"Triple T Thursdays": Pamper Yourself While Pregnant

Happy Thursday to All My Readers!

For me, I was getting tired of people babying me while I was pregnant. At work, at home, even when I went out people treated me differently because of my big belly. It was annoying. It's needed sometimes, don't get me wrong but all I did was grin and bear it. But there was a time where I felt less like a woman and more like a balloon. I voiced my concern to my doctor and she gave me many great ideas. She even went into a few stories, when she was pregnant with her first, what she did. My doctor suggested getting out for a girls day, but listen to my body while I did it.

1. Get a Manicure and a Pedicure. I usually go to Gene Juarez in Redmond, WA. I know many of the staff there and always get my moneys worth. It's a little pricey but well worth it to help you relax. They treat you like royalty. They bring you your choice of water, tea, or coffee. Be aware of where they press on your feet as some acupressure places have been known to induce labor. Depending on how far along you are ask for more of the massaging to be on your calves and ankles and light massaging on your feet.

2. Make It a Day For Retail Therapy. I always found that exploring Seattle and doing fun things helped made me feel better. I rode the monorail in Downtown Seattle or wandered Bellevue Square and Redmond Town Center. I always went with a budget. Sitting and reading a good book for some uninterrupted time was wonderful for me. My guilty pleasure way of spending my money is getting some good books. While wandering listen to your body and if you start feeling tired or light headed drink water and sit down for a good half an hour in the food court with your feet elevated.

3. Have a Girls Night Out. Whether you plan a dinner party in or a night out on the town, make your food light but still delicious and the drinks with no alcohol. A good rule of thumb for me was when I was out or in after I always balanced out one surgery drink with a big glass of water. Now if you have gestational diabetes stick with sugar free drinks to avoid a sugar spike in your blood.

4. Treat Yourself To A Movie. I went to the movies in my third trimester and the bass and the rumbling made my baby uncomfortable which in turn made it so I couldn't enjoy my movie.

5. Have a BBQ with a Bond Fire. If whether permits invite some friends over and talk. Make dinner together, play some games on the patio, and make s'mores. Again though be careful of the kinds of food you eat and the amount. Remember while you are pregnant your body digests slower than it used to while not pregnant.

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Until Tomorrow Then!