Stress Reduction During Pregnancy is a Must

My daughter is due on September 4th, of course, I've very aware that she most likely will not be here on that day. If fact, I'm counting on it. I want her to be late, I want to have a long labor. She can take her sweet time.

As a First Officer for American Airlines my husband flies around the United States several days a week. Thankfully, with his seniority that only means, typically, 2 nights away from home. And because he has that seniority his time has finally come up and he has been awarded a Captain slot. We are both thrilled! There is one downside to his upgrade and the timing of it all - the company is sending him to upgrade training this coming Thursday. In Dallas. For a month. Normally, that would be no big deal - but with my due date on the 4th, and his class finishing on the 10th, you can probably see why I'm having minor panic attacks.

But, like any sticky spot, I am trying to see the positive side:

1. All I have to do is call when I'm in labor and the company will send him home immediately.
2. Most first time pregnancies result in a late baby.
3. Most first time pregnancies result in a long labor.
4. The financial gain of his new position is exactly what we need with a new baby.
5. It'll be a heck of a story we'll tell for years and years.

So, what am I doing to relax? I'm keeping myself busy by starting this blog, doing some nesting, taking comfort in the fact that my Dad and Step-Mom are coming up to stay with me while the hubby is gone, going to the gym to walk in the pool, and watching an inordinate amount of Netflix (Thank you to the lovely boys of Supernatural for your constant distraction).

What's your go-to stress reliving activity? Curling up with a good book? A long soak in the tub?  Eating? Working out? I'd love to hear about it and maybe get a few ideas for myself. Leave a comment below.