Cravings.

I was aware that it was common for pregnant women to experience weird cravings or sensitivity to smells, and I would always hear funny examples of food items that are generally not paired together , like pickles and ice cream. Plus, I would say it is a common question that I am asked. Once the 2nd trimester began, I craved cold cut sandwiches, specifically Italian subs! Now, I'm generally a turkey and cheese kind of gal, but for some reason, these subs would just hit the spot. Also, I made several trips to Five Below to purchase Laffy Taffys. I ate candy before, but I just needed to have this type!

Ironically, I was not excited about giving up my Coca-Cola, but it was weird how the taste did not bring as much satisfaction as in the past. Other than that, I have not experienced any other cravings out of the ordinary. With regards to smells, the smell of lawn clippings made me so queasy, and I definitely could not pick up my dog's poop! Granted, that's never an easy task, whether you're pregnant or not. Quick story...when I was on a walk with my hubby and Cooper, I attempted to pick up his doodie and literally puked on the neighbor's lawn! Yeah, we just kept walking...not sure what else to do after that! I'm hoping I can handle some of those nasty diapers in the near future.