Ugh. This has, by far, been the worst week of all. From indigestion and constipation to getting lightheaded every time I stand up. The only thing that really keeps me going is that all of this pain and suffering will be well worth the happy ending.
The only thing that I am really struggling with is being able to eat and not be nauseas thinking about it. It seems that everything is leaving a sour taste in my mouth by just the mere thought of it--especially meat! I feel like I'm constantly forcing food down my throat and I will complain the whole way through. I guess it doesn't make it any better that I have underlying issues with many types of food and I really have to be extra careful about what I put into my body.
Another reason why this week may have been the worst is I tried to eat some Gluten to see the effects of it and if maybe I would be able to eat some wonderful breads and basically everything I've been craving thus far. Unfortunately, I was wrong. I was very wrong! Ever since I put one piece of a sandwich in my mouth it has been Hell from there. My heartburn increased and my nausea was almost unbearable...not to mention the diarrhea came out of nowhere when a week prior to Gluten I was constipated for days on end for the whole pregnancy...well, so far...
Not only is Gluten on my "hate list" right now of foods that I won't go near, Chicken is another one that is hard for me to even think about and I'm not sure why! Last night, however, I forced myself to eat some because I really believe that I have not been eating enough protein.
Well, since this week has been all about foods that are appealing to me and foods that are not, I decided to make a list. =)
HATE
Gluten, Gluten, Gluten
Chicken
Chinese Food
Fried/Greasy Foods
Salty Foods!! (surprising, right?)
Eggs
LOVE
Fruit! (the thought of apples makes me salivate)
Cereal and Milk
Mashed Potatoes
Gluten-Free Pretzels
Rice Quakes
