Here I am.. Waiting for my 2nd baby to come out.. 7 days to
go and I’m about to witness God’s wonderful creation coming out of my tummy
again. I was thinking- why didn’t I blog about this during my 1st pregnancy?
Why just now? Then I realized that even on this 2nd pregnancy with only 2 years
apart, I have experienced things that I haven’t during my 1st. I know very well
that I have read multiple books and articles about pregnancy- both me and my
hubby actually. Though we are aware of the weight gain, the change in the
appearance due to enlarged nose and bloated face, the possibility of stretch
marks, the sleepless nights and breathlessness, as some of the so-called
“normality in pregnancy”- Things become very different when you experience it
yourself at an intensity you could’ve not imagined. So let me share with you
some experiences that I have encountered during this new chapter in my life
that are both exciting and scary. :)
1. Pregnancy Acne
When I gave birth to my first born, the first thing I did
after losing weight was going back to my dermatologist. I was very happy with
the result until I got pregnant again. Oiliness and acne can destroy your mood
on a daily basis and can literally result to stress, especially on a job like
mine, where I meet up with clients and attend a lot of conferences. So I try to
google if this is normal as I have never experienced this during my first
pregnancy.
FACT: They said that most pregnant women experience acne as
the higher levels of hormones called Androgens prompt the sebaceous glands in
the skin to produce sebum (causing oiliness). The bigger sebaceous glands and
the excessive production of this sebum when combined with our skin cells,
blocks our pores that creates a ground for bacteria to multiply. Thus, the
inflamed skin erupts and produces acne.
