Hi Mommies-to-be!
Today's blog is taking a step back on fashion and honing in on health instead. Two nights ago, my sweetheart and I were actively participating in our childbirth classes and I sprung a leak! I had gone to the ladies room just before it happened but I guess my body and mind were not on the same wave length. When I told my honey what happened he immediately said we should mention it to the instructor as I had also been experiencing horrible back pain for almost 24 hours.
After explaining my awkward and embarrassing predicament, the instructor suggested that I get evaluated. Since we were already at the hospital, I headed upstairs to get checked out. Oh and by the way if you have to got to the hospital for any reason, get food! We learned that lesson and my love went for a Mc Donald's run (I know, soo not healthy, but I was having a fat girl moment and he wanted to indulge me).
So after being hooked up to monitors and being asked a gazillion questions a test was administered on me. The nurse used a q-tip to test if the fluid was amniotic fluid. She explained that if my water had been broken I would have to stay in the hospital until I delivered! Not just day but weeks! I was already mentally planning my break out. Lol! Less than an hour later it was determined that all was well and I was given a clean bill of health.
Apparently I had a virus and the liquid was discharge. The first signs would have been an unusual odor, when asked I said I hadn't noticed one. Later my love told me he had, wonderful partner. The virus will be easily treated with antibiotics.Ok so background story done, lets get done to the moral of it. Pay attention to the scents your body emits, be knowledgeable about pre term labor signs, and always air on the side of caution. Its better to have the doctor tell you there is nothing wrong then to ignore signs and complicate your pregnancy.
Until next time moms, stay healthy!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
The Hair of the Matter
Hello Cuties!
Are you realizing that your hair texture has changed? Are you tresses longer than before? Pregnancy affects your whole body in so many ways. How do you combat the newly found characteristics? The right hair, skin, and body care line up.
I was introduced to the Taliah Wajid Black Earth Products line a little over 3 years ago. I was experiencing dry scalp, rough hair, and my hair stopped growing. I began using her products and was amazed by the results. My hair was softer, easier to manage, had beautiful shine. The scent is awesome and the texture of the products lets you know you are using quality. As far as price goes, its inexpensive. You'll spend between $7-$13 for any of the items in the line. You can order her products online or find a local carrier on her website. www.naturalhair.org
The other day I scratched my head and it looked like a snow storm was happening in my little cubicle. Dry flakes! I was distraught because I knew I kept my hair well moisturized. I changed my facial wash and the flaking around my face calmed down. The old face wash left a residue that did not agree with my pregnancy hair line.
What's happens internally will definitely show up on you physically. It's important to focus on what you put in your body. So, you have to treat yourself well. Vitamins, water, and green tea with lemon, are a three pronged attack against lack luster hair. You can purchase decaffeinated green tea so that it is safe.
Roots showing? Is your hair looking multicolored? I know a lot of moms are concerned about if dying their hair will be harmful to the baby. After researching, the general consensus is to stay away from the dye in your first trimester. I've touched up my hair only once during my pregnancy and don't plan on doing it again until a month after my precious one's arrival. My suggestion is to ensure that you oil your hair as its texture may change form the dye and the additional hormones.
Take care of those beautiful tresses!
Are you realizing that your hair texture has changed? Are you tresses longer than before? Pregnancy affects your whole body in so many ways. How do you combat the newly found characteristics? The right hair, skin, and body care line up.
I was introduced to the Taliah Wajid Black Earth Products line a little over 3 years ago. I was experiencing dry scalp, rough hair, and my hair stopped growing. I began using her products and was amazed by the results. My hair was softer, easier to manage, had beautiful shine. The scent is awesome and the texture of the products lets you know you are using quality. As far as price goes, its inexpensive. You'll spend between $7-$13 for any of the items in the line. You can order her products online or find a local carrier on her website. www.naturalhair.org
The other day I scratched my head and it looked like a snow storm was happening in my little cubicle. Dry flakes! I was distraught because I knew I kept my hair well moisturized. I changed my facial wash and the flaking around my face calmed down. The old face wash left a residue that did not agree with my pregnancy hair line.
What's happens internally will definitely show up on you physically. It's important to focus on what you put in your body. So, you have to treat yourself well. Vitamins, water, and green tea with lemon, are a three pronged attack against lack luster hair. You can purchase decaffeinated green tea so that it is safe.
Roots showing? Is your hair looking multicolored? I know a lot of moms are concerned about if dying their hair will be harmful to the baby. After researching, the general consensus is to stay away from the dye in your first trimester. I've touched up my hair only once during my pregnancy and don't plan on doing it again until a month after my precious one's arrival. My suggestion is to ensure that you oil your hair as its texture may change form the dye and the additional hormones.
Take care of those beautiful tresses!
Au Natural
Hey Sensational Senoritas!
About a month ago, my big sister posted a video on my facebook wall. The video was of a young woman discussing Chris Rock's film Good Hair. She was reflecting on her own beliefs and discussing what she taught her daughters about the subject. That got my wheels spinning about the lessons I will pass on to my daughter. The debate of good and bad hair has raged on for centuries. From the time of the middle passage until now, African American people have conversed about what the terms really mean.
On the cover of beauty mags, glamorous Africa American women have straight, flowing, and most likely chemically treated hair. I must admit that as a teenager the images made me feel inadequate with my natural hair. I wanted a perm so bad because my aunt said I needed one, boys didn't like girls with natural hair, and my hair was a challenge to groom. Even with the feelings of inadequacy, I have always despised the terms good and bad hair. It bothers me to think that the mentality is passed down from generation to generation.
So having said all of that, what do I tell my daughter? The young woman in the video made a good point that good and bad hair isn't any particular state, be it natural or chemically treated. I think that the message I will give to her is to do to her hair what feels good to her. Ignore the fact mommy has locs and that the girls in school have straight hair. Focus on making your hair healthy and don't give it more importance than it deserves. Keep it clean and well maintained, don't be pressured to wear any hairstyle. I will never tell her that she needs a perm or that natural is the only way to go. We can discuss the benefits of both so that she can make an informed decision when she is old enough. Until then I'll leave her hair in its natural state so that she can have the option later.
In Chris Rock's film girls were getting perms as young as three years old! If you do something to permanently alter your child's hair you limit what they can do when its their decision.
As far as my hair journey goes, locs fit my lifestyle. I only had a perm for three years. Afterward I kept my hair in braids and cornrows. I've never been the kind of girl to get up early to do my hair so locs were a perfect solution. I can put oil in it and go!
However you choose to do your do, rock it to the fullest! TTYL!
About a month ago, my big sister posted a video on my facebook wall. The video was of a young woman discussing Chris Rock's film Good Hair. She was reflecting on her own beliefs and discussing what she taught her daughters about the subject. That got my wheels spinning about the lessons I will pass on to my daughter. The debate of good and bad hair has raged on for centuries. From the time of the middle passage until now, African American people have conversed about what the terms really mean.
On the cover of beauty mags, glamorous Africa American women have straight, flowing, and most likely chemically treated hair. I must admit that as a teenager the images made me feel inadequate with my natural hair. I wanted a perm so bad because my aunt said I needed one, boys didn't like girls with natural hair, and my hair was a challenge to groom. Even with the feelings of inadequacy, I have always despised the terms good and bad hair. It bothers me to think that the mentality is passed down from generation to generation.
So having said all of that, what do I tell my daughter? The young woman in the video made a good point that good and bad hair isn't any particular state, be it natural or chemically treated. I think that the message I will give to her is to do to her hair what feels good to her. Ignore the fact mommy has locs and that the girls in school have straight hair. Focus on making your hair healthy and don't give it more importance than it deserves. Keep it clean and well maintained, don't be pressured to wear any hairstyle. I will never tell her that she needs a perm or that natural is the only way to go. We can discuss the benefits of both so that she can make an informed decision when she is old enough. Until then I'll leave her hair in its natural state so that she can have the option later.
In Chris Rock's film girls were getting perms as young as three years old! If you do something to permanently alter your child's hair you limit what they can do when its their decision.
As far as my hair journey goes, locs fit my lifestyle. I only had a perm for three years. Afterward I kept my hair in braids and cornrows. I've never been the kind of girl to get up early to do my hair so locs were a perfect solution. I can put oil in it and go!
However you choose to do your do, rock it to the fullest! TTYL!
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