I have always been a skincare and makeup junkie prior to being pregnant. I've tried so many that I can label all the ingredients on top of my head, just kidding but seriously I have done so many research to make my skin more radiant and smooth since I have a notorious record for having breakouts at my age. My first trimester I had few spots here and there but they went away on their own without the use of any topical treatments , tho when I approached my 3rd trimester my skin got horribly dry. So here are some products that I've been using since then.
Cleansers:
Clinique Facial Mild Soap - It's pretty basic wash tho it doesn't remove mu
Clinique Take the day off cleansing balm
I have been using this balm for over a year now and let me tell you that it's the best makeup remover I found. If you've used double wear foundation, you're probably familiar how hard to remove the product is but this one does the job! It's a bit steep for the mu remover but the jar lasts me at least 5 months.
Origins Perfect World- I just recently got a tube of this and I am loving it so far..uncertain about the mu removing part but it feels nice on clean skin. I just use this one in the morning in the shower.
Moisturizer
Clinique Moisture Surge
I believe that any skin type can use this one, like I said I have dry combination skin nowadays but this one gives me enough hydration without leaving streaky film behind. It also gives me good result when makeup is applied on top of it, sort of like a primer.
So pretty much those are the only two things I use day and night, for makeup it's pretty simple I just Shiseido SPF42 in SP50 as a foundation if I am going somewhere special or if I am going to work. On my low key days like running errands I just use Clinique Superbalanced mineral powder.
I hate to jinx myself but truthfully I have never seen my skin so much better since being pregnant. I know that it's the hormones and yes I avoid anything that has a lot of harsh chemicals and treatments to all the product since most of them can be passed thru your blood stream which I highly avoid.
Oops not to leave behind the stretch marks issue...I have been using generic Cocoa butter all over my body esp my belly twice a day since week 13 and I currently switch to St. Ives Oatmeal Lotion because I have sever itchy issues these days. My beautiful stretch marks didn't show till my 8 1/2 months! I was sooo happy during the 7months that I still can show my belly but not anymore! ahahha
I am not ashamed of my imperfect body because I bear a beautiful child within. =)
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Braxton Hicks
If you were like me and never had menstrual cramps during your lifetime well you will be surprise with the braxton hicks.
I remember asking doctors, nurses, friends on how would I know that it's a cramp? It may sound dumb to ask the question but really I never had them so I dunno. Last night was the most uncomfortable night, I couldn't sleep due to my runny nose, baby "A" has been actively doing cartwheels in my belly and on top of that I am having braxton hicks. It was more like somebody put their fist on your belly and try to squeeze it so hard..yah it wasn't fun at all, I had 3 seperate occassions where I have to reposition myself becaue the contractions were steady lasting more than a minute, and I knew it wasn't true labor because I wasn't having bad ache.
I have been couching for the last 1 1/2 month now together with Danny and our little Tucker we all sleep uncomfortably at our couch. I miss our bed and laying on my back, my left arm is so sore from sleeping on that side for this long.
I would suggest getting those body pillow because they help even a little bit, it can give you a good position whereas you can sleep a little bit better.
I remember asking doctors, nurses, friends on how would I know that it's a cramp? It may sound dumb to ask the question but really I never had them so I dunno. Last night was the most uncomfortable night, I couldn't sleep due to my runny nose, baby "A" has been actively doing cartwheels in my belly and on top of that I am having braxton hicks. It was more like somebody put their fist on your belly and try to squeeze it so hard..yah it wasn't fun at all, I had 3 seperate occassions where I have to reposition myself becaue the contractions were steady lasting more than a minute, and I knew it wasn't true labor because I wasn't having bad ache.
I have been couching for the last 1 1/2 month now together with Danny and our little Tucker we all sleep uncomfortably at our couch. I miss our bed and laying on my back, my left arm is so sore from sleeping on that side for this long.
I would suggest getting those body pillow because they help even a little bit, it can give you a good position whereas you can sleep a little bit better.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Sniffles, cough and rain =|
It's weekend and I had big plans, finish cleaning the house, run some errands, organize, organize and organize! ha! not till I came down with the sniffles and cough last night that permits me from doing my chores for today and not only that the crappy weather made it worse. I thought it was Spring already but hey I guess not in Germany, rain starts pouring down..oh man.
So instead of me being productive on my very planned weekend, I end up finish season 2 of Big Love, Amazing Race and Apprentice..I know I know it's kinda lame seating in the couch while I blow my nose and drink gallons of water, trust me I hate this sniffles.
I felt better when Danny made me a delicious potato soup, it was very comforting and super..I think I gained couple more pounds from the soup =p
Holy moly I got 2 more weeks left and I am so anxious to hold our baby in our arms and see her face. I find myself cuddling up to some of her blankets and clothes, it's probably one of those maternal instincts. I was telling everybody that I wanted an Easter baby so April 4 sounds good to me even if her due date is the 11th, LOL but whatever God tells me I am absolutely fine with it.
So instead of me being productive on my very planned weekend, I end up finish season 2 of Big Love, Amazing Race and Apprentice..I know I know it's kinda lame seating in the couch while I blow my nose and drink gallons of water, trust me I hate this sniffles.
I felt better when Danny made me a delicious potato soup, it was very comforting and super..I think I gained couple more pounds from the soup =p
Holy moly I got 2 more weeks left and I am so anxious to hold our baby in our arms and see her face. I find myself cuddling up to some of her blankets and clothes, it's probably one of those maternal instincts. I was telling everybody that I wanted an Easter baby so April 4 sounds good to me even if her due date is the 11th, LOL but whatever God tells me I am absolutely fine with it.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Updates!
Wow this seems to be the week that I have more updates about my pregnancy.... =p
So I had my doctor's appointment on Thursday and did a routine check up, her heartbeat is good, I'm on the right path at gaining sufficient weight, did some culture lab test and ultrasound. My doctor guesstimated that our baby is weighing 5lbs. he assured me that is normal for first babies and it's a good weight tho it kinda worries me that she'll be small but as long as she's healthy that's what matters most.
There's a very strange feeling this week, I have been itching like a mad woman! It is mostly sitting on the lower belly and I can't help not to scratch it, I've tried so many creams and yet nothing works! Tonight I will see if I can soak myself in oatmeal bath..x cross fingers x
Yesterday Danny and I had to attend a lamaze class, it was educational and I would suggest it to anyone that is expecting to attend this kind of classes. I don't know about you but being in the class ease my mind about labor compared to just reading books and articles. We have to do all these breathing exercises and I couldn't kep myself serious and just kept on laughing, oh my could that be a sign that I will be weeping during labor? =c hope not! I have to give props to my dear loving husband for being such a good team and support system during class and I'm sure he will be more supportive even during labor. Love you Danny <3
So I had my doctor's appointment on Thursday and did a routine check up, her heartbeat is good, I'm on the right path at gaining sufficient weight, did some culture lab test and ultrasound. My doctor guesstimated that our baby is weighing 5lbs. he assured me that is normal for first babies and it's a good weight tho it kinda worries me that she'll be small but as long as she's healthy that's what matters most.
There's a very strange feeling this week, I have been itching like a mad woman! It is mostly sitting on the lower belly and I can't help not to scratch it, I've tried so many creams and yet nothing works! Tonight I will see if I can soak myself in oatmeal bath..x cross fingers x
Yesterday Danny and I had to attend a lamaze class, it was educational and I would suggest it to anyone that is expecting to attend this kind of classes. I don't know about you but being in the class ease my mind about labor compared to just reading books and articles. We have to do all these breathing exercises and I couldn't kep myself serious and just kept on laughing, oh my could that be a sign that I will be weeping during labor? =c hope not! I have to give props to my dear loving husband for being such a good team and support system during class and I'm sure he will be more supportive even during labor. Love you Danny <3
Sunday, March 14, 2010
False alarm!
So here's what happened to my mini incident on Friday...
I was at work the whole day, had lunch with Danny then walk around for a little bit...we went to check out and paid our stuff then I briefly stopped and told him "What was that". I felt icky feeling and got so anxious. Danny left to go home while I stayed to finish work, I was still anxious...I asked and told my friend how I was feeling and she have told me to go check myself in the restroom and see if I have bloody spots. So I did but there's nothing, she knocked on the stall and offered to check it out herself LOL this was the most embarrassing moment ever! I trusted her because she is more experienced and has gone through pregnancies with different women (friends), I told her she should've been a nurse or a doula.
So going back, she recommended me to call labor and delivery department just to make sure that I didn't tear my amniotic sac. The nurses at the hospital adviced me to come by at the hospital to be seen and so I did. Long story short they kept me for 2 hours, hooked me up in monitors and took some test and everything is perfectly fine...whew! It was a weight lifted off my shoulders...it was just a normal women thing =) I am happy that our baby will still have more time in my belly to grow.
I was at work the whole day, had lunch with Danny then walk around for a little bit...we went to check out and paid our stuff then I briefly stopped and told him "What was that". I felt icky feeling and got so anxious. Danny left to go home while I stayed to finish work, I was still anxious...I asked and told my friend how I was feeling and she have told me to go check myself in the restroom and see if I have bloody spots. So I did but there's nothing, she knocked on the stall and offered to check it out herself LOL this was the most embarrassing moment ever! I trusted her because she is more experienced and has gone through pregnancies with different women (friends), I told her she should've been a nurse or a doula.
So going back, she recommended me to call labor and delivery department just to make sure that I didn't tear my amniotic sac. The nurses at the hospital adviced me to come by at the hospital to be seen and so I did. Long story short they kept me for 2 hours, hooked me up in monitors and took some test and everything is perfectly fine...whew! It was a weight lifted off my shoulders...it was just a normal women thing =) I am happy that our baby will still have more time in my belly to grow.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
I am so bad in updating my blog and I have no excuses because I am lacking!
So anyway, here I am on my 35th week and omgosh I am close to the finish line...I have mixed emotions about it...excited because I wanted to see our baby and hold her in our arms, scared because despite the comfort from family and friends that labor will be okay..I can never fully trust what I am getting into until I spread my wings and actually be the one experiencing it lol.
Although I think I will miss the fact that she's growing in my womb, the feeling of huge belly, how nice and polite people are on me, the feeling of her jabs in the middle of the night and see her movements while I sit and watch...I will miss being pregnant.
Odd to think and believe coming from me knowing that in my previous life I would have never thought of having a child, but never say never....If God chose you to bear a child, it is a wonderful unexplainable feeling a woman can have.
So anyway, here I am on my 35th week and omgosh I am close to the finish line...I have mixed emotions about it...excited because I wanted to see our baby and hold her in our arms, scared because despite the comfort from family and friends that labor will be okay..I can never fully trust what I am getting into until I spread my wings and actually be the one experiencing it lol.
Although I think I will miss the fact that she's growing in my womb, the feeling of huge belly, how nice and polite people are on me, the feeling of her jabs in the middle of the night and see her movements while I sit and watch...I will miss being pregnant.
Odd to think and believe coming from me knowing that in my previous life I would have never thought of having a child, but never say never....If God chose you to bear a child, it is a wonderful unexplainable feeling a woman can have.
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