Spa BlissCan I just say, EVERYONE should spend some time in a spa, on a regular basis! I must sound dorky, but what a gift I was given today. My dear parents purchased a gift certificate for me months ago and I have been dragging my feet to get my appointments scheduled. Not sure why, but the calendar never seemed to work. Well, time is running out now, before the baby comes, and I HAD to get it done. So, I dropped D off with my parents this morning and headed to Olympus Women's Spa in Lynnwood. It's an oasis of calm, peace, and well being!!! I spent 4 hours there today, alone. 
Well, without someone I knew. It was the best gift ever. I soaked in the pools, splashed myself with mugwort tea, showered with wonderful soaps, read my book, got a massage, had a yummy Korean lunch, read my book some more, and enjoyed a facial!!! No crying child, I didn't have to lift a finger for anyone, and I had uninterrupted "me" time. Since the spa is just for women, swim suites and clothes are not allowed the pool areas. The first time I went, it was a little unnerving to be naked, but after 5 minutes, you realize you are built with all the same parts as the other women around you. And there are EVERY shape and size. So, the uncomfortable feeling goes away. 
I say all this to explain a sweet moment I had today. As I was putting my robe and things into a cubby near the pools, a woman walked by me and said, "OH! There's a baby in your tummy!!!" I smiled and said, "Yes, there is." And she said, "You are so beautiful! Just Beautiful!" I almost cried. It was such an endearing moment and a nice thing to hear at 37 weeks gestation! What a great day. I feel so calm, relaxed, and somehow more ready now for the baby to arrive.
Well, without someone I knew. It was the best gift ever. I soaked in the pools, splashed myself with mugwort tea, showered with wonderful soaps, read my book, got a massage, had a yummy Korean lunch, read my book some more, and enjoyed a facial!!! No crying child, I didn't have to lift a finger for anyone, and I had uninterrupted "me" time. Since the spa is just for women, swim suites and clothes are not allowed the pool areas. The first time I went, it was a little unnerving to be naked, but after 5 minutes, you realize you are built with all the same parts as the other women around you. And there are EVERY shape and size. So, the uncomfortable feeling goes away. 
I say all this to explain a sweet moment I had today. As I was putting my robe and things into a cubby near the pools, a woman walked by me and said, "OH! There's a baby in your tummy!!!" I smiled and said, "Yes, there is." And she said, "You are so beautiful! Just Beautiful!" I almost cried. It was such an endearing moment and a nice thing to hear at 37 weeks gestation! What a great day. I feel so calm, relaxed, and somehow more ready now for the baby to arrive. 
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5 comments:
Oh my! That sounds so lovely!! ahhhhhh, I'm relaxing just imagining it!
What a sweet thing about "baby in your belly". To have someone say you are beautiful at this time in your life means so much. What a great experience. You are right, everyone should go to the spa often! I miss being able to do that.
I have never done the spa thing - but this sounds right up my alley.
I'm glad that a stranger could confirm what we all know, how beautiful you are!
I couldn't imagine a more deserving mama for such a tranquil and pampering day! I am so happy for you my beautiful friend, that you got some peace before peanut arrives!
ps, how you describe your time there was spa like in it's self...Om!
I'm so happy that you got to enjoy a peaceful day at the spa, you deserve it so very much. That woman was clearly expressing what we all already know, you are such a beautiful woman, inside and out.
xoxo
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