Big Mamas Spa Day
The babymoon, that last romantic getaway before the baby takes over your life, is meant for a couple. But I took the next best thing when I went to check out the babymoon package at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, my girlfriend Valerie Warner.
Val and I are due exactly 10 days apart from each other. She on October 2nd and I on the 12th. Val has been more than supportive during my first pregnancy ever and I have been there for her during her second time around. So what better reward than a day at the Spa in the name of journalism.
Needless to say, as you'll see in the story attached here, we had a blast. Due to time constraints we literally had a taste of everything, so a short massage and manicure. But our favorite was the visit from the ice cream man. Every pregnant woman's dream come true.
What you didn't see was even funnier. Getting on the massage tables was quite a feat. We are at that point where they recomend you don't lay on your back for long periods of time. so we had to get up on those tables, lay on our sides and put a pillow between our legs. Also, since we are overflowing with gurth, we had to be mindful that no extra body parts were showing. Thank good we had a camera woman working with us.
The package is pricey but it includes a free copy of "What to expect when your expecting", a toast to fatherhood, a visit from the ice cream man and discount coupons from many baby stores in the area.
Comments
Looks like a lot of fun... also, I hear you on the massage thing. I went for one when I was rather preggers - yup, awkward and umcomfortable!
Posted by: stephenie | July 16, 2007 12:34 PM