excuse me while I brag

Excuse me while I brag about how wonderful my day was today.  I've just recently in the past month started to experience the back pain that comes along with pregnancy.  The two places that bother me the most are along the back of my bra strap and in my lower back around my tailbone (I'm assuming due to the strain of whats growing in each place in the front!).  I've always been intrigued by the 'mother to be' massage offered at the Alluvian spa and have been hopeful to be able to get one and today I DID!! Listen up any preggers out there: invest in this during your pregnancy! They have a pillow sort of thing that the lay on the table that has the belly and boobs cut out so that you can comfortably lay on your belly (which I havnt been able to do for quite some time now). It.was.INCREDIBLE.  During the massage I got so tickled because of course, during the MOST relaxing hour of my pregnancy thus far, sweet little Charlie decided to practice kung fu, tae bo, gymnastics, Zumba (even though I really dont know what that is, from what I hear it seems similar to what Charlie was doing). How funny is it that even while still in the womb, my little one reminds me that there is no such thing as 'serious relaxing' anymore. haha..Mind you, any and every time I feel her moving it is special to me so please don't misunderstand me for complaining!

side note-victoria's secret fashion show.....get over yourself.

After my massage I got a facial that made me feel like I had an EXTRA glow (too bad all the products are just entirely too expensive.  For now, I'll stick to Purpose soap *i swear by it*).

To top off my super spa day, my mom fixed shrimp and grits, sweet tea, and a key lime pie YUMMY TO MY TUMMY!!

...................................anyway, now that I'm done rubbing it in your face how great my day was.....

I had a doctor's appoinment Monday.  They did the glucose test which I surprisingly passed.  I just knew I was going to fail it considering my lust for sweets but I was grateful to find out I had passed.  Everything else was great...Charlie's heartbeat was perfect, my belly measurement was great, and even though I had gained 8 lbs. since my last appointment, the doctor said my weight gain was right on target so that makes me feel better! (remember, those of you who may want to judge the weight gain, Thanksgiving fell smack dab in the middle of those 4 weeks so give me a break hahaha)

Going to be painting some more in Charlies nursery tomorrow so wish us luck and motivation!
xoxo