Enough Angels...

I chanced upon the following products by Clarins, which came highly recommended in a forum by women who are currently in the final leg of their pregnancies or recently given birth. Admittedly, while I have definitely used some products by Clarins on and off, I have never heard of these products before since I have mostly been using Clinique products through the years.

The 2 products which caught my interest are the 'Stretch Mark Control' and 'Body Treatment Oil', that would aid in prevention of formation of stretch marks which may or may not be caused by pregnancies. From the description of the products, their end purpose seem rather simiilar, just that one is cream-based while the other is oil-based. I think I'm more inclined on the cream-based product even though the oil-based one may be more effective cos #1) I'd think the cream-based one will be cheaper #2) I don't quite fancy the oily feeling on my body and my clothes sticking to my belly... (hmmm.. I wonder if my clothes would ignite if I stand too near the stove while making dinner?? Ok, that's a bad thought!!).

To be honest, so far little bun's been extremely kind to mummy because I have **knocking hard on wood** no signs of stretch marks YET. I recall that even at around 20weeks when I was expecting Chloe, I started getting stretch marks started at both sides of my belly and it was itching like crazy, especially in the night. I am guessing it could be because I have not put on a lot of weight this time, hence my belly hasn't started stretching too much yet... Or perhaps since my belly had already been stretched before (i.e. you know how new rubber bands are like; taunt and unyeilding), it is coping better now that it has lost its elasticity (think of a used rubber band).

** Dear hubby, since you have been fretting over what to get for me for my birthday, which incidentally happens to be next week, how about this?? I am sure this will come in handy soon. Moreover, I think this is more practical than any handbags/ shoes/ wallets at this stage, don't you think? :) **

Naturally, as any good woman would do during shopping trips (albeit online ones), my eyes strayed and I came across the below product. It is a **ahemmm** 'Bust Firming Lotion' (I swear this product was listed under the section for 'pregnancy'). The description indicates that this product 'noticebly strengthens the bust with a tautening and toning action' (WOW). Hmmm... am I right in guessing that after pregnancy/breastfeeding, a woman's bust is expected to travel down south and hence this product would come in to save the day?

Well, jokes aside, I would embrace all stretch marks as long as little bun is alive and healthy, and of course the most importantly, delivered as close to full term as possible. I wouldn't mind at all if my boobs decide to travel south so long as I get to hold my baby in my arms and watch him/her grow up.