Cravings

It seems the popular question these days is: "what are you craving?"

So far I have not craved any particular item or items. There have been no weird, strange or odd combination of food either. There is an old wives' tale my mother told me about a long time ago. The tale says, should a pregnant woman scratch any part of her body while craving a particular food, the baby will have a birth mark that may resemble the food she was craving at the time.

I must say, I have to believe somewhat in this tall tale. My mother had a particular craving when she was pregnant with me that I carry with me today. Apparently she couldn't get very good falafel in Maryland. And one day, while craving them, she scratched an itch just under her arm.
I have a birth mark in the perfect shape and size of a falafel under my right arm.

What I have experienced is smelling something even though it is not around. And once I have inhaled the scent of whatever it may be, a philly cheesesteak sandwich, buffalo wings, or popcorn, I must satisfy my sudden urge.

It can also be something that I see in a magazine; like the picture at the top. The Southern Style Mac & Cheese Recipe was calling my name and I ended up making it for dinner that night. Don't worry, I made a salad as well to offset all the fatty goodness.

Bon Appetit!

Those Old Wives

15 weeks, 3 days old

There are many old wives' tales that will assist in gender prediction. Some will tell you it is a girl if you are not looking so good, since a girl steals her mothers good looks. Another one tells you it is a boy if you are craving salty food over sweets. Then there is the one that tells you to hold a ring on a thread over your belly. If the ring moves back and forth you are having a boy. And if the ring moves in circles, then it is a girl.

We tried the last test out and the ring moved back and forth. So according to the old wives, we are having a boy. On May 6th, if our little bean is cooperative, we shall see if the old wives are telling the truth or if they are just fibbing.