Baby Gardner- 18 weeks

How far along? 18 weeks, 3 days
Total weight gain.  8.5 lbs
Baby Development.Baby is the size of a large sweet potato.
Maternity Clothes? Still wearing my cloths, but they are VERY snug.
Stretch Marks? nope, using Belly Butter like its my job.
Sleep? Amazing, with only one potty break around 3:30
Best Moment of the week? Feeling the little nugget moving 
Symptoms?  My tight back is feeling much better thanks to Marlie
Food cravings?Nothing new, everything looks good these days. It all depends on where I am, if I am at the mall, I want Chocolate covered gummy bears from Candyopolis. If I am at the grocery store, i have to mentally steer clear of the cereal isle.
Miss anything? Nope
Movement? I finally am feeling the flutters in my tummy. Very active at night. Can't wait for Ross to be able to feel it.
Gender predictions? I still think its a boy.
Belly Button in or out? in
Goals for upcoming week? While in MN with my sisters I hope to make a trip to Babies R US and get the stroller, car seat and possibly nursery furniture finalized have. Ross and I have a daycare visit tomorrow too!!
Looking Forward to? Feeling more movement throughout the day. Every time I feel it I just stop and smile, its amazing. Can't wait to hang with my sisters and finally get my hair done!!!!
Thoughts?I thought for sure this was gonna be my "pop" week, but instead I think my butt just got a little bigger. Oh well, luckily those leggings are very forgiving of my constant eating!

Marlie and Me

Every women has a "person" that they would give up everything for, before having to saying farewell to them. It may be a hair person, a cleaning lady, a barista that makes that morning latte hit the spot, or even a fitness instructor that gives you a great workout.  You all know what I am talking about, that person you would contemplate giving up chocolate for. Well, I am no exception, I have one too.

I have been getting massages from  Marlie at Creative Hair design for about 3 years. She is AMAZING.  I have been to many spas in Omaha, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Jamaica and none have even come close to the soothing hands of Marlie. Not only does she give a damn good massage, there are so many relaxing surprises through out the massage. A warm face wrap, hot stone foot massage, and my favorite, pre-massage trip to the steam room (which I am unable to partake in) to name a few.

Now that the majority of my weight gained has gone to my chest, my back is killing me. Add on a few 4 hour surgeries where I am slouched over the entire time, OUCHIE.  But, fortunately, I am a new women now. And I plan on seeing her at least once a month for the next 5 months.

If you don't have a "person" I am willing to share, because if you go once, she will be your "person".

Its my blog, and I'll brag if I want to

So, today I am at work, enjoying a nice cup of coffee going through surgery charts when the secretary tells me my husband is here. I figured he stopped by to give me a kiss before he left for Albuquerque for the week. Well, that he did, and it was a nice surprise for what seemed to be a long Monday. But, that's not all, he also wanted to make sure momma had her cravings covered for the week. So what does the best husband and soon to be daddy bring me...

 CHEESECAKE!!!!! AND NOT ANY CHEESECAKE, RED VELVET CHEESECAKE FROM THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY. Happy Monday to me!!!!!  Is he not the sweetest.Seriously, I am so lucky to have this guy in my life.

Squirrels????

So I have been reading that I could start having weird and random dreams that may or may not coincide with my pregnancy. Well, the other day I woke up to a very uneasy feeling. Not only did I have a weird pregnancy dream, but i remembered every detail of it. I never remember my dreams, ever. And after this past dream, I'm not even mad that I haven't remembered any up to now.

The dream started as my sister Jordan and I shopping. We were are Victoria Secret, shocker, and she was trying on a bra and stormed out of the dressing room in a panic. She had forgotten she had her annual Gyno appt in 20 minutes. So we rushed over to the doctors office. As I was in the middle of reading a magazine in the waiting room, a nurse came out and said 'you better come in with your sister, something isn't making sense with her exam, we are going to do an ultrasound'. Of course I was freaking out, as I reached the room they already had her set up for her ultrasound. I am in the middle of asking what the problem was with the exam when I look on the screen and see five squirrels all lined up in Jordan's uterus. Yep, you read correctly, squirrels. I have no idea what it means, but it surely weirded me out.