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Back-to-school Morning Mayhem

Help for Frazzled Moms-to-be

By Katherine Bontrager

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Luhrs agrees that the best advice is to accept reality. "You're pregnant and pregnant women are tired," she says. "You simply won't get much done while you're pregnant. I learned very early to lower my expectations about nearly everything when I had kids. That made things much easier. Giving up any idea about perfection is the best thing you can do. And accepting reality is one of the best ways to simplify your mind, because most of us waste a lot of good energy trying to change reality. Once you accept lower standards, such as a messy house, you can relax and put your feet up more during the day."

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."

The Pleasure Bag

Janet Luhrs recommends the use of a "pleasure bag."

"A pleasure bag is something you can keep with you in your car, by your bed or desk," Luhrs says. "It includes simple things that you love, like a scented hanky, fun magazines, a good book or favorite hand or foot lotion. You can give yourself a simple foot massage – or better yet – get your husband to give you a foot massage. Or you can lie down, close your eyes and put your feet up for 20 minutes, which is a great rejuvenator."


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