Re CL: They are as choosy as the maids. Before they say their price or availability, they will ask. Is it your first baby? Is it twins? Do you stay with parents/in laws, etc. They want to do filter. Obviously, their preference is for first time mommies that lives alone!
Re dizziness: At this stage of pregnancy, a possible reason for dizziness is lack of blood supply or low blood pressure. Which usual cases are improved with iron supplement.
Re smells and food: I discovered that while not usually palatable, simple turkey breast or ham sandwich with plain bread seem to be very well tolerated. I suppose this is because such cold cuts and sandwiches has no smell - compared to chicken rice, etc etc. I am having a craving for sushi now... But sometimes the mouth wanna eat the tummy rejects! Oh well...
Re surviving at work: Try to tell yourself MIND OVER BODY! It is not easy, but it does makes you feel better and more in control. I actually have to lunch at the hawker centre every day (PUKE!) and then pass by a TCM (PUKE!!) and then endure, twice daily, the cleaner's cologne (PUKE!!)... and of course, that air freshener at the toilet is worse than the toilet itself (PUKE!!).... Some days I just come to work, feel too sick or too tired, and then u-turn.
I told my boss already, since the midyear review is upcoming, and I have been taking quite a number of MC and leave, and energy level failing. At least he is supportive!