"no can..."

So this pregnancy thing comes with a lot of "can'ts". I can't do so many things!! Especially when it comes to food--all I want is what I CAN'T eat. Seriously, even stuff that I usually don't want to eat, it's all I want when I see it on the menu. Case in point: Jerome and I were at Chili's and for the dear life of me, all I wanted is a Presidente Margarita. It looked so good!! Alas, I had to settle for a lemonade.

I want sushi like there's no other. I just want a whole platter of sashimi to myself. Oh, and when I order a salad for my dinner, the only one that I really want is the one with blue cheese or feta on it, but I can't eat soft cheeses. With a margarita. And don't get me started with the junk food--I've actually been really good and have limited myself. But that didn't stop me from eating the entire box of almond biscotti that I brought from home (Trader Joe's)...too bad that box was supposed to be a gift for my office staff. (btw, I didn't eat it all in one sitting...it took me a few days--and even after making Jerome hide them from me)

Don't get me wrong. I think I've been very good with my diet--eating small, healthy meals frequently. I drink plenty of water and take all my vitamins. But MAN, it's hard when all I want to eat is that club sandwich from Subway. (did you know you're not supposed to eat deli meats while pregnant??)

There's a saying here in Hawaii. It's "no can" and it basically means "you can't". I hate it when I want something and it's "no can." :(