I'm scared I won't eat right

The one thing I'm freaking out the most over is eating. I have been reading up on what we *should* be eating and it seems almost impossible to eat like that every day.

Right now I'm not hungry at all and am forcing myself to eat.


Can you share some lunch and dinner ideas that are pregnancy-friendly?

I'm SO scared that I'm not providing the bean with enough nutrients


Thanks for any suggestions!

Re: I'm scared I won't eat right

Honestly, the entire first tri I ate WHATEVER i could stomach and didn't worry about what I should be eating. Take your vitamins and you should be getting at least the minimum required nutrients!

Re: I'm scared I won't eat right

Posted by nov04libride

Honestly, the entire first tri I ate WHATEVER i could stomach and didn't worry about what I should be eating. Take your vitamins and you should be getting at least the minimum required nutrients!

Re: I'm scared I won't eat right

Posted by PitterPatter

Posted by nov04libride

Honestly, the entire first tri I ate WHATEVER i could stomach and didn't worry about what I should be eating. Take your vitamins and you should be getting at least the minimum required nutrients!

Thank you!

I have been taking my pre-natals since we started TTC in July. so I'm on a good routine with them. I'm just paranoid that if all I can stomach are carbs right now, I'm missing out on the veggies and fruits.

Re: I'm scared I won't eat right

prenatal will help keep you balanced.... i craved alot of carbs in the first trimester... perhaps try adding in fruit which is sweet which has nutrients for you

Re: I'm scared I won't eat right

I did a lot of carbs in the beginning too. They just appealed to me. Just try to find a little balance by adding a small fruit or veggies. For example, have the bagel but then maybe have a fruit cup/applesauce cup too. Have the crackers with cheese but maybe have a few spears of cucumber too. I am really into chips & dip so I try to integrate some veggies there to dip as well. As far as a sandwich goes, throw a couple of slices of tomato & lettuce on it.

All of the above is only if you can stomach it. If you can't, you will be fine without. As a PP stated, the baby will get what he/she needs. If anyone will be missing any nutrients, it will be you. Keep taking those vitamins.