… that’s what she said. (I can imagine The Wife snarking at this title, so I figure I’d beat him to it.) There are three favorite oils for a pregnant belly I’d recommend wholeheartedly. I haven’t had new stretch marks on my baby bump, but my boobs and hips are another story. My skin around […]
Bundle Organics Review – Organic Prenatal Juices
During my first two months of pregnancy, I got really nauseous from the OTC prenatal vitamins I was on. I tried Trader Joe’s, Rainbow Lite from Whole Foods, and Nature Made. I don’t know about you but I’m not a fan of horse pills. I wish I’d heard of Bundle Organics prenatal juices earlier! You […]
Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis – My First Two Weeks
When I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, I freaked. I thought it meant I automatically had to be put on insulin. My doctor’s office put me in touch with the hospital’s GD program, and I was off to meet the certified diabetes educator (CDE) the next day. During my first visit, I was weighed and […]
Pregnancy Superstitions and Old Wives Tales – WTF
Like many Chinese-Americans born and raised here, I kinda live a double life. The American life is what you see here on the blog. The Chinese life is lighting up incense to honor dead relatives, acknowledging your elders by title, passing red envelopes, and gorging on Chinese tamales during the season. As soon as I […]
MAC Maleficent Lipstick: True Love’s Kiss – Review
I think I found another perfect red lipstick! My homegirl AJ went on a hunt for me and picked up MAC x Maleficent collection‘s lipstick called True Love’s Kiss for me and her! I heart it like I heart Maleficent and most Disney villains. I think this shade is more versatile and wearable than Ruby Woo. I know […]
Preggo Update: I Have Gestational Diabetes
So. This happened. If you’re pregnant, you know you have to be checked for gestational diabetes. I failed my one-hour screening test by a ton of points. Xenia joked “What kind of Asian are you?” Ha! A week later, I took my three-hour glucose test. They take your blood four times to see how your body […]