There are so many things pregnant women aren't supposed to do or eat. Deli meats, fancy cheese, caffeine, strenuous exercise. I haven't bought into much of it. Other than not drinking alcohol, I'm not finding this pregnancy thing all that restrictive. Of course, what I do is probably seen by many as bad pregnant behaviour, and I'm putting my life and the life of the shrimp at risk and blah blah fucking blah. Imagine all that concern over eating a hot dog! Besides the natural restrictions food aversions force on me, I haven't cut anything out besides alcohol. I checked all my meds and supplements to figure out what was safe and what wasn't and I just ask my Dr. or pharmacist if I have any doubts.
I eat sushi, hot dogs, deli meat, blue cheese, soft cheese, runny eggs, rare meats.
I drink the same amount of coffee I always have (one cup a day).
I take hot (not smokin' hot, but hot) baths.
My doctor is totally cool with all of this.
I barely read anything about pregnancy and I exercise when I feel like it. I act like a normal person, albeit a normal person who tries to sneak in nap time on a regular basis. I even had half a Guinness with a meal last week. *SHOCKER*
I thought I would hate pregnancy, but I don't. At all. As my doctor says, pregnancy seems to agree with me. A huge relief considering I still have 6 months to go.