Veterinarian, Blogger & Mother. Cecylia shares her musings on life and style in the same breath. She passionately believes that "every day is worth dressing up for."
As I only revealed the news of my pregnancy well into the 2nd trimester, I thought I’d recap my first trimester styles and share with you a little secret. Even before I knew that I was pregnant, I’d given up drinking alcohol. How? I hear you ask.
I used to drink at least a glass of white or Muscato every night. Although I’d never been drunk in my life, and only drink for pleasure, I did however have a weak spot for Sauv Blanc and an even weaker one for T Gallant’s Juliette Muscato. Even though I’ve always been a sensible drinker, it wasn’t until one day hubby came home to tell me about the shocking news he heard a Doctor speak about at his firm that made me quit.
Apparently, when we drink a glass of alcohol, our liver works hard to metabolise the alcohol in place of fat for 3 days. Even if we exercise and try to burn calories, we only get tired and all the fat cells remain untouched. For 3 days! I couldn’t believe it. I’d been running 3 times a week and for some reason, all the cakes and chips I’d been eating weren’t getting burnt off like they used to. I thought I was just getting older.
So I tried this self-experiment. I went cold turkey and stopped drinking for 3 days. Boy were they difficult. Habits are not easy to kill. And not to mention, the third night was a friend’s wedding and temptation was ever present. But a promise was a promise, and thank God, I stuck it out. Of course, I did seek solace in extra desserts… But a miracle happened. On the fourth day, I was able to fit into this outfit I’d been dying to wear for years. And since then, I’ve not had a drink.
So not only is my liver thanking me for it, but also MiniKee, as it turns out I was pregnant then all along. Go figure, sometimes it pays to listen to an expert.
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我怀孕顺利进入了第二孕期，我才透露了这个消息。第一孕期的时候你们肯定都不知道，因此我想回顾一下头三个月的服装款式并与大家分享一个小秘密。其实在我知道我怀孕了之前，我就已经放弃饮酒了。
以前我每天晚上会喝一杯白酒或Muscato甜酒。虽然我从来没有醉过，喝酒只是一种乐趣。但尽管我一直是一个明智的饮酒者，终于一天我禁止喝了。有一天丈夫回家告诉我令人震惊的消息，他听到医生在他的公司谈论身体健康讲座。 他说，当我们喝了一杯酒后，我们的肝脏就会努力工作3天来消化酒精。这3天内肝不消化脂肪。即使我们锻炼，我们只会累，3天内所有的脂肪细胞保持不被用掉。我简直不敢相信。那时每周3次去跑步，我一然吃很多蛋糕和薯条，但不只为什么我不像以前那么容易瘦下。我还以为是因为年纪越来越大。
于是，我尝试做这个自我实验。停止喝酒3天。习惯是不容易改啊。更何况，第三天晚上，是一个朋友的婚礼。诱惑总是不远。但是，我对自己许了承诺，感谢神，我坚持了3天。当然，我继续是很多的甜点…但奇迹发生了。到了第四天，我能够穿上这身我一直渴望想穿的衣裳。从那时起，我就再也没有喝。
因此不仅我的肝感谢我，宝宝Kee也同样，因为后来我才知道那时我已经怀孕了。感谢神，听专家的话真值得！[/spoiler]
Hi Cecylia – I love this blog post. SO many inspirational outfits! You are a walking magazine (but in the most stylish and unique way)! :) Lovely to hear about miniKee in your posts. Hope you are well!
xxDelia
http://www.whatshouldiwear.com.au
thank you so much Delia! Aww a walking magazine is such a big compliment, thank you!!! xxx
Amazing. I seriously am coveting all of these outfits. You are fantastic style!!! I love the magenta jacket and skirt combo. All of your pieces are so unique and have gorgeous tailoring. Congrats on the pregnancy! : )
xox,
anna-lamode.blogspot.com
thanks Anna. That outfit is by NY designer YeohLee- she’s amazing!!! Thank you for your kind words and well wishes!
Oh so good to know that! I think must people have no idea of that. You looked so stunning in your first trimester and in the second too! I can’t wait for you to start showing and looking so adorable with your baby bump!
Cee. ♥
Code Overdressed
Yeah I’m sure it’s not exactly widespread news :D Thank you so much Cee!! xx
Wow that’s incredible. I’ve never heard of that one but I think I’ll give it a try too and see the results. Then again I don’t drink much either, mostly at social occasions or on the weekend but nevertheless I’m super curious! Thanks for sharing!
SDMxx
http://www.daringcoco.com
Yeah I know I told you it’d be a shock to the system. Give it a go and see what you think. Although if you don’t drink every day your metabolism is probably quite happy :D
Oh perfect timing for you giving up alcohol and the arrival of baby! :)
You aren’t even showing in any of these photos – I’m convinced you have the cutest, tiniest bump around, you lucky duck :) Love how you are still enjoying yourself with fashion :)
Thanks Mica. It’s not tiny anymore :D (check out my Instagram, I’m 5.5 months now, not far to go :D)
hehe, even on instagram you are still adorably tiny! :) MiniKee is going to be the cutest little baby! :)
Past the half way mark too – are you getting more excited or are your excitement levels so high already it’s difficult to get any more excited? hehe! :)
lol to be honest, I’m more excited about our impending US trip than the bub at this stage= first time in the US :D I’m almost into the 3rd trimester!
Oh wow, your first time in the US? You will love it! I can’t wait to hear what you think of it and see your posts. I’ve never been to NY, but I’ve been to New England and Boston, lovely places, but we went in winter so it was very cold. Americans are so friendly and there are so many savings :)
Wow your cities sound amazing too- yes I’m looking forward to checking out the shopping scene there :D
Cecylia, you look amazing in every single look. I really love each one of them. It was seriously hard to pick a favorite. I adore your fashion sense and style.
thank you so much Berty. It sure is easier to get dolled up and try trends when one’s not heavily pregnant :D It is getting more difficult now but hey I love a challenge :D
Awwwww, CC honey, I honestly can’t even process how you look manage to still look so stunning! You make pregnancy look positively glamorous! :)
lol that’s because it’s the 1st trimester :D no bump then yet :D Thanks so much Angie!