Tips for Expecting Moms

I haven't blogged for so long (I can't even remember when I exactly posted the recipe). Just delivered a strong, healthy and beautiful baby boy 2 months ago. I am exhausted and finally got ourselves, including my husband, into a better schedule.

I didn't realize how exhausted I was during the pregnancy (although I found out that it is much worse after the baby was born). I am the kind of person like to keep moving all the time. When I realized how much time I needed to sleep and rest every day, I know that I need to re-arrange my usual schedule, such as cooking healthy for myself and the family.

When I was still on my way to the 3rd trimester, I learned and developed some strategies. Hope this will help you if you are expecting or planning to have a little one.

Before we start, make sure you know that different woman has different pregnancy experience. You may have a lot of energy to do all the stuffs as usual. Also, different doctors (a.k.a. OBGYN) may give you different advice, especially on your diet plan.

1) Buy at least 8-12 more microwave oven safe containers which contain 3 cup bowl or 4 cup square volume.

2) Use store-bought help, especially frozen fruit and vegetables

3) Triple/quadraple the cooking quantity

4) Cook mostly on your days-off

5) If you have to dine out, try to cut it down to once in every 2 weeks the most to avoid too much sodium consumption. ( I learned my lesson when I was 4-month pregnant and traveled back to Hong Kong)

6) After the delivery, if somebody offers to help, accept it. Even a few hours would be a big help.

7) This is the most important thing that you must do. I cannot emphasize enough how important it is. Make as many meals as you can and freeze them up for yourself after the baby is born. You will not have enough time to take care of the baby, rest and cook for yourself. This is one that I regreted that I didn't do enough.

Anyway, I will share with you all the recipes that I used and created during and after my pregnancy. Hope this will help you.

WARNING: If you have any doubt about the ingredients and/or recipes, make sure to check with your doctor.