I know I’ve been pretty absent over the past few months and I have a great excuse…
We’re cooking up a new addition… my husband Jon and I are expecting a baby in March! We’ve been married for 5 years and the announcement is one that everyone has been waiting for. Now that I’m in my second trimester I feel safer about announcing to the world. Plus I wanted, my readers to know why I’ve been a little absent lately.
I don’t think that anyone could have prepared me for what the past 15 weeks have been filled with. No book, no friend, no family member… when people would warn me I would scoff (in my head) and think do these people not know me? I’m like the energizer battery. Well… I’ve had 1% energy over the past almost 4 months. Although I’m happy to report that I feel like I have 20% energy now.
The above photo is what my nightstand has looked like over the past few months. Although… I’ve not read an ounce of my food writing book. The non-stop 24-7 nausea hit me at about week 5 (right during the Food & Wine conference I attended this summer). It was also a bummer because they had amazing food and all I wanted was comfort food (like mashed potatoes, and more potatoes, and some veggies). And they definitely tempted me with lots of tuna tartar, fresh sushi, and luscious drinks. But… at the same time I some what didn’t have any desire to eat it. Funny how that works. Saltines were my best friend over the past 10 weeks. I did get on a teddy graham and cheez-it crackers kick for a few weeks and then got really sick of them and now can’t stomach it.
I can not tell you how much Chobani I’ve consumed over the past 3.5 months. Every morning my loving husband makes me a smoothie that consist of apple Chobani, strawberries, banana, and spinach. Then for a mid morning snack I have a Chobani, and most night as my snack before bed (because you have to eat before bed–or at least I have to eat before bed or I get sick during the night) I have another Chobani… 3 greek yogurts every day! We have a full shelf dedicated to CHO!
I haven’t had too many food cravings. I mean I’ve always LOVED pickles but now when I smell them I can’t eat just one or two. I need like five or six. Lucky for me, my office has a lot of catered lunches and typically we have lots of pickles left over… so you can find me in the break room picking up a handful of pickles.
Lately, I’ve been on a sweet quick. I’m not going overboard but I definitely get the craving and I need something sweet. Its not like I eat sweets morning noon and night, I just need something to satisfy my sweet tooth. Typically, if I have something sweet once a day I’m satisifed. I may or may not have bought a box of Ice Cream Snickers bars to have in my office freezer for an afternoon snack. Oh, and I’m totally obsessed with Mini Double Caramel Magnum Ice Cream Bars.
I’m also eating all things Mexican! I’ve been on the shredded chicken taco train lately with lots of fresh salsa. I’m making a few batches of fresh salsa each week (although it doesn’t agree with the heart burn that has already started, but its delicious so I eat it and suffer later). I use to be able to do lots of spicy food, but after trying a little spicy I soon found out that it was stronger than I ever could have imagined… so all my mexican food has been sans spicy!
The other thing I’ve been digging is a lot lately is fresh veggies like cucumber slices and carrots and apple slices (not all at the same time). Which the apples are very appropriate since I just visited Washington state last weekend and learned all about apple harvesting and the process. Even more appropriate since my little baby is the size of an apple this week!
So… in a nutshell. That’s why its been a little quieter around here lately. I don’t know if I’ll share a lot about my pregnancy on Katie’s Cucina. I am adding a tab called “Katie’s Bambino” that will deal with all things baby. If you want to keep up, hop over to my DIY blog Sew Woodsy where I know I’ll be sharing a bit more.
Disclaimer: None of these brands know I’m writing about them… its just what I’ve been eating lately.
Laura
Congratulations, Katie! Wishing you all the best!
Katie
Thanks Laura!
Olivia @ Liv Lives Life
Congratulations!! What great news!
Katie
Thanks Olivia!
Ricky L
ps ive been on a pickle binge lately too, try the boars head kosher dill pickles in the deli section at publix. they are amazingggggg
Katie
Oh… I know all about the Boars Head kosher dill pickles…
Ricky L
Huge congrats to you guys Katie!!!! Can’t wait for the arrival of the new addition to the family. I am looking forward to finding out when this bun comes out of the oven!
Your friend and neighbor,
Ricky
http://www.TastyChomps.com
Katie
Thanks Ricky! End of March is what they tell us! 🙂
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen
Congratulations to you and hubby, Katie! Wishing you all the best for an easy pregnancy as well as smooth labor and delivery. Thanks for sharing! xo
Katie
Thanks Stacy. Your the first to wish for a smooth labor and delivery. I honestly can’t even think about that yet! lol.
Meagan @ Scarletta Bakes
Congrats, Katie! What an exciting new development!
Katie
Thanks Meagan!
danielle
Congratulations to you both – I’m so excited for you guys!
Katie
Thanks Danielle! 🙂
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction
Congratulations! So excited for you!
Katie
Thanks Jessica!
Christine (Cook the Story)
Congratulations (again) my friend! I am so happy for you.
The thing I most craved, especially in my first pregnancy, was fresh cold veggies. I had a big ice berg lettuce salad like every day. I could not get enough of that cold crunchy stuff that I usually turn my nose up at in favor of healthier greens. But also cucumbers (like you) and bell peppers. And cold fresh fruit. I even found myself turning away from my favorite ice cream flavors (like rocky road) in favor of fruitier options. I loved sorbet and cherry or strawberry flavored ice creams and milkshakes.
Hugs to you! I hope you’re feeling better.
Katie
Thank you again! 🙂
LOL… too funny! Glad to read I’m not the only one who ate lots of fresh produce while pregnant! 🙂
Lenore
Congratulations again, Katie! My whole first trimester I swear all I could stomach was Kraft blue box (but only if I are it one noodle at a time…so weird!) and then the spicy cravings kicked in! So excited for you, and I’ll be looking for updates on Sew Woodsy for sure!
Katie
OMG… too funny! Yes, I totally went through a week of eating lots of Kraft macaroni and cheese. Oh, and a week or two of non-stop frozen pizza rolls. Stuff I would never eat in a million years not pregnant! lol.
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
Love the photo! 🙂 Congratulations, Katie!!
Katie
Thanks Angie! It also gives everyone a sneak peak into our new kitchen… not much but a little!
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker
So exciting. I was so fortunate that I didn’t experience any morning sickness. I hope you feel better soon and are back up to 100% before baby arrives, because after that you’ll be back down to 20% for a while. It’s all worth it.
Katie
Thanks Karyn! 🙂 Fingers crossed I get a little energy back!
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite
Congrats!!!! I am so excited for the both of you! I felt like crap my first trimester and all I wanted to do was sleep. I’m glad you are getting your energy again!
Katie
Thanks Meagan. Yes–I did lots of sleeping and could still use a nap daily, but life gets too busy and that just doesn’t happen.
Samantha
I’m super excited for you guys! Congrats! :D!
Katie
Thanks!
Terri/LoveandConfections
So excited and happy for you. Believe me, I know that whatever anyone says to you cannot prepare you for any of it. Glad you are feeling better!
Katie
Yes–so true, Terri!
Amy @ The Nifty Foodie
Congratulations!! 🙂
Katie
Thanks Amy–so now you know why I was so eager to ride so many rides at Disney back in May (in anticipation for no rides for a while)! 🙂
Marianna
Congratulations…so happy for you!!!
Katie
Thank you!
Rachel Cooks
So excited for you! I had nine months of sickness so I can relate. Sounds like you’re feeling a bit better now though — yay! Can’t wait to follow along with the bambino posts! 🙂 YAY!
Katie
Eek! Rachel–Everyone warned me it could be like that my whole pregnancy. I’m just so thankful I feel better right now.
Caroline @ chocolate & carrots
I was the same way. I couldn’t even look at food, let alone write about it on the blog! Congratulations again Katie! 😀
Katie
Thanks Caroline!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel
Best reason for an absence 🙂 Congrats again!
Katie
Ha ha thanks Rachel… and another reason I was a bit scatter brained with the Apple A Day post! 😉