Why can't I eat?

[Trudyscrumptious76]

I'm soooo hungry. I can only manage a few mouthfuls and I'm full or feeling ill. I thought this wouldn't happen until baby was alot bigger. I've only managed a third of my lunch and half a bag of crisps. The cake I was eating tasted like sawdust so had to throw it away. Totally unheard of!!!!

Is the baby telling me I'm overweight???

 

[Becs]

I was worse in my very early weeks with food then I am now. I would stare at the contents of my cupboards for ages or wander around the canteen at work just not fancying anything. The best thing is to eat lots of very small meals. This helps prevent morning sickness and maintains a good blood sugar level. If you don't fancy much then you won't be forcing yourself to eat a big meal.

 

[Trudyscrumptious76]

Thanks Becs, I'm so glad you're slightly ahead of me. I don't feel so silly for asking what I'm sure are obvious questions. At least the baby isn't fattist!!!!

 

[Rachel]

Im the same as becs, both in this pregnancy and my last.

I just stare at food in my cupboard and fridge for ages not fancying anything but I was/am hungry at the same time aswell

 

[tots hope]

10 weeks on and i still feel like this - the other day i sent mum out to get me a jacket potato for my dinner but i had to cahnge my order half way through her shopping as i fancied cauliflour cheese!

Definately eat little and often - makes things go down a little better!

 

[Mice_Elf]

I was the same. In my last pregnancy I subsisted on milk and tuna sandwiches as that was about all I could keep down.

In this one, I can only manage a few mouthfuls of stuff before feeling really full. It's great - usually I'm so snacky, it's untrue, but when pregnant I just don't fancy any food at all!

 

[littlepip]

When i was about 10-13 weeks i found i was really hungry but i wouldnt fancy anything. if i thought of something i fancied i HAD to have it

 

[Charlie:-)]

I found that I was full up very quickly but recently I seem to have got my appetite back.

Although saying that tonight I came home starving & hubby made tea when I sat down & started eating I could only manage a few mouthfulls & I really didnt fancy it, couldnt eat anymore.