Food cravings

I didn't know if anyone had any input on the subject. This is my second pregnancy (7wks along). I am starting to have all the same food cravings as I did with my son. Does that mean I'm having another boy or is that just how my body responds to pregnancy regaurdless of the babys sex?

[Missy04]

I am almost 6 weeks and the cravings hit me almost right away.  I'm glad you asked this question because I was wondering the same thing.  My cravings are olives and tomatoes with lots of salt. I can sit and eat tomatoes like apples.  It is so crazy.  That is also what I craved with my daughter so I was also wondering if this was another girl. Funny how we were both thinking the same thing.

[blondie72]

I think foods people crave is another one of those old wives tales.  I don't think just because you craved it before you'll have another boy.  I think if you do have another boy though it had nothing to do with what you craved while pg.  It sounds like you are really wanting a girl.  Good Luck.  Are you going to find out what you're having????  Keep us posted.  Thanks

[Kassimom]

I have read that food cravings are indication of your body trying to replenish vitamins you are not getting enough of and so it craves the foods with those vitamins. I, however, craved buffalo wings with my daughter. I KNOW those don't have any nutritional value!! :) LOL With my last pregnancy (m/c Jan) I craved veggies and veggie juice. I couldn't get enough V-8. I have never heard anything about cravings and gender though, other than if you crave orange juice in the morning it's a girl...(big roll of my eyes)

[cp760]

Yes, we want to find out what we are having. Of course a girl would be  nice, but we will be just as happy with a boy too. :) I'll let ya know...it'll be a little while yet. Thanks for the input.

[cp760]

I think you might be right. I never drink milk, but that's what I craved with my son and that's what I crave now. Maybe my body just knows that I need it and it's helping me along.  (of course that doesn't explain the pickles...lol)