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marleysmommy
	Age: 27 Country: US Province/region: City: Las Vegas Partner: My wonderful husband Tommy! Children: Yes, 1 Pregnant: Not anymore Occupation: Real Estate
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MARLEY'S 1ST HALLOWEEN

THEY GET SOOOO BIG SOOOO FAST!!!!

JAMAICA MARLEY =)

SIMBA......EVERYTHING THE LIGHT TOUCHES IS YOURS

MOMMY ON THE LEFT (CIRCA 1980)

MARLEY ON THE RIGHT (CIRCA 2008)

OUR LITTLE HEART BREAKER!!!

Dear Marley,

You’re here. I can see you and what a sight you are. Mommy’s little girl. I want to tell you a story. A story of the greatest love I have ever known, a story about you. Mommy tried so hard to push you out but it had to happen another way. I remember how scared I was as they wheeled me past rows of white walls. I was shaking and I was so nervous to meet you. When they moved me on to the operating table it felt like they were going to drop me. I remember that feeling so vividly, more than the others. They cut mommy open and they pulled you out. I heard you cry and I felt my heart burst. I couldn’t see you and you will never know how much I wanted to. They brought you to me and I tried to touch your face but the medicine they gave me made my hands shake. I remember how my chin quivered as I told you how beautiful you were. Then you were gone and mommy cried. I wanted to hold you so bad and I couldn’t. I felt the biggest ache in my chest when they took you away from me. When they finally brought you to me I could not believe you were actually real. I had felt you for so many months dancing in my belly and then all of a sudden you were asleep in my arms. I fell in love with you in that bed. I stared at you as you slept. I wanted to tell you everything I felt but I stared in silence because there were no words to describe that kind of love. And now I see you every day. I wake up to your cry and I go to bed to your sighs as you dream. You will never know the love in my soul that is only for you. It is so beautiful it sometimes makes me cry. Your smile, your face, your eyes…..those eyes get me every time. You are growing so fast and I love every single minute. Oh my little blessing……..how could I have ever lived without you? I find myself in your eyes. I see me. I see all of the things you will be. You are my greatest love. You are so brand new. There is no hurt in your heart, no disappointment, no mistakes…..just a beautiful soul. You light up the room. I can’t describe you. You are everything.

MY FIRST PIG TAILS!!!!

MY FIRST BITE OF BIG GIRL FOOD!!!!

MY LITTLE ANGEL!!!

4 GENERATIONS IN 1980

27 YEARS LATER!!!

MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE PIC....MY 2 FAVORITE GIRLS =)

MARLEY & GRANDMA

June 26, 2008

I came home from the hospital on Monday and I am recovering well. I have an in home nurse that comes to the house and cleans my incision daily. I am feeling soooooooo much better. I am basically trying not to suffocate my daughter with kisses. What a nightmare being away from her for so long!!!! I got to be alone with her last night for the first time. Just me and her laying on the couch...daddy and grandma were asleep. I talked to her and sang to her. She held on to my finger so tight as if to say "Mommy don't ever leave again" She fell asleep on my chest and I cried......big huge sobbing tears of joy. I felt like my heart would burst right out of my chest. I am letting go of the disappointment of my C-Section and this awful recovery. I am just thankful to be home and to have such a beautiful and most importantly healthy baby!!! But let me tell you.....that feeling last night.....such close intimate contact with just me and her......her breath on my skin, her hand pressed into my chest.....there are no words.

AND THEN MY HEART JUST MELTED! DOESN'T GET MUCH BETTER! DADDY LOVES THIS LITTLE GIRL MORE THAN ANYONE KNOWS!!! HE WAS DONE THE MOMENT HE SAW HER!

HER EYES KEEP GETTING LIGHTER & LIGHTER =)

My papi holding his first grand baby....couldn't find a happier grandpa if you tried =)

**Update June 17th**

First of all......Thank you to all of you for the comments on my new baby girl. It brings me joy and happiness that is needed right now more than you could ever know. I am having an EXTREMELY difficult time recovering from my C-Section. I have almost had to be admitted back to the hospital twice. I am also sick with some type of virus......sooooo......yesterday I couldn't even hold my daughter. This is the most challenging and devstating thing I have ever been through in my ENTIRE life. I am hanging in there though...trying my best to get better. My daughter is the most amazing thing I have ever known. Thank you again to everyone!!! Please keep me in your prayers......Mommy needs them. =)

Miss Marley Rae Bowman was born June 11, 2008 at 12:18 AM. She weighed 7.7 pounds and was 18 1/2 inches long. She had to be delivered C-Section. She is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen in my life. We are so in love and Tommy is the best daddy I have ever known.

To sum up the entire experience: PERFECTOnly 35 minutes old!!!!

**June 7, 2008**So yesterday I started cramping really bad at about 3:30 pm. I knew they weren't contractions but I also knew they hurt like hell!!! So at bout 6:45 in the middle of Wal-Mart I told my husband "Ok buddy....I want to got to L&D NOW!!!!" We went home...got our bags (wishful thinking) and off to the hospital we went. When we got there both triage rooms were full so they were going to set me up in the hallway.....nice....that's great.....just super. Ummmmmmmm no. I said I would wait in the family waiting room because the room would be available in an hour. So I paced and rocked as the cramps got stronger all the while trying not to look at the scary wall mural painted with big round babies under water. WTF? Is that supposed to be comforting? Finally the bed in triage was ready.....you know the routine....get naked, get hooked up to monitors, spread your legs for the cervix check...etc., etc. The nurse said I was almost 1 cm......WOW. Not. Then she asked me the last time I ate and I couldn't remember but I knew it hadn't been much all day. She said ya I can tell baby wants you to eat. SO now I'm panicing thinking something is wrong with Marley. She basically told me that her heart rate was pretty flat and that they needed to stabilize it before they could let me go home. They gave me 3 cups of cranberry juice and a turkey sandwich and as I am literally slurrping down the last few drops of my cranberry juice loud as hell, the woman in the bed next to me is telling the person on her cell phone that she hasn't had anything to eat or drink all day.....oops.....sorry. After I ate her heart rate stabilized but not good enough. They then gave me 32 ounces of ice cold water to drink. Then I had to pee like a son of a bitch. So Tommy unhooked me form the monitors and of course there was someone in the bathroom.....so there I am doing the pee pee dance in the hallway in my fashionable hospital gown and bright blue footies......the Sex and the City girls ain't got nothin on me. When I got back to the bed the nurse told they were ready to release me but they needed about 2 more minutes of monitoring and I had got up too early. Thanks nurse for the info before I got up. So here came 3 more cranberry juices and by this time Tommy was chugging them trying to help me out and then another damn jug of water. So now another hour has gone by and by this time I'm cold as hell AND I AM NEVER EVER COLD!!!!!!!!! They let me know her heart rate was how they wanted to see it and I could get dressed and go home. They then gave me 2 ambiens and sent me home. Now here is where shit gets fuzzy......according to my husband I was touching his face oooohhhing and awwwwing and marveling at the lights on the Strip (we had to make a detour). I don't remember this....however I do remember throwing up into a Wal-Mart bag on the way home...and not just a little bit....let's try 6 cranberry juices and 64 ounces of water. Ya that much liquid creates a thing called a hole and then the bag is useless. Hubby got me home and cleaned me up and the rest is history. What a night! I'm back home just waiting.....waiting....waiting. But my hubby is here and my mommy is here from California.....we're just missing Marley =)**May 28, 2008**So here I am 38 weeks and 2 days......less than 2 weeks to go!!!!! I am feeling every emotion possible all rolled into one. Friday is my last day at work and it couldn't come any faster. Work is getting more difficult as I am starting to feel more and more uncomfortable as the days go by. I feel so crampy all the time and I love going to the bathroom 5,286 times a day. I REALLY love putting a liner on the toilet and then it falls in and I start doing the potty dance trying to get the second one on all the time realizing that the stall is getting smaller and smaller with each passing day. The hubby and I had a three day weekend for the Memorial Day holiday. Mommy came from Califronia to help. We almost finished the nursery!!! We still have some wall decor that needs to be finished so the nursery will be 100%. Yikes 38 weeks and the nursery is still not done....it's driving me crazy.....but I doubt Marley will notice that her name is not over her crib yet =) Here are some pics of the almost finished nursery!!! Oh and did I mention I have the greatest husband ever. He keeps me going through all the hard stuff.....he really is my best friend!!!!Daddy was tired!!!

**May 17, 2008**So I have about 3 weeks left until my due date. I am really trying to enjoy these last couple of weeks with my daughter in my belly. Even though I am uncomfortable and getting very anxious to meet her, I realize that I am going to look down at my belly and she won't be there anymore......instead she'll be right next to me!!!! My husband did some special things for me on my "almost " Mother's Day. He told me that I was a mommy already and there was nothing "almost" about it!!!! He bought me some very perfect picture frames and the best present of all was a very detailed photo album/scrap book for our daughter.....THE VERY BEST out of all the keepsake items I have for her. Once agian he simply amazes me with his thoughtfulness. He is more amazing than I could ever put into words and I couldn't be happier starting a family with him. My grandma asked me how he would hold up in the delivery room...before I could answer her my mom said "That man would deliver her himself if he could." What was funny is that it was so true......he really is going to ask the doc if he can help pull her out....we'll see if they will let him. Our moment is almost here......what an incredible journey.**My last weeks with my baby belly**

**Baby bump @ 37 weeks****One of my Mother's Day gifts from daddy**THE PRINCESS @ EXACLTY 35 WEEKS

It's been a while since I have updated and it's because I have been immersed in baby showers!!!! I feel like the most adored woman in the world right now!!!! My mom had a baby shower for my husband and I in California (born and raised baby!!) on April 26 and my best friends in Las Vegas had another shower for my husband and I the following Saturday May 3!!! They were both so amazing and perfect =) We rented a SUV to drive back from California so we would have enough space....ha ha ya right!!!! We seriously could not get everything in there and my mom will have to make a special trip to Vegas to bring the rest!!! Overall I can not express the overwhelming amount of love I feel for my new little family....me, hubby, and of course our Princess Marley Rae!!! **THE CALIFORNIA SHOWER****APRIL 26, 2008**

**THE LAS VEGAS SHOWER**

Marley....you complete Mommy and Daddy's lives.
We are so excited to meet you! You are our little star.....love knows no limits when it comes to you. You are our beautiful little gift created from the greatest love.**THE MEANING BEHIND THE NAME**Our daughter is named after both of our grandmothersMarlene and ShirleyMAR from Marlene and LEY from ShirleyHer middle name Rae is my grandmother, my mother and my middle nameSo her middle name is 4th generationI love that her name has some meaning behind itNow if we can just get people to stop asking"Oh Marley.....like Bob?"We love Bob....but not that muchNever forget who you are Little starNever forget how to dream ButterflyGod gave a present to meMade of flesh and bonesMy lifeMy soulYou make my spirit wholeNever forget who you are Little starShining brighter than all the stars in the skyNever forget how to dream ButterflyNever forget where you came fromFrom loveYou are a treasure to meYou are my starYou breath New life Into my broken heartNever forget who you are Little starNever forget how to dream ButterflyMay the angels protect youAnd sadness forget you Little starMay goodness surround youMy love I have found youLittle star Shining bright

April 20, 2008So on Thursday my friends at work had a surprise baby shower for me!!! I had absolutely no idea. I cried when I walked into the room after I got over the shock. It meant so much to me. I am having a shower in California and a shower in Las Vegas.....so that's 3 total.....I feel very blessed!!! I got some great gifts. My section pitched in and bought Marley's swing!!! I put it together as soon as I got home from work. My husband came home and was like you did NOT put that together. I told him I'm about to give birth....I can do ANYTHING!!!! Just feeling very blessed right now. So many people love our daughter already. She is being born into a world full of love just for her. I couldn't ask for anything more!!!!April 15, 2008So today was a great day! We finally received Marley's nursery furniture! This is just a sneak peek of the whole set. I am waiting to post pics when the nursery is finished. I did however go to Babies R Us after work just to buy some little things...hence the baskets and lamb =) I need to wait for our baby showers but I can't help it!!! YAY!!!It is perfect and I can't wait to have our baby showers so I can finish it. I am still wondering why I chose such late dates for my showers This nesting thing is making me neurotic!!! I want all of her stuff ready to go now!!! Hubby bought a cool new ceiling fan and installed it so when I came home from work on my lunch break I got to see the nursery furniture and I had a surprise waiting for me too!! I love that guy!!! So needless to say it was a great day....but I am impatient as ever to meet my daughter. I had a dream last night that she was here and I was somewhat sad when she wasn't in my belly anymore. I missed her kicking and moving....so I will try to cherish these last 8 weeks because I will never be pregnant with my first born again!!!BABY BELLY @ 32 WEEKS 1 DAY
April 11, 2008So I had a Dr Appt yesterday and I am soooooooooooo happy to report that I have only gained 2 pounds in 4 weeks!!! Yay for me!! I was so excited....the nurses were laughing at me =) I have gained a total of 30 pounds so far......yikes!! Everyone keeps telling me that I am all belly but I just feel huge. Baby is healthy and doing great in mama's belly. My appointments are every 2 weeks now so hopefully that will make time go by faster. Is it June yet?April 6, 2008So I was really lazy this weekend.....I laid in bed with hubby all day Sunday and then we went and got pizza....yummy We are taking advantage of this time because we know once Marley gets here....wow!!!! The fact that we have been together for 10 years without kids has made us a tad bit spoiled so we have some adjusting once the baby gets here! It will all be worth it!!! Ok now I have to get to work.....only 2 months left!!!!April 4, 2008Wow I haven't posted in a long time!!! The third trimester does that to you! So much has happened. Pregnancy is treating me well. I have not been sick or had any complications.....except a few stretch marks =) but I just call them my mommy marks. Last Saturday we ordered Marley's crib furniture. We went all out. We bought the entire crib set which includes a beautiful crib, matching chest of drawers, another chest of drawers that is a combo set changing table, and the matching hutch. It's cherry wood and our nursery colors are light pinks creams sage greenI can't wait to see the finished product!!! We also bought her bassinet. I know that I need to wait until my baby showers.....I'm having 3!! But the set we registered for is toooooo cute. I had to have something in the house that was for her!!! This set is the natural organic Hug Me line exclusively at Babies R Us. It has a matching play 'n pack, high chair, swing, bouncer, and bedding set!!! I highly recommend! The bassinet was easy to assemble and the colors are amazing. You know I have to be honset I am not much of a "kids" person. Before I became pregnant I never understood what all the fuss about babies was all about. Wow how fast that all changes. I must have taken 30 pictures of this damn bassinet......I can't even imagine how tired my poor camera will be when my daughter arrives! The more I research and learn about pregnancy the more I realize how incredibly blessed I am to have conceived on the VERY FIRST TRY!!!! Sometimes I still can't believe that I am pregnant. Marley is sooooo active in my belly and her movements have changed drastically. I always tell my husband, "Marley is doin the Matrix daddy" That's the only way I can describe it!!! No matter how close her arrival gets it all still feels very surreal to me!!! I'm sure labor will slap me into reality!!!! Ahhhhh labor......it's so close.....scary!!!!Our little basketball @ 30 weeks, 4 days **Baby belly at 26 weeks, 4 days****New belly pics....February 23, 2008...almost 25 weeks****The Gemini Baby**Eager to get going (this baby probably kicked up a storm in the womb!), the Gemini baby is likely to be talking early and making a mark from day one. Curious and quite the explorer, this tot is one who needs lots of stimuli in order to be happy, as they are easily bored. Since those communication skills are top-notch, the smart thing to do with this baby is bring them into a play group as soon as possible. At home, siblings could easily fill this function, as someone must! It's never too early for the Gemini baby to interact with others, and they will also learn their lessons early on. The Gemini tot is definitely not clingy. Quite the contrary, this is one baby who is happy to march to their own drummer, gallivanting about and being amused in the process. Surprisingly, when this baby is not engaged (chatting or playing with others), there could be a certain emotional detachment. For that reason, it's best to keep things uncomplicated and easy for them to understand, the better to maintain harmony. To sum up, the Gemini baby is the Great Communicator of the play group, has a short attention span (so keep 'em busy!), and is one clever and creative tot. **February 15, 2008**Last night's Valentine dinner was amazing!!!! So thoughtful of my husband to cook dinner instead of just doing the easy dinner reservation!!! When I got home from work he surprised me by cleaning out a huge portion of the soon to be nursery.....so it looks like we will be able to start on the nursery even earlier than expected. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful husband and friend. He definitely thought out of the box for love day. I appreciated his efforts and thoughtfulness much more than some roses or a box of chocolates. Miss Marley Rae is bouncing all over the place in mama's belly!!! I just love it too! I think she loved last night's dinner more than me! She was just too excited in there after I ate......she was like "Thanks for steak and lobster mama"........teaching her about the finer things in life at an early age!!! =)**February 14, 2008**This morning I was woken up by our little mama......I think she has a kickboxing class at 6:30am This is the first time that she has woken me up out of a dead sleep with her kicks and jabs.....and I loved it! Ask me how I feel about it in 2 months =) Today is love day and me and the hubby are going to have a homemade romantic candle lit dinner......steak and lobster......beats any restaurant out there! Wow I still can't believe we are having a baby!!! We were just babies ourselves when we met and now we are going to have a family of our own. It's hard to believe that ten years have already passed! I feel so loved and blessed!!! I can't wait for Marley Rae's arrival......she was conceived out of the greatest love!**February 9, 2008**Today the hubby and I got up extra early and started getting the nursery ready. We are converting our home office into the nursery so we have a lot of packing and moving to do!!!! We are getting rid of any unecessary crap that we don't need or use. We filled 10 gigantic trash bags full of clothes and took them to them to Goodwill. As I was going through all of my clothes I wondered if I would ever fit into them again......sigh =). It feels like we still have so much to do.......but team work pays off! I got the closet cleaned and emptied out and started hanging up Marley's clothes.....just the thought of putting her in them makes me smile. I can't wait to hold her and kiss her.....but to be honest I am looking forward to seeing my husband with her even more.......he is going to be the best daddy!
**January 28, 2008**
I have been with my now husband for 10 years!!!! We were married on a private yacht in Newport Beach on September 15, 2007. We Honeymooned in Cancun......where we conceived our first baby!!! After 10 years the VERY first time we tried.....and BAM!!! We have our little Honeymoon baby girl......Ms. Marley Rae!!!!
**Our wedding.....our fairy tale**
**Our little mama at 16 weeks....the day we found out she was a girl!**
Hi peek-a-boo smiling baby!!!!!
**Our baby girl at 18 weeks**

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babyeaster - Tuesday, 13 May
OWEEE! OMG...I bought condoms for the first time in like an eternity the other day...LOL! I bought a basal thermometer too...I'm going to ATTEMPT this ovulation thing. I took my temp this morning before I got outta bed. I hope I start to understand it by July:)

babyeaster - Tuesday, 13 May
Alright already pushy pregnant lady! I'm working on it...but I'm probly gonna need a 101 class. But it's not like I have anything else to do...lol

for the pregnancy dust!!!

I do love this secret society of ours....hee-hee

Blessing8168 - Monday, 12 May
Hey! How are ya?? You are so close!! Have you had a pelvic exam yet? Do we know if u are dilated at all?

I am doing much better this week. I have not cried all. Now I just can't wait to get pregnant again. LOL But we are waiting a bit. I am just enjoying my sweet son. I love being a mom!! Yes, I am exhausted, but I don't care. It is so worth it. In the middle of the night when he wakes me up it is so sweet. His little arms are going as fast as they can and he is so excited he is about to eat. He doesn't even really cry. He just lets out these little hoots! Too Funny!
You have no idea what your in for. For the first week of his life I was just praising God constantly. I still do. Then you find that you love Tommy even more. Especially when you see him hold Marley. Girl, I am getting all teary eyed now.
Please keep me updated on any labor progress.
Oh, have you decided if you are going to stay home with her?
xoxoxo Suz

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mommyslilmunchkin - Friday, 9 May
Thank you for your comment sweety. I hope you are feeling GREAT and keep in touch, I wanna see the lil princess!!! ;)

carebear08 - Thursday, 8 May
Thank you so much for your response. That link you sent really helped to ease my mind. I think I might have been freaking out unnecessarily, but I guess it's only natural as a mom. I'm just going to keep praying, and hopefully everything will be alright.

mommyslilmunchkin - Thursday, 8 May
AWWWW YOU LOOK SO BEAUTIFUL!!!! CONGRATS ON EVERYTHING...YOU SEEM TO HAVE A PRETTY PERFECT LIFE MUCH RESPECT TO THAT. cANT WAIT TO SEE THE LIL ANGEL...

samlib - Tuesday, 6 May
wow! that is soooo funny!! My Mom always hated her name BUT i said too bad she's getting it!! HSe would be honored i bet and is smiling down on us!
congrats to you!!! tam~~

Blessing8168 - Monday, 5 May

Gorgeous!! It is so fitting for Princess Marley!

Blessing8168 - Monday, 5 May
Hey girl! Two baby showers would wipe me out. I love the slide show. Marley is so loved!!! :)
What part of California are you from? I am from Orange County!
Presley and I are doing pretty good. We are kind of getting into a little routine. We have a big week coming up. We are going to have newborn photo session. Then one of Colin;s clients he has for 10 years is throwing us a "new and improved baby shower". That is what they are calling it. It's where the baby is present, which will be pretty cool.
I am so glad you are doing well. Enjoy these next few weeks, before you know it Marley will be here. I have been crying so much lately. My boy is already 9 days old!! :( I want to cherish every moment.

Blessing8168 - Saturday, 3 May
Hey! I just wanted to check in on you. Only 6 weeks left. I am so excited for you. How are yo feeling these days? How is the nursery coming along?
Hope all is well. :)

Suz and Presley

jamfam - Friday, 2 May

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jamfam - Thursday, 24 April
Hi there, I'm feeling good just having a lot of braxton hicks contrations the past few days and a little sleep deprived so today I just relaxed all day mostly. I hope your baby showers are awesome celebrations. Isnt it wonderful how new clothes can make you feel better, for me especially as my stomach and hips grow I have felt so much better adding new items. You look beautiful in your pictures you have the wonderful glow that you hear people talk about. Have fun at your showers. Blessings to you and your family.

jamfam - Thursday, 24 April

Just stopping by to say hi and send blessings.
How are you doing?

jamfam - Wednesday, 23 April
Hi there I read your blog on not feeling it. I know what you mean when I sit for a while I feel like my baby is squished and out of room. But stay encouraged your almost there once she drops a little you will prob feel a little more room maybe. Blessings to you.

babyyoung619 - Tuesday, 22 April
Thanks so much..! Yea Im already having fun...theres too much stuff..

Blessing8168 - Monday, 21 April
I think that is AWESOME. God has blessed us to where I can stay home, so I chose to do that. I too am working on my Psychology degree and eventually would like to get my PhD. The plan is once the kids have grown up some I would like to work. Right now I just want to be a mommy.
I will just be praying for ya'll. Just listen to your heart.

Blessing8168 - Monday, 21 April
Hey girl! Mr. Presley is not listening to me and refuses to come out. Tomorrow is supposed to be my last doctor apt and we are going to discuss induction. Hopefully he will take him this week or I will just go into full labor. I will keep you posted.

That was so cool of your co workers to surprise you with a baby shower. That swing is AWESOME!! Marley is so loved!! When will you start maternity leave?
Hope you had a great weekend and I will talk to you later.
xoxoxo Suzanne

my7thbabyduemay20th2008 - Monday, 21 April
Hey thankyou for commenting on my blog hun, I am so happy that people are finding my tips useful;)
xoxoxoxox

Blessing8168 - Saturday, 19 April
Thank you! Sometimes I feel like a cry baby.

jamfam - Friday, 18 April