I'm only turned off by cigarette smoke. However, I realize my nose become really sensitive during pregnancy.
The first thing that makes me run and hide is celery, which happens to be one of my favourite vegetable. I simply hold my nose and run for shelter. Even brocoli's smell makes me puke.
Anything that contains artifically enhanced sweet fragrance such as men and ladies' perfume will make my nose block. I recalled 2 instances on the mrt that I stared at two men who hasd strong perfume on them. The two men eventually moved far away from me as I kept holding my nose and coughing in front of them. LOL. I stayed away from female with sweet fragrances too. Even my parent's favourite LUX brand soap makes me feel nausea.
It's really disturbing as I rarely have such sensitive nose and now I suffer from blocked nose most of the time during my 1st trimster. Fortunately, it gets better during my last trimster.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Pampering Myself
Before I was pregnant, I was attracted to baby products. The mild baby scent quite turns me on. LOL. When I become pregnant, I switch the majority of my skincare, bodycare products to baby and organic ones.
Let me share them with you
Skincare
Make up remover: Himalaya Herbals Deep Cleansing Milk – contains cucumber and soapnut)
Facial Cleanser: Sukin Organic Foaming Cleanser - contains chamomile, aloe vera, witch hazel, green tea, essential oil on lavender, rose hip, evening primrose, grapefruit and other skin goodie)
Facial Scrub: Raw sugar - cheap and natural
Facial Mask: Honey – a natural moisturizer
Facial Toner: Witch hazel (for my oily t-zone), rosewater (for my drier part of the skin)
Day Facial moistuer: Sebamed Care Gel – contains panthenol, aloe and allantoin and has a ph value of 5.5)
Night Facial moisturizer: Sukin Organic Moisturizer – contains aloe vera, sesame, avocado, jojoba, rose hip, shea butter, cocoa butter and many other natural goodie)
Haircare
Shampoo: 1) Kodomo Baby Conditioning Shampoo – contains chamomile and vitamin B5)
2) Himalaya Herbals Gentle Baby Shampoo – contains chickpea and hibiscus
Conditioner:
Leave in conditioner: Olive oil which is only apply to roots
Bodycare:
Cleanser: Sebamed Baby Cleansing Bar - contains wheat germ oil, vitamins and amino acids and chamomile
Scrub: St Ives Invigorating Apricot Scrub
Deodorant: (contains tangerine, mandarin and lavender essential oil and vanilla extract)
Moisturizer: Himalaya Herbals Baby Lotion – contains almond oil and olive oil
Special Care:
Stretch mark cream: Extra virgin olive oil (natural and easy to find especially from your own kitchen)
Let me share them with you
Skincare
Make up remover: Himalaya Herbals Deep Cleansing Milk – contains cucumber and soapnut)
Facial Cleanser: Sukin Organic Foaming Cleanser - contains chamomile, aloe vera, witch hazel, green tea, essential oil on lavender, rose hip, evening primrose, grapefruit and other skin goodie)
Facial Scrub: Raw sugar - cheap and natural
Facial Mask: Honey – a natural moisturizer
Facial Toner: Witch hazel (for my oily t-zone), rosewater (for my drier part of the skin)
Day Facial moistuer: Sebamed Care Gel – contains panthenol, aloe and allantoin and has a ph value of 5.5)
Night Facial moisturizer: Sukin Organic Moisturizer – contains aloe vera, sesame, avocado, jojoba, rose hip, shea butter, cocoa butter and many other natural goodie)
Haircare
Shampoo: 1) Kodomo Baby Conditioning Shampoo – contains chamomile and vitamin B5)
2) Himalaya Herbals Gentle Baby Shampoo – contains chickpea and hibiscus
Conditioner:
Leave in conditioner: Olive oil which is only apply to roots
Bodycare:
Cleanser: Sebamed Baby Cleansing Bar - contains wheat germ oil, vitamins and amino acids and chamomile
Scrub: St Ives Invigorating Apricot Scrub
Deodorant: (contains tangerine, mandarin and lavender essential oil and vanilla extract)
Moisturizer: Himalaya Herbals Baby Lotion – contains almond oil and olive oil
Special Care:
Stretch mark cream: Extra virgin olive oil (natural and easy to find especially from your own kitchen)
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Diet During My 1st Trimster
I maintain a highly strict diet since I know I’m pregnant. My gynae has advised me against certain food. My parents and in-laws have their fair share of contributing to my list of good and bad food.
Let me share with you what I have and have not been eating during my first 3 months of pregnancy.
Food No No
No processed meat as they are high nitrate content which is no good for baby's development
No alcohol as it will affect blood sugar and depletes vitamins
Avoid soft and blue-veined cheeses such as camembert, brie, stilton, blue cheese and feta as they may cause abnormalities in the fetus development
Avoid non- pasteurized milk and dairy products as they contain Listeria and other bacteria that may be harmful to the baby during pregnancy
Avoid coffee and tea as they contain caffeine which is diuretic and will cause dehydration. Also, high levels of caffeine can result in low birth weight for babies and affects the way the mother absorb iron which is vital for baby’s development.
Avoid raw and partially cooked food e.g. egg, raw meat, Caesar dressing, mayonnaise and even ice cream as they contain bacteria like the salmonella which can cause food poisoning.
Avoid certain type of fish which are high in mercury content e.g. swordfish, shark, king mackerel, tuna, sea bass and tilefish.
Avoid excessive intake of vitamin A food as they can be harmful to the baby
Avoid tonic as they may be too potent and affect the initial development of the baby
Avoid spices as they may be too potent and cause birth defects
Avoid “cooling” fruits e.g. pineapple, banana and papaya
Avoid cold drinks as they may cause phlegm in babies
This list may not be comprehensive.
Additional Food which I avoid
I maintain a strict diet and avoid all the above mentioned food. There are some more food which I cannot stand eating certain as their scent turns me very off. They comprise of
- coffee which used to be my staple before I’m pregnant
- celery which used to be one of my favourite in soup
- broccoli which is also my favourite vegetable
- Pomfret fish as I cannot stand its fishy smell
Type of Favourite Food during my 1st Trimester
- potato chips as my taste bud is geared towards salty food during pregnancy
- cornflakes as I enjoy the crunchy bit, just like potato chips
- oatmeal which is easy to digest during my sleeping hour
- fried chicken
- fried bee hoon
Frequency of Meals
During my pre-pregnancy stage, I have been eating four times a day. They are the 3 main meals and one snack before dinner. Now, I have to eat 6 times a days. A snack in between each meal is essential to fight hunger during my pregnancy in the first trimester.
My Meals
Let me share with you what my daily diet is made up of.
Weekdays and Weekends
Breakfast: an apple + outside food which my mother will buy from the market
Snack: Teochew kuey/pastries
Lunch: Chinese dishes with rice that are prepared by my mother
Usually comprise of white rice, soup, vegetable and fish
Snack: 6 plain crackers with a slice of Kraft cheese/ a big Fuji apple
Dinner: Chinese dishes with rice that are prepared by my mother or in-laws
Usually comprise of white rice, soup, vegetable and fish
Snack: 1 bowl of oatmeal
Let me share with you what I have and have not been eating during my first 3 months of pregnancy.
Food No No
No processed meat as they are high nitrate content which is no good for baby's development
No alcohol as it will affect blood sugar and depletes vitamins
Avoid soft and blue-veined cheeses such as camembert, brie, stilton, blue cheese and feta as they may cause abnormalities in the fetus development
Avoid non- pasteurized milk and dairy products as they contain Listeria and other bacteria that may be harmful to the baby during pregnancy
Avoid coffee and tea as they contain caffeine which is diuretic and will cause dehydration. Also, high levels of caffeine can result in low birth weight for babies and affects the way the mother absorb iron which is vital for baby’s development.
Avoid raw and partially cooked food e.g. egg, raw meat, Caesar dressing, mayonnaise and even ice cream as they contain bacteria like the salmonella which can cause food poisoning.
Avoid certain type of fish which are high in mercury content e.g. swordfish, shark, king mackerel, tuna, sea bass and tilefish.
Avoid excessive intake of vitamin A food as they can be harmful to the baby
Avoid tonic as they may be too potent and affect the initial development of the baby
Avoid spices as they may be too potent and cause birth defects
Avoid “cooling” fruits e.g. pineapple, banana and papaya
Avoid cold drinks as they may cause phlegm in babies
This list may not be comprehensive.
Additional Food which I avoid
I maintain a strict diet and avoid all the above mentioned food. There are some more food which I cannot stand eating certain as their scent turns me very off. They comprise of
- coffee which used to be my staple before I’m pregnant
- celery which used to be one of my favourite in soup
- broccoli which is also my favourite vegetable
- Pomfret fish as I cannot stand its fishy smell
Type of Favourite Food during my 1st Trimester
- potato chips as my taste bud is geared towards salty food during pregnancy
- cornflakes as I enjoy the crunchy bit, just like potato chips
- oatmeal which is easy to digest during my sleeping hour
- fried chicken
- fried bee hoon
Frequency of Meals
During my pre-pregnancy stage, I have been eating four times a day. They are the 3 main meals and one snack before dinner. Now, I have to eat 6 times a days. A snack in between each meal is essential to fight hunger during my pregnancy in the first trimester.
My Meals
Let me share with you what my daily diet is made up of.
Weekdays and Weekends
Breakfast: an apple + outside food which my mother will buy from the market
Snack: Teochew kuey/pastries
Lunch: Chinese dishes with rice that are prepared by my mother
Usually comprise of white rice, soup, vegetable and fish
Snack: 6 plain crackers with a slice of Kraft cheese/ a big Fuji apple
Dinner: Chinese dishes with rice that are prepared by my mother or in-laws
Usually comprise of white rice, soup, vegetable and fish
Snack: 1 bowl of oatmeal
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