Another Pregnancy Update-- 27 Weeks

Took a picture right before I pig out for lunch

Thirteen more weeks to go! And it's the last week of second trimester, even though I look like I'm about to pop anytime soon.

Boy I am hugeeeeee!!! I had to emphasize that with the e's. I usually get sick around this time of the year and voila I got sick! Last night was discomfort after discomfort. I tried to fall asleep at 8pm because I had a bad headache, but it was difficult to fall asleep due to the headache. Eventually I fell asleep, but woke up at 2am (thanks to the headache). I suffered for hours until I finally fell asleep again. This morning I woke up with a nosebleed. I hope this headache ends today! I don't want to be close proximity to my bed all day... I want to be doing productive things.

So far the only productive activity that I've done today was yoga. It was only ten minutes, but better than nothing hehe.

Merry Christmas

My first Christmas tree. I think I did a good job ;)

To me, family is everything, and one of the things that I enjoy doing for my family is cooking (bought everything in this case haha). 

Cute mousse cake from Nini Bakery... tasted great too!

Pregnancy Blog- Second Trimester To-Do List

bump bump bump... wow I look huge for being 5 months.

16 more weeks till I pop. It seems like a long way to go, but five months of my pregnancy already went by. My linea nigra is getting longer and darker and I haven't found any new stretch marks yet. One more month and I will be in my third trimester. The vitamin D supplement that I am taking boosts my energy, and I am even more energetic than I was prior to being pregnant. So what better time to take advantage of this energy than now. Here is a helpful list of actions to take during this energetic time.

[] Plan baby shower- from theme to passing out invitations
[x] Schedule maternity photoshoot
[] Plan confinement food- this is the period of rest after giving birth
[x] Plan baby essentials- all the baby needs, but shopping will take place in the third trimester

I don't see why I need a lot of energy to do these things since it's mostly planning, but it's a good foundation for all else that follow.

Hot Tub Weather

It's been gloomy and raining here. Perfect for a nice hot bath.

Food Blog/ Kitchen Time- Home meals all day

I don't normally eat all three meals at home, but I'm trying to eat out less and cook more. I'm an [amateur] amateur cook. I have trouble making something with what I currently have and when relying on a recipe, I'm never 100% sure that I'm following it correctly. My mom usually cooks, and I would eat whatever she makes, but recently I don't have an appetite for her dishes. Perhaps it has to do with my pregnancy cravings. So I would order carry-out or dine out, but then I felt ripped off by the restaurants. I thought they're obviously making 10-fold off of you. And voila, now I spend most of my time in the kitchen.

Today, I've decided to prepare all three meals at home. These are quick and easy meals.

Breakfast: Fried egg (looks bad I know), avocados sprinkled with EV olive oil and chia seeds

Drink: Chocolate milk

This is my stable breakfast because it's packed with nutrients and super easy to make. Takes no cooking except the eggs.

Lunch: Egg, tomato and Chinese sausage noodle soup

I used filtered water, but it tastes better with chicken stock.

Oops forgot to take a picture of my dinner... but it wasn't quick and simple anyways.

On a new note, I'm making chicken stock for the first time. Also using an instant pot for the first time. I set it for two hours on pressure cook. Hopefully I didn't eff up. And yes of course I added water.. a generous amount too. A bit pessimistic as well, like what if everything ends up burnt and what if all the liquid dries up?