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Last minute pampering?

mrs14678mrs14678 member
in December 2015 Moms
Anyone else doing (or did you do) last minute pampering? I'm getting my hair done tomorrow! Getting turquoise added to the under layer of my hair!! I've been wanting it for years, but since I'll be a SAHM after he's born, I can finally do something "unprofessional"! Hehe
(38w6d tomorrow)
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  • christiel14christiel14 member
    Really hoping to get a prenatal massage for my birthday next week!
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  • MerBotMerBot member
    - Massages every week to use up our benefits. Really happy about that
    - did some craft lessons and see if projects which is a nice time luxury
    - Normally I wouldn't pay for a mani/pedi, but I was gifted both.
    - reading lots of sci-fi :)


    So excited. :)
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  • BabyRut2015BabyRut2015 member
    I don't normally get them too often, but I planning on squeezing another pedi or 2 in before baby's arrival.

    That and the change in my work hrs decreasing dramatically are enough pampering :)
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  • Mizuiro007Mizuiro007 member
    I didn't before but I'm getting some things for pampering myself at home now. I get a nice break when hubby watches the kids so I can take a bath. I enjoy just relaxing and listening to music for a while, toss in some bath salts and some skin treatments.
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  • Court11152325Court11152325 member
    I got a pedicure the other day. Mostly because I can't reach my toenails to cut them and it was getting out of control. ;)

    @ArielleRene Turquoise is fun! I had purple streaks in my hair for most of this pregnancy. They were just difficult to maintain and got expensive! The perk of being a professor: purple hair and a nose piercing and I'm still considered professional!
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  • mbecca11mbecca11 member
    Getting a mani pedi tomorrow after my OB appointment... Thank. The. Lord.
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  • mrs14678mrs14678 member
    @Court11152325 I got my nose done summer 2014 when I made the switch from full time teaching to subbing! Hair is a little more noticeable to the principals. Haha.

    Jealous of the mani/pedis! I have a friend who is a cosmetology student. I may see if she can help me out!
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  • TaylovesbradTaylovesbrad member
    Def did weekly prenatal massages, bi weekly pedi mani and eye brow. I guess these days are over now that I'm in labor. Do it up my friends
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  • stephaniearthursstephaniearthurs member
    I'm definitely getting a pedi done next week th should last me until I can reach my toes again! I also like the idea of getting my hair done!!
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  • mltarriomltarrio member
    My mom insisted on paying for a haircut, and mani/pedi before the baby arrives. She is so sweet. And she knows I can't reach my feet. I also got a deal on Groupon for a prenatal massage, and I am taking a personal day from work to do all of that pampering, followed by a special date night with my hubby. Trying to make the most of these last weeks.
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  • blended10blended10 member
    Hoping for pedi/eyebrows today-
    Prenatal from your flex spend?? I need to research! I have $$ I have to spend by the end of the month! Exciting
    @Taylovesbrad good luck on your labor! I hope it goes quick!!
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  • RSB1982RSB1982 member
    Definitely getting my hair done in the next week or so. I'm debating on waiting until after baby to do my nails. If we take any professional pictures where you see my hands and nails I want them to look nice!
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  • NellieHarringtonCarterNellieHarringtonCarter member
    Probably just going to get my eyebrows done, since we don't have a lot of money for extra stuff right now. To be honest, my mom coming down and helping in a week will be pampering to me. That way I don't have to get up at 6am to get my daughter off to school, or always worry about dinner or cleaning after working an 8 hour day. Or bend over to give my daughter a bath. Oh my god the ability to take an hour-long nap without it being an accident? I can't wait. 
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  • ACarter0914ACarter0914 member
    Mani Pedi! It was heavenly
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  • NDPANDPA member
    Just got my hair done for the first time in almost a year, dyed and cut, and will be getting my eyebrows done sometime this week. Finally off work so I feel like I can attempt at looking nice for once(I'm a dog groomer, looking good does not mix well with all the sweating, water and dog hair everywhere). 
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  • arz1215arz1215 member
    I got a mani/pedi Sunday and my hair done Tuesday! It was nice :blush: I'd say it's definitely worth it
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  • katy4128katy4128 member
    Have fun getting pampered ladies! I would love a mani/pedi but can't have any polish because I am havig a csection. My poor feet will have to wait.

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    April 8, 2014 9lb 6oz 21 inches

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  • kathleeeenrosekathleeeenrose member
    Last night I got a mani pedi and a prenatal massage! Then i walked around the outdoor mall for an hour with a decaf latte and all the pretty lights. My mom was home with my toddler. It. Was. Glorious.
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  • blended10blended10 member
    @Katy0525 why can't you have polish bc of the c-section? Just curious bc I'm scheduled too but didn't know that was a restriction...
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  • sardavbaksardavbak member
    My hospital said just do light colors for a section, like French. I'm getting a mani/pedi on Monday and having a c-section Wednesday morning! Also getting a blowout Tuesday afternoon... Major indulgence but I'm so excited for my last childless date night with DH that night!
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  • steffnstuffsteffnstuff member
    @blended10, @Katy0525 This will be my 4th c-section and I've never heard of that restriction either. My cousin is an RN and she said they aren't allowed to wear acrylics because some patients might be allergic (but why they would be touching a patient without gloves is a mystery to me). Anyway, I've just never heard of the patient not being able to wear nail polish. If I can't go get a pedi, I at least intend to paint my toes (or have dh do them for me).
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  • blended10blended10 member
    edited December 2015
    @steffnstuff you're right- I called my ob & they said a pedi was absolutely fine- they said sometimes fingernail polish can screw with the pulse/ox but toes are a-ok. Back in the day they'd use nail color as an indicator of pulse/ox levels but now they have machines for that!

    Eta: at my pedi right now!
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  • JenniferKate315JenniferKate315 member
    Oh yeah, def a pedicure happening real soon! My eyebrow waxer said she would come to me if I don't make it to my next appt.!!!
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  • keiragannkeiragann member
    I got a mani/pedi today and it was awesome. I wish I had gotten my eyebrows down cause they look Iike bush's growing on my face but after work and the mani/pedi I was just too tired.

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    BFP # 2 March 23rd, Rainbow Baby Boy Jayce Michael born 12/9/15

    BFP#3 January 26th EDD October 9th! Hoping for my girl!

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  • enigmaanjelenigmaanjel member
    edited December 2015
    I wanted to. But i have to be to hospital by midnight to begin induction.
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  • TomekiaBTomekiaB member
    @steffnstuff Technically most hospital employees are not allowed to wear any finger nail polish (toenail polish is fine). The rule to my understanding mostly comes from NICU babies dying from infections that they traced back to artificial nails the nurses were wearing (which are apparently almost impossible to truly keep clean). For those of us that work in hospitals but our jobs do not require physically touching patients typically they will usually ignore plain nail polish or shellac as long as the color is fairly neutral and well maintained but we could definitely get in trouble for having fake nails. 
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  • Whovian84Whovian84 member
    Finally got a nice haircut (after 8 months ugh) and a prenatal massage. Other than that, I've started cashing in on asking my husband for late night treats which I've been holding off on until now and it's been totally worth it-he's super cool with it!
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  • katy4128katy4128 member
    edited December 2015
    @blended10 I am jealous of you mommas being allowed to have polish! For my first csection the nurse said no nail polish and I just got the call yesterday from the hospital to go over details for my section on monday and again the nurse said no polish. Maybe it is a weird thing at my hospital? I didn't ask why I just assumed it was an everywhere thing.

    Edit to add: during my last csection they put the pulse/ox thing on my toe afterward the surgery and not my finger. Maybe that is why.

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    Proud Mommy of Derek Michael

    April 8, 2014 9lb 6oz 21 inches

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  • rzarembarzaremba member
    I've been thinking about doing a pedi but I'm nervous about it because of how swollen my feet are...they hurt to be touched at this point :(
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  • love-mom-lifelove-mom-life member
    Got a mani/pedi today! Was amazing
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  • 4nnMarie4nnMarie member
    I had a spa mani/pedi, facial, and hair trimmed. :)
    Keeping me distracted. I feel like I'm going to be pregnant forever! (40.5)
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  • kimia222kimia222 member
    Katy0525 said:

    @blended10 I am jealous of you mommas being allowed to have polish! For my first csection the nurse said no nail polish and I just got the call yesterday from the hospital to go over details for my section on monday and again the nurse said no polish. Maybe it is a weird thing at my hospital? I didn't ask why I just assumed it was an everywhere thing.

    Edit to add: during my last csection they put the pulse/ox thing on my toe afterward the surgery and not my finger. Maybe that is why.

    It's because of the pulse ox....
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