Speaking of ice cream; Trader Joe's tiramisu gelato IFG!

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Honestly, I think a desperation to gain weight is no less valid than a desperation to lose it, but when you factor doctor's orders and "eating for two" into it, it shouldn't even be a hesitation.

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Any healthy-gaining/eating-when-you're-not-hungry tips from other Bitch mothers would be very much appreciated.

I had trouble gaining weight when I was expecting Julia. Basically, do all the things they tell you not to do, when you're trying to lose weight. Eat while you watch TV or read. Eat snacks straight from the bag/package (whatever) rather than taking a reasonable portion with you, on a plate, or whatever.

I ate a bowl of cereal every single night. Eat as much as you can shove down without becoming uncomfortable, every night.

This isn't for supper, mind you. This is later on, after supper. If you eat while you're doing something to occupy your mind, it might go down easier, too.

Don't drink skim or low fat milk, either. Drink whole. Emmett and Hec will survive the five months, or can buy their own.

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Also, I'm not gaining enough weight. Two pounds total since January. The MD impressed upon me rather fiercely that I must gain a pound a week between now and the next appt, or some unspecified but dire consequence will befall me.

My best friend had the same issue with her recent pregnancy with twins. And she was all "WTF!? ME having a problem gaining weight?!?" I don't think she ever put on as much as her doctor would have liked. The last couple of months she just had a hard time eating anything at all without getting major indegestion. But I'll ask her if she worked out something to eat that helped with the weight and didn't cause other problems.

Oh and her babies were 6 1/2 weeks early but totally healthy and are gaining like champs now 2+ months along. Here are some recent pictures of them with various ladies in their lives! (auntly & new camera!!! bragging)

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JZ, what everyone said. Also, don't worry about it too much -- the MD will be measuring the fundus to make sure the Halloweenie is growing. What happened to me, having to be on the diabetic diet, with insulin, all three times, was that I lost weight at first, but everything I gained went right to the baby.

Cheese is good, as is peanut butter, and definitely whole milk. Cereal's a great idea as a late-night snack. Try to think healthy, but remember, this is the time to indulge if you're not gaining enough. Ice cream! Milkshakes! Cookies! Muffins! Go for it.

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Oh yes! PEANUT BUTTER. I think that was my bff's saving food item.

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I didn't gain enough at first, either. Nothing appealed to me. I ate crudites and ranch dip for weeks.

Then, in th elatter part of my second trimester, WHOA. Appetite came back. And weight piled on.

{{{JZ}}}

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I feel totally humiliated even whinging about this, when there are so many Bitches under attack from body image demons

So totally not an issue.

Now, it's superpremium ice cream only for you. And full cream brie. And peanut butter, lord, peanut butter. Maybe some cadbury eggs. Hmm, what else am I currently missing out on? Oh! Fresh bread slathed in butter and maybe some of that brie.

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JZ -- a coworker is expecting and I've seen her drink some kind of Ensure type protien drink.

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Aaahh! So cute!

Thanks, all. No more flipping out.

Eat as much as you can shove down without becoming uncomfortable, every night.

I definitely need to eat more at night. After about 7, my gut just shuts down and even ice cream seems like an unbearable chore (hell, I can't finish a single lousy bottle of root beer in one sitting these days). I'm fairly certain I could manage an extra bowl of cereal, though. Maybe Grape-Nuts. Mmmmm, Grape-Nuts. I've spent so many years training myself to pay attention to what my body's saying and not eat when I'm not actively hungry, it's just bizarre to do this little cognitive u-turn and nosh continuously no matter what my body's saying.

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