We would like to offer a few tips to curb your enthusiasm;
1) Make a list and check it twice - Just like Christmas you have a wonderful gift inside of you and like most gifts you want to shake it and see what is inside. To keep the anxiety levels down make a list. Make a list of all the things that you are anxious about and review this list every time you are feeling a little enthused about your baby. You will end up adding to the list every time you view it, which will keep your mind occupied and help you over these humps of waiting for your big day. This list could include your prenatal plans, things to buy for baby, plans for your nursery, etc.
2) Hot spa baths- Create an ambiance for your self in your bathroom and soak. The relaxation of this task will surely get your mind off of everything on your mind. This is a deep relaxation tactic that should be done with caution make sure there is no wet spots on the floor and be very cautious with the candles. I would not recommend bath salts or fragrant perfumes in the water, although if you like a little aromatherapy use essential oils like lavender, lemon, jasmine you will only need a few drops to get a beautiful fragrant bath. If you would like to relax your body parts in your bath use Epsom salts. From personal experience I actually was stuck in the tub while 8 months pregnant, because I did not realise how huge I was, but I truly could not get out the bath tub so my tip would be to let your husband or someone know that you are taking the bath in case you need help getting out (how embarrassing that was to me).
3) Meditation or deep breathing techniques- If your anxiety gets you too worked up find a quiet corner to meditate or breath. There are several ways to meditate you could quietly meditate for 10-20 minutes just sitting quietly and disregarding everything that clouds your mind. You could also use visualisation meditation which allows you to visualise something like the baby inside your stomach, think about what is around you for example fluid, visualise yourself floating around, moving your limbs, sucking your thumb, hearing muffled voices, and so on. This visualisation would have you feeling like you and baby are one in that moment you may even fall to sleep , it is just that relaxing. Think of a quiet river and the trees all around, the colours and sounds you would here, just take your mind to a different place.
4) Exercise, walk or yoga- These tasks not only get your body moving and more fit for baby, but you can clear your mind doing them. Do not over exert yourself, this is to curb anxiety not to get a workout. If you make it into a stressful exercise than it will become just that, but our goal here is to take our minds off of the waiting game.
5) Confide in a friend- Sometimes talking out your worries helps take the bother off of you, not to say that the person you tell will take on your anxiety, but you releasing this will clear your mind.
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Until next time enjoy your pregnancy.....
