Extreme Food Craving and over Sensitivity

I am sorry, but your post made me LAUGH! Only because I know exactly what you are going through. When I was pregnant with my first, I craved this Dreyer's Dreamsicle ice cream. The store was always out of it, so when I found it, it was a BIG deal. Well, I had just bought some. I was 8 months pregnant and we were moving to a new house across town. My husband moved all the food, and when I went to get MY ice cream it wasn't there. What pissed me off was that he brought some of the OLD ice cream that was nasty and not the "special" kind. When I found out that he threw it out in the move, I lost it. I was screaming, and I think I even started throwing stuff. My husband was looking at me like, "who are you and what have you done with my wife?". He's like, I'll just go get you more! I said, "YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND!!! IT WON'T BE THERE!!!". I believe there was a similar Taco Bell incident where he brought be hard shell instead of soft shell tacos. Another incident when I absolutely lost it.

Don't worry, you are acting perfectly normal. A pregnant woman needs her cravings met. Don't worry, you are so close to the end, this shall pass. Now, go get that McFlurry!!!

Awwww C. I soooooo empathize with you!!! The problem with the wonderful men in our life is.... They're not women!! As funny as that sounds, they will never ever ever know what it feels like to be pregnant. So we can try until we are blue in the face to tell them how important it is for our physical and mental well being to have that Oreo McFlurry, but the reality is they won't get it. I had to set my boyfriend down after I gained my composure one day during my pregnancy when he didn't bring me home my Large Carl's Junior Sprite, and explain to him the mental state of mind we pregnant women are in (especially in the last trimester) and let him know, that really what it comes down to is the unconditional support we need. You could be craving a McFlurry, a large sprite, or some ice cream with anchovies, and just knowing that you have the SUPPORT and their willingness to try and understand, that's really what we need. So it got to the point where he wouldn't look at me funny, ask questions, or even blink an eye.... if I "needed" something, he would smile, sometimes even giggle, and just say okay. Really, 9 months of extreme hormonal imbalance and over sensitivity and cravings is such a small price to pay for the joy the proceeds it. As far as controlling your emotions, girl they are so natural it's unreal. Cry if you have to, I cried so much. Sleep on the couch if you feel the need to, I did after the "sprite incident" but know that your husband loves you, and no matter what, what we go through as women during pregnancy...we might as well be trying to speak japanese to our men, because they can't get it. And that is okay. Just make sure he knows and that you know, that you are SO normal and that you aren't the only one that is going through this, and that at this point in your pregnancy, meeting in the middle and settling for a klondike bar is just not something that is an option. And during those points of "freak out" remember to take a deep breath and what I use to do is just go for a drive and get myself a damn McFlurry...(and large french fries.) Good Luck girl, you'll be fine!!

I have to agree with the others that said to stock up so you don't have to make yourself or anyone else crazy. You could also, just in case, keep a supply of the ingredients so you (or hubby) could whip up a quick imitation in an emergency. My crave was really cold really thinly sliced iceburg lettuce with this hot cheesy enchilada sauce only one small "divey" Mexican restaurant in town made, and they were only open until 8 Mon-Thurs, 9 Fri & Sat and closed on Sun - like I could schedule my cravings...

Wow are you busy! You craving something specific is totally normal, and I understand completly.
When I was in the hospital waiting for my oldest to be born (I was in the hospital on bedresst due to complications) I made my husband go get me Boston Market mashed potatos (and that was the only thing that would work!!!). If he'd come back with anything else I probably would have thrown him out of my room. LOL You do become reasonable again, a few weeks after the baby is born so just hang in there. And tell your husband since you are doing all the really hard work (you know, being pregnant AND caring for 2 toddlers) if all you are asking from him is to stop at McDonalds, he should be more than happy to do it!

Hi C.. I really don't know what to tell you about being emotional other than try to recongnize and change it. Really though, it's somewhat uncontrolable. You're almost done! Then you'll have you're new son and you can focus on getting to know him. As for the McFlurry. Try frozen yogart with chewy granolla bars mixed in, or fresh fruit, or something you can do at home. You'll be just fine and your husband is a good sport and knows what to do. I hope everything runs smoothly from here on out.

C.,

When I was pregnant with my son, I had an insane craving for cheese burritos (not a quesadilla, it was an entire burito filled with cheese) with extra green sauce and guacamole. I'd wake up at 3am and feel like I was going to die if I didn't get one. The thing was--I was a 21 year old single mom, no hubby or anyone else around to get me anything. So, I'd argue with myself, not wanting to get out of bed, put clothes on, go out to my car and drive all the way to the 24 hr Naugles (now Del Taco) drive-thru. It got so the night crew at the drive thru knew the sound of my VW, every morning at 3am. I had a cheese burrito every night from the time I was 7 months pregnant to the night before I went into labor, and I probably would've gone to get one that night too, except my water broke at 11pm and I was in the hospital by 11:30.

So, I guess what I'm trying to say is, unless you are on doctor-ordered bed rest, go get the McFlurry yourself. Then you don't have to worry about your husband not getting you exactly what you want.

Happy wife=Happy life!

Bless your heart,Honey!! Twins! If I lived near you, I'd get you whatever,whenever you want.
Love, A Grandmother in California.
GOOD LUCK,SWEETIE!!

OHHHHHHHH C.,
You poor girl, there is nothing you can do. The sooner your husband realizes the better off he shall be. My husbands advise to him is get out of bed and go get you 2 Oreo Flurries and put one in the freezer. I know its illogical and it has nothing to do with your mind its the baby taking control and as long as he is inside you just have to accomidate him.This too my dear shall pass But not until you give birth. Good Luck and enjoy your baby.

lol... oh how i remember those days... my friends used to call me hormona cuz i was so emotional... i was trying to make scrambled eggs one morning and i dropped the whole carton of eggs on the floor... i started crying and locked my self in the bathroom while my fiance cleaned up the mess... dont worry, its just your hormones and will eventually go away... and if your hubby doesnt come home from work with your mcflurry then make him sleep in the car... lololol

Hang in there, you only have 2 more weeks to go, im sure he can deal with it. Your not the first pregnant woman to lose your mind or have cravings, after baby comes and you look back at all this, your gonna laugh. Good Luck. : )

Haha I have a story similar to this about a coca-cola and my husband will never let me off the hook! He was also the type to say get over it and wait until tomorrow. He never went out and got me 3am cravings! So, whenever I could I would stuff myself full of whatever the craving of the week was and then I'd get sick of it and couldn't eat it again. It's a vicious cycle and I'm sorry but for me that was stage 2 of pregnacy. (Stage 1 was 24hr morning sickness.) So... I feel your pain and I understand the hubby dilema. It's all hormones so don't feel guilty about keeping the grudge. I would too! And just think you only have a couple of weeks of craziness to go! :)

No, your not crazy girl. Next time just get it yourself. Most McDonalds are open really late if not 24 hrs. Don't rely on your man to do it - he doesn't feel your strong craving. I hate to say it but sometimes you just have count on yourself. He should have done it right then, but he didn't you have every right to be pissed. Your not just going to be able to deliver that baby whenever its convienient for him! He needs to get over himself and start taking you seriously. I'm down for some Mc Donalds lets go!

OMG! That is So funny.. and So stinking true.. Boys just don't get us.. In my third trimester with this last baby, I was separated and going thru a divroce, so didn't have my hubby around to get me my cravings, and also had two older kids to stay home and take care of... So.. When those 10pm In N Out Burger cravings came.. I would TEXT everyone until I got a cheeseburger, with fried onions, THREE layers of cheese( I counted em too!), and that special sauce on it.. Goodness, my sis in law and mother thought I was about insane. hee hee.. There was even a time, when it was SO INTENSE I woke my kids up and went thru the drive thru.. And believe me, toting two sleepy kids to the drive thru at 10 pm AND being deaf and just repeating my order over and over again, until my oldest yells "Mom he GOT your order go to the first window! the total is 20.17 cents!" (I was known for eating five cheeseburger meals at a sitting.. *gagging on that thought now though*) So.. I totally feel fo rya... Like th eother ladies say, this will definitely pass, although You may never sleep again... But just remember, in about ohhhhhh, say... Eighteen years we will... Hee tee hee... This was a FUNNY post, loved it! This TOO shall pass!

You poor thing!! Your husband best bring you a McFlurry every day on his way home from work to make up for his behavior! Shame on him! You are innocent until after you give birth and get over the post baby depression! Really! I am smiling, cause I know what you are going through. Keep your chin up, and your freezer full of those yummy McFlurrys! :)

You should be able to have a McFlurry if you want one and he should have brought you one!

I am 30 weeks pregnant - my fiancee and I gone separate ways - hadn't heard from him in 2 months - I went a little kooky myself last week - called, e-mailed him and begged him for a HUG... He said I could have one if I drove the hour to where he moved!

I went nuts too - told him I would never come to him and that I deserved a hug... so I guess you aren't the only one - - - we are pregnant - supposed to be getting pampered a bit...

Oreao Mc Flurry - your baby's brain is developing so you are craving the calcium for his brain and bones - Oreos - are chocolate - at this stage in the game you are probably low on iron - the Klondike Bar might have helped - at least he tried...

Best of luck with your new son and your twins!!!!

You're oversensitive because your whole body hurts and the baby ate your brain. Eat your McFlurries and don't feel guilty about it. The baby is coming within the next two to three weeks, and it could happen any day now anyway. Enjoy this time. Take some time to journal if you can, to have others take care of your twins and just have some time to sit quietly and speak to your sweet baby about to come into the world. Breathe (as deeply as you can with that baby pushing on your ribs).

And, if you next crave something terrible for you, just give in to the craving. Laugh about it. I'd just tell your husband that you love him and that it's the horomones talking, ask him to be patient with you and understand you're just a little nuts right now. That should be okay.

Good luck and happy labor!

sorry...I had to chuckle when I read your scenerio. Towards the end of my pregnancy nothing really made me happy. My poor husband was so sweet and all he wanted to do was make me happy(he brought me ice cream bars nearly every time he came home) so I would make it a point to tell him that I appreciated his help during the times when I didn't completely lose my mind. My advice is when a craving hits you might want to get your own McFlurry and realize that your husband is trying to make you happy. He doen't exactly know how strong the cravings are nor the intense emotional state a 9-month pregnant woman can be in. Good luck...you are almost to the finish line!

C.,
I am 35 weeks pregnant myself and I totally understand what you are going through. Lately I could eat ice cream almost every day and it has to be coldstone or marble slab, the store bought one will not satisfy me. My husband has been very supportive and would take me there any time I ask except lately he said he was so sick of ice cream any more, so he wouldn't eat it but he would gladly take me there. One day I was too lazy to go there and I could not sleep all night because I was thinking about ice cream. I get very emotional too and start crying over little things. Please explain your husband that you need his support and you are not being crazy just to be crazy. It's hard to control your cravings and your feelings right now and you don't need stress yourself and your baby. You just need good support system and you will feel better. Hope your husband can realize what you are going through right now and spoil you as much as you need. Good luck with your birht.

C.,

I can relate. In fact, my last pregnancy was really like that. I made my husband go to 3 restaurants until we found a hot fudge sundae ( sounds good right now). I cried too so you're not alone. I know a lot of women crave Mc Donalds when they're pregnant too. I craved the salty fries and chicken mc nuggets myself. I am currently 32 weeks pregnant with twin boys! I am craving Krinkle potatoe chips and tall glasses of cold milk, but in the first trimester I was craving double cheeseburgers, chocolate shakes, and hot chocolate chip cookies from the oven
(I wanted them that way or not at all). You are perfectly normal, but remember your husband is having a baby too. Make a decision to be on the same team and try your best to compensate when possible. My husband is trying his best to give me what I want and he needs to know that he is helping.
Make sure you let him know you appreciate the little things he does- he will be encouraged to do more for you.

I would love to hear about your pregnancy with the twins since I'm going through it right now. Did you have a C-section or vaginal...did you carry them full term?

Hope to hear from you...
A. Blake
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