But the only thing I'm allowed to eat is french fries!

So, I decided to get on the scale this morning. I know, I'm an idiot, but I decided to any way. Well, I'm sitting at 144 lbs, which is about 16 lbs less then when I was pregnant with Michael at this stage. Still, this is up 5 lbs from my weigh in 3 days ago. If I remember right, you are only suppose to gain 1-4 lbs during your 1st trimester, but most people gain that in the first couple weeks. That makes sense to me.

I admit that I need to eat better so I don't start looking like I'm 9 months when I'm really 5 weeks. I know that obesity and pregnancy are no bueno, so I start researching. Does anyone know how many things women are told they can't eat while pregnant?! This list is insanely long and possibly absurdly ridiculous. I have copied it down for your enjoyment.

• Liver- no issue here, that's stuff is gross!
• Alcohol- I'm already off the sauce so this doesn't bug me at all.
• Raw Meat- which is being defined as undercooked as well. I don't eat a steak over Medium Rare and I love me some White Tuna Rolls. Guess I'm sticking with Chicken and Pork.
• Deli Meats including hot dogs unless heated- If I wanted a hot ham and cheese sandwich I'm good but I don't think that's on the menu in the cafeteria. No sandwich making for me.
• Speaking of Cheese- Soft cheeses- Okay, seriously?! Define soft cheese for me, because when you put "blue-veined" cheese on there I think your definition needs refining. I need cheese to ward off the morning sickness!
• Fish high in mercury including all types of Tuna- Now, I do remember this one and I remember how much I despised it. I'm suppose to get Omega 3 fatty acids but I can't eat most fish. Awesome. Oh and those of you who took those stupid Omega 3 fish oil pills, those make me burp gross fish smell so don't even suggest that.
• Raw Eggs- This one I was completely okay with until they mentioned Cesear Salad and Vinegarette dressings and Pasta Carbonara. Now I'm just pissed.
• Pre-Packaged Food- Avoid all pre-packaged foods, including frozen entrees. Umm, that's really all that I had left.
• Artificial Sweetners- That one officially ranks me because anything that doesn't have 110+ calories uses some type of artificial sweetner.
• Pineapple, Papaya, and Seaseme Seeds- Really?! I'm not even jusitfying that one.
• Eat Organic- Have you seen the price on organic?

So after reviewing this list, it is apparent to me the only thing I am allowed to eat is raw organic salads with no dressing or french fries. Guess I'm gaining 70 lbs this pregnancy.