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Pregnant and craving lucozade

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ToddleWaddle · 29/05/2015 15:05

Pregnant with DC3 and craving lucozade. I normally only drink water and previous cravings have been for ice-lollies. Maybe it will be a boy this time!
Only 8weeks along so going someone can suggest a healthier alternative for my teeth and waistline!
I'm sure all the additives are no healthy either.

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ceebelle83 · 29/05/2015 16:26

There is actually nothing in the world like lucozade...the reason it's so utterly amazing is because it's so unhealthy ;)
I've only had one can of it in my pregnancy- to get baby moving for a scan at 16 weeks...it worked a treat!!

Bustherb · 29/05/2015 16:56

I love lucozade, the new Caribbean crush is heaven! I'm 34 weeks and having a boy so you might be too!xx

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ToddleWaddle · 29/05/2015 17:08

I resisted earlier when shopping and bought copella apple juice instead to see if helped. It did not so DH bringing a bottle home after work lol

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MrsCorr · 29/05/2015 17:43

I craved lucozade when I was pregnant & I had a boy! I suffered from low blood pressure & my midwife said it was ok to drink it occasionally. Problem was that I wanted it every day

Ficidy · 29/05/2015 20:22

I also craved it on my first pregnancy. I drank a lot of it to ease the nausea in the first trimester and like you, OP, I normally never drink fizzy drinks. It helped a lot though. I had a boy. On this pregnancy, I'm currently 13+3 and have tried it once or twice to help ease the nausea, but I've just found it sickening. I think if you need it, then have it. You probably won't want it anymore when you get past the next few weeks.

Ficidy · 29/05/2015 20:24

PS it is now said that there is more sugar in fruit juices than in fizzy drinks, so forget about the apple juice and have the Lucozade ;-)

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ToddleWaddle · 29/05/2015 20:47

Lol ficidy will bin the apple juice then! DH is getting excited about the possibility of a boy now. Had just assumed girl no 3. Happy either way anyway.

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fattymcfatfat · 29/05/2015 20:51

oh God I'm a bit obsessed with Caribbean crush lucozade. I'm 32 weeks with a boy

scatterbrainedlass · 31/05/2015 07:50

If you want it, then have some! Cravings are often your body telling you that you need something, maybe you need a sugar boost? Just don't go mad on it, as it does contain caffeine.

LorryHen · 31/05/2015 10:52

Oooh I didnt realise there was a lucozade/boy thing.

I was obsessed with lucozade for a while and I'm having a boy!

Wishful80smontage · 31/05/2015 10:56

I'm obsessed with fanta ATM was the same with dd and now expecting dc2 I love it again and fresh orange.
Completely off tea at the minute normally drink 5 cups a day so its weird :)

NoArmaniNoPunani · 31/05/2015 10:58

I'm 9 weeks pregnant and can't get enough lemonade at the moment. I think healthy eating goes out the window in the first trimester.

Mummytobe81 · 31/05/2015 16:26

I loved orange lucozade, lemonade and haribo tangtastics in my oregnancy and had a boy!

mummyneedinganswers · 31/05/2015 16:32

You can drink lu ozade just not things like red bulk and boost the reason I know this is I have hyperemesis and the obstetric Dr told me to drink lucozadde and I did even went to appointments with it and they never even commented on it not even a midwife it keeps your energy up if extreme tiredness or sickness x

CuppaSarah · 31/05/2015 16:32

Lucozaide in pregnancy is heaven! When I was suffering stress and unable to eat it got me through. Now I'm back eating I still get cravings, trying to be good though.

MummyPiggy87 · 31/05/2015 16:44

I'm the same, I have a cheeky one now and again, orange and Caribbean crush yummmm

artisanroast · 31/05/2015 19:09

Maybe lucozade light or purdey's herbal drink? xx

Chchchchangeabout · 31/05/2015 19:30

I had quite a few orange lucozade and our son is fine. Has lots of caffeine in do just be aware of total you have in a day if you are watching that

scrivette · 31/05/2015 21:36

My doctor recommended it for Hyperemis, she said not to drink it very fizzy though so I am sure that giving into your craving will be fine!

Jellybean2011 · 01/06/2015 16:20

I love orange lucozade but have avoided it in this pregnancy due to the caffeine content. Was in Asda today and a 6 pack is £1.97!! I gave in :-) will be putting some in my hospital bag xx

AvocadoLime · 01/06/2015 19:35

I never have fizzy drinks, but when I was PG I had strong urges to drink gallons of Dr Pepper.

Schoolaroundthecorner · 01/06/2015 19:43

When I was expecting DS all I wanted to drink was Appletiser. Didn't want it at all in this pregnancy with DD. Oddly, I had never thought of that until now.

NoMontagues · 01/06/2015 19:53

Lucozade is my hangover drink, nothing beats it. Obviously I don't have hangovers at the moment, but I think I'm going to have to check out this Caribbean crush version.

With DS I just wanted Haribos morning, noon and night. Haribos and the odd fanta. Can't remember what I wanted with DD but I think mainly salty stuff. This time cravings are yet to kick in but I did scoff a secret snickers earlier. I amazed myself at how quickly I inhaled it.

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