When I was pregnant, both with my eldest and my second child, I didn’t buy so many maternity dresses. I am blessed to have some friends who lend their used maternity dresses with me. I controlled my temptation to buy my own because I know I would not use it for long. I was also thinking of the expense when…
Tag: Pregnancy
Regular Check-Up With My OB
Saturday became my regular check-up day with my OB-Gyne since I reach my 35th week of my pregnancy. And this morning, aside from the regular check-up, I had my blood sugar tested per the OB’s request. I was thinking of a Fasting Blood Sugar test as I was told that I need to fast for 8 hours. Little I know…
How To Avoid Or Minimize Edema During Pregnancy
Edema or certain amount of swelling of ankle and feet is normal during pregnancy. This is caused by fluid retention due to the changes happening in the body. But during my first pregnancy, I didn’t experience this swelling until I gave birth and it didn’t last long. But this time, at my 29th week of pregnancy, I am already experiencing…
Wanted Sonogram!
Tomorrow {i mean later}, I will be going to the Tagbilaran to find a clinic or laboratory which offers sonogram or more commonly known as ultrasound. Hubby and daughter will go with me of course. According to the OB-GYNE who is looking after me, I can have the ultrasound by tomorrow to know the actual gestation age of my baby.…
Stopped Drinking Coffee
I used to be a coffee-drinker, at least more than two months ago. I can consume three cups a day. I also limit myself to three cups because of its effect to kidney. And I ensure that if I drink coffee, I also drink plenty of water to wash away the caffeine out of my body. But when I suspected…