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Amy enjoys some mom-to-be pampering
What pregnant woman doesn't like a little pampering? And if she can beat stretch marks in the process, that's even better!
Pregnant with number three and faced with the idea of more stretch marks and a crazier life ahead, I jumped at the chance for a little serenity in trying Mama Mio’s new line of products for “Supermamas under construction.”
I sampled all the goodies in the Mini Mama Mio Kit, which included travel sizes of the Tummy Rub, Boob Tube, Wonder-Full Balm, Super-rich body cream, Moisturizing Shower Cream and a mini candle. My favorites were the Tummy Rub and Boob Tube, with the Wonder-full balm coming a close third. The sizes in this kit are tiny, so if you're lavishing yourself or a friend, I recommend going for the full-sizes of what you want most because you'll want more of this luscious stuff!
All products are fragranced with 10 essential oils that create a yummy, somewhat-citrusy fragrance they call Gravida, which is Latin for pregnancy. It smells absolutely refreshing, calms me, and doesn't aggravate my allergies as most fragrances do.
The makers claim the Tummy Rub prevents stretch marks, as between the three of them with seven pregnancies, not one gained a stretch mark. Where was this stuff my first time around? Although this jury is still out on whether any new stretch marks will appear (I'm due in March and I'll keep you posted), what I can say is that rubbing this blend of sweet almond oil, borage oil, wheat germ oil, rosehip oil and the gravida fragrance on my mid-section each day is heavenly. Not only does the smell seem to relax me, but it also gives this busy mom a few moments to think about baby number three and dream of what's in store. And you can't put a price on those blissful moments of wonder before the craziness of the day kicks in! Plus the oil absorbs quickly so I don't have to worry about feeling greasy or waiting to get dressed.
I'll also have to get back with you MUCH later on the effects of the Boob Tube, as I intend to be nursing for quite sometime after the pregnancy ends, but anything I can do to keep that area "aiming North, not South," as the label suggests, I'll try. Plus, it smells so wonderful and I must say that my bust does seem to look better this time around. (And that says a lot for a woman who has nursed babies for a total of 32 months of her life!)
The Wonder-Full balm is great for dry spots. The dry winter and pregnancy have taken a toll on my knuckles, but this balm has done the trick to bring back the moisture when and just where I needed it.
Like I said, I'm a work in progress, so I promise to get back with you on the results of my little (or should I say big!?) stretch mark experiment. What I can say, though, is that I've certainly enjoyed this pregnancy more than my other two. Coincidence? Maybe... or perhaps it's because this time I've made it a point to really pamper myself in the name of science.
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Posted January 12, 2006
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