cravings, aversions, and my new found sense of smell

Warning: This post may awaken cravings you didn't know you had. If you are on a diet or if you are hungry, I highly suggest reading this on a full stomach.

During the first 4 weeks that I knew I was pregnant, I was afraid I might give it away because my nose was smelling things that no one else's nose could possibly smell.

I felt like I was constantly asking, "Do you smell that?" Usually the answer was, "No psycho."

Most notably, I found out that our bathroom has a permanent stench which I have never noticed before. I won't describe it, but let's just say I don't really go in there anymore.

What about food aversions?

Well, I know you won't believe this, but I have not been to Starbucks in OVER a week. Honestly, just thinking about drinking plain coffee (my drink of choice) makes me feel sick. The good news is that the smell of Starbucks doesn't bother me, so when I stop sleeping all day, I plan on returning to my 2nd home to read, study, blog, etc. I will just have to get a frappuccino instead of coffee.

Also, guacamole. I can't even give it a second thought. SICK! I feel the queasiness rising up.

What about cravings?

Anything from Taco Bell, McDonald's, breakfast tacos, Mexican Food, Italian Food, SODA, cheese, salt, grease, fat, and anything along those lines for starters. Okay, but I'm not really wanting burgers at all. By the way, it's okay if you want to barf right now - that probably means you're normal.

Anyway, these cravings get very specific at very specific times. For instance the other night I really wanted the bread and garlic butter from Spaghetti Warehouse. How random is that?

Another night, I demanded that Matt take me to Yogurt Planet. When we got there, I decided I didn't want yogurt anymore. So we drove about 20 feet to Mandola's (Italian). Upon arriving at Mandola's, I decided that I didn't want to go there anymore either. At this point, I decided that the answer was Chuy's. So at almost 10pm, Matt took me to Chuy's because I really wanted the mini chicken burrito with deluxe tomatillo sauce.

(By the way, after this episode I apologized to Matt for being sort of a brat, and his response was, "That's okay, I've already told myself that in order to get through the next 9 months I have to remember that I am not dealing with a rational being." Whatever. I am perfectly rational.)

I finally realized that a homemade lasagna or cheese tortellini hits the spot almost as well as a burrito from Chuy's, so it seems our wallets may have a chance of surviving this pregnancy.

Some other low points? (Besides the burrito story above.) I actually ordered a Mexican Pizza from Taco Bell. Haven't had one of those since 9th grade.

High points? (This is debatable.) Pancakes with lots of butter and syrup from Kerby Lane... twice in three days. Also, the sausage biscuit mentioned in my last blog.

As you might expect, Matt is scared. And I think he is amazed that I haven't ballooned yet. Key word = yet.