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There are certain “womanly things” we do as a women that some may consider to be non-negotiable’s. They’re the things that allow you to go through life with a sense of dignity and self respect. They’re, tiny gestures you give to the world, and in turn yourself, letting those around you know that you respect yourself and you respect the people that enter into your personal space.

These “womanly things” were things that I’ve carried with all through life and as I got older, I realized that this seemingly simple nuances were not always a constant for other women around me. This reality was not only a shock to me, but it was actually a tad bit irritating.

I learned, at a very young age, to brush my teeth before sitting in my dentist’s chair. The doctor should not see, nor smell the Carne Asada burrito I, more likely than not, scarfed down before my visit.

Instead of thrusting my legs into the stirrups at the gynecologist, silently wondering if the doctor can tell that I went to the gym right before my appointment, I always make sure my schedule is clear and have showered before any gyno appointment.

I remember the day my mother completely KILLED MY EXISTENCE the day she saw my dingy, hadn’t been washed in weeks, 32-barely a cup at all bra peeking out of my shirt.

My mom practically snatched each and every one of my edges in disgust, as she painfully lectured me on the importance on cleanliness of my undergarments. Now, my blood starts to immediately boil and my inner mama spirit is fighting hard to not fix my lips start reading females when I witness this travesty.

I guess the small grooming tid bits I learned along my short life journey was all leading up to what I like to call THE MOTHER OF ALL COURTESIES, which most women will experience during their 38th-39th week of pregnancy.

During both of my pregnancies, around the final week before I delivered, I find my way to a esthetician for the wax of all waxes. Each time, you wouldn’t believe how many people had so much to say about my own womanly parts?!?!?

“That’s not safe!”

“Why on earth would you do that?”

My favorite >> “What if it causes you to go into labor?”

I mean really? I’m sure that ANY woman would agree that if you’re in your 39th week (staring down your 10th month of your body being hijacked) going into labor is NOT a bad thing. Hey, maybe I could stop shoving teaspoons of castor oil down my throat and walking around the neighborhood to naturally induce labor.

I wasn’t going to shave (like you can even see down there with that big ol’ belly) and the husband’s unsteady hand wasn’t getting remotely close to my gold mine with the clippers. So, like any other agent of good hygiene I high tailed my wide, pregnant self to my wax lady with pride.

I know some of you are reading this like I’m crazy, but it’s no different than you getting your brows waxed or polishing your nails. It’s not necessary, but it sure looks good. Plus, it’s always a win-win if your OBGYN can actually navigate down there in that region.

So, be kind to your body and I’m sure that these small little courtesies are much appreciated by those around you…

Marie