So I was thinking...we are all freaking amazing women! I mean hellooooo we created life! And now we are all busting ass and dedicating every moment of our lives to taking care of our families. I mean thou really can't get any more awesome then that! I've decided we ALL need to take a guilt free minute to treat ourselves! So what big orsmall thing have you done just for you this week?
For myself I put the baby down for a nap, told dh to watch him,let dh make dinner(breakfast for dinner is what he chose tho do) got a glass of wine and took a bubble bath. It's only about 20 minutes but what a refreshing 20 minutes :-)
I'm sad- I can take a shower and that is it...DH is being such a pita about watching two- and I'm only in the other room. If he's with him and ds1 longer then 5 minutes, he's looking for me, I can't even take care of the dishwasher without him bring the baby in to me. And if the baby is fussing, it's even sooner. WTF? I got a side eye when I mentioned I wanted to work in january (like 2 hours tops) on saturdays to get our debt filled asses some $$. OHwait- I had a lovely -3 hr break @ the ER when I needed an MRI. FML.
sorry to drag the thread down w/ whine. I think dh and I need a sit down.
@TurtleMonsters at the very least hire a mother's helper for a couple hours each week. I bet some college student in your town would love to make $9.00 in your living room while you take a shower or do whatever you need to do
DH and I went to happy hour yesterday with a couple of friends. It was one of my favorite things to do before being knocked up, so MIL watched the baby for an hour and a half. I think it's the most relaxed I've been in a LONG time. I felt guilty for using one of our times for her to watch DD for something frivolous, but I didn't realize how much I needed it until I was there.
I went for a massage last week in hopes of keeping my neck from getting any worse and it really helped. I would love to get my hair colored but that takes 3 hours and I don't know if DH could handle all 3 at once for that long. I haven't had it done in almost a year so I am wayyyy overdue. Good thing the ombre look is in. I bought a pair of decent pants off the sale rack so I would look presentable at church.
Thanks to this thread and DH's encouragement went out for a few minutes with a few moms who were getting together. Got a gel manicure and pedicure Sunday as well! That one was difficult - DH had to keep baby happy that last half hour before I was done since LO was ready to eat.
I need to do something this week for myself!!! I've had a splitting migraine for the past 4 days just being alone while hubby takes care of dd is all I ask for....
Made a hair appointment for next week, ordered myself two new bathing suits and a coverup for our October Myrtle Beach vacation and I'll be spending some solo time at the mall tomorrow.
I snuck off to the tub for a hot shower and a DIY facial and treated myself to a couple of new face products from Lush (plus I had the Lush employee give me a facial with the products I was buying) it was awesome.
I'm going away for work this week and staying at a luxurious hotel.
DH will be home alone with two kids for 4 days.
Sometimes, I truly love my job.
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I went shopping at Nordstrom alone and got myself fitted for a nice new nursing bra and stocked up on make-up. Also bought the little girl some over-priced head bands! Then I wandered around Whole Foods for an hour eating samples. It was fantastic!
Re: Treat yourself woman!
sorry to drag the thread down w/ whine. I think dh and I need a sit down.
Baby G born 6/6/14, 37 weeks 1 day due to preeclampsia. 5lb12oz 19"
#2 due Christmas 2016.
We have our "Irish Twins"
DD born 8/7/2013
DS born 7/28/14
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Plus FOOD, im freakin STARVING!