sanrio,
agree with you. i think logic presides myths. we shld understand our own body well, and know what foods we shld/ shld not eat. variety in foods will provide better nourishment.
for me, once passed the first tri, i kindda am more relaxed. so once in a while, yes, ice-kachang and pineapple. pamper myself a bit =)
re: creams
i heard that stretch marks or not, is actually genetic. no amount of cream will help in preventing it. But the cream will help to ease the dryness as the skin expands.
so, was told, if you want to know if you'll hv stretch marks, ask your mom. If she does, chances are, you'll too.
anyway, i just use baby lotion and apply after bath. was so diligently applying creams for 1st bb, but oso cannot avoid. sigh...