Hello!
A comment showed up in my e-mail inbox the other day asking for an update. It has been months (about 7, in fact) since I’ve posted anything. It’s also been months (7, in fact) since I got pregnant. My lack of posting and the timing of my pregnancy are not coincidental.
As much as I wanted to have a vegan pregnancy, I only lasted about two weeks before my first dairy indiscretion. I was desperate for some cheese. I tried to chalk this craving up to a need for fat, but no other type of fat I ate satisfied this craving. It was then that I decided I would not be vegan during this pregnancy and, because of this, I did not feel justified in continuing to post on this supposed vegan blog.
At about 4 months into my pregnancy, my diet returned to being somewhat normal and I began eating some vegan meals again. It is not at all unusual for two of my three meals each day to be vegan, but I could never at this point claim I am a vegan. I am considering returning to being vegan after I have the baby (a girl, due July 19th) and after my family gets adjusted to life with another member. Perhaps at that point I will be inspired to post again – I actually hope so. Until then, thanks to everyone who has inquired about me over the past few months. I am doing very well and am having a wonderful pregnancy. I am enjoying my now two-year old daughter incredibly much and am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my second daughter!
I hope all of you are well and that your lives are peaceful and blessed!
jessy said,
May 12, 2009 @ 12:59 am
i’m so happyfaced your pregnancy is going so well, Jennifer! that’s so awesome! thanks for the update, and i hope you are inspired to post again soon! hugs!
Bianca- Vegan Crunk said,
May 12, 2009 @ 8:41 pm
Good to hear from you!!! I still think about you and wonder how you (and the baby) are doing. On the vegan pregnancy thing, I’d say you’re best to listen to your body…and it sounds like you are. I had a friend here in Memphis that was vegan until she got pregnant and then she craved cheese. I think it’s pretty common.
Lauren said,
May 18, 2009 @ 1:26 pm
Hi Jen! So happy to hear from you, glad everything is going well with you pregnancy! I hope you come back to post soon!! I’ve missed you!
chow vegan said,
May 21, 2009 @ 3:18 pm
Thanks for the update! Very glad to hear that you’re doing well!
jen molica said,
June 11, 2009 @ 8:19 pm
girl, i’m all knocked up too and hold NO judgements–i’ve encountered the same sort of thing. i’m transitioning back to veganism, but first and foremost i’m doing what i can do to keep food down, which on occasion means i don’t eat completely vegan. the vegan food i do make i post pics and discuss. i’m back to blogging, and by golly, i’d love it if you stopped by. please feel free to drop me a line ANY time to talk about what’s goin’ on with YOU.
love, luck, and RESPECT!
xo jewy
urbanvegan said,
June 22, 2009 @ 7:25 pm
Hope you’re doing well. Post photos of the bebe!
Lisa said,
July 12, 2009 @ 2:13 pm
Just checking in to see how you are doing/feeling. I hope all is well, and can’t wait to see baby photos!! (Anxiously awaiting Google Reader to say I have a Vegannifer post!!!)
Lisa
Maida said,
July 27, 2009 @ 5:54 pm
So?????!!!!…. Is she here yet??
Hope you’re doing well!