19/02/09

This weeks discussion time at the end of the baby massage class was about having that special time to refuel and feel revived by having some quality "me time",  "going out alone or as a couple" and that all important family time! There was alot of us saying we liked it as we looked forward to being able to go back and appeciate how precious our babies were by having that break for however little time. Some of us misssed them terribly and wanted to rush back or just simply weren' ready to leave them. All of which were a natural process in being a Mum and having our concerns about leaving our babies and sometimes that is only ventured into when we are ready.

Home help and support - It was very interesting to hear everyones views on who they have to rely on for help and babysitting. Someone mentioned not having any relatives locally and how she is getting help from a company who supply vetted people to come into your home to assist you with anything you feel you need help with or just to watch your baby whilst you have a well needed nap! Grandparents were a great source of help and support and ones that we want our children to have loving relationships with (if they dont spoil them too much!!)

Post natal classes - Ask your health visitor about these if your baby is still quite small as these was a great souce of information aswell as a way of making friends and having a wonderful post natal group of mums fo the future.