Last Saturday was the 12th day of my confinement and Ive gone to the saloon to get my hair washed & blow, I felt really really great. (well you’ll know what I mean if you have had your hair not washed for 12 days…..)

My friends & colleagues arrived around 2 – 3pm and then the lunch session started. Among the dishes served are pig trotter in vinegar, chicken in yellow wine, omelette with ginger, stir-fried spinach & oyster mushroom. Everyone seems satisfied with the food and we had a good time chatting as well.

Here are some pictures of Kaith taken on the day.

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What is so special about the 12th day? Well, I’m not sure about others but in my family custom (I’m a cantonese & husband is a hakka), the 12th day in confinement has the following significance:

1. I can wash my hair on this day, and thereafter I can wash hair every 3-4 days. (hooray!)
2. Relatives & friends will come to visit me & baby on this day.
3. I’ll serve pig trotter in vinegar & chicken in yellow wine to the guests & my family.

I very much look forward to this day, as I can wash my hair finally & get freshen up. Most importantly, I get to eat my favourite pig trotter in vinegar (without worrying about the weight I’m gonna put on, hahaha)……..yummy!!! My aunt, who was my confinement nanny last time, will be cooking the pig trotter & I myself will cook the chicken in yellow wine.

I’ll post pictures & share the recipes with all in my other blog afterwards.

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