[emills]

So I had some major issues with meat (especially raw) before I got pg, but now that Im pg I cant even think about it... Before pg I would only eat chicken breast, white meat turkey and fish, thats it. And having to work with raw meat was NOT on my list of enjoyable activities. The feel, smell, look everything completely disgusts me. But I could always power through to make a meal...

I found a new recipe for Thai Chicken that DH was dying to try, so I attempted to make it tonight. Its a SUPER fast recipe (take 5 minutes to throw together) and I figured I could manage that on my bar stool chair. My biggest concern was to get the meat into the pan... I told myself over and over again "you can do this, its no big deal, you can do this" and had myself convinced I could make it! It called for whole chicken pieces (which I dont eat, no dark meat for me), so I was going to use mostly whole pieces and toss a breast in for me. Well, I managed to make it through prepping one thigh (pulling the skin, washing, ect) and half way through a leg before loosing it. I was sick for 10 minutes and then spent another 30 dry heaving... I feel like I cant get the smell off me, and Im litterally green and gaggy because of it.

UGH, I just feel so awful. Mostly because my poor DH has to go in and cook now, and I wont even be able to eat it when its done- my stomach is so turned now from it. DH doesnt understand my issue with meat, and never has- so he gets upset when this happens, but I seriously cant help it. I just want to crawl in a hole... I cant even feed my family!

[Lila's Mom!]

don't even worry about it! It is normal to have aversions and such while you are pg. When I was pg with DD I was making DS some veggie "chicken" nuggets in the oven, but as soon as the aroma hit the kitchen, I almost hurled. I had to go hide out in the office & make DH finish & feed DS & clean up before I would even come out! Hope it gets better soon, just try not to feel badly about it!

[Hannahsmommie]

I'm the same way - pregnant or not. I HATE cooking meat! I can go to a restaurant and eat chicken no problem, but ask me to cook it - yuck!!! It's funny cause if I cook something, I'm less likely to eat it.

Hopefully you can find something else to eat for dinner. Pasta has become my best friend lately!

It has never bothered me, but my SIL - who rarely eats meat anyway - can't stand to cook it.

I am sorry you had to go through that! I think that is why pg women gain weight during their pregnancies - who wants to cook? No fun - hope you are feeling better.

[emills]

I just sent DH out (after he had to cook his own dinner, mind you) to get me a veggie burger from Burger King... I was really trying not to let my meat issues bother me while pg, since I know how important protein is, but I just dont think Im cut out to be a meat eater...

[Crystal423]

Aww sweetie, don't worry about it. We all have something that we can't stand to do and people just have to understand that. I hope you're feeling better soon.

[rachna]

HUGS. I am a veggie, but I will cook meat for David and Jesse but I CANT while preggo and David knows that from the first time. Dont worry about it, I know it stinks but people understand.

[mshel]

You're not alone honey! I was worse while preg with DD than this time, but I still can't stand the smell of the meat cooking. For Christmas I made ribs for everyone, and couldn't eat one.....I of course slow cooked them for 4 hours and the smell was terrible. My DH and mom kept saying how good it smelled...uhg. I was able to get them on the grill and table, but just looking at them made me ill, everyone was telling me how delicious they were and I just wanted to throw up.

[MaddiesMama]

I'm sorry your DH doesn't understand your meat issues. It may be no big deal to him, but it IS a big deal to you and he should not expect you to deal with it if you truly cannot stand to be around it. Raw meat is so disgusting anyway. It's never bothered me that badly before, but since I've been pregnant, I make DH prep all of the food and put it into a skillet or whatever before I start to cook it.

[mommyBee]

I will not cut raw meat ever..I make dh do it. So yeah I can understand but I have always been that way. And after reading this I think its all worse..lol

[JulieC]

Oh hun I hope you feel better, don't feel bad I am sure deep down your DH understands. *HUGS* Enjoy your veggie burger.

[Mama1234]

I can totally sympathize with you on this! I am usually a meat eater though, but this pregnancy I have NOT BEEN AT ALL! The worst is that my husband works at dinner time and I have three hungry little boys to feed! I haven't even been able to stomach the sight, smell or taste of chicken especially this pregnancy. After about a month of not being able to figure out what to make for dinner for the boys, I realized I hadn't made chicken for them because I can't stand the smell of it! It was subconscious though, so I started making it again. It is still really hard for me to do. I think I have an easier time with red meat than chicken. Pork though? Forget it! I am feeling sick just thinking about it!!! I have not actually thrown up yet, but that doesn't make it much easier! I really hope this passes for you soon!

[koakoba]

I know this is more expensive, so maybe it won't work, but have you thought of buying the "ready to go" stuff? I cannot clean chicken. That is really odd for me, because I grew up on a farm - we used to start with CATCHING the dang thing - anyway - you can get it all cut and cleaned, ready to go - just throw it in the pan. 'Tis what I do if I have to cook.
HUGS - I know it can be so frustrating to not be able to control how your body is handling stuff, and trying to get other people to understand that.

[emills]

I know this is more expensive, so maybe it won't work, but have you thought of buying the "ready to go" stuff? I cannot clean chicken. That is really odd for me, because I grew up on a farm - we used to start with CATCHING the dang thing - anyway - you can get it all cut and cleaned, ready to go - just throw it in the pan. 'Tis what I do if I have to cook.
HUGS - I know it can be so frustrating to not be able to control how your body is handling stuff, and trying to get other people to understand that.[/b]

Yes, I usually buy the "Ready to go" stuff, but since Im on bedrest- DH did the shopping and bought this stuff "cause it was cheaper and all the same anyways". So I tried to suck it up and "be tough" and prep it, even though I KNEW there was no way I would handle it well, LOL! I "tried" once many years ago when I first started cooking and it was a no go then, and I wasnt preggers. To this day I wont even allow red meat or pork in my house, and its rare that we have anything other than fish (for some reason Im fine with raw fish?). So I guess in the end it was partially my fault for taking on the challenge, especially now... I should have just made DH cook from the get go. But I was feeling guilty for not cooking since Ive been on BR and this was SUCH a quick meal to make (I couldnt make a sandwich that fast, which Im allowed up to do), so I figured I would repay DH for all his hard work lately by putting it in the slow cooker for him. So much for that! hehe And in the end DH still had his Thai Carcass after all, and he said it was really good, so hes happy...

Thanks for all the support ladies! Its really reassuring to know Im not the only one!