Hi ladies + 1 guy!
Hahahaha..did my detailed scan yesterday. It is a baby boy! Hahahaha!
Weight: 490g as at week 22 (70 percentile)
head diameter: 5cm
head circumference: 19cm
3 cords normal
amniotic fluid: normal amt
uterus level: normal, high
mummy's weight: normal gain
Phew! That is a huge relief.
the one i am wearing now is a maternity dress from asos.good shot.
the one i am wearing now is a maternity dress from asos.good shot.
meaning we need to cut down on carbo ... the weight gain allowance each week is 500g max so for one month = 2kg
West is 134!
Best hawker food for pregnant women
Do you know which of the hawker dishes below are more suitable during pregnancy and when breastfeeding? Take a guess and read on to find out. Eveline Gan reports
Published on Sep 18, 2014 12:08 AM
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CHICKEN SATAY V BARBECUED CHICKEN
The lesser evil: Barbecued chicken
It is more nutritious and poses a lower risk of contamination than satay, which is often accompanied by raw onions, cucumber and ketupat (rice cakes).
The latter can carry harmful bacteria, depending on the cleanliness and storage conditions of the stall, said Ms Pauline Xie, a senior dietitian at clinical services at National Healthcare Group Polyclinics.
Order smart: Check that your barbecued chicken is thoroughly cooked - stick a fork through it and it should come out clean.
ICE KACANG V CHENG TNG
The lesser evil: Ice kacang
Both local desserts contain about 180 calories per serving each. But ice kacang offers more than twice the protein and five times the fibre, thanks to ingredients such as corn and red beans, said Ms Xie.
Order smart: Ask for less sugar syrup.
MEE SIAM V MEE REBUS V MEE SOTO
The least evil: Mee soto
In terms of nutrients, all three dishes are relatively similar, says Ms Melissa Koh, a nutritionist from the Health Promotion Board (HPB). But mee soto (yellow noodles served with shredded chicken in soup) would be the least sinful at 432 calories per serving. Mee siam and mee rebus contain close to 700 and 571 calories, respectively.
But all the dishes have sky-high sodium levels, with mee soto and mee rebus containing about 2.6g per serving and mee siam, 2.1g per serving. According to the HPB, Singaporeans eat an average of 9g of salt a day, which is more than the daily recommended amount of 5g.
Order smart: Get more protein by asking for lean meat, hard-boiled eggs and veggies, advised Ms Koh. Refrain from slurping up the gravy to cut down on the salt and calories.
CHICKEN BRIYANI V NASI LEMAK (WITH TWO FRIED KUNING FISH, EGG, FRIED ANCHOVIES AND SAMBAL CHILLI)
The lesser evil: Nasi lemak
Both dishes are far from healthy, but nasi lemak contains less saturated fat at 7g per serving compared to briyani's 12.3g, said Ms Xie. The rice in briyani is typically made with ghee and fat from chicken skin, she added. Saturated fat raises bad cholesterol levels in your body, increasing the risk of heart disease.
Order smart: Go easy on the sambal chilli. Apart from being oily, it is often loaded with salt.
MILK TEA V MILK COFFEE VS MILO
The least evil: Milo
The chocolate drink contains a negligible amount of caffeine - about 5 per cent of what is in a cup of instant coffee, said Ms Xie.
Too much caffeine can increase the risk of miscarriage and premature birth, she added. During pregnancy, stick to less than 300mg, or about two cups of coffee or tea.
If you are nursing, take less than 200mg of caffeine a day as it can pass through breast milk and cause your child to be restless, she said.
Order smart: Ask for the less sweet version.
CHICKEN RICE V CHICKEN CUTLET
The lesser evil: Chicken rice
Both are equally sinful dishes because of their high calorie and fat content, said Ms Koh. If you must make a choice, take chicken rice, which has 525 calories and 20g of fat per serving. A regular portion of fried chicken cutlet, served with French fries, salad, baked beans and toast, can easily set you back by as much as 800 calories, she added.
Order smart: Opt for brown rice if the chicken rice stall offers it, The added fibre can keep you full for a longer time, and is beneficial to your heart, said Ms Koh.
Background story
Should you eat for two?
On average, a moderately active woman needs about 2,000 calories a day. If you are pregnant and fairly sedentary (for instance, you are at your desk all day), all you need is 200 more calories a day, said Ms Jenny Ng, the principal dietitian from Mind Your Diet.
A more active pregnant mum would require just 285 more calories. And if you are breastfeeding, you will need an extra 500 calories a day to help maintain your milk supply.
She shares a list of other key nutrients you will need.
NUTRIENTS
Folic Acid
Pregnant: 600mg
Lactating: 500mg
Protein
Pregnant: 67g
Lactating: 83g (first six months), 77g (after six months)
Calcium
Pregnant: 1,000mg
Lactating: 1,000mg
- See more at: http://www.straitstimes.com/supplem...-pregnant-women-20140918#sthash.GAEMbrdi.dpuf
I'm still squeezing into most of my normal dresses too, just that they r getting shorter n shorter, hehe.
The haze is bad today! Woke up with not only a runny nose but also itchy eyes today.
I'm still squeezing into most of my normal dresses too, just that they r getting shorter n shorter, hehe.
The haze is bad today! Woke up with not only a runny nose but also itchy eyes today.
i stopped weighting myself scare will see the scale top the 2kg
i am petite,so i dun bother to buy those expensive maternity wear.i got this convetible dress from a blogshop sometime ago.
who knws,i can wear during pregnancy and its super comfortable
i stopped weighting myself scare will see the scale top the 2kg
but my weight diff is usually pre- pang sai and post pangsai lolz ...the difference can be as big as 1.5kg lolz
My throat feels scratchy. Not sure if it is cos of the haze or due to ... lack of good sleep for 2 consecutive nights. hmmI'm still squeezing into most of my normal dresses too, just that they r getting shorter n shorter, hehe.
The haze is bad today! Woke up with not only a runny nose but also itchy eyes today.
i also wat ..dun intend to buy too much lolzso good.. I now like wear uniform every week. I rotate 2-3 non maternity dress, 1 maternity skirt and 1 maternity trousers haha. My colleague say y keep seeing u wear the same thing.. I say no budget.
this morning i wake at almost 5am ...cos heard some noises ..cant go back to sleep but just went i almost fall alseep my alarm ring :s but heng previous night good sleep so still not that tired
2-3 days lor
plus black makes u look smaller too.
helps to hide some of the bulk esp later.... when we become whales
haiz... a bunch of youngsters were creating a ruckus at the rooftop garden last night. bleah. wanted to scream "knn diam la mai cha!"this morning i wake at almost 5am ...cos heard some noises ..cant go back to sleep but just went i almost fall alseep my alarm ring :s but heng previous night good sleep so still not that tired
so good.. I now like wear uniform every week. I rotate 2-3 non maternity dress, 1 maternity skirt and 1 maternity trousers haha. My colleague say y keep seeing u wear the same thing.. I say no budget.
all my clothes are black lolzplus black makes u look smaller too.
can keep for no 2 if u dont get too freaked out of being preggie again
can keep for no 2 if u dont get too freaked out of being preggie again
hahaha!! i kept laughing at my own screen after reading.. cos i tried it before!! my weight gain is scary, i only weight myself when my gynae request.. i think i gained the most kgs here.. hitting 10kg liaoi stopped weighting myself scare will see the scale top the 2kg
but my weight diff is usually pre- pang sai and post pangsai lolz ...the difference can be as big as 1.5kg lolz
no choice cos i am fat so need some black color to make me look slimmer lolzHaha I opposite, I don't have black clothes. I like colorful dresses w bright prints
same i hate those wrap tummy section so i try to get those adjustable waist line pants
if u are small size ok wat ..u see fann wont 17kg ok !!!hahaha!! i kept laughing at my own screen after reading.. cos i tried it before!! my weight gain is scary, i only weight myself when my gynae request.. i think i gained the most kgs here.. hitting 10kg liao
I have maternity dresses in purple , red , black , orange, lavender, green etc.Haha I opposite, I don't have black clothes. I like colorful dresses w bright prints
Oh fann wong gained 17kg!! That's a lot! But from her pics n on tv don't look like lo.. Power!!no choice cos i am fat so need some black color to make me look slimmer lolz
same i hate those wrap tummy section so i try to get those adjustable waist line pants
if u are small size ok wat ..u see fann wont 17kg ok !!!
for me obese one ..so cannot gain too much mah
wah for me max is 10kg for this pregnancy
hahaha!! i kept laughing at my own screen after reading.. cos i tried it before!! my weight gain is scary, i only weight myself when my gynae request.. i think i gained the most kgs here.. hitting 10kg liao
Mine is 20kg.. i am aldy half way there.. jiat lat.. but last trimester weight will increase more n faster right??!!
