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| Most women like to go shopping. However, | | | | If you would rather shop for clothes, purses or |
| sometimes pregnant women reluctant to go out | | | | makeup, though, that’s also fine. |
| because they are afraid could harm them. | | | | Sometimes, it is good to step away from the |
| That’s not true! Go and have fun. You | | | | “mommy” world and remember |
| don’t have to spend any money; just get | | | | that you are also a woman who has her own |
| out and window shop. Try on shoes; check out | | | | needs and wants. Don’t feel guilty if you |
| the new fall purses or sample a new cookie at | | | | need some “you” time or if you |
| the corner stand. Shopping is very therapeutic for | | | | need a little something to perk up your spirits. A |
| women, and it gives you a chance to clear your | | | | new maternity outfit or a sweet scented lotion |
| mind. | | | | may be all you need to feel de-stressed and |
| If you are feeling ambitious, though, or cannot | | | | reinvigorated. You might also feel good just trying |
| justify taking an afternoon off to shop, give | | | | out new perfumes and seeing what those |
| yourself a chore, like deciding on nursery room | | | | strappy sandals look like on (even if you know |
| colors or selecting a crib. Then, you will feel like | | | | they would kill your feet!). |
| you are accomplishing something as you go. | | | | Just remember that while you are out shopping, |
| Do not get stressed out, however, if you do not | | | | you need to be relaxing. Treat yourself to an ice |
| find what you want right away. Remember, you | | | | cream cone or catch a new movie if the mall has |
| are just looking now. There is no hurry to | | | | a theatre. Any of these activities will help you let |
| immediately find and/or buy everything, especially | | | | go of your stress and refresh your spirits. |
| since friends and family will want to help by | | | | |