A look inside the daily routine of first lady Melania Trump, who eats 7 pieces of fruit a day, is a ‘full-time mom’, and has been self-isolating at the White House during the coronavirus pandemic

• First lady Melania Trump starts her days at the White House around 5:30 a.m., works out, makes Barron breakfast, and gets him ready for school.
• She eats a healthy, fruit- and vegetable-focused diet, and tries to get a full night’s sleep every night. To relax, Trump has been known to indulge in a bubble bath.
• During the coronavirus pandemic, she and her family are confined to the White House under public health orders like the rest of the country.
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While her husband has sought out a very public life, first lady Melania Trump has chosen to remain fairly private.

She spends a lot of her time caring for their 14-year-old son Barron, calling herself a “full-time mom.” Since moving to the White House in 2016, Trump has also taken on the many duties required of first ladies, from decorating the residence to planning official events.

But since the coronavirus pandemic has largely put a hold on Melania’s public appearances and event planning, the first lady has seemingly become more outspoken through her social media posts.

At a time when millions of Americans have been told to stay at home and avoid spreading the virus, Trump has taken to Instagram and Twitter to address the country – marking one of her most vocal moments in nearly three and a half years as first lady.

On Sunday, April 26, she is celebrating her 50th birthday.

Here's a look into Trump's daily routine at the White House both before, and since, the pandemic took hold.

Trump rises not long after 5:30 a.m., when her husband wakes up. The couple sleeps in separate bedrooms.

Source: The Washington Post

On a typical day, Trump would get their 14-year-old son, Barron, ready for school, which often entails ensuring he has his homework in his backpack. But due to the coronavirus outbreak, Barron's school has switched to remote learning.

Sources: Parenting, The Washington Post, Daily Mail

Trump considers raising her son her "first job." Along with getting Barron up and ready for school every day, she also makes his breakfast and lunch.

Source: Parenting

When they lived in New York, Trump would drop Barron off and pick him up from school. She also would help him with homework and attend his school events.

Source: Parenting

On March 20, Barron celebrated his 14th birthday under quarantine. Showing off her pride, Melania posted an image of two large silver balloons of the number 14, with the message "Happy Birthday BWT."

Source: Daily Mail

To stay fit, Trump works out daily in her home, usually in the morning. She has said she does pilates, walks around wearing ankle weights, and plays tennis.

Sources: Twitter, E! News, Insider

Trump follows a healthy diet. She reportedly eats seven fruits per day, and often starts with a smoothie or oatmeal for breakfast.

Sources: Twitter, GQ, E! News

Even though she is a healthy eater, Trump will indulge sometimes with chocolate, ice cream, or Diet Coke. Her favorite meal is reportedly the chicken parmigiana at Jean George in NYC.

Sources: AOL, Twitter

She takes many vitamins to benefit her hair and skin, as well as moisturizes her skin and washes her face every day.

Source: E! News, Insider

Her healthy lifestyle extends to sleeping as well, as she prioritizes getting a good night's sleep.

Source: E! News

Before the pandemic, Trump would sometimes hosts White House meetings or attend them with her husband, including ones with administration officials on the opioid crisis and her "Be Best" initiative.

Source: Health & Fitness

Her audience has largely remained separate from the president. Trump has higher ratings among women, and she often talks to children rather than adults at her "Be Best" events. The first lady very rarely grants media interviews.

Source: Washington Post

Trump has refrained from the public eye far more than most first ladies in recent memory. In 2017, a Princeton scholar found that Melania gave only eight speeches in her first year, in contrast to Michelle Obama's 74, and Laura Bush's 42.

Sources: The Washington Post, CNN

According to a 2019 Gallup Poll, Trump ranked as the second-most admired woman in the US, behind Michelle Obama.

Source: Washington Post

Trump has spent much of her time working with and advocating for children, and has frequently visited schools and children's hospitals as first lady.

Source: The White House

Over the past month, Trump has been very active on social media regarding the coronavirus pandemic. She often takes to Twitter and Instagram to post information on social distancing, guidance from the CDC, and to issue praise for essential workers.

Source: The Washington Post

Since becoming first lady nearly 3 1/2 years ago, Trump seems to be addressing the American public more frequently than ever.

Source: The Washington Post

Her spokeswoman and new chief of staff Stephanie Grisham has said that Trump receives regular coronavirus briefings from medical experts and members of the administration's task force.

Source: The Washington Post

Since the beginning of April, Trump has also reached out to multiple spouses of world leaders, including Akie Abe of Japan, Brigitte Macron of France, and Carrie Symonds, fiancée to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Source: The Washington Post

Her conversations with leading ladies around the world have been both political and grieving. With the daughter of Italian President Sergio Mattarella, she offered condolences and discussed a $100 million aid package.

Source: The Washington Post

And with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau of Canada, she discussed the border-crossing ban, daily trade, and ways to help citizens stuck on cruise ships.

Source: Washington Post

Trump usually stays out of the West Wing, and often doesn't check in with President Donald Trump while he's working — unless the two have an official event together.

Source: The Washington Post

Before the pandemic, and when she was not in the public eye, Trump spent a lot of time with her parents and son. Her parents have joined her in Washington, D.C.

Source: Business Insider

As part of her official duties as first lady, she helps put together important events at the White House, such as the Easter Egg Roll and the official state dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Sources: Business Insider

Since this year's Easter Egg Roll was canceled, Trump offered up a virtual reading of "The Little Rabbit," for children instead.

Source: The White House

Trump also leads the team of White House staff and volunteers in decorating the "People's House" for Christmas. She maintains a close relationship with the residence staff of chefs, florists, and butlers.

Source: Business Insider

She oversees the residence and the state floor. As a perfectionist, she pays attention to every detail and has enjoyed putting her mark on the White House.

Source: The Washington Post

Trump also redesigned the first family's living quarters, donning it with neutral colors. She has sought to keep the residence private.

Source: The Washington Post

Before the 2016 presidential campaign, Trump's evenings were spent out on the town at premieres, exclusive parties, and dinners in New York. These days, her social calendar is largely filled with official White House briefings.

Source: GQ

To relax, Trump has been known to indulge in a bubble bath, and before the pandemic, she often spent her weekends at the family's private Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida.

Source: Twitter

Sometimes, she travels there separately from her husband.

Source: The Washington Post

But for now, she and her family are confined to the White House.