Pregnant MT: Conference Edition

I’m in week 27 a.k.a. the end of the 6th month. That picture is from a week or two ago but I think I look even bigger now.

I’m also in the middle of conference/baby shower season. Both sides of our family live sort of near the AMTA conference location of not-Chicago (St. Charles, IL) so we’re on a whirlwind tour of Pennsylvania, Ohio, THEN conference. It’s been a lot of fun.

My gracious music therapy mommy friends have shared pregnancy specific tips for surviving the music therapy conference. Here’s what they have to say:

Bring water. This is the most popular tip. So, if you don’t see my bump, just look for the lady with the water cup.
Put your feet up as often as you can. I have no problems with this as I officially have cankles. Those go away afterward, right?
Take people up on their offers to get you something. That sounds great!
Cut in the bathroom line if you have to. I actually did this the other day at a rest stop. It was a lot easier than I thought it would be. I just started rubbing my stomach and said to someone “I really have to go”… they practically pushed me into the stall.
If you need a nap, take a nap. I purposely got a hotel room at the resort for this reason. So, if you stop by the Music Therapy Pro booth and you don’t see me, there is a possibility I will be sleeping
Bring and eat snacks. Do you hear something in the back of the room? It’ll probably be me munching.
Wear comfortable clothing. Truthfully, comfort is all I’m thinking about… my clothing will be reflecting that fact.
Slow down, take it easy, you don’t have to attend EVERYTHING. This makes a lot of sense but I can see it being difficult to implement. I’ll try my best!
Don’t let people get to you and take a break when you need to. Crankiness due to uncomfortably happens a lot in pregnancy. God help the unsuspecting person who asks a pregnant woman the ‘wrong’ question… which, could be ANY question that she doesn’t want to hear.
Sit, relax and enjoy! Check, check and check!