my baby. Looking back, it makes me realize how incredibly ignorant I was–and how ignorant much of society is–about what is safe/unsafe during pregnancy (and just how strong, autonomous, and capable pregnant women are!).

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:02:01 +0000

When did a pregnant woman with a cup of coffee or a soda start being treated (by some people) like she is lighting up a cigarette? When I was driving back from the beach with my son a few weeks ago he woke up after less than an hour (he usually sleeps most of the three hours when we make the drive during his nap time). Since he was getting cranky and I was getting tired (it’s usually my nap time too) we stopped at a Dunkin Donuts. I was completely prepared for the lady taking my order to at least give my 27 weeks pregnant self a look for ordering a large caffeinated iced mocha but she was actually fine. I’m pretty sure I got a dirty look from the guy standing next to me though.