Eating for two

I titled this post "Eating for Two" although many times, I feel like I am eating for eight. I have always enjoyed eating but while pregnant & breastfeeding, it is ridiculous! It is common for me to say at the end of a meal, "I could eat that entire meal again!" and I am sooooo serious.

When I taught prenatal classes in Lubbock at a March of Dimes based place, I taught that when you are pregnant, your body requires only 300 extra calories per day. I gave the example of this equaling an apple & a container of yogurt. Hahahahaha! I now know why some of those young ladies smirked at me!

I consume more than an extra 300 calories per day & thought I would feature some favorites of this pregnancy:

1. Donuts- white with sprinkles

I went about 3 years without any donuts & maybe a year ago, ate them very sparingly. Over the past few months, I have eaten an approximate total of 40 of these. The picture above was sent to my sister in law with the statement "can't stop!" I could stop...I am not addicted (denial) ha! I have started doing my grocery shopping on Tuesdays when Charlotte is with my neighbor. I go at 9 & the donuts are fresh at Publix & Target. I usually get 2, maybe 3 depending on my hungry bone. I have also frequented Dunkin' Donuts. I truly wish I were in Texas eating Shipley's but I am surviving with my current options.

The 2 best donut stories according to Robby:

1. We woke up one Saturday morning & went to Dunkin' Donuts. We realized it was the first time we had ever done that as a family. We decided to get Charlotte her own donut to enjoy. While she was woofing it down, I told her, "Charlotte, donuts are very special & we only eat them on special days." Then I whispered, "Mommy has had three special days this week!" Rob found this very funny. This is when he first became aware of how many donuts I was actually eating.

2. I went to the store around 7 one morning without Charlotte. I was not intending to get a donut. As I walked past the bakery, I saw them put the fresh glazed donuts out for purchase. They were calling my name & I got one. I opened the container it was in & proceeded to eat it similar to the way Charlotte eats donuts. The donut was warm & the glaze was dripping off all over my fingers. It was delicious. I felt ashamed for giving into another donut & didn't want Rob to know so I hid the container in my purse. He met me at the door and went to the truck to get my groceries. I snuck the evidence into the trash can and went on about the morning routine in the kitchen. About 30 minutes later, he looked me straight in the face & said "what is that on your cheek?" **apparently there was icing all over my face** "Did you eat a donut??" I had to confess that I not only ate the donut but tried to cover it up. He just about died laughing and then told me that there was no need to sneak around : ) What a sweet husband!

2. Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs I have always liked these alot but they continue to sneak into my grocery basket. I like to put them in the freezer & eat them after dinner.

3. Steak & ShakeThis was my first visit to Steak & Shake. I ordered a single cheeseburger & fries. About 2 bites in I said "this is not going to fill me up." Rob said to order something else. I chose a double cheeseburger & fries. I finshed every niblet of both meals and said "I could eat that again."

4. McDonalds Fries- with extra salt Another favorite from my past. I seem to desire these the most late at night which is fine because it is open & nearby. I usually want them after Life Group on Thursday night. This is also perfect because my pregnant buddy Molly & non pregnant buddy Christi like McDonald's too!

5. Domino's thin crust pepperoni & mushroom

This happens to be a late night desire as well. I usually want this if we have eaten a lighter dinner early in the evening. Around 9 pm, it sets in & I say, "Do you want pizza?" Robby usually tells me "It's okay to be hungry." What a true statement! Every now & then he says, "order one, you are pregnant!" I like when that happens!

So, in conclusion, most of the time I make healthy choices but this baby growing inside requires more than 300 calories ; ) It is more fun to make the 300 calories + out of delicious treats instead of an apple & a container of yogurt.

Also for the record: When I was pregnant with Charlotte, I gained 50 pounds total. By this point in my pregnancy- 27 weeks, I had gained over 30. This time around, I have only gained half of that. I can't imagine that I will total out at 50 without having some major pre-eclampsia or something so, I will continue enjoying eating for 2 (or eight.)