RE: Spicy Food
When I was preg with #1, I am 无辣不欢, everything must have chili. But this one, because it started with gastritis-like discomfort and heartburn, I avoided chili until the bak-chang festival.
Some also say eating too much chili makes hot-tempered baby, but my #1 is a typical gentle giant. He is almost size of a 3YO but very very gentle.
Jacqueline, everything has to be in moderation lah. "Bu" is ok, but don't over do.
Chan, ya, I also agree with Jacqueline, some people need more carbo than other pregggies leh.
You just adjust according your need lah.
I am mild lactose-intolerant so I did not take the usual milk drink (incl those for preg/ nursing moms). Good thing I am ok with yogurt, cheese and cream.
DangGui & Red date:
I just brewed some herbal soup for the family the other night, and it has danggui inside.. I did feel bloated but not sure if due to the danggui..
As for red date, does it cause allergy or something? I see most of my preg recipe has red dates woh.. Of course old wives will say red dates make the bb look radiant, even our skin will be pinky-pinky de..