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Pamper Yourself

Here are the top twenty favorite new-mom pampers (no, not the diaper kind).

20. A haircut that camouflages shedding

19. Sleep late in the morning while Dad takes the kids

18. A girls' weekend away

17. Time in a hot tub

16. A spa day

15. An afternoon movie

14. Painting classes

13. A girls' night out

12. A silent pedicure with a book

11. Dancing

10. A new outfit that fits your body right now

9. Doing yoga

8. Coffee (or a decaffeinated beverage if breastfeeding) alone

7. A date with your significant other

6. Having someone else clean your house

5. Being home alone in a clean house

4. A massage

3. A long shower

2. A long, hot bath

1. Sleep, sleep, sleep

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