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Blondie805
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what do you eat for lunch?
I've heard that women TTC should not eat cold cuts or tuna fish. So what do you eat for lunch? I'm looking for easy meals!
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Posted 8/20/07 10:29 AM  |
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MrsFlatbread
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Re: what do you eat for lunch?
Listen, IMHO, this watching what you eat stuff has really got out of hand. Eat what you want in moderation, especially if you are not even pregnant yet. Then discuss with your doctor what he/she feels you should eat or not eat. Until then, have your turkey sandwich!
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| Posted 8/20/07 10:50 AM |
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Goldi0218
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Re: what do you eat for lunch?
I eat anything I want until and unless a doctor tells me not to. Once you get PG, you can become more cautious. But if you are the type of person who eats "red light" foods a lot or high caffeine products and may have a hard time weaning yourself off of them, then slow down now. Otherwise, have fun.
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| Posted 8/20/07 10:56 AM |
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Chai77
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Re: what do you eat for lunch?
I am not eating tuna while ttc because it has a lot of mercury which is harmful to a baby if I should get pg. The mercury stays in your system for a long time. This is a helpful article about it from the EPA website.
I never heard of not eating cold cuts while ttc though and I eat them basically every day.
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| Posted 8/20/07 11:08 AM |
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Kissy331
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Re: what do you eat for lunch?
I am eating anything I feel like it until the time comes that I am PG & the Dr tells me I can't have specifics. I have heard so many different variations of what you should or should not have & it is all depending on your dr. Remember our parents didn't have all these rules & regulations yet we all turned out ok
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| Posted 8/20/07 11:18 AM |
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MrsFlatbread
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Re: what do you eat for lunch?
Posted by Kissy331
Remember our parents didn't have all these rules & regulations yet we all turned out ok
Some better than others of course!!!
Message edited 8/20/2007 11:20:47 AM.
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| Posted 8/20/07 11:20 AM |
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hopin4baby
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Re: what do you eat for lunch?
Posted by Kissy331
I am eating anything I feel like it until the time comes that I am PG & the Dr tells me I can't have specifics. I have heard so many different variations of what you should or should not have & it is all depending on your dr. Remember our parents didn't have all these rules & regulations yet we all turned out ok
ITA.
You can't stop your life because you are TTC. What if you have trouble concieving? There are people with IF issues who try for months, even years - how can you stop your life because you might get pregnant?
If you concieve and have a tunafish sandwich, noting is going to happen to the fetus. Or have a glass of wine, or whatever. In the very early days, the embryo/fetus has no connection to your bloodstream anyway.
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| Posted 8/20/07 12:26 PM |
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Re: what do you eat for lunch?
Posted by Chai77
I am not eating tuna while ttc because it has a lot of mercury which is harmful to a baby if I should get pg. The mercury stays in your system for a long time. This is a helpful article about it from the EPA website.
I never heard of not eating cold cuts while ttc though and I eat them basically every day.
Thank you for the link.
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| Posted 8/20/07 12:28 PM |
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Pooka
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Re: what do you eat for lunch?
Posted by MrsFlatbread
Listen, IMHO, this watching what you eat stuff has really got out of hand. Eat what you want in moderation, especially if you are not even pregnant yet. Then discuss with your doctor what he/she feels you should eat or not eat. Until then, have your turkey sandwich!
I agree! There are certain foods that you should avoid once you get pregnant, but I wouldn't stop eating those things before you even get pregnant. My doctor said that once you get married, you can eat what you want in moderation, including caffeine. So, like one glass of either soda or coffee per day.
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| Posted 8/20/07 1:20 PM |
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SupportACop
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Re: what do you eat for lunch?
ITA, I have friends that took over a year and another has been trying for NINE years. When Dh and I decided to TTC I tried to stop drinking coffee then after a month I said this is nuts. I am TTC not preggo yet (hopefully soon).
I drink one cup, maybe a day. If and when I see those lovely two lines that say I pregnant I will gladly follow Dr's orders. until then I rarely drink, don't smoke, and eat somewhat healthy, but not always LOL
I don't eat seafood anyway so I don't have to worry bout that. GOOD LUCK TO YOU and all those planning, TTC, and just conceived!!
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| Posted 8/20/07 1:27 PM |
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Happy1
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Re: what do you eat for lunch?
In all honesty, I still eat everything and anything I want. I don't want to look that far into it because then I feel "it" will never happen.
The only two things I cut down completely is drinking and smoking cigarettes.
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| Posted 8/20/07 1:43 PM |
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Re: what do you eat for lunch?
I eat and drink whatever I want, whenever I want. I know that TTC is a time to take care of your body....I've been doing that my whole life. The only thing I'm more concious of is the tuna b/c of the mercury situation, but I don't cut it out.....just limit it.
Typical lunches include turkey, salads, leftovers from the night before....whatever I want.
When I get BFP, I'll watch everything I eat. For now, its life as usual.
The only thing I've really cut down on totally is artificial sweetners....which is not just for TTC....I think they're bad no matter what so I'm losing them from my diet except for once per week, maybe.
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Buttafli1277
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Re: what do you eat for lunch?
I eat whatever I feel like. Until I find out I'm PG then I will restrict what I'm not allowed to eat. I even have a glass of red wine one in awhile. Changing what you eat now isn't going to make a difference in your TTC. Unless you eat unhealthy and want a healthier lifestyle.
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| Posted 8/20/07 4:05 PM |
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causeimb
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Re: what do you eat for lunch?
I eat whatever Im craving for or whatever we had for dinner the night before
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| Posted 8/20/07 5:41 PM |
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runlikethewind
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Re: what do you eat for lunch?
Posted by MrsFlatbread
Listen, IMHO, this watching what you eat stuff has really got out of hand. Eat what you want in moderation, especially if you are not even pregnant yet. Then discuss with your doctor what he/she feels you should eat or not eat. Until then, have your turkey sandwich!
OMG - so true!! What the heck did they do years ago when they did not "know so much"...
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| Posted 8/20/07 7:54 PM |
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kmac
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Re: what do you eat for lunch?
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Posted by MrsFlatbread
Listen, IMHO, this watching what you eat stuff has really got out of hand. Eat what you want in moderation, especially if you are not even pregnant yet. Then discuss with your doctor what he/she feels you should eat or not eat. Until then, have your turkey sandwich!
OMG - so true!! What the heck did they do years ago when they did not "know so much"...
ITA I just live for now. Once I'm pregnant there will be plenty of restrictions, I'm not ready to give up ham and cheese sandwiches just yet!
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| Posted 8/20/07 7:59 PM |
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Blondie805
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Re: what do you eat for lunch?
honestly folks, I have not been watching everything I eat and giving up everything. I have just made a few minor changes. I know that nowadays it seems that someone has something to say about everything that we eat or do these days and how it's bad for you in one way or another, but if there are a few things I can change in my diet to improve my chances at getting pregnant or keeping my baby safe, I'm willing to give it a try. Even though I'm only TTC and not pregnant, there is still a chance that I could be and not know it and therefore I'll make some minor changes in my diet and lifestyle. Trust me, I've had my coffee here and there and a glass of wine here and there 
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| Posted 8/20/07 8:04 PM |
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Chai77
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Re: what do you eat for lunch?
Posted by Blondie805
honestly folks, I have not been watching everything I eat and giving up everything. I have just made a few minor changes. I know that nowadays it seems that someone has something to say about everything that we eat or do these days and how it's bad for you in one way or another, but if there are a few things I can change in my diet to improve my chances at getting pregnant or keeping my baby safe, I'm willing to give it a try. Even though I'm only TTC and not pregnant, there is still a chance that I could be and not know it and therefore I'll make some minor changes in my diet and lifestyle. Trust me, I've had my coffee here and there and a glass of wine here and there
I feel the same as you.
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