If you are currently pregnant, you are definitely going through some really crazy, uncontrollable changes. If you're already a Mum, you probably don't even have time to take care of yourself because you are too busy taking care of everyone else. Kudos to you guys!
Getting caught up in the day to day is all good & well when you are 100% yourself and ready to take the world on, but at the moment it's crucial that you look after yourself. As I say to my husband all the time, you definitely don't want to be burning the candle at both ends. It's all about balance!
You need to find some YOU time.
If you have other children, ask for help. Some people might feel too proud to do this, but it's okay to ask for help. Ask your partner, a friend, your Mum, a sitter, ask someone to help out for a few hours so you can unwind a little. And if you don't have other children to take care of, take a YOU day out of your busy schedule & indulge.
TIPS FOR UNWINDING:
Get a pregnancy massage. Endota Day Spa do a wonderful Pregnancy Pick-Me Up Package which includes a foot bath, a pregnancy-safe organic facial & a head, neck and shoulder massage. 1 hour and 15 minutes of pure bliss for around $140 - yes please!
Go on a baby-moon. Your lives are about to dramatically change forever, and it's just a really wonderful way you can spend some one-on-one time with your significant other before that happens. Nothing says relaxation like escaping normal life for a weekend and going on a bit of an adventure. Get some fresh air and some sunshine, go for walks (even if they are really gentle & short) and clear your mind. You don't need to spend a lot of money to do this. Wotif have some really great deals if you want to search by budget.
Rest, rest, rest! Seriously - take a day off and stay in bed. And no one should dare try to make you feel guilty if you're still unwashed and in your pyjamas at 4pm. Switch off your phone and your laptop, put your feet up and watch some movies on the couch. You'd be surprised how much this can feel like a mini-holiday.
Go swimming. If it's warm, head to the beach. If it's cold, head to a heated pool. As we have discussed previously, our muscles bloody hurt. All our joints are loose and everything feels big and weird and really out of place. Swimming is great for feeling weightless and getting some exercise, and bonus - you can sit in the spa afterwards & relax.
Read a book. I find in most of my spare time I have my head stuck in a really good book, it helps me forget my surroundings and gives me a moment in someone else's shoes. Read something that is so far from what your current situation is so that by the time you close the cover, you feel like you are ready to get back into your own life again.
Try meditation and breathing. I find this to be a really effective method for calming my ''racing'' mind right down to a normal pace. Find yourself somewhere quiet, cross your legs or lie down, and close your eyes for 20 minutes. Focus on deep breathing and think about releasing all of your tensions. Imagine yourself in a place where you feel most calm and happy, and just relax there for a while. You may even fall into a trance like sleep.. that's okay too, you probably need it.
Spoil yourself. What girl doesn't love a little retail therapy and special treatment? I know I do! Buy yourself some sexy lingerie, get a mani pedi, get your hair done, buy those shoes you have been eyeing off for months.. You really deserve it.
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