Restricted Diet

So for some time I have had a problem with my stomach. When I say some time I mean like 1 1/2 years.  I guess I just thought it would pass. I also didn't want to go to the doctor- now I wonder why. . . . but anyhow.

I am now pregnant and the fact that food so quickly leaves me started worrying me in regards to the development of my baby. So I went to the doctor and told my midwife.

In Latvia blood and urine tests are of course a routine thing for pregnant women- but this time I had a lot of extra ones because of these stomach problems.

My doctor informed me that I have some kind of an infection or inflammation in my stomach/intestine. Due to this for the next TWO weeks I am not to eat ANY fruits or vegetables. This means neither fresh or cooked. I am allowed to eat meat, rice, boiled potatoes, cottage cheese, boiled eggs, etc.

YUCK. I realized today that having so many limitations on what I can eat takes all the joy and pleasure out of eating and cooking. I have no desire to cook. I feel like, "Why bother when I can't eat it?!" Yet I know I need to care for my family and their diet.

So- pray for me. I need to sacrifice self and think about the needs of my family despite my feelings on the matter and I need ideas on other things I can eat and the persistence to be strict with myself on this. I am now also worried that my baby won't get enough vitamins and nutrients- but my doctor says this is better than her giving me antibiotics.