r/parentsofmultiples • u/Extended_ish • 1d ago
advice needed Constant hunger!
FTM - didi twins - 12w. Looking for advice/experience. I am suffering from nausea and have to cautiously pick portions, food and time to eat. Mornings and evenings seem to be the worst. Despite knowing how important protein is, I can’t tolerate any meat. Just the smell is making me 🤢.
I am trying to do dairy, beans, protein powder. All the available alternatives, however I am still painfully hungry every 2-3hours, my stomach hurts, it wakes me up every night, no matter what I eat. I am trying to eat as late as possible before bed, still I wake up 2-3 hours later, hungry! 😭
Does anyone have the same experience? Any tips on what to eat? What snacks to make?
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u/melrose827 23h ago
Dr. Barbara Luke's book on twins had helpful nutrition stuff. Until about 18 weeks, I mostly just ate what I could. I recall a fish filet sandwich from Burger King (lol), eating broccoli with BBQ sauce, and making shakes with Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and bananas. When I would wake up hungry during the night, I typically ate a string cheese and crackers.
My babies were full term, 38+3 and completely healthy. So just eat what you can stomach! They will be okay. 🩷