Your video helped me realize I hardly had any water today (and it's almost noon), so I drank 20 ounces while watching. Thanks for sharing - and for the reminder!
I can't describe how happy I am that you are pregnant! Jen, you're going to be an amazing mother and Don is going to be an amazing father! Winnie and your daughter are so lucky to have you has parents!❤️ I've been watching your videos for years and watched you grow as a person. I'm so happy for you and Don, I give you my best wishes☺️
today I just found out I'm about 5 weeks 3 days along 😯 and we'll it's my first pregnancy ! I'm only 22 ..and I really am not hungry at all😕 like all day and nasious around the clock!!! I'm happy I'm prego but 😣 it's so hard !!I haven't been feeling well at all and the only thing I feel better with eating is fruit!!
Congrats! The nausea will subside. Try to eat some dry toast...sip some ginger tea (I preferred chilled over hot.) nothing wrong with being 22, I was having my second child at 22 :)
Congratulations! I think that's very common. My appetite didn't really increase that much until the 3rd trimester. Just make sure to eat nutrient-dense food when you are hungry. Vitamin B6 and ginger also help with nausea.
yen Ling shang hey... I found out im pregnant today lol im 24 and its my first. I saw ur comment and i feel the same way. A lot nausia and not really hungry... I wish u the best.
You seem to be doing really well with your water intake, but if for some reason it stops being so easy, try cutting up fruit and putting it in your water. I was fine in my first two trimesters but by the third I just cannot seem to stomach water on it's own. I put raspberries (frozen or fresh) and sometimes strawberries or blueberries in a large travel bottle of water and it really seems to help!
Me too! I got way too excited when I found them $1.99/lb last week! I've loved being able to grab a handful whenever I want them instead of portioning then out carefully to make them last longer.
I've 6 weeks pregnant and I've been passing out from low blood sugar and dehydrated quite frequently. I thought I was eating enough and drinking but compared to how much you drink and eat, no wonder I'm fainting! Thanks for the information. Ready for changes!
I have been loving grilled cheese with whole grain bread and some tomato soup, and I also have a small spinach salad on the side. This meal for lunch has been fulfilling but does not make me want to take a nap after. And is also perfect for the winter time.
During my first pregnancy I craved a lot of milk. This pregnancy I was extremely hungry during the first trimester and ate a lot of eggs. I am now 27 weeks and pretty much eating like my normal non pregnant self (obviously avoiding unpasteurised cheeses, pate, seafood etc). Today I had homemade oaty bread for breakfast, lasagne with salad for lunch and vegetable chilli for dinner. I had one snack of a homemade flapjack with a glass of milk mid morning.
I hope you see my comments. I can't tell you enough how happy I am for you,that you are pregnant!!! I think about you sometimes (a little crazy) & just get so excited for you guys! You & Don will be wonderful parents & again congratulations!!! I loved this video. You always are so disciplined when it comes to eating. I wish I was more like you!!! 👶🏼🎀🍼
Hey Jen - loved watching you go through this journey 5 years ago and now rewatching as I’m pregnant with our first child! So thankful we had carrots in the fridge because I saw yours and instantly NEEDED to eat some 🤣
Wow! You are so lucky that you can eat all that! I am 27 weeks pregnant with my second and with both this pregnancy and my first I couldn't have eaten most of that due to severe food aversions. I have been craving fruit like crazy, so that looked really good!
This is a weird question but at what time do you go to bed? I can't imagine not snacking between dinner and bedtime! but I also go to bed fairly late (which I'm trying to change) I don't know if anyone else would find it interesting but I would love to see a daily routine video with that kind of info (your waking time, work out time, cleaning time, bed time...) hahaha I know it's weird but I love watching other people's routine and I think yours would be the best one:)
Just thinking about water intake. I'm sure you and your doc know best, but FYI the Mayo clinic website mentions as a general idea that a pregnant woman should have about 8 cups of water per day.
My go to quick fix that involves minimal cooking is veggie pasta sauteed with breadcrumbs and whatever else I have in the pantry or fridge. Cherry or grape tomatoes, chickpeas, onion, squash, or beans. It's a recipe that just uses staple ingredients in my house and really doesn't require much time at all. If I'm not paying attention to the time I won't tend to get hungry until 8 or so which for me is too late for me to be willing to cook anything. This is the least amount of cooking I'm willing to do once I've that mark.
Strawberries, strawberries and more strawberries, I couldn't get enough. They'll still may favorite and my sons too. You have the mommy glow. Congrats to you, Don and big sister Winnie.
My new favourite thing is skyr yogurt. It's Icelandic style so like Greek but thicker and more creamy. Packed with protein too. It's like eating ice cream that's good for you!
My favorite snack while preggo, and now while still breastfeeding, was/is extra sharp cheddar cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla. I heat it just enough so the cheese is warm and a little soft. Then I dip them in taco sauce. Medium, please. I craved spicy while pregnant. Loved this video. Would love to see more like this, and/or "what I'm wearing" and/or your workouts. Thank you for sharing.
I was under the impression that your water intake should only be 1/2 of your weight in ounces. Did your doctor tell you how many is to drink? Seems like your really drinking a lot of water... Not that water is bad but I was just wondering.
It depends on your activity level. Jen is a very active person, so she needs to replace what she sweats out, get in her normal amount, and drink some extra to help keep the extra blood (your bodies blood volume doubles through pregnancy) flowing easily.
Half your body weight in oz is the recommended minimum for water intake, not the maximum. Daily water intake will vary based on each individual & their needs/activity level.
I loved cottage cheese and berries as a snack when I was pregnant. I always say my daughter grew on PB, cottage cheese, berries and scrambled eggs..lol! I use to wake up in the middle of the night at the beginning of my 3rd trimester and eat pb on celery..lol!!
Every morning I eat Greek yogurt with a slice of toast and peanut butter and a glass of almond milk. My other meals change a lot but that is always the same and I can eat it quickly if I'm in a rush to get to work early
Hearing your voice instantly makes me happy, it's funny! I think it was because when I first discovered you I watched so many of your videos to catch up and I was very happy in my life so I suppose your voice brings me back to that feeling ^_^
My OB Dr had me drinking 3Litters of water a day but once I hit 30weeks he wants me drinking 4L. It's tough some days considering that pregnant women have to pee all the time anyways.. My cravings have been frozen fruit for a snack. Especially peaches and mangos :)
Really enjoyed this video and have liked seeing so much content from you recently but make sure you're not over doing it. Now is the time to be taking it easy.
9 weeks fresh today.💙 Cant really eat big so these are great little meals i can eat 3 times throughout the day to hold my stomach at work, home and elsewhere😍 thank youu
Would love to see these videos when your meals start to change. I've been really enjoying a little bit of rolled up lunch meat, string cheese, tomatoes and cucumbers with hummus. I've also enjoyed a few different fruits throughout the week and change them up from week to week to keep absorb different nutrients. Are you trying to consume more calcium or anything additional specifically during your pregnancy?
Leah Black I have been avoiding unpasteurized cheese/dairy. Seafood is ok if you have less than 12 pounces a week and it's cooked appropriately according to my doctor.
Enjoyed this, thanks Jen! I was obsessed with fruit in my first & second trimester, now I'm more about berries and not much else fruit wise. I've been enjoying a turkey wrap at lunch with lots of vegetables, some avocado for the good fats and a piece of cheese (pasteurised). I too have a food cut off time and eat the most around 4 then I'm mostly done appetite wise. I also love grilled haloumi cheese in a rice salad too, yum! #35 weeks
Love all your pregnancy updates, video's, and bump pic's 💖 Jen, I was wondering if you are taking prenatal vitamins? I may have missed your mentioning it. Also may i highly recommend adding some daily citrus fruits and dark leafy greens for the folic acid. I remember in my 1st pregnancy doing the research and reading often about the importance of this DNA building block in mommy-to-be's diet both during and after pregnancy. You look amazing and so happy! Congratulations again 😄
Good rule of thumb for pregnancy is to drink 1 oz of water per every lb that you weigh. (135lbs=135 oz of water) So as you continue to gain weight during pregnancy; add on more water :-)
Love these types of vlogs. With my don. I had "morning" sick all day from start to the end of my pregnancy. So I didn't crave much. All though I did like to eat dark chocolate frosting with a whole pickle!!! Lol. My daughter. I wanted ceasers salad and fruits. And EVER THINK pumpkin lol
PS I just looked it up apparently according to the NHS that's an English medical body soft cheese contain more water that can harbour bacteria that can cause problems best to stick to hard cheese !
Is that what you'd normally eat or have you changed your diet specifically for the pregnancy and when do they suggest you start eating more than normal or is it just down to how you feel?
Average Jane The types of food and size of meals/snacks are basically the same, but I'm eating more during the day and less during/after dinner. No one suggested I eat more, although I've read you can increase your calorie intake by 300 or so in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters. I don't count calories so I'm not sure if that's what i've done. i think it probably works out to be something like that.
Hey! I loved this video and it was helpful! I realized it's okay to eat more smaller meals throughout the day rather than just three large ones. I have trouble thinking of healthier snacks. Can you do a video on that?! :) I've been craving both milk and fruit also!
Thank you for admitting that you eat something sweet because no one else acts like they eat anything but avocado toast lol. I feel so much better about my diet after seeing that you still snack too.
My first pregnancy I craved wavy lay chips with French onion dip and ate dill pickle by the gallon from Sam's club LOL. Oh and the first pregnancy was also peanut butter captain crunch cereal. And ate my usual meals. Second pregnancy was a late night candy bar and that was it. You eat way better than I did. I craved junk food for snacks.
I haven't said it yet, but congrats Jen! I'm so excited for you two and feel special because you are sharing your journey with us! Thanks! I'm going to Chicago for the first time in a couple of weeks, wish we could meet. Any places I should definitely check out?
That's good your eating healthy during your pregnancy the baby weight just peels right off for some ladies and some of us just have to work a little harder but that's ok. I lost weight before I got pregnant with my 3rd child I was a size 4 and, l was a size 10 when I gave birth to him in December of 2008,by March 2009 I was a 6 and by the summer I was a size 4 again.
I craved so much fruit in the beginning of my pregnancy too! I couldn't get enough of it. Now that I'm 31 weeks today the tables have turned and I want lots and lots of veggies! 😜 there have been several doughnut attacks along the way too though!
Great video Jen!! And with both of my girl pregnancies I craved cottaged cheese and milk. Keep the videos coming. Also, if you are doing any baby prep as far as shopping, nursery, washing baby clothes I am sure most checking these videos would love it :) Best.
How do you sleep at night when drinking all that water? I would be in the bathroom every 30 minutes, lol. I'm 19 weeks and craving salty items and steak :-)
When I was pregnant with my son I craved spring rolls (the fresh, -not- fried kind!, just healthy veggies and shrimp), and sticky rice with mango... Unfortunately, I also craved Krispy Kreme donuts but luckily they were hard to find! =)
I craved citrus fruit in my 1st trimester. I want to know what kind of pregnancy food splurges you allow yourself! My weakness in the last few weeks of my pregnancy was ice cream!!
I'm not pregnant lol, but I have been loving the Harry's Tomato Soup from Costco, and they have some Chicken Pineapple Sausages that are so GOOD! I also love that it's a good time of year for fresh fruits and veggies. We have been having a lot of corn on the cob. Yum!
Thanks for sharing a great vlog as always. I'm sure you're probably not hungry at dinner because of the late afternoon snack. If it were me I'd cut back on that or portion size at least as dinner is more important to me. Thanks for the reminder to drink more water, I'm guilty of not drinking enough in a day. Wishing you a healthy pregnancy. :-)
Hi Jen! That was a great video. I have a question for you (or maybe a video idea): what are some tips to eating more at home? I have a hard time getting motivated to cook at home and not grab something on the go. Thanks! Have a great week 😘
Diana Caroline Prepping foods in advance helps me (like boiling eggs and chopping veggies for snacks). Also I am spoiled by my husband's interest in cooking, but leftovers are great for eating at home more, as well.
Looks delicious and healthy! Obviously you are drinking lots of water, but I just wondered if you are drinking any tea (decaf)? Congratulations to you, Don, & Winnie!
Hannah Mann I haven't been interested in tea at all while pregnant which is unusual for me....we'll see if my taste for it returns with the cooler weather come fall.
I wish I could afford to eat like that while i'm pregnant. Nevertheless, I still try to do my best to buy good stuff for my body and baby as best I can.
Sarah P. I wish everyone could afford to eat the right food. Poverty is a world problem and there are even mum's who give birth to their children in war striken areas and scarcely get enough to eat. Some of them even don't have access to Internet or any caretakers. We are still fortunate.
Aleena Raza please understand this is not the “right food” she is eating a hen reproductive cycle, cows breast milk, and dead animal muscles. Eat a whole food plant based diet centered around rice, potatoes, corn, beans, it’s super cheap and extremely healthy.
7am I would have 2 satsuma, bf around 9am I have 2 eggs with spinach pepper n mushroom with a cup of coffee. Lunch At 12/1pm would have a broccoli chicken and cabbage with glass of squash. Snack around 2 an apple. 4.30pm my smoothie (frozen berry, frozen mango, 3 dates, lil coconut oil, lil avocado oil, spoon of chia seeds, lil oats, Greek yogurt mix with water I don’t like it too thick, n a spoon of super green powder) n dinner is bowl of lentil with cucumber n tomato salad. I take all my prenatal supplements n it’s expensive boy, the omega oil itself was £30🤦🏻♀️ the supplements are natural from iherb. I try to keep it simple nutritious n give my baby a good start in life. I have a glass of milk before bed. The diet is expensive but it’s for my baby’s future investment. I’m using my saving on him. I don’t have carbs only seeded bread or brown rice if I do have it n also beans n pulses are regular in my home, chicken n lots of fish. Living in London all the bloody is damn expensive. My first pregnancy I’m 28wks n I drink over a litre of water a day that’s including all fluids but purely water I would day 800mls.
Hi, I remember eating really healthy too and I wasn't hungry in the evening. If you eat well you won't eat junk food. I also finally found the butter you rave about and you are right it is excellent. I too am generous with it. Have a great week
I don't know why I like this kind of video content, but I do...lol. Share all you want. Is Don having any sympathy cravings? Lol. You seem to be doing a good job of taking care of yourself as per usual.....good girl. Thanks for the Winnie shot ;)
I just know as a company Organic Valley is much better than Horizon. Here is the ingredient list - Ingredients Organic Cultured Pasteurized Skim Milk, Organic Pasteurized Cream, Organic Nonfat Milk, Salt, Citric Acid, Organic Guar Gum, Organic Locust Bean Gum, Acidophilus and Bifidus Cultures.
Hi Jen, sure wonder how such a little lady can drink so much water.I am not sure I am even close to that in a days time.IWish you and your baby girl much happiness.
When I was pregnant I could not stop eating watermelon. Only problem was it was in the middle of winter so it wasn't very tasty but non the less I craved it everyday lol
You look wonderful Jen!!! Loved the video, we should all eat like this. I took some of your ideas to add into my diet, thank you. Take care............
Hey PrettyNeatLiving! I am new to your channel and I like this video! I am almost done with my pregnancy so this was a helpful video for me. I am expecting my first little boy! I hope your pregnancy goes well. I am new to youtube, making videos, and I also love organizing as well so I would love to chat with you sometime and get some more organizing ideas!
I'm curious why you don't wear nail polish anymore? I know you used to love painting your nails and experimenting with polish. Is it because you're pregnant or have you just lost interest in doing your nails?
I'm currently pregnant, 15 weeks. And this is my first pregnancy. 😊
Your video helped me realize I hardly had any water today (and it's almost noon), so I drank 20 ounces while watching. Thanks for sharing - and for the reminder!
I'm 5 weeks pregnant with my 4th baby and I'm starving! This was helpful because I want to eat healthy this pregnancy. Thanks for sharing this.
I can't describe how happy I am that you are pregnant! Jen, you're going to be an amazing mother and Don is going to be an amazing father! Winnie and your daughter are so lucky to have you has parents!❤️ I've been watching your videos for years and watched you grow as a person. I'm so happy for you and Don, I give you my best wishes☺️
I am a man and I benefit a lot from your videos as a soon to be first time dad
Wish my husband could be like u.... all he cares about is his job
today I just found out I'm about 5 weeks 3 days along 😯 and we'll it's my first pregnancy ! I'm only 22 ..and I really am not hungry at all😕 like all day and nasious around the clock!!! I'm happy I'm prego but 😣 it's so hard !!I haven't been feeling well at all and the only thing I feel better with eating is fruit!!
Congrats! The nausea will subside. Try to eat some dry toast...sip some ginger tea (I preferred chilled over hot.) nothing wrong with being 22, I was having my second child at 22 :)
Congratulations! I think that's very common. My appetite didn't really increase that much until the 3rd trimester. Just make sure to eat nutrient-dense food when you are hungry. Vitamin B6 and ginger also help with nausea.
yen Ling shang same to me
yen Ling shang hey... I found out im pregnant today lol im 24 and its my first. I saw ur comment and i feel the same way. A lot nausia and not really hungry... I wish u the best.
I'm 9 weeks pregnant & I'm just 18.....it's my first pregnancy & yeah..i also feel like eat nothing because of nausea and vomiting 😘😘😘😘😘
You seem to be doing really well with your water intake, but if for some reason it stops being so easy, try cutting up fruit and putting it in your water. I was fine in my first two trimesters but by the third I just cannot seem to stomach water on it's own. I put raspberries (frozen or fresh) and sometimes strawberries or blueberries in a large travel bottle of water and it really seems to help!
I'm 12 weeks pregnant right now and my go to meal is any kind of salad, a bowl of frozen preaches, and lemon water.
I'm obsessed with cherries this summer! Can't get enough of them! I've also really been enjoying an iced coffee every day during my daughter's nap.
Me too! I got way too excited when I found them $1.99/lb last week! I've loved being able to grab a handful whenever I want them instead of portioning then out carefully to make them last longer.
Oh I love cherries too. Buy them at Costco. So good :)
+The Mommy Archives Love iced coffee, homemade is best because the flavoured milks are loaded with sugar.
I've 6 weeks pregnant and I've been passing out from low blood sugar and dehydrated quite frequently. I thought I was eating enough and drinking but compared to how much you drink and eat, no wonder I'm fainting! Thanks for the information. Ready for changes!
I have been loving grilled cheese with whole grain bread and some tomato soup, and I also have a small spinach salad on the side. This meal for lunch has been fulfilling but does not make me want to take a nap after. And is also perfect for the winter time.
During my first pregnancy I craved a lot of milk. This pregnancy I was extremely hungry during the first trimester and ate a lot of eggs. I am now 27 weeks and pretty much eating like my normal non pregnant self (obviously avoiding unpasteurised cheeses, pate, seafood etc). Today I had homemade oaty bread for breakfast, lasagne with salad for lunch and vegetable chilli for dinner. I had one snack of a homemade flapjack with a glass of milk mid morning.
I hope you see my comments. I can't tell you enough how happy I am for you,that you are pregnant!!! I think about you sometimes (a little crazy) & just get so excited for you guys! You & Don will be wonderful parents & again congratulations!!! I loved this video. You always are so disciplined when it comes to eating. I wish I was more like you!!! 👶🏼🎀🍼
We need to hear from Papa Donald! Please!!! What are his thoughts and changes in routine?
I'm really really still just SO excited for you! Please take us along as you decorate the nursery!
Hey Jen - loved watching you go through this journey 5 years ago and now rewatching as I’m pregnant with our first child! So thankful we had carrots in the fridge because I saw yours and instantly NEEDED to eat some 🤣
Congratulations Jen! Lovely meal plan and I loved the fact that this gave me ideas on what to eat even though I am not pregnant!
This is a perfect meal plan for a breastfeeding mom too! Thanks I'll definitely structure my meals more like this (when baby allows me...)
Wow! You are so lucky that you can eat all that! I am 27 weeks pregnant with my second and with both this pregnancy and my first I couldn't have eaten most of that due to severe food aversions. I have been craving fruit like crazy, so that looked really good!
This is a weird question but at what time do you go to bed? I can't imagine not snacking between dinner and bedtime! but I also go to bed fairly late (which I'm trying to change)
I don't know if anyone else would find it interesting but I would love to see a daily routine video with that kind of info (your waking time, work out time, cleaning time, bed time...) hahaha I know it's weird but I love watching other people's routine and I think yours would be the best one:)
You should do more of these What I Ate videos.
Sunnymoon1918 I'll probably do another later on in my pregnancy
Just thinking about water intake. I'm sure you and your doc know best, but FYI the Mayo clinic website mentions as a general idea that a pregnant woman should have about 8 cups of water per day.
I loved this! I'm done having babies but I really enjoyed seeing your ideas for delicious and easy/healthy meals. You are glowing, Jen!
My go to quick fix that involves minimal cooking is veggie pasta sauteed with breadcrumbs and whatever else I have in the pantry or fridge. Cherry or grape tomatoes, chickpeas, onion, squash, or beans. It's a recipe that just uses staple ingredients in my house and really doesn't require much time at all. If I'm not paying attention to the time I won't tend to get hungry until 8 or so which for me is too late for me to be willing to cook anything. This is the least amount of cooking I'm willing to do once I've that mark.
Strawberries, strawberries and more strawberries, I couldn't get enough. They'll still may favorite and my sons too. You have the mommy glow. Congrats to you, Don and big sister Winnie.
My new favourite thing is skyr yogurt. It's Icelandic style so like Greek but thicker and more creamy. Packed with protein too. It's like eating ice cream that's good for you!
My favorite snack while preggo, and now while still breastfeeding, was/is extra sharp cheddar cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla. I heat it just enough so the cheese is warm and a little soft. Then I dip them in taco sauce. Medium, please. I craved spicy while pregnant.
Loved this video. Would love to see more like this, and/or "what I'm wearing" and/or your workouts. Thank you for sharing.
Jen, I am sooooo happy for you! Congrats to you and Don. You all will be great parents. I watch you videos for inspiration to organize my home:)
The absolute best breakfast and meal ideas I've seen so far. I'm 9wks 4dys and crave salt. Your ideas have helped the best 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Sounds like we're expecting around the same time! I really enjoyed watching this, very simple/healthy meals :)
I was under the impression that your water intake should only be 1/2 of your weight in ounces. Did your doctor tell you how many is to drink? Seems like your really drinking a lot of water... Not that water is bad but I was just wondering.
It depends on your activity level. Jen is a very active person, so she needs to replace what she sweats out, get in her normal amount, and drink some extra to help keep the extra blood (your bodies blood volume doubles through pregnancy) flowing easily.
Half your body weight in oz is the recommended minimum for water intake, not the maximum. Daily water intake will vary based on each individual & their needs/activity level.
I loved cottage cheese and berries as a snack when I was pregnant. I always say my daughter grew on PB, cottage cheese, berries and scrambled eggs..lol! I use to wake up in the middle of the night at the beginning of my 3rd trimester and eat pb on celery..lol!!
Every morning I eat Greek yogurt with a slice of toast and peanut butter and a glass of almond milk. My other meals change a lot but that is always the same and I can eat it quickly if I'm in a rush to get to work early
Great food choices on your part Jen :)A favorite of mine has been Greek yogurt with chia seeds and granola...very filling and healthy!
Very informative! I'm definitely going to be adding these healthy meal ideas to my pregnancy diet! Thanks for sharing!
Hearing your voice instantly makes me happy, it's funny! I think it was because when I first discovered you I watched so many of your videos to catch up and I was very happy in my life so I suppose your voice brings me back to that feeling ^_^
My OB Dr had me drinking 3Litters of water a day but once I hit 30weeks he wants me drinking 4L. It's tough some days considering that pregnant women have to pee all the time anyways.. My cravings have been frozen fruit for a snack. Especially peaches and mangos :)
Really enjoyed this video and have liked seeing so much content from you recently but make sure you're not over doing it. Now is the time to be taking it easy.
Don't let people around you tell you your eating too much. (except your dr!) Eating this often is a pleasure during pregnancy.
9 weeks fresh today.💙 Cant really eat big so these are great little meals i can eat 3 times throughout the day to hold my stomach at work, home and elsewhere😍 thank youu
A man who cooks, lucky you!!
Would love to see these videos when your meals start to change. I've been really enjoying a little bit of rolled up lunch meat, string cheese, tomatoes and cucumbers with hummus. I've also enjoyed a few different fruits throughout the week and change them up from week to week to keep absorb different nutrients. Are you trying to consume more calcium or anything additional specifically during your pregnancy?
Wow! So excited for you both! Vlog with Don and let's hear how he's feeling about everything :)
"I Burped" LOL That was adorable!!!!!!!!! Great video!!!
its really adorable in children. My neighbor's 3 yr old does it and announces it too. So cute!
Jen looks so beautiful. She has the pregnancy glow !!!
In the UK your are discouraged from eating soft cheeses and seafood during pregnancy...must be different in the U.S.
Leah Black I have been avoiding unpasteurized cheese/dairy. Seafood is ok if you have less than 12 pounces a week and it's cooked appropriately according to my doctor.
Leah Black Same here in Australia, the not eating fish relates to the level of Mercury in the fish.
Enjoyed this, thanks Jen! I was obsessed with fruit in my first & second trimester, now I'm more about berries and not much else fruit wise. I've been enjoying a turkey wrap at lunch with lots of vegetables, some avocado for the good fats and a piece of cheese (pasteurised). I too have a food cut off time and eat the most around 4 then I'm mostly done appetite wise. I also love grilled haloumi cheese in a rice salad too, yum! #35 weeks
I have been obsessed with toast topped with avocado for breakfast this summer as well as easy home made veggie wraps with hummus :)
Love all your pregnancy updates, video's, and bump pic's 💖 Jen, I was wondering if you are taking prenatal vitamins? I may have missed your mentioning it. Also may i highly recommend adding some daily citrus fruits and dark leafy greens for the folic acid. I remember in my 1st pregnancy doing the research and reading often about the importance of this DNA building block in mommy-to-be's diet both during and after pregnancy. You look amazing and so happy! Congratulations again 😄
2000seulkitty Yes, I'm taking prenatals and I'll share details about that in my update on wednesday.
Good rule of thumb for pregnancy is to drink 1 oz of water per every lb that you weigh. (135lbs=135 oz of water) So as you continue to gain weight during pregnancy; add on more water :-)
Love these types of vlogs. With my don. I had "morning" sick all day from start to the end of my pregnancy. So I didn't crave much. All though I did like to eat dark chocolate frosting with a whole pickle!!! Lol. My daughter. I wanted ceasers salad and fruits. And EVER THINK pumpkin lol
PS I just looked it up apparently according to the NHS that's an English medical body soft cheese contain more water that can harbour bacteria that can cause problems best to stick to hard cheese !
Is that what you'd normally eat or have you changed your diet specifically for the pregnancy and when do they suggest you start eating more than normal or is it just down to how you feel?
Average Jane The types of food and size of meals/snacks are basically the same, but I'm eating more during the day and less during/after dinner. No one suggested I eat more, although I've read you can increase your calorie intake by 300 or so in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters. I don't count calories so I'm not sure if that's what i've done. i think it probably works out to be something like that.
Pretty Neat Living I guess just following what your body wants (within reason) is probably the best bet as each woman is different
Hey! I loved this video and it was helpful! I realized it's okay to eat more smaller meals throughout the day rather than just three large ones. I have trouble thinking of healthier snacks. Can you do a video on that?! :) I've been craving both milk and fruit also!
That cottage cheese with berries sounds soooo good right about now ! :)
Annette Collins it's always good to me :)
I have such a love/hate relationship with cottage cheese. I know it's extremely healthy for you, but I can't get past the texture 😕
Really ? I just love it, I put some sunflower seeds on top cause I like the crunchiness mixed with the softness of the cottage cheese. So yummy :)
Annette Collins Ooh, that sounds interesting! I might try this for a pre-gym snack this evening. Thanks for the suggestion!
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Thank you for admitting that you eat something sweet because no one else acts like they eat anything but avocado toast lol. I feel so much better about my diet after seeing that you still snack too.
My first pregnancy I craved wavy lay chips with French onion dip and ate dill pickle by the gallon from Sam's club LOL. Oh and the first pregnancy was also peanut butter captain crunch cereal. And ate my usual meals. Second pregnancy was a late night candy bar and that was it. You eat way better than I did. I craved junk food for snacks.
I haven't said it yet, but congrats Jen! I'm so excited for you two and feel special because you are sharing your journey with us! Thanks! I'm going to Chicago for the first time in a couple of weeks, wish we could meet. Any places I should definitely check out?
That's good your eating healthy during your pregnancy the baby weight just peels right off for some ladies and some of us just have to work a little harder but that's ok. I lost weight before I got pregnant with my 3rd child I was a size 4 and, l was a size 10 when I gave birth to him in December of 2008,by March 2009 I was a 6 and by the summer I was a size 4 again.
I craved so much fruit in the beginning of my pregnancy too! I couldn't get enough of it. Now that I'm 31 weeks today the tables have turned and I want lots and lots of veggies! 😜 there have been several doughnut attacks along the way too though!
It's so fun following you in this journey 😀 thanks for sharing. X
Great video Jen!! And with both of my girl pregnancies I craved cottaged cheese and milk. Keep the videos coming. Also, if you are doing any baby prep as far as shopping, nursery, washing baby clothes I am sure most checking these videos would love it :) Best.
How do you sleep at night when drinking all that water? I would be in the bathroom every 30 minutes, lol. I'm 19 weeks and craving salty items and steak :-)
Ill be in the restroom Every 10 minutes 😭
There is no way I could drink that much! I'm 12 weeks along and peeing every 15 minutes it seems. No way could I do 120 ounces
It is so nice to see that sparkle in your eyes.
When I was pregnant with my son I craved spring rolls (the fresh, -not- fried kind!, just healthy veggies and shrimp), and sticky rice with mango... Unfortunately, I also craved Krispy Kreme donuts but luckily they were hard to find! =)
Great video!! Thanx for sharing... I'll add some to my groc list today. I'm 25 wks 3 days
looved this kind of vid. It gave me ideas of what to eat and I'm not pregnant :)
I craved citrus fruit in my 1st trimester. I want to know what kind of pregnancy food splurges you allow yourself! My weakness in the last few weeks of my pregnancy was ice cream!!
I'm not pregnant lol, but I have been loving the Harry's Tomato Soup from Costco, and they have some Chicken Pineapple Sausages that are so GOOD! I also love that it's a good time of year for fresh fruits and veggies. We have been having a lot of corn on the cob. Yum!
nlbremer Sounds tasty!
Good stuff! With my daughter I could never let myself get too full or too hungry otherwise I would get so nauseous :/
I can't live without my green tea. I drink probably 2-3 bottles a day.
Thanks for sharing a great vlog as always. I'm sure you're probably not hungry at dinner because of the late afternoon snack. If it were me I'd cut back on that or portion size at least as dinner is more important to me. Thanks for the reminder to drink more water, I'm guilty of not drinking enough in a day. Wishing you a healthy pregnancy. :-)
I really want to know more about your pregnancy calender and the workout videos you are doing while pregnant!
Hi Jen! That was a great video. I have a question for you (or maybe a video idea): what are some tips to eating more at home? I have a hard time getting motivated to cook at home and not grab something on the go. Thanks! Have a great week 😘
Diana Caroline Prepping foods in advance helps me (like boiling eggs and chopping veggies for snacks). Also I am spoiled by my husband's interest in cooking, but leftovers are great for eating at home more, as well.
Looks delicious and healthy! Obviously you are drinking lots of water, but I just wondered if you are drinking any tea (decaf)?
Congratulations to you, Don, & Winnie!
Hannah Mann I haven't been interested in tea at all while pregnant which is unusual for me....we'll see if my taste for it returns with the cooler weather come fall.
Yay! Please do more of these!
I wish I could afford to eat like that while i'm pregnant. Nevertheless, I still try to do my best to buy good stuff for my body and baby as best I can.
Sarah P. I was just thinking this.
Sarah P. I wish everyone could afford to eat the right food. Poverty is a world problem and there are even mum's who give birth to their children in war striken areas and scarcely get enough to eat. Some of them even don't have access to Internet or any caretakers. We are still fortunate.
Aleena Raza please understand this is not the “right food” she is eating a hen reproductive cycle, cows breast milk, and dead animal muscles. Eat a whole food plant based diet centered around rice, potatoes, corn, beans, it’s super cheap and extremely healthy.
Amanda Johnston thanks for your views
Aleena Raza dr Gregor from www.nutritionfacts.org has tons of videos on CZcams and his website
7am I would have 2 satsuma, bf around 9am I have 2 eggs with spinach pepper n mushroom with a cup of coffee. Lunch At 12/1pm would have a broccoli chicken and cabbage with glass of squash. Snack around 2 an apple. 4.30pm my smoothie (frozen berry, frozen mango, 3 dates, lil coconut oil, lil avocado oil, spoon of chia seeds, lil oats, Greek yogurt mix with water I don’t like it too thick, n a spoon of super green powder) n dinner is bowl of lentil with cucumber n tomato salad. I take all my prenatal supplements n it’s expensive boy, the omega oil itself was £30🤦🏻♀️ the supplements are natural from iherb. I try to keep it simple nutritious n give my baby a good start in life. I have a glass of milk before bed. The diet is expensive but it’s for my baby’s future investment. I’m using my saving on him. I don’t have carbs only seeded bread or brown rice if I do have it n also beans n pulses are regular in my home, chicken n lots of fish. Living in London all the bloody is damn expensive. My first pregnancy I’m 28wks n I drink over a litre of water a day that’s including all fluids but purely water I would day 800mls.
Great meals! You always eat such yummy, healthy foods and snacks.
i like to make my own yogurt, with plain greek yogurt, smashed blueberries and blackberries, sweetened with honey
you did so good with your water intake, I must do better and I love the sweet treat portion size.
Hi, I remember eating really healthy too and I wasn't hungry in the evening. If you eat well you won't eat junk food. I also finally found the butter you rave about and you are right it is excellent. I too am generous with it. Have a great week
Debbie Bell What kind of butter??
Kerry Gold it is $2.99 for 8 oz I think. We really like it
Mamey Brown kerrigold
I've never heard of it. Where can I get it?
I got the butter at Meijers here in Michigan but I think Kroger sells it too. Just google it and then find a store. It's really good IMO
I don't know why I like this kind of video content, but I do...lol. Share all you want. Is Don having any sympathy cravings? Lol. You seem to be doing a good job of taking care of yourself as per usual.....good girl. Thanks for the Winnie shot ;)
Wow! Great job with the water intake Jen!!!
Does that cottage cheese have Carageen in it, I can't tolerate caragreen, it effects a lot if people. You might want to look it up.
So Organic Valley has no carageenan?
I just know as a company Organic Valley is much better than Horizon. Here is the ingredient list - Ingredients
Organic Cultured Pasteurized Skim Milk, Organic Pasteurized Cream, Organic Nonfat Milk, Salt, Citric Acid, Organic Guar Gum, Organic Locust Bean Gum, Acidophilus and Bifidus Cultures.
Ok thanks, yeah no carageenan
Hi Jen, sure wonder how such a little lady can drink so much water.I am not sure I am even close to that in a days time.IWish you and your baby girl much happiness.
Love these videos! Does don have a recipe you can share for the shrimp fajitas?? Look delicious!
Your Oven clock was going cray cray :) lol
When I was pregnant I could not stop eating watermelon. Only problem was it was in the middle of winter so it wasn't very tasty but non the less I craved it everyday lol
Peanut Butter and Dairy are huge cravings. I wish I could eat that much in a day. Are you still doing 80/20?
I think you miscounted your water, you only needed to drink another 20oz before bedtime
Your dog is adorable!
You are looking great! I know you will manage the weight gain well...I was sooooo hungry when I was pregnant!!
I would like to see another video like This!
Thanks for sharing
Really enjoyed the video. Hard boiled eggs are one of my favorite snacks. Anytime! :)
You look wonderful Jen!!! Loved the video, we should all eat like this. I took some of your ideas to add into my diet, thank you. Take care............
Hey PrettyNeatLiving! I am new to your channel and I like this video! I am almost done with my pregnancy so this was a helpful video for me. I am expecting my first little boy! I hope your pregnancy goes well. I am new to youtube, making videos, and I also love organizing as well so I would love to chat with you sometime and get some more organizing ideas!
I'm curious why you don't wear nail polish anymore? I know you used to love painting your nails and experimenting with polish. Is it because you're pregnant or have you just lost interest in doing your nails?
do one of these for your current pregnancy please! :)
All of this is so healthy :D Love it :D *takes notes*