Pampering Mom

This week was the start of our Childbirth Class. Mom and Dad got the necessary materials required: pillows, bottled water, watch with second hand, and wearing comfortable clothes. In class, we talked about dilation, contractions, anatomy, and relaxation techniques. At the end of class, the instructor taught the dads a massage to do for the moms and then they had to practice. Mom loved that. It can be used in the final trimester with aches and pains and even during early stages of labor. It was definitely relaxing. It was a bit challenging to go to a 2 1/2 hour class after working all day, but we managed.

Dad had been working hard all weekend to organize things and prepare for the painting of my room. Dad told Mom to be prepared for a Brunch reservation at one of her favorite restaurants for Mother's Day, but much to Mom's surprise, when we got to the appointment, it was not brunch at all. Dad surprised Mom with a prenatal massage and belly facial. Mom didn't know this place was even there but in Dad's visits to the gym, he had befriended the owner and got Mom the first appointment. What a great Mother's Day gift! Dad is going to be great because he is already very aware of how to take good care of Mom. It was amazing and since the shop was new and Mom was the first appointment, the news was there to do a story and wanted Mom to be in the story! So many suprises today. The massage was wonderful, one hour of complete bliss. After that, Dad had planned for Mom to also get a belly facial, which is similar to a facial but on the belly, to help prevent stretch marks. Needless to say, Mom was relaxed and I was moving quite a bit too. We both enjoyed it. The owner even sent Mom home with a goodie bag full of creams, designed specifically for pregnant ladies. We have to plan something really nice for Dad for Father's Day! After all that enjoyment, Mom and Dad enjoyed a nice dinner together. It was all a nice break from the projects and cleaning Mom and Dad have been doing. Dad's birthday is coming up on Tuesday, so Mom has a special gift coming for him then.