Part 12 - Mommy Massage

Wednesday October 10 2012 Massage @ 4:30pm slt

Today was one of the greatest appointments throughout the process. I was going to be pampered and get some relief from the tension/aches in the body. Pregnancy can be very hard on the human body so ya need to take care of it otherwise you'll feel blah. Once I arrived I was led to the relaxing massage room upstairs. The doctor got me to lay down, and began working right away.

She started rubbing my head and then slowly moved towards the temples. I slowly started to feel relaxed as she gently massaged. She always made sure to ask if I was ok and comfortable which I of course was. How can ya not be when you're in a calming serene room and being massaged lol 

After a few more minutes of massaging my head and neck, she helped me sit up so she could move on to the next step. It was time for one of my most tensed up areas to get massaged. My neck and shoulders. She was definitely good at releasing knots and muscle tension that's for sure. I was definitely glad this came with my package. The room makes such a difference too. Plants, relaxing colors/tones in the room and the frame on the wall was one of those waterfall type ones. Very soothing atmosphere.

The doctor finished up the neck and shoulders area and then moved more to the back itself. That part was great, it totally made me feel great. It was definitely one of the best massages I've had and I would so recommend it pregnant or not lol I left there feeling relaxed and refreshed. After I was done, I thanked her and went home to relax/watch a movie.

Part 11 - Fall Zooby Affiliate Festival

Monday October 8 2012

I had been seeing notices in one of the groups I'm in, about a fall festival. I wasn't sure if it was just for babies or family stuff in general. It turns out it's the Zooby Affiliate Fall Festival so it's mostly for babies but had some family stuff too. I decided to take a walk there and check it out.

When I arrived it was really well decorated. Lots of Autumn related items and of course tons of Halloween specials for all the kiddos! There were tons of vendors set up, a gacha maze, and some raffle stations spread around. After checking out all of the little booths, I stopped at one of my favorite stores to grab a seat for a bit. It's not easy walking with a watermelon attached to your abdomen ya know :p

It's definitely a cute place to visit for you and your little one. (zooby baby related stuff mostly) You can even go take some cute pictures while you're there as its very nicely decorated. I definitely enjoyed the little outing and I'm sure you will too! Visit the Zooby Affiliate Fall Festival today!

Part 9 - Lamaze

October 3 2012 Lamaze Class @ 4:30pm slt

My favorite day has arrived. Today was my Lamaze class appointment. When I arrived the doctor was waiting for others to show up as well. The classes are open to current patients so anyone who fits that criteria can show up the classes. One other girl whom I'd met before at the clinic, showed up as well which was nice. After waiting awhile, the doctor told us to follow her so we could begin. We rode up in the elevator which I was glad to do seeing as waddling up steps isn't an easy task lol

Once we got upstairs the instructor turned on her mic and started telling us some introductions to Lamaze and the various techniques we'd be learning about. Then she led us over to the cushions on the carpet so we could practice breathing and sitting positions.

We all sat down and followed along with various breathing techniques. The doctor also taught us lots about the delivery itself and gave us tips on various delivery scenarios based on her experiences with the different patients she's had. (she also taught us some more logical and realistic ways to role play various birth/delivery scenarios as she's had many who ask for one thing and do the opposite lol). I knew a lot of the breathing techniques because I learned them in other medical and just daily life situations.

*look at me all ready for when this baby is ready to come out ha-ha!*

We practiced a few more breathing exercises and of course talked about other pregnancy/delivery experiences. The doctor was very diplomatic and proper about talking about other experiences, not once did she say anything bad about other places. She then told us why her & her sister started the clinic which was to give people a realistic experience, various options and a warm friendly environment to make patients feel comfortable. The other girl and I smiled and then the three of us moved over to the Lamaze balls.

At first I was afraid my balance might be off due to the baby bump lol but luckily for me the ball keeps you steady. They say the ball is great for contractions and helps a lot of women during their delivery process. I'm thinking I might use it, we'll see what happens. It was definitely fun practicing on it. 

We practiced breathing, and talked for quite awhile. The session/appointment went a lot longer than I expected but it was great talking to the two women. We learned a lot, gossiped a bit, exchanged stories and overall had a great time. I'm definitely prepared and totally ready for when the day comes to bring this baby girl into the world. I said goodbye to both ladies and went on home. Next week its massage time woohoo!