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10 Things to Do For Yourself Before Baby Arrives

This past weekend I decided to treat myself to a pre-baby spa day! At 37 weeks pregnant, the discomfort is getting real, so I was definitely looking forward to this. 

I had the most amazing time unwinding at the Panacea Luxury Spa with one of my girlfriends! We booked a mani & pedi and were pampered with plush robes, slippers, non-alcoholic cocktails, and truly felt fancy for a day. 

This place has been on my radar for a while and it was honestly just what I needed before giving birth! 

I haven’t always been intentional about taking time for myself. In fact, I used to feel really guilty about spending any money for things outside of the needs of my house or children. 

But I’m much better now at making myself a priority so that I can be the wife and mom I want to be. 

Related: My Favorite Self-Care Essentials As A Busy Mom

It’s been three days since my spa day and I still feel so refreshed and ready to embrace this next chapter as a mom of five!

I highly recommend every mama-to-be do something for yourselves before your baby arrives! Life is about to get so busy with endless diaper changes, back-to-back feedings, and you’ll be running on absolutely no sleep. 

So while you’re busy trying to finish the nursery, pack your hospital bag, and make sure that your newborn has everything it needs, remember to take some time for you — because you deserve it, mama! 

10 Pre-Baby Self-Care Ideas
  1. Treat yourself to a mani/pedi
  2. Get your hair done 
  3. Catch some live music 
  4. Go out to eat with a friend 
  5. Run yourself a warm bath
  6. Take an art, cooking, or pottery class
  7. Book a prenatal massage
  8. Plan a romantic getaway with your partner — also known as a Babymoon!
  9. See a good movie 
  10. Go shopping for new skincare, makeup, or postpartum clothes.

How do you like to treat yourself?

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Managing different parenting stages is not for the Managing different parenting stages is not for the weak 🤣😩

#momlife #parenting #family #siblings #momof5
Just a mom over here trying not to cry 😭 This m Just a mom over here trying not to cry 😭 This may seem small to many, but to my son, @pastormikejr your comment made him feel seen and encouraged, and this mama won’t ever forget it 🥹🙏🏽 

The other day I made a brave parenting decision. 

I showed my son learning. 
I showed my son struggling. 
I showed my son succeeding. 

Because that’s real life. 

Growth doesn’t always look polished. It includes awkward, hard, humbling moments. But it’s only up from here!! 

#momlife #footballmom #boymom #christianmom #grateful
Let the journey begin 💪🏽🏈💙 📍 @ken Let the journey begin 💪🏽🏈💙 

📍 @kentstate / @kentstfootball 

#momlife #boymom #footballmom #collegebound #kentstate
One minute you’re changing diapers, and the next One minute you’re changing diapers, and the next you’re visiting college campuses 🥲

Thank you @kentstate for great time! We’ll be back 🏈💙 @kentstfootball 

#momlife #boymom #footballmom #collegebound #kentstate
At least I still get to enjoy floor seats every we At least I still get to enjoy floor seats every week 🤣

#wifey #wifelife #marriedlife #couples #blacklove
Went from a 90s bob to a French bob and I’m lovi Went from a 90s bob to a French bob and I’m loving it! 

#shorthair #bobhaircut #naturalhair #mommymakeover
Hello Summer Break!! 😎 📍Save this Last Day Hello Summer Break!! 😎 

📍Save this Last Day of School Snack Party idea for next year 🌤️🎈🧁

#momlife
I surprised my kids yesterday afternoon with a lit I surprised my kids yesterday afternoon with a little last day of school snack party because they deserved it 👏🏽🧁🎈

#momlife #boymom #lastdayofschool #makingmemories
Made this on Memorial Day and my family demolished Made this on Memorial Day and my family demolished it 😋🍰 Strawberry Shortcake cake just feels like summer! 

If you wanna make this, here’s what you’ll need: 

• 1 box French vanilla cake mix (eggs, oil, water) 
• 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced 
• 13oz tub strawberry glaze
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar 
• 8oz tub whipped topping (Cool Whip) 
• 8oz block cream cheese 
• 1/2 powdered sugar

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