How strict are you with the pregnancy food 'rules'?

[Miss.September]

Of course I would feel bad if something preventable happened, I'd probably never forgive myself. But when I weigh up the possibility of that against having a fussy, allergic child - I come to the conclusion that there's a much, much higher chance of the fussy, allergic child due to non-exposure.

DD is allergic to apples. I ate them during pregnancy, not devouring them but ate them. I read about someone who couldn't get enough of tomatoes while pg and her baby was born totally allergic to them. I understand there's the theory behind peanuts and allergies passing on to babies, but I think that can happen for any food and there's no concrete way to tell. DD is also a very fussy eater but I can't see how me avoiding certain foods while pregnant caused her to be fussy. But we're talking about listeria, not allergies

I have no problems with people who want to eat whatever they want and do. My choice for me is that I'm not comfortable doing so.

[Ambersky]

I strike a balance I am comfortable with, I avoid mould ripened cheese and soft cheese, and cold meat, but will eat it piping hot, I don't eat canned fish anyway. I still get takeaway now and again but am choosy, last night i had to drive to get DH from the station for 7.30 and i was feeling nauseous from hunger, so i got veggie noodles (wok fried in front of you) rather than Subway next door. I eat leftovers but only one day, or if i froze them. I like my eggs soft, but they are from our chooks.
I'm craving beer right now so i occasional pinch the first sip from DHs if he has one (or i talk him in to it) though i have a stash of alcohol removed beer now Yipee!
A few weeks ago all i wanted was a particular HJs burger.. so i did, but i wont have soft serve or milk shakes.

(I have also stopped buying the 'Bath' milk i like so much while preg too)