Treatment Starts Tomorrow

It is my dental appointment tomorrow.  This is my very first visit to the dentist's office since my pregnancy.  I was about to start my dental treatment last year when I learned that I was pregnant.  My husband and I had to reschedule it after delivery and recovery.

Because of hormonal changes in a pregnant woman's body, the gums will become sore, swollen and bleeding.  So it is not advisable to have tooth extraction while pregnant.  But it is still important to see a dentist or hygienist during pregnancy to prevent dental problems.

I really hate going to the dentist.  I am scared and nervous knowing that my teeth will be drilled.  But as soon as my gums get numb, everything is fine.(Smiles).  My husband saw the dentist first two weeks ago.  We are both thankful that we have a very good dental insurance. 

Healthy Snacks

It is not cool to be sick. You cannot keep up with the priorities and you are not able to do anything at all. Your energy is consumed and your body is weak.

If you get sick, the time you spend with your family is limited. Thus, you will not enjoy it. What do we need to do to stay healthy and fit? Simple. Get plenty of rest, exercise more often, and eat right. Eat right means eat healthy foods. As what I read from an article, "Do not take for granted any of the food groups." So do your best to have them in every meal.

But for busy mothers like me, it is difficult to follow this advice sometimes. And most likely, we just prepare what we can find in the refrigerator especially in the middle of the week. Don't worry. You can make it up! Eat healthy snacks before each meal. It will help our body get going through the day. A piece of fruit or a protein bar is great. Make it a habit everyday.

During my pregnancy, I eat six times a day. Not big meals but small ones only. This helps my digestive system to digest the food properly without giving me a heartburn. The doctor advised the same thing now that I gave birth so I can get a proper nutrition for my baby.

No Coffee For Me For A While

Drinking coffee has been my habit since I was a teenager. Coffee is a part of our daily breakfast at home. With a plate of rice, fried dried fish and eggs, or pieces of pandesal with margarine and a cup of hot coffee will make our morning going. I tried drinking milk once in while but never get used to it.

My parents, siblings and I help one another to get the children in the family into the habit of drinking milk. So far, it is getting successful.

Now that I am pregnant, I need to get extra calcium for my body and baby's development. My doctor advised me to drink three glasses of milk a day! I know it is too much but I need to follow her advice. It is for the health of me and my baby.