Hi Daisy,
I have gingivitis problem as early as 6 weeks, and now there's another swollen gum somewhere that i need to go back to the dentist. (but i'm avoiding it and gargles with salt cure only, so far getting better)
I asked him about dental procedure last time, and he said it IS OKAY to do it, even xray and anaesthesia, though they avoid it if necessary. He said he has done numerous root canal with preggies even with his preggy wife and it is okay if it really hurts badly. Very safe.
I was scared too to have my gums cleaned few weeks back, but i rather have it treated early and not bear the pain.
If i go back again, i'll ask about extraction. He also said that most preggy women suffer tooth problem esp on the 2nd trimester.
Take care.
anyway, love to chat with you ladies. i do work so can't join you for tea on weekdays. 
About confinement nanny, it?s starting to get very popular these 2 years. Actually my sister just had a baby and she recommended her confinement nanny to me. These nannies are so hot right now (esp the good ones) so you have to book them as early as possible. I have already confirmed her around end oct. I think they are good in a sense that they know what to cook for you after you gave birth and to teach your other regular nanny (those that do housework) on how to really take good care of the baby. Sort of a good training.
My job requires me to travel quite often and a few times a year on long hauls too (as my customer?s headquarter is located in NYC) so I guess we just have to take it easy most of the time and try not to get too tired (though I know it?s not easy). It?s good that mine is 5 days work so at least I have 2 days rest. 
Does you job require you to travel too?
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