So, I'm sure that this information just made all of you invigorated about life. That's all for now. More deep thoughts to come.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Ice Ice Baby
Everyone has been asking me if there have been any strange foods I've been craving in my pregnancy. Not really. I like salty and spicy and savory foods more than I usually do and I don't like sweets as much as I usually do (wow, look at all those s's). But one thing I LOVE and can't get enough of is ice!!! Oh my gosh! It is so good. I'm probably scratching the enamel off my teeth and will soon break a tooth but it's worth it for now. Yesterday I spilled an entire cup of water over my desk at work because I was trying to get to the ice. Luckily, I was able to move important files in time. And I spill water down my neck every day because I'm opening my mouth wide enough in order for one of those joyous, crunchy icecubes to flow into my mouth. Yes, I am a freaky pregnant lady.
So, I'm sure that this information just made all of you invigorated about life. That's all for now. More deep thoughts to come.
So, I'm sure that this information just made all of you invigorated about life. That's all for now. More deep thoughts to come.
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8 comments:
that is so wierd...because i was addicted to eating ice this pregnancy! if you are a freak, then i am too:)
Oh Liz...we must be sisters or something. With BOTH of my pregnancies, but especially especially with Luke I could not get enough ice cubes!!!!! Love you.
You crack me up, girl! I'm drinking a tall glass of ice water right now! I don't chew it... but I like it way more than I used to in drinks. I'm with you on the salty too, which is sad...because it causes water retention/swelling :(
Glad to hear I'm not the only one! I read that craving ice cubes is common in people who have an iron deficiency. Which is for sure my situation. I always had low iron b4 getting pregnant and I know it's even lower now. Anyway, isn't that weird? I guess there's a method to the madness.
Hi Liz--FYI: It's well known in medical circles that craving ice/chewing ice is a sign of low iron in your blood (ie "iron deficiency anemia"). Not exactly life threatening (except it ruins your teeth), but mention it to your doc. Hopefully, nothing a pre-natal vitamin or high iron content foods can't solve.
Sure--pay me for my advice on your next visit:)
Rainy
I craved ice my whole 3rd trimester! There is one place here in Midland that has the most awesome ice (its really small and thin and easy to chew) and I would literally go there and pay $.25 for a jumbo cup of ice and eat the whole thing! Everyone told me it was the iron-deficiency thing, which was probably true. I never took iron supplements so I don't know. And it was so crazy because within minutes after having Elijah I stopped craving it and I haven't craved it since! Weird!
That's good advice Rainy. I was thinking the same thing; and, of course, I always give such sage advice!!! I was thinking of Klont--gotta make sure that baby's strong.
Love you bunches.
Mom
You want to borrow my ice machine?
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