Having trouble eating good food

[Heather Robertson]

I'm about ten weeks preggo and the nausea has kicked in. It isn't too terrible if I keep something on my stomach. But I don't have much appetite and vegetables make me gag. I know I need to be eating the best food possible but I can't seem to get it in my system! Any ideas?? Or just stick with the peanut butter crackers until the nausea passes Some proteins are hard too. Eggs have been a life saver since they are pretty bland.

[redjasmin]

Aww I feel your pain - I was sick with all my pregnancies. I think you have to just go with whatever you can manage to keep down at the moment? I found hydration the most important thing - just drink and drink! The more hydrated I was the less nauseous I felt. Hope it passes soon, the placenta kicks in making the hormones at 12 weeks, so by the second trimester you may be feeling better

[coconutgirl]

Hang in there! Have you tried a smoothie? I liked to combine coconut milk, egg yolk and frozen berries and drank often in my pregnancy. All veggies not sounding good? I could do carrots - I liked the combination of cold and crunchy and kept them handy. I also found I could tolerate meats better if they were cold and ate cold chicken, steak and salmon.

[Heather Robertson]

I've been able to get cucumbers down. And last night I made a roast with carrots, onions, and potatoes! Win! I ate it up! And am having some for lunch today. I guess it's gonna be a matter of eating what I can. And sticking to bland flavors.

[HealthyForPNG]

Have you seen Melissa's post about managing food aversions? It had some really helpful tips   http://whole9life.com/2013/01/pregnancy-and-food-aversions/