Love your sense of humor! How old is your youngest baby? Your body is asking (demanding?!) for carbs (and in your opinion chocolate) but be gentle on yourself! No one wants to derail themselves, but perhaps your body is wanting caffeine... (Naturally found in chocolate and that's the most "enjoyable" way to consume caffeine to you) and carbs are found in such a variety of foods that maybe resorting to "pasta" isn't really what your body is asking for.
I remember years ago that someone "tricked" their body into thinking it was "full" by making sure it either was full of water or greens (ie:spinach or lettuce). I've used this from time to time when my brain wants to reach for the chip bag - I make sure my body reaches for the water bottle and a carrot (or 6) if I'm on weight loss time. If I'm on a "maintaining" diet, I have the chips. Just work it in to my exercise over the next couple of days to burn off anything extra.
Welcome back to the monthly bills... But just remember that if the scale seems higher during this time, it SHOULD be. Your body is naturally retaining water and that water too will be shed once your week/few days is done (hence why you feel bloated before and, usually, during your period.) those follicles in your uterus that took a nice little holiday while you were taking care of your most recent offspring, are taking up to 1/4 cup of water EACH every cycle. Age dependent, You could be retaining anywhere from a pound to 2 pounds of water. Again, be gentle on yourself. It is those unrealistic expectations that we put on ourselves that cause the train wreck.

I have a 6 month and a 2 year old. I'm hoping to lose "40 over 40 weeks" (or earlier!). I know (and accept) that my body won't "lose" every week. That's part of it I guess. I'm hoping that by taking part in these discussions and forums that I'll be extra motivated though.


Good luck!