Pregnancy cravings can get pretty specific. At least, that’s true for Alex Drummond!
The mom of one has been sharing little updates from her second pregnancy and during a recent Instagram Q&A, a follower asked about her “biggest craving” this time around. Alex didn’t hesitate when she shared a photo of the meal she’s been loving lately: Jersey Mike’s.
Not just any order, though. Alex explained she’s been loving a club sub “in a tub,” which skips the bread and turns the sandwich into a bowl. Her version is very specific, in which she asks for it “Mike’s way with 1/2 meat and EXTRA CHEESE.” (Emphasis on the cheese!) Then she adds one more tweak: ranch instead of mayo.
There’s also a small pregnancy workaround involved. Because deli meat is one of those foods people tend to be cautious about during pregnancy, Alex said she asks the shop to warm the meat first. “I have them warm the meat so it’s ‘pregnancy safe,’” she explained.
Her craving tracks perfectly with something else Alex mentioned about how this pregnancy has been going. While she told followers she’s been dealing with more headaches and exhaustion this time around, the nausea hasn’t been quite as rough as it was when she was pregnant with her daughter, Sofia. During her first trimester with Sofia, she actually lost 15 pounds because she couldn’t keep much food down.
This time has been a different story. When the nausea hits, Alex said it feels more like intense hunger pains, which means she suddenly needs food right away. And lately, that seems to mean one thing: a Jersey Mike’s run, extra cheese and all!
