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Back-to-school
Morning Mayhem
Help for Frazzled Moms-to-be
By Katherine Bontrager
But once you've found those precious moments of free time, it's important you use them to truly relax and focus on yourself. Lewis says that most moms can de-stress pretty quickly. "Make a list of five things you would love to do while you're pregnant, such as getting a pedicure, and then do it!" she says. "Or plan some 'girl' time. There really are some things that men don't fully understand, so plan a night out with your girlfriends."
Other suggestions include asking for a night home alone. "As your life is about to kick into high gear, ask your husband to take the kids out to dinner and give you a couple of hours at home alone," Lewis says. "Go by the library and pick up a book, or hop in a warm bath. Or call your mom and ask her to share her memories of what it was like when she was pregnant with you."
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