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Disclaimer: The information contained in this post is NOT intended as medical advice.  Please consult with a licensed medical professional if you have any questions or concerns related to your health situation.

How are you, moms?

It's been a while since I last updated my blog. It's because I was hospitalized a couple weeks ago (September 6 to be exact) due to miscarriage. Unfortunately, I lost my baby that is supposed to be my second child. Now I wanted to share with you what I went through during miscarriage. The information shared below, I think, is essential to all women most especially who are preparing or planning for pregnancy.

Let's begin...

My LMP (last menstrual period) was either first week or second week of July (Sorry, I am not brilliant in remembering dates). When I learned I was one-month delayed, I already concluded that I got pregnant. But I didn't bother to use the urine test, nor did I consult my OB to confirm my pregnancy. However,  my gut feelings told me that there was something wrong with my pregnancy. Because the first week of August, I felt stabbing pain in my abdomen that I thought I was going to have a monthly period. Strangely, it did not really happen as expected until a few more passing weeks. There were times the abdominal pain re-occurred though it was tolerable. Since I already missed my period for 7 weeks, I decided to ask my husband to buy two pregnancy tests to find out whether I was pregnant or not.

First Pregnancy Test - two clear lines appeared,  which means positive.

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We were so elated of what we saw, so husband and I decided to schedule for an ultrasound with my OB on September 5. But prior to that day, evening, undesirable things happened. I found out some brown discharge/spotting, though it had never soaked my panty liner, but I was still terrified. Again I made my second pregnancy test, reassuring the baby was okay.

Second Pregnancy Test - one line is clear while the other one is somewhat faint.



Upon seeing it, we decided to consult my OB on the following day. I underwent TVS (transvaginal ultrasound). Yes,  the OB confirmed I was pregnant but I should have been more than 7 weeks based on her examination. She saw yolk sac, but no embryo detected, as well as the heartbeat. Also, while on TVS, my spotting began to get worse (I saw fresh, red blood already). But she did not tell me right away that I was going to miscarry my baby but sadly expressed the baby's development would not probably be good if the pregnancy continues. But she did not also suggest a D&C (raspa). She advised me to get back after one week for another ultrasound, take a complete bed rest and she prescribed Duphaston as pampakapit. But she said if the bleeding persisted and was heavy, I shouldn't wait any longer but go immediately to the emergency. Then on September 6 morning, I found out some blood clots already but I refused to go to emergency yet, hoping that what I went through was just normal. But in the late afternoon, I bled heavily accompanied with abdominal pain, much like dysmenorrhea. I then made up my mind to go to the hospital and the doctor told me I had to undergo D&C.

Sad to know that I miscarried my baby and it was a traumatic event. My doctor told me that stress, as well as food intake, have nothing to do with the miscarriage.  This type of occurrence is really common in one out of a hundred pregnant women.  In spite of that, I should take extra precautions, like my body should be in optimal health before planning for another conception to avoid the same problem in the future.

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Cleaning is, as it seems, a burdensome job that eats up your free time and your budget. Most commercial cleaners lure you into thinking they are some miracle solutions that will remove grime and dust at once without the need to scrub and scour. Unfortunately, as soon as you use them you realize they are no different that the rest of the stuff offered in stores. The solution? Just go green. Here are a few cleaning recipes to try at home. Check this out.

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It turns out that some simple home ingredients can work just as good as commercial products. The best thing about them is that they are anything but toxic and they cost next to nothing. With a little baking soda, lemons, vinegar, cornstarch, rubbing alcohol and even ammonia, you can make super powerful non-toxic cleaning products for around the home. Check out these recipes and make your own.

Sink Cleaner

Things you will need:
  • Baking soda
  • Water
How to make it:

Clear your sink of dishes and stuff. Run the faucet and wet the surface. Liberally sprinkle baking soda over it and let sit for half an hour. Baking soda has mild abrasive properties and is perfect for grime and stains. While you are doing other cleaning tasks around the home, it will work its magic on cleaning your sink. When the time is up, grab a sponge and scrub your sink. Rinse well. Cleaning your sink with baking soda will also help you to clear the drains. Two birds, one stone.

Glass Cleaner

Many people complain that some cleaning products leave streaks on their glass surfaces. If you are using soap to clean your mirror or windows, no wonder you are not getting the results you want. Truth be told, you need to steer clear of any products that create suds. So here is one simple recipe to deal with your cleaning woes.

Things you will need:
  • Distilled water
  • Vinegar
  • Spray bottle
How to make it:

Fill half of your bottle with vinegar and fill the rest of it with distilled water. Give it a good shake. Spray your windows and mirrors and wipe down with a lint-free, flat-weaved cloth. Work in a zigzag pattern, starting from the top of the window/mirror. And the reason you want to use distilled water is because it doesn't contain all those minerals that can leave streaks on your glass surfaces. The recipe is used by many cleaning companies like HouseCleaners N6.

Tip: If you notice any stains on your window/mirror, it's best to treat them in advance. Grab a cotton pad, add a little rubbing alcohol and wipe down all stains and spots. When you are done, use your 50-50 solution of water and vinegar to clean the whole mirror/window.

All-purpose Cleaner

Things you will need:
  • Dish soap
  • 1/3 vinegar
  • 2/3 water
  • Spray bottle
How to make it:

Start by filling 1/3 of the spray bottle with vinegar. Fill the remaining space with water and add a few drops of dish soap. Give it a good shake. This is a very good all-purpose cleaner that works on many surfaces around the home, the only exception being granite countertops. In general, you want to use a special cleaner for your countertops, depending on what they are made of (check with your manufacturer).

Toilet Cleaner

Things you will need:
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • ¾ cup borax
  • 15-20 drops of essential oils (lemon, lavender and tea tree)
How to make it:

Mix together all the ingredients in a bottle and shake well. Wet the toilet bowl and pour the solution. Let it work for a few hours. Scrub well and flush.

Contrary to what many people think, borax is not toxic unless used in extremely large amounts. It has many household uses as it removes stains, deodorizes and whitens. It is ideal for toilet bowl cleaners.

As you can see, all of the ingredients mentioned above are dirt cheap. Switch to using make-at-home cleaning products to save big on house cleaning and you will be fine.

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