Week 23 plus 4

Take some time to relax

My relaxation track of the week....just love/adore/worship MIGUEL

Well....this week has been a combination of exhaustion, highs and lows.  On one hand I feel like I'm an experienced mother and have done this all before so what am I complaining about.  But on the other hand, I've never actually been pregnant, worked full-time, looked after a 4 year old and a 16 year old (not forgetting being a 'perfect wife') and studied for a degree all at the same time.  I admit, I'm not one to do things by half and I enjoy a good old challenge BUT this is tough!

I spend my mornings rushing around getting myself and my beautiful daughter ready for our busy day, all before 8am.  This period of time includes shouting, yelling, hugs, kisses and by the time we are separated I breathe a sigh of relief.  I then analyse my morning thus far with a degree of guilt.  I usually forget I'm actually carrying a 23 week old baby too and as I rush around I am swiftly reminded when I'm suddenly struck with shortness of breath, stitch and a desperate need to visit the loo!

One thing I wont miss post pregnancy is my extreme emotions.  I seriously am out of control at time and blow things out of proportion all too often.  I'm lucky that my husband and children have actually learnt that this is my 'pregnancy personality'.  They have had little option but to accept and as much as I hate to use my pregnancy as an excuse its the only reason I can find to explain my extremism.  Luckily I'm able to control this in professional circumstances or I would be in BIG trouble.  

My tip of the day is when your feeling low: 

1. eat chocolate 
2. relax and count to ten whilst breathing deeply 
3. speak to close friends/family 
4. have a nap.

Or if your very lucky, treat yourself to a pregnancy treatment.  Here is one I've been pining over at a local hotel.

Pregnancy Massage £50

Duration: 55 mins

A gentle and relaxing massage to help ease this

‘demanding’ time on the body. Improving circulation,

muscle fatigue, back and joint pains

Soothing Foot and Leg Massage £29

Duration: 30 mins

Soothe away the aches and pains that pregnancy

brings also helping with circulation

Indian Head Massage £29

Duration: 30 mins

Soothe away stress and tension in the back, scalp and

face

Calming Aroma Facial £38

Duration: 45 mins

Gentle soothing natural facial

Back Massage £29

Duration: 25 mins

Gentle and soothing to ease

Have a good week.