Is that a baby or did I have too many Chicken Nuggets???

Well I must admit I knew I would have fun at my girl Cindy's bachelorette party, but who knew it would involve Pomegranate Mojitos, Mc Donalds, and Lindsay Lohan. Let me explain.

Saturday afternoon one of my best high school friends and I arrived in Atlantic City for a weekend of female debauchery. I was really psyched because I knew this would be my last one of these until after I have the baby.  Please note that this is very different from the typical "boys" version. First difference is the more women you have getting ready in 1 condo, the longer it will take you to get out the door. Our original intention was to go to dinner at the Tropicana's Cuba Libre at 5pm. 7 girls x 7 opinions + shots of Grey Goose =  arrival time of 1 1/2 hours late. Ah well, we got seated and looked damn fierce! The food was amazing and the Mojitos hit the spot.

The next 2 hours consisted of events that fall into the category of "What ever happens at the Bachelortte party, stays at the Bachelorette party". Lets just say there were many men there protecting us from harm: A Police Officer, an Army Soldier, and a construction worker! 

After a very educational and informative presentation by our thong wearing....er I mean uniform wearing men, we headed off to the Pool After Dark at Harrahs. Now have to tell you it's been about a year since I had been to this type of club. The place is lush and reminds you of summertime more then a pool in the middle of winter. Not only was the music good but none other then Lindsay Lohan was set to make an appearance. The line outside the place was longer then an open call for Jersey Shore Season 2. It was insane, but I must say why watch the kids on the show when I can experience the gel and spray tans first hand? Luckily one of Cindy's fabulous best girlfriends seemingly could talk her way into anything, so instead of waiting in the line we glided past the party goers right to the front.

The night took it's usually route of dancing, spilling of drinks, lots of guys being obnoxious, lots of girls hating, and releasing of various bodily fluids (tears, pee, and pomegranate Mojitos). At one point a garbled microphone announcement introduced what sounded like Lindsay Lohan, but it could have been 76 yr old woman who has smoked for 50 yrs. Does it really matter!

On the way back to our room (that looked like 20 frat guys were living there) we had to get some replenishment for all the calories we just burned off. So we stopped at McDonalds and ordered enough food for a whole football team. I've never eaten so many nuggets in my life. Which brings me to my next dilemma....Brian and I have only been able to get in 1 session of baby making before leaving for my trip. I figure the odds of me getting pregnant are slim, but how else can I explain the 15 extra pounds I feel like I have gained in the last 2 days? Could it be?????

Bloated from Boyland,


~Nacia

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Momma Needs a Cocktail!

It's time! I haven't had a day that didn't involve Nick Jr, Chocolate Soy Milk, or Lego Star Wars since Tiger Woods started putting his ball in every hole he could find (ok it hasn't been that long, but the reference seemed appropriate). I spend most days taking care of my sweet, but demanding 4 yr old son who is determined to crawl back inside my womb. I try, and fail, at making him take naps, so I am pretty much at his mercy most days. When I am able to do some Real Estate homework or research on conceiving a baby girl, it is often interrupted by requests for chicken dinosaurs (one of the few things my picky allergic son will eat)!


Finally yesterday, after days of the East Coast being pummeled by snow, I was able to get out of the house and do some errands. And yes I consider going to Target, Home Goods, and Bed Bath and Beyond errands. So I got some retail therapy to distract me from the laundry and toys waiting at the door for me when I returned. This SAHM (stay at home mom, for those in the blogging universe) thing is no joke. I have only done it intermittently in the past, but since I've decided I can no longer work for other people, it has become a necessary evil.


In a few months I will be taking the NYS Real Estate Salesperson test and hopefully be able to interact with adults who know NOTHING about Max & Ruby or Team Umizoomi. I had given into the idea that my life had become a world of blogging, showers every OTHER day, and household duties. Until I got an invitation for a bachelorette party for my good high school girlfriend. Now this is not gonna be some tame, lame party. This shebang will be going down in Atlantic City, with good food, dancing, gambling, and lots of delicious drinks! THERE IS A GOD! Finally I will be free from the rewarding, yet mundane mommy world where I have taken up permanent residence. To top it off I am driving down with my best friend from high school (also a Scorpio). We will have 6 hours (round trip) to gossip, gab, and discuss all things un-mommy related. For 24 hours I get to be Nacia.....not Mom, Mommy, or Wife, just Nacia. Bring on the little umbrellas bitches!!!!

Escaping from Boyland,

~Nacia

P.S. For those of you wondering Brian and I will be getting in plenty of baby making time before I leave and when I get back!

P.P.S. Sorry for over sharing honey!
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Ah Feng Shui it!

Today is the start of baby making ROUND 2. In 5 days I will ovulate again so it's time to start stocking up on my hubby's little swimmers, since they are only able to survive in the uterus for about that length of time. My hope is by using as many natural techniques as possible, we can increase the odds of getting our sweet baby girl. The Chinese seem to have a few ideas on fertility, so I turned to the ancient practice of Feng Shui to help the cause.

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice that reveals how to balance energies of any space to insure good fortune and health. It is used in everything from room decor, building placement, and even fertility and is based on the Taoist belief that all things consist of chi or energy. When using elements correctly to balance out the "good and bad chi" one is able to achieve balance and harmony.

I have used some of these methods in areas of my own home. While I've made choices of where to place objects, due to my own aesthetic liking, I later realized that my intuition was right in line with Feng Shui techniques. For instance, I love mirrors and how they reflect light and make small rooms feel bigger. According to Feng Shui practice, mirrors serve three basic purposes: expansion, reflection, and deflection. Pictured above is a Bagua. This color coded map has 8 zones which each correlate to different areas of your life. It is used to adjust you living environment to promote a more healthy flow of energy.

I found it interesting that simply the placement of your bed, or colors in a room can greatly impact the flow of energy, which in turn can increase or decrease fertility. I have always been intrigued by Feng Shui. I'm going to pick up a few things for my bedroom to get the good vibes flowing. Worse that could happen is my room looks fabulous!

Here are some suggestions for promoting fertility using Feng Shui:

1. Energize your bedroom. Since this is where the baby making usually occurs (unless you don't already have children then it might be your kitchen counter) make sure it is clutter free and gives you a sense of peace and calm.

2. Turn off or even remove any electronics that can be a distraction from intimacy. (there is nothing sexy about ESPN or checking your Facebook page)

3. Decorate your room with symbols of fertility.

• Hang red paper lanterns on either side of the bed to bring a positive influence into the bedroom.
• Put a hollow piece of bamboo in the north section of the bedroom.
• Place a dragon on the man's side of the bed to increase passion and potency.
• Hang pictures or other decorations in pairs: two birds, two people, two fish, etc.

4. Welcome the positive. Remove any objects that are blocking the flow of energy from your front door. The front door is the "mouth of chi," so blocking the door prevents positive energy from entering your home.

Getting back the Feng in my Shui from Boyland,
~ Nacia




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Chinese Birth Chart Method

 (painting by Samantha Callahan)

Fertility has been a long held mystery throughout many civilizations. Each one lending their own history, traditions, and superstitions as to how to conceive a child. In an age when so many couples have turned to scientific methods to procreate, others revisit more traditional methods. In my quest for creating a baby girl, in the most non-invasive and natural way, I have considered many non scientific avenues. I do believe that the Universe responds when you place all of your thoughts and energy in one specific direction. Even if theses methods haven't been scientifically measured or proven, it couldn't hurt putting some good vibes out there right?

Chinese Birth Chart

There are a slew of websites that include information about this ancient method. Most of them assert that over 700 years ago this chart was discovered buried in a Chinese tomb. Since the Chinese are the oldest surviving civilization in the world they might be able to lend some insight as to how the sex of your baby is chosen. This method is based on two factors: the lunar age of the mother at the time of conception and the month of conception.This would mean that all women who are the same age and conceive in the same month would have a child of the same sex. Studies have shown this to be a little more then 50% effective, which seems to be just as good as flipping a coin, or letting nature take its course.

This process might be a little confusing if you don't know your lunar age. I avoided the confusion by using this site Ancient Chinese Gender Predictor. It automatically calculates your lunar age for you and gives you the prediction according to the chart.

If you are inclined to use the chart yourself (pictured below) I will give you an easy tip to determine your lunar age.

If the Chinese New Year has not passed yet, for the current year, add 1 year to your age. Once the Chinese New Year has passed, for the current year, add 2 years to your age.

Example: My birthday is Oct 23. In 2009 I turned 28, which would currently make me 29 lunar years old. On the Chinese New Year (February 14, 2010) I will be 30 lunar years old.

The Chinese count your day of birth as year 1. Which means on your 1st Birthday you will turn 2, and then on the Chinese New Year you will turn 3, and so on.

After the Chinese New Year has passed on Sunday I will be 30 lunar years old and according to this chart, if I conceive in the next 8 months I will have a girl! Here's hoping.

Ni Hao from Boyland,

~ Nacia
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Lego my Ego am I Prego?

Hello All!

Check out my first Vlog for Moms In Boyland!




Vlogging Along from Boyland,

~Nacia
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Too Much Info??? Ah who cares....

So here is an update on my obsessive baby girl journey. According to my calculations I ovulated somewhere between January 20-22, which would mean my period would be due approximately 14 days following that date. This leads me to believe that my monthly friend should have come between February 3-5, but it's now the early morning of the 8th and no visit from my friend Dot. This news should be very encouraging, except for the fact that I have now taken 2, count em, 2 MORE pregnancy tests that have both resulted in a big fat negative, bringing our grand total to 4. What the Hell!!!! I read the directions (which include a warning that the test should NOT go in your vagina. Really, what moron thought that is how the test works?) Sorry, I digress. I followed all the idiot proof instructions. This time I sprang for the 3 pack of EPT tests instead of the generic brand at the grocery store. This test boasted the same seducing promise to deliver accurate results (87%) when taking the test 1 day before your missed period. Well I'm 2 days late EPT, tell your researchers to analyze THAT!

The first test I did yesterday afternoon, right after buying it. I got a little excited when I saw a line in both of the result windows, but then I checked the box and realized if the test is positive one window will display a (+) sign.

Then I thought well maybe I should have waited for my morning pee to take it. So as soon as I woke up this morning, after shooing Bryson away who was asking for Toaster Strudel, I hopped into the bathroom for my second attempt. Different day, same results.

So, the good news is I haven't gotten my BFF Flow so it's still possible there might be something cooking in my oven. The bad news is I might be one of those impatient idiots who messes up a pregnancy test.

Slowly Losing it in Boyland,

~Nacia
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Attack of Brysonzilla!

Last night my boys decided it would be a great idea to video tape one of their famous Brysonzilla montages. It basically entails a lot of screaming, running, and terrible camera work. I love the imagination of these kids, I just wish they could channel their creativity in a quieter way. Don't be fooled by their sweet faces. After watching this it's no wonder I seek the sweet sanity of a girl. ( I know, I know, I won't be singing the same tune when she's getting her first piercing at 16 and sneaking out of the house) A mom can dream can't she??


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But Daddy I Want An Oompa Loompa Now!

Well ok I don't really want an Oompa Loompa, but I am not-so-patiently waiting to find out if this baby thing is a-go! I really have discovered through this process that I have absolutely no will power. I bought a kit that came with 2 tests last week. I was able to determine that I probably would not be able to get an accurate result until about February 3, which would be 5 days before I expect my period. Even though I have done all this research, consider myself very well informed and intelligent none of these things prevented me from taking not one, but BOTH tests last night. I swear I have the patience of a two year old. I just couldn't stop myself , even though I knew they would not necessarily reveal the correct results. I really need someone to slap me on the hand, possibly in the face.

So both test result were negative, but it is possible my body has yet to produce enough the pregnancy hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) to register on the test strip. I am not discouraged yet. Now I must wait a least until the end of the week, or until I get my period, to find out if I will repeating this process again this month, or if our baby is in the making. I don't know how many of you can relate to the apparent lack of self control I have, but I hope I am not alone in my insanity. I am just so excited about becoming a mom again it has caused me to temporarily ignore the laws of nature. Ah well, back to CVS for some more tests!

Here are some tips when taking a home pregnancy test: (Via WebMD )

• Use your first morning urine when possible (when hCG levels are most easily detected). If not, make sure your urine had been in your bladder for at least 4 hours.
• Do not drink excessive amounts of fluids before the test to increase the volume of urine. This could dilute the hCG levels.
• Read the directions included in the test thoroughly before starting the test and follow every step precisely.
• Some fertility drugs or other medications may interfere with the test results. Check the package labeling for information.

Climbing Up A Wall in Boyland,

~ Nacia
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