A positive attitude is important for you and your baby. Don’t let yourself get stressed out with all that goes on during pregnancy. It will all be ok… Your affirmations going into the final days before you bring baby home: I am strong, confident and in control. I am great mother. I am taking care
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Start a journal or update one you already have. You’ll want to remember all of your feelings and reactions to your pregnancy. And, your child will be fascinated with it in the future. I didn’t and wish I had. Here are some links to some great ones: The Pregnancy Journal; A Day-To-Day Guide to a
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You’re going to be adapting to being mom soon enough and you probably need something else to do than plan or fret for the birth of your child. Pick up a class in a language, attend an online seminar. Pick something and learn something new. Feed your brain. Allow yourself to be sidetracked. Right now,
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Find a space in the house, outdoors, somewhere special where you can go and just be you. Being a mom can be overwhelming and all-consuming, you need somewhere to remember to be YOU. This is a sacred space. It is all about you. Put things you love here. Your books, your favorite blanket, pillows. Create
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Breathing is both a voluntary and involuntary action. We can control our heart rate, our blood pressure and our pain thresholds. Practice the art of breathing in and up, out and down. You’ll be amazed at how much that simple action allows you to focus and listen to your body, and your baby. A quick
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When your feelings of anxiety and sadness might be more than just the “baby blues” talk with your health care provider to address your concerns. Remember, you’re not alone. All women deal with hormone changes. It’s just a matter of how quickly our body readjusts or how quickly we notice the blues aren’t departing. Reach out
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Get the kids up and ready for school, take the dog out, finish up breakfast, load the kids in the car for school, oops don’t forget to put the dog back in the house, drop the kids off…whew…ALL DONE…nope still have the littlest ones at home. So, really, with all the multi-tasking us moms do,
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Breathe and enjoy the blessings of a new life soon to be! Meditation doesn’t have to be a long, involved process. It’s simply the art of slowing down, sitting quietly and focusing on your breathing for a few moments each day. It allows you to stay connected to your body and mind and lets you
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