Hopefully

Well, today is the 31st day of my cycle and I think I'm pregnant. It could still be a false alarm, so I'm not telling anyone yet.

It's always so hard to not tell anyone. I don't know how people wait three months. But with my last miscarriage, I think I'll wait till I have my first midwife appointment; around eight weeks. Now I'm only four.

And remembering my last miscarriage, I vow to not fall off the wagon again!
I'm focused on eating right, making sure I get a balance raw diet.

That includes varying the greens I put in my smoothie. One week I'll buy spinach, next kale, next collard, etc. I also like romaine salads with bean sprouts and a lot of other veggies (mushrooms, peppers, onions).

Here is my list of things I want to remember to eat at least weekly:

Spirulina
Raw Oats
Kim Chee or sourcroute
Kefir
Sprouts
Coconut oil
Avocado
Flax seeds
Chocolate
Almond milk
Carrot Juice

I'm sure there could be other things that are important during a raw pregnancy. I'm very open to adding to this list. This list provides omega fatty acids, B12 and other vitamins, minerals, protein and carbohydrates (whole foods). And like I said before, it's not the only things I eat, just the list of things I don't want to forget to eat every week.

Water Kefir

http://www.weim.net/homeovet/Docs/water%20kefir.pdf

I have noticed that since I've been drinking Kefir daily, I'm absorbing more nutrients. My bowel movements have been better formed. In contrast, a 100% raw diet can be a little looser than what is normal for someone. This can be a good thing for those that complain about constipation. But for me, I never had that problem. I feel better, whole, more complete in my nutrition. Being 100% raw, I would sometimes worry that I wasn't getting all the nutrition I need...especially during a pregnancy! But now I have a greater feeling of wellness.

Man loses 200 pounds on raw diet, cures type 2 diabetes

http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081007/LIFE/810070308

One reason to eat raw food

I think we all usually forget to mention one particularly important reason we eat raw food...It tastes BETTER!!!

How could we make a commitment to eating raw food if it didn't taste terrific. One thing "falling of the wagon" has always taught me, is that it wasn't worth it. Cooked food doesn't taste that great. Sure it smells great...but I think a lot of the flavor floats away in the aroma.

Raw food is the best tasting food I have ever tasted (thanks to the meetup group).