Durians

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Papa had a nosebleed last night. I guess the durians were too heaty for him. Yup, we often have durians now; like once a week. But he always ate the least durians. I am the one who eats the most because my parents would ask me to take more. More "bu" for baby.

Other than chicken essence once a day, durians are my "bu" food since I don't get to enjoy home-cooked boiled soups all the time.

Yesterday, I cried when an elderly gave up her seat for me. I told her that she needs the seat too. She replied "no, you deserve the seat more". I cried and said "thank you". There was another mommy standing nearby. Her tummy is almost as big as mine. I wasn't sure whether to reject the old lady or offer the seat to the other mommy. I was feeling lost, not sure what I should do and yet touched by her kind gesture. Maybe that's why I cried.

So far, there are 7 kind souls who gave up their seats for me in my 8 months of pregnancy. Usually, the trains are so crowded that I'll be glad if I have standing space. Yesterday, my backache kinda worsen and I feel so much like sitting on the floor because my back felt like breaking. I sms Hubby that I will not hesitate to sit down next time as I really cannot stand the ache. Hur hur...

Colostrum DHA Chews

I ordered this from a online forumer. This is her website - http://mumsandbabes.blogspot.com/p/colostrum-dha-chews.html. I have heard alot on good stuff about Colostrum. This product is made in New Zealand and thus more reliable (I feel).

What is Colostrum?
Colostrum is a nutrient-rich 'first milk' lactating mothers produce immediately after giving birth. It is wonderfully rich in essential proteins, antibodies, antioxidants, immunoglobulins, growth factors, vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids that synergise to provide the body with the strength to fight off attacks.

Benefits of Colostrum:
-Stronger immune system
-Better resistence against infections
-Reduction in allergic reaction
-More efficient digestive track
-Speedier wound recovery and cell regeneration
-Healthier bone metabolism
-Healthier joints and cartilage functions
-Leaner and improves muscle mass
-Reduction in body fats
-Improved engery level
-Improved quality sleep
-Improved stamina and endurance
-Improved sense of well being
-Enhance mood

I'm a kiasu mama. I have been eating doc's fish oil (The fish oil capsule is too big. Everytime I swallow, I will tend to vomit it out...arghh) and folic acid but I still top up with other supplements rich in DHA so that my baby will be clever next time. I've just tasted one pill. It's okay. I wonder if next time my colostrum will taste like that. Hehe.

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After trying the colostrum tablets, I proceed to order a full size one in chocolate flavour from Regine since there is a free registered post :) I think the chocolate one tastes better than original (vanilla) flavour.

More benefits about Colostrum here.

Sewing, Visitation, Milk Powder

I've signed up a sewing class at Little India last December and even paid in full ($330). I just smsed the teacher, Kala, that I wish to postpone my class to next year after my maternity leave and after CNY (around Feb 2012), explaining to her that due to old wives tales, my mom forbids me to do any cutting/sewing during pregnancy. She replied me 'ok, can postpone until next year'. I just hope she won't run away or close her business.

Actually I forgot all about the cutting. I cut away the price tag of my dresses on my matrimonial bed the other day. And my mom shouted 'Aiyoo! CANNOT!'. She was so scared that the baby will have a cleft lip. Hubby was also told not to cut anything on our bed as well.

This Saturday is a busy day. In the morning, I got to check out the English tuition center for Jieyi and check out the prices. Then followed by house warming at Elin's house. Then going to my sister-in-law's house to pass Ken's niece her birthday present. Then, we got to rush (can't stay for the birthday dinner) to Hougang to Auntie Maggie's house for dinner and gambling. This would mark the last day of gambling.

They say pregnant women are normally very Wang. But so far, I lost some and won some, after combining with Hubby, I think he won more than me.

I just received Dumex Mamil Mama free sachet last night.

 

And this morning, I brought to my workplace to drink. It's quite a big sachet that I have to use a bigger mug as I don't like the contents to be too thick. The taste is okay, in fact, quite pleasant. But the milk powder somehow doesn't dissolve well even though the water is hot. I asked Shufen and she said Dumex one actually is better than Similac's, and she mixed a little in cold water before stirring in hot water. I'm waiting for Abbot's and Annum's sample to reach me before I decide which one to buy.

My Ah Kim also adviced me to start taking Brands Essence of Chicken everyday as a supplement. She said she had this daily throughout her pregnancy and both her children grew up very well. She insisted that I take this daily, otherwise don't even bother taking it at all. That day, Hubby asked me if I wanted to start buying for consumption. It seems like our expenses will start to shoot up very soon (taking into consideration that we have not bought a single baby stuff at the moment).