Omega 3

Alex and I have recently begun taking an Omega 3 supplement.  Alex is taking it to help with his eczema and I've read Omega 3 is good to take during the third trimester to help with the baby's brain development, reduce the risk of preeclampsia and preterm labor.  I've also read that if your baby does not get enough Omega-3 from the food you eat, he will begin to take it from your own stores. Researchers believe that these stores may be located in the brain, which can result in a loss of up to 3% of your brain cells.  I certainly feel like I've lost a few brain cells lately.  The other day I was asking John to get me the vaccuum, however, I couldn't remember what it was called.  I kept asking for the "vroom vroom sucker thing" complete with hand movements.  I figure I could use all the help I can get these days.

It's been tricky getting Alex to take this stuff.  It comes in this huge capsule that Alex can't swallow.  I've been cutting it open and squeezing the oil into various foods and drink, but it's so strong and fishy smelling/tasting, Alex won't touch most of the foods I've put it in.  I did have some luck putting it into his spaghetti last night and this morning I put it in his apple juice and he hasn't seemed to notice yet.  It feels a little strange to me to be hiding something in his food.  Like I'm secretly drugging him or something.

Until I can get him to reliably take this stuff, we won't know if it's helping his skin.  As for me, I'm not felling any smarter yet.  The only thing I've noticed is that I have fishy tasting burps all day long, which isn't pleasant at all.  I will report back if Alex's skin miraculously clears up or my IQ goes up a few points.