Our firm is allowing us to wear jeans tomorrow to do the final cleaning push before the big deadline. Wa.hoo.
They’re even treating us to lunch.
Hot dogs.
Wa.hoo.
Not that I actually observe Lent, but I am really a Catholic and am surprised no one complained about the menu choice. And I love hot dogs (especially with onions, chili and cheese) but was told that’s Item #1 on the list of things I can’t eat while pregnant.
When I talked to the person in charge about any other options, she responded:
“absolutely. We’ll have tuna too.”
Item #2 on the Do Not Eat list.
Damn. This list seems to be getting longer. I’ve given up my Diet Dr. Peppers and am resorting to water and seltzer.
How to endure a luncheon without being too conspicuous…? Maybe I’ll bring an egg salad sandwich from home and eat it at my desk.
In the meantime, I am feeling okay but I seem to be gaining weight already. I had planned on being about 20 lbs skinnier before I started trying, and life just didn’t work out that way. Now, I’m snacking a lot on crackers and fruit, etc. to keep things in my belly, because I start feeling queasy when my tummy is empty.
I guess the “glass is half full” side of this is that I will be tubby, so no one at work will probably even notice I’m pregnant until I’m 5 months or so! 
I’m going to have to go online and see what else I can’t eat.
Sonya said,
March 26, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Keeping the tummy happy… a good thing! And… they’ll notice! At least anyone who is paying attention!
Keri said,
March 26, 2009 at 5:58 pm
I still can’t believe it!
Keep snacking. Do what you need to do to feel good. But yes, stay away from the baaad food.
xo!
KJ and the kids said,
March 26, 2009 at 6:40 pm
That is hilarious…..I was told you aren’t supposed to eat egg salad sandwiches.
I ate Tuna fish through out my whole pregnancy.
You aren’t supposed to eat it every day. but once isn’t going to hurt a thing. My body craved it.
I specifically asked my doctor because I was craving it so much. Tuna is good for you.
Hot dogs are the devils food. They are made with pig and cow parts and should not be considered a food item.
I’ve never heard that you can’t partake of a hot dog whildst pregnant but I’m glad to know you think that you can’t
Linda said,
March 26, 2009 at 9:22 pm
I can’t imagine why you couldn’t eat tuna…as far as egg salad- I think it’s fine as long as the eggs are cooked (which of course they would be!). It’s the raw egg you need to stay away from.
the list of dont’s was more a list of maybe you shouldn’t-but do what you want. Yikes!! I just cringe now. I-um-smoked throughout all three pregnancies. In fact-this is gonna kill ya-I could smoke IN THE HOSPITAL ROOM after I had my first. Can you EVEN imagine?? I get the “shibbers” every time I even think of that…..
I am so glad that my last pregnancy was 25 years ago!! Way back then
j. k-c. said,
March 26, 2009 at 11:53 pm
I had tuna and hot dogs (not together) during my pregnancy. Just make sure that the food is well cooked and/or well taken care of (refrigerated as it is supposed to be). And everything in moderation…
Jude said,
March 27, 2009 at 12:42 am
I have never heard that hot dogs were a no-no. I am not a big fan of hot dogs so I didn’t partake, but umm, I’m pretty sure they’re fine.
As for tuna, in moderation that’s good too. I ate that, too.
Jess said,
March 27, 2009 at 1:19 am
Its the nitrites in hot dogs, same reason you can’t have deli meats while pregnant. Tuna in moderation is OK, certain kinds are better than others (not sure which).
holly said,
March 27, 2009 at 11:26 am
Thanks Nurse Jess – and everyone else!
meg said,
March 27, 2009 at 7:09 pm
I had no idea about the hot dogs being a no-no. I don’t eat them alot anyhow, but I know I had one or two while pregnant and little Ausi is just fine
And I did eat tuna every once in awhile too 
But, I know what you mean about wanting to be careful!
denise said,
March 27, 2009 at 7:36 pm
There’s nothing but lips and asholes in hot dogs. Hahah.
If you have a cat don’t change the litter box, and stay away from rare meat.
rhelly said,
March 28, 2009 at 1:13 am
yeah, i ate a whole ton of deli turkey meat as it was the only think i craved. hot dogs and deli meat are on the no list due to the nitrates and the listeria possibility. my doc told me if i really wanted to eat it just to make sure that the deli meat was zapped in the microwave until it was steaming to kill off any listeria bacteria. i hate hotdogs so that was not an issue.
my doc said tuna is fine, just no more than 1 serving of tuna per week due to the mercury content.
melanie said,
March 28, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Your a better woman than me. I could have never given up my diet dr pepper
Of course when I was pregnant they hadn’t comeout and told us that caffiene could cause problems. If they would have I guess I could have lived without.
I ate tuna on an occasion or two. The thought of a hot dog might have killed me when I was pregnant though. I had heartburn that could kill a horse. Hopefully that is one thing you won’t have to endure.
e and m said,
March 29, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Well, we are behind in our blog reading and this is an awesome way to catch up! CONGRATS! So excited for all three of you. And, yes, always stay away from the tuna fish.
Sarah said,
March 31, 2009 at 8:18 pm
hey! Thanks for posting a comment on my blog! I thought no one ever read it. Thinking of you and visiting your blog often for updates. How’r you feeling?
Linda said,
April 2, 2009 at 6:23 pm
How are you doing, Holly?