Steamers

There are so many lovely little rituals associated with drinking coffee. The smell of a pot of coffee brewing, fills our entire tiny kitchen. A foamy Swork latte for a weekend treat with an espresso shape decorated on top delights me. I open the lid to look at the design I received before dipping my finger deep into the foam to savor my favorite part. A Starbucks Grande Nonfat Sugar free Cinnamon Dolce Latte is about the most delicious desserty drink you can order - what a treat on a big day.

Alas, I have given up caffeine for our little lemon (almost orange). At first I switched to decaf, but when the acidity of coffee turned too much for a sensitive digestive track we switched to cocoa as a morning warm beverage. Cocoa is a nice special occasion beverage, but it's an extraordinarily sweet way to begin a day. 

However, after my last morning doctor's appointment I was lured into the organized hustle and bustle of the Starbucks across the street from the hospital. The thick sweet of a hot chocolate did not appeal so what to order?

I stepped to the counter and ordered a Sugar free Nonfat Hazelnut Latte, hold the espresso and no one blinked an eye. "Grande Skinny Hazelnut Steamer," the barista called to the bar.

And there I had it, my new pregnancy beverage of choice, a Steamer. An ironic choice for a woman taking an iron supplement.