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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What are you eating and how often? Experiencing an increase in hunger is normal, but even being satiated isn’t normal. The type of foods you eat also matters. [/quote]

I try to stick to mostly nutritious foods. I do snack on less nutritious foods but I believe in balance. I try to eat protein, fat, and carbs at each meal and most snacks. I eat about every 2-3 hours.

Breakfast has been a greek yogurt bowl with fruit and granola + a piece of toast with avocado and an egg. A couple hours later I eat another hard boiled egg and some fruit. A couple hours after that I eat lunch which has been leftovers from dinner. A couple hours after that I eat an apple and cheese. An hour later I have a protein bar and a handful of trail mix. A couple hours after that I eat dinner. A couple hours after that I will have a lactation snack. I will eat another lactation snack and a protein drink throughout the night. I’m drinking a lot of water + one of the electrolyte powders. [/quote]

What exactly are you concerned about? You gave birth less than two weeks ago, your hormones are going haywire, you’re probably sleep deprived and also stressed since it’s your first. No none of that’s “healthy” but wtf are your expectations. You think it’s possible it’s none of those things and instead your body just decided to be diabetic at the exact same time you gave birth? [/quote]

My doctor said my eating isn’t normal because I should only need about 500 calories extra. [/quote]

Do you have a history of dieting or eating disorders? It seems like you are fixated on that number. [/quote]

No. No eating disorders or dieting. I definitely want to follow my doctor’s advice, but I also want to honor my body and my hunger. I do trust her and some research shows that 500 calories is what’s needed. I know eating too during pregnancy isn’t healthy and I worry eating too much over the recommended intake may be unhealthy. [/quote]

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