Prenatal Massages are great!

On Saturday I decided that I could not live another day without a massage. My lower back has started to ache and my left leg is permanently numb while my right leg goes in and out of numbness. Overall I was just uncomfortable. I also had a gift certification to Inspa that Andrew had given me randomly a little while ago and this was the best excuse to use it. Andrew has been working so hard around the house trying to get all of the last minute house and yard projects done before the baby comes that he has been as exhausted as I have been lately, so I feel bad asking him to rub my back or my legs. But Saturday I called Inspa and was hoping that they would have an appointment open for either that day or the next. I was in luck and scheduled the next appt just a couple of hours away.

I have had a few professional massages but I never know what to expect when I get there. On Saturday I arrived a few minutes early checked in and filled out the questionnaire that is required for new guests. Sarah the Masseuse came out and introduced herself and showed me the way back to the massage room. She left me to undress and get under the blankets on the table. At Inspa they do not have the belly cut outs on the table like I have heard they have other places but she just asked that I lay on my side to start. When she came back into the room she placed a foam pad and pillow under my top leg and I was completely comfortable. The massage was great and during that hour I didn't feel my back hurt or my leg numbness tingling and I was able to completely relax. It was so nice that I have already scheduled my next appt for 3 weeks away and hopefully will be able to keep up that schedule until this little guy arrives in February (potentially March if he is really stubborn).

My next OB appt is on Thursday and I get to take the glucose test as well as get my first shot of Rhogram. Lots of fun to update in the next posting.