Tag Archives: Pregnancy

Moroccan Argan Oil Skin Serum by Seven Wonders

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Charlotte

I was given this bottle of Argan Oil Skin Serum by Seven Wonders to try out but I’ve not really gotten down to it yet. Been really busy with baby so I didn’t have the time test out products for … Continue reading →

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2 years in a glance

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Charlotte

Just something I did while waiting for my postnatal masseur to arrive the other day. A little summary of my life in the past 2 years. Time seems to fly by in a blink of an eye… 2010 Dec – … Continue reading →

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My Postnatal Jamu Massage

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Charlotte

More & more modern chinese women are taking up postnatal massages to slim down the tummy as well as detoxify the body and encourage a speedy afterbirth recovery. I was concerned about losing the extra tummy flabs and getting my … Continue reading →

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Confinement – Postpartum care & all the ridiculous rules

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Charlotte

For the chinese, it’s usually a period of 1 month where the mother has to rest and follow a set of rules (sometimes bordering along ridiculous and crazy). They believe that giving birth causes the body to go into “cold” … Continue reading →

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Day 6 of being a mom

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Charlotte

It’s my expected due date today but bubs arrived early. So I’ve been a mom for 6 days since. We had our doctor appointment today for mommy and baby, and thank God, everything is fine. Baby has slight jaundice but … Continue reading →

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Expect a hiatus from A Beauty Affair as I journey into Motherhood

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Charlotte

I’m sorry I can’t type much now because I’ve only got 1 hand free as I cradle my little one in the other. Yes, I’m a mother now. It’s incredible, I still am in shock and can’t believe it. And … Continue reading →

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Nothing to envy when a pregnant lady goes on maternity leave

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Charlotte

Maternity leave is 16 weeks for Singapore citizens. You can take up to 4 weeks out of the 16 weeks prior to your EDD to rest and prepare for the arrival of your little one. I started my maternity leave shortly … Continue reading →

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Do you even need a feminine wash? Lactacyd Intimate Wash

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Charlotte

I received this lovely parcel from Lactacyd featuring their 2 new products. I was first introduced to this brand and the whole concept of feminine care a year back. You can read up my experience with Lactacyd products HERE.

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Dealing with heartburn, constipation & so on…

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Charlotte

This article is specially for all the pregnant women out there who are suffering from either or both heartburn & constipation. Oh, while we are at this, why not include yeast infection too. Here’s a short intro to each ailment that … Continue reading →

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My maternity photoshoot

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Charlotte

Previously, I attended a L’oreal bloggers event and got this voucher to redeem a 60mins photoshoot. It’s been ages since I visited the Botanical Gardens, the last being when I was probably in primary school for some excursion? Actually, I … Continue reading →

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Random musing on my pregnancy

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Charlotte

It all starts with a pregnancy test kit that read positive, you are elated about this whole new life developing inside you. You can’t wait to share the good news but you never expect how hellish the next 40 weeks … Continue reading →

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[Review] Combat acne with Tea Tree Oil

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Charlotte

No thanks to the pregnancy hormones and increased humidity, my back ache aka bacne took a turn for the worst. The LMS Spotlight was not helping in areas which were difficult to reach and furthermore, I wasn’t utilizing its full capacity. … Continue reading →

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I have a little dancer

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Charlotte

Does your baby kick a lot? I started to feel movements known as quickening for mine around 16 weeks. Most websites state for first time moms, they would usually only feel such movements around the 5th month. Guess I was … Continue reading →

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Sensitive skin during pregnancy

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Charlotte

Just a few days back, I noticed that I had a mild rash spreading across my face. It was like a skin allergy of some sort. My pores were red and angry-looking and it felt sensitive. I thought it was … Continue reading →

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Pregnancy Pillows : Do you want/need one?

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Charlotte

This is why I love to surf international forums, because I get to learn a lot about stuff uncommon in Singapore. Remember abut the fetal dopplers I had blogged about previously OVER HERE? It’s not very popular over here, I … Continue reading →

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