Bloating big time

On Friday, I made a smoothie juice in the morning intended to be consumed right a way. But I didn't get to it until after work. So, I just chucked it before dinner thinking I should at least filled my stomach with good stuff. Then Charles made a fish head hotpot and lobster (he remembered me saying we weren't going out to eat, so he was smart enough to buy some good food to cook). I ate a couple bowls of soups and fish etc. Afterwards, oh my goodness, my stomach just ballooned up like I was 4 months. I had to pace around and finally I told Charles we needed to take a Costco trip to buy some stuff and allow me walk some more. I got prune juice and dried plum to make sure I am regular in the meantime. The bloated stomach symptom is definitely one I don't recall to experience so early on. As I read more on the internet, half of the women suffered from it. It is hormone related and the only thing one can do is to eat less amount and make sure digestion system is flowing. But boy that sensation is so uncomfortable that it is hard to just sit for a long time.



I must say the sense of taste is affected more strongly this time. My craving is between hot/spicy and sour. Kimchi is my friend and funny that I actually read about it contains some good probiotics and it is good for pregnant women. I couldn't resist a spicy ramen bowl this morning for breakfast (no desire for bread or other stuff). I have also had my eyes set on a bowl of seafood spicy noodles and finally got my treat on Sat for lunch. But I didn't think it was spicy enough so I might have to go back to chef lu next week. Today, Charles thought up to make hot and sour soup. You gotta give him credit sometimes. It hit the spot. I even have enough left over for a couple lunches!


I don't know how long I can hide this from work. But for as long as I can I suppose. I am just amazed at the timing of it all. I still remember having a little worry about once I started to work, when should I start trying so that I won't leave too early and not wait too long to try etc. I guess God already had it all planned out.


Now I just pray that I will be able to switch my time off so that I can carry out the VBS in June.