A little preparation goes a long way to adding a bit of well-deserved indulgence to those first few weeks:
- Elevate your essentials. When you’re nearing your due date, make sure to stock up on the things you really love. Your favourite coffee beans (the slightly more expensive ones). The treats that bring you joy. The supplements that make you feel on top of your wellness game.
- Transform your bathroom into your own personal spa - we’re talking candles, bubble bath, face masks and your favourite shampoo.
- Stock up on your favourite skincare now, as future you will be very grateful.
- Invest in a bouji water bottle; you’ll be drinking a lot of it.
- Your friends are dying to come and meet Baby, and with luck, they’ll arrive with a pair of tiny booties in hand, but what could you ask them to bring that might really make a difference to your day? If you ask us, there’s nothing better than having your favourite comfort food in the freezer - zero effort and all the reward for your hard work.
- Make a list of books, films, Netflix shows or podcasts that you’ve never had the time to get round to before, and always have your book, the remote control or headphones within reach (essential for those infamous ‘nap traps’ or cluster-feeding evenings).
- If, like us, ‘nap when baby naps’ doesn’t quite work out for you, make a list of small, achievable things that would make you happy during this time. Whether it’s a call with a friend, brunch out, a moment to journal, a daily walk or a tidy house that would make all the difference, slowly but surely introduce them into your new rhythm.
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Invest in your very own Mirukī sleepwear, because feeling comfy, dry and like yourself again is priceless.
