22 weeks + 4 days

I tried out my new crock pot today. I'm hoping that this helps me eat more home-cooked meals at least 3-4 days/week. Today's menu consisted of artichoke and spinach dip for an appetizer- cooked on my "little dipper" crock pot- and the main dish of onions, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and a huge chunk of beef (don't know what cut) in an au jus broth.

It doesn't look very pretty but it had a really good taste. This was one 0f the easiest meals I've ever done. It just takes a little planning on my part to set the crock pot in the morning before I leave for work.
I am trying really hard to eat more protein. The Bradley book and the birthing instructor both recommended eating between 85-100 mg of protein/day. I need to lay off the red meat and focus on other protein sources. Last week I made black bean and cheese burritos at home thinking beans would be good for my diet but they did NOT digest well. When I looked at the nutrition label of the beans, I had only had about 23mg of protein. This isn't bad for one meal. However, I could've had two cans of Ensure for the same amount of protein without the indigestion. I was still proud of myself for not eating junk food (frozen dinners!). This is a challenge for me but I see it as training. I have criticized parents for allowing their kids to eat junk so I need to get into a routine of only eating at home.