craving

As noted, in some ways this pregnancy is vastly different from the first one. There's the hair thing, and (should I say it? will it jinx it?) I'm not quite as Green. Last time I was sick for basically a whole summer, at least, and this time, at least I've had some breaks. (P.S. to God: thank you thank you thank you.) But craving-wise? Apparently when I'm pregnant, my brain thinks it's time to eat:

1) meals featuring ground beef, i.e. Sloppy Joes, meatballs, enchiladas, tacos, and hamburgers

2) sides featuring potato products, i.e. mashed potatoes, potato salad, and fries.

Although last night I had an overwhelming urge for brownies (still there, btw, still unsatisfied), there really hasn't been much else that stands out, aside from the ground beef and potato randomness. Is it a nostalgia thing, or is this just what my body needs? I do believe in the importance of cravings, like it means your body needs something in that food, and unless you're craving dirt or paint chips, you should listen. Last week I feasted on Sloppy Joes every day for lunch, and I can't seem to stop myself from purchasing Potato Buds. I've never bought Potato Buds outside of pregnancy, and it's not that I have anything against Potato Buds and the people who use them, but I suppose outside of pregnancy, the desire for mashed potatoes is not so pressing. I can take the time to peel, dice, cook and mash real potatoes; whereas when pregnant, must have mashed potatoes yesterday. And it only takes a few minutes with the help of the microwave.

Which, speaking of, it is actually 3 minutes past 11 EST, and therefore technically LUNCH. I'm out.