Myths and superstitions
Now that I’m prego, I’ve been hearing a lot of pregnancy myths and superstitions.
Perhaps the most outrageous and craziest of them all comes from my mom. Basically, I should not look at ugly people so that my baby will be pretty! I swear, I laughed so hard when I heard it.
Here are some other myths and superstitions I’ve encountered:
- Whatever you eat will indicate how your baby will look like. So, if you eat red fruits, your baby’s cheeks will be red … hey, that’s why I’m having strawberries as my snack!
- Wear a red band to protect yourself from the evil eye (jealousy). This actually comes from my Jewish friend and since I don’t have a red band, I’m wearing my all ruby bracelet. It’s red!
- No bathing for 10 days after delivery. Mmm … I’m not sure if bathing here also refers to showering. Perhaps Asians did this in ancient times, but I’m a modern Asian woman!
- If you deny a pregnant woman the food that she craves you will get a sty in your eye. Basically, what the prego woman wants, the prego woman gets! Wouldn’t it be cool if I could have everything I wished for because I’m prego hahaha!
Baby’s first booties and mittens
Anyway, I’m already 15 weeks prego and my husband and I haven’t really bought anything for the baby. When I speak with other pregnant women, they all talk about all the clothes and furniture they’ve bought.
That has all changed! I found this really cute store and got our baby’s first booties and mittens. My husband laughed because he thought I was crazy to buy cashmere booties! I would have gotten cashmere mittens too but since there are more lose fibers in cashmere and the baby will probably lick the mittens, I opted for the merino wool version! =) I think they also make great presents if you have friends who are expecting. If you can’t visit the store, check out the online boutique at http://www.ovale.com
Tingling sensation
Mmm … I’m also having this tingling sensation in my legs like they’re going to feel numb. It started last week and had it now twice during my sleep. It’s very uncomfortable and makes it very hard to get a good night’s sleep. Though I read that it can be normal, I’ll probably ask my OB/GYN at my appointment next week.
Prego outfit
I’m glad I have several loose-fitting dresses as I’m really having a difficult time finding maternity clothes. I’m not a pants and sweater/top kind of gal so it’s not easy finding nice dresses with enough room for my growing boobs and belly bump!
So, did you find out that you had Restless Legs Syndrome during your pregnancy, and did it go away after you gave birth? I run a support group, several mamebers are preggo, so any insight you can offer would be great. That is, if you still have time for the computer! Hope all went well.
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