massages

i've been a fan of massages for a long time but they have been nearly essential since entering my third trimester. even my wonderful snoogle doesn't completely eliminate the back and hip pain i've been experiencing almost nightly now. as i reached the milestone of being full-term, i treated myself to my first 2 hour massage. usually i get 1 hour and that is more than adequate. after the last 1 hour massage i thought i was going to cry because it was over way too fast. it was heavenly. she soothed every sore square inch and actually put me to sleep. i have to admit that 2 hours is a tiny bit much; i probably would have been just fine with a 90 minute. either way, i just wanted to put it out there that i consider massages a necessary part of my health and well-being, not just a luxury!

so on that note, i was delighted to discover infant massage. it only makes sense that the same benefits i get from massage would be great for saraya. in addition to stimulating circulation and natural healing, as well as promoting relaxation and sleep, infant massage "promotes physiological and neurological development and function and increases healthy attachment and bonding." who doesn't want that? so while i'm not sure i'll become a certified educator of infant massage or anything, i can at least see if it's something saraya can enjoy as much as i do.