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Taking it Easy (When Trying to Conceive)

By Megan Potter

Go for a long walk in a beautiful park. Or pop some popcorn and snuggle up with your favorite blanket and a nice romantic movie. My all time favorite is a good book, a hot bath with a nice smelling additive and tons of candles. Oh, and of course, a locked door. Whatever it is that mellows you out should be a regularly visited event. The only requirements are that it's a time dedicated just to you, it 's relaxing and it has no baby-related conversation or thinking. That's not to say your significant other can't join in; by all means, bring him along. As long as he knows the rules, there's no reason you can't relax together.

Stress is not only hard on our emotions, but it's hard on our bodies, too. It affects your sleeping and eating patterns over time. Too long without a break and it eventually starts to wear down on the body's other cycles and patterns. In fact, studies have shown that taking 10 minutes a day to engage in a relaxing activity, such as prayer or meditation, can increase your overall health. So, don't start feeling guilty for spoiling yourself. Simply tell yourself, and others, that you are "taking it easy" for your mental and physical well being.