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Dear My Sweetest Baby Love,

One of the hardest things about being pregnant is giving up some of my favorite food and drinks. Now, I will admit that it really hasn't been that hard for me, but I do sometimes crave the things I can't have...SUSHI... this word just makes me drool... but I know it's only temporary and one day I will be able to eat it's delicousness again accomponied by a HUGE glass of wine. It is also hard because I am already a pretty picky eater (please don't take after me when it comes to this, take after your Dad who doesn't discriminate against food) and a lot of what I love, is on the list of no-nos or moderate servings.

Another favorite food is itallian. I don't eat it very often because I don't need my hips to be any bigger than they already are, but enjoying a good plate of pasta and glass of wine sure makes me feel all warm and fuzzy... up until just a few weeks ago. I have tried to eat itallian only twice while you were growing, but I learned very quickly that you don't really care for itallian... not in the least bit. And as a matter of fact, even while I type this you are reminding me how much you don't like it. We will work on this maybe once you get a little older... you don't know what your missing!  It's okay though, I know my hips thank you. As far as other aversions, I really haven't had much. Vegitables and red meat were a big one for a while. I still have to force down some veggies, but I do okay.

I actually had my first REAL pregnancy craving just the other day. It is pretty random, and probably not the healthest thing to crave, but stopping a craving just isn't going to happen right now! Let me just share this quick story with you. I needed to go to the grocery store for some milk and eggs and while I was there I wanted some Honey Smacks cereal. I had actually been craving it since that morning and what's funny is that I couldn't tell you the last time I actually had a bowl of these... So, I ate some for dinner that night and of course some for breakfast the next morning. I called Gran Jan to tell her about this random craving (now I know there really isn't such thing as random when your preggers) and how they were so super fantastic. Her response was "OH MY GOSH". Umm, uhhh, she made me a little nervous saying it so loud... She said that she craved the exact same thing when she was pregnant with me over 27 years ago!!!! WHAT!!?!?!! How crazy is that!?!?! Now I have another reason to believe that your big surprise will be that you are Tynleigh. I am trying really hard to just satisfy the craving and not go over board with this yummy sugary goodness.

All and all, I think you and I are making a good team when it comes to food and drinks. You haven't caused me to "lose my lunch", so for that, I am super grateful! And, I promise I will do my absolute best to give you every nutirent you need to grow healthy and strong over the next few months.

We love you!

Love,

Mom

P.S. Thanks for the constant reminders that you are growing big and strong. Being able to feel you move is one of the most awesome feelings!