How many is too many? (Baby Books)

So far, I have three. One fertility book (I bought one month after we got married, excited much?), one week by week guide to pregnancy and the most recent one is Muddlehood : What not to expect when you are expecting.

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The latter is a collection of short stories by Singapore-based mothers, which I find heartwarming, although some are not-so-amusing. At 23 weeks pregnant, I'm not sure if I should be reading birthing stories now since it makes me anxious. Though I'd rather be anxious than ignorant. Oh well.

Now that we are making way for Baby E in our lives, we started doing spring cleaning. Out with the old, in with the new. I have to resist the urge to buy things, that we don't really need. Books and Magazines included. I may have to skip buying Yes magazine (huhu), and just buy parenting or baby books / magazines.

It's a change I am more than willing to embrace. It's about time! :)

Is having a baby really expensive?

It sure is. But what makes it worthwhile is seeing your baby smile. (As I type this blog entry, our baby E is moving inside my tummy :)) And it will make you forget about everything. Even just for a few minutes. Then comes the hospital bills, insurance etc.

Today, I'm feeling more organized than usual. I paid the rent and organized our expenses for the next few months. It just feels so good to accomplish pending tasks. I have my dear husband to thank for teaching me how to save, and giving me the inspiration to be more organized.

When I got pregnant, "spending for yourself" always is a mental battle. I kept on thinking, instead of spending, I should just save the money for our baby. Then, another part of me would rationalize that this is the time to be spending for yourself, because once the baby comes, it'll be much harder.

Like for instance, our upcoming wedding anniversary next month. Hubby and I have been discussing, thinking, discussing and thinking again for about a week, whether or not we should push through our staycation. But we are leaning towards going for it.

I promise to save more and pray that I'll have normal delivery. 17 weeks to go!!! :)

Avocado Smoothie

Decided to search and post recipes for Avocado Smoothie that I've been craving for so early in the morning! Hope I can drink one before the day ends! Oh how fun it is to be pregnant! :)

Ingredients : (Source)

1 ripe avocado, halved and pitted
1 cup milk
1.2 cup vanilla yogurt
3 tablespoons honey
8 ice cubes

Directions :

1. Combine the avocado, milk, yogurt, honey and ice cubes in a blender, blend until smooth.

Post-script (16 July 2012) : I got my avocado shake! Twice! Hubby bought for me last weekend and yesterday.