Another Smith Story

2011-04-02T16:45:00.000-07:00

Eagles in Quarter Finals

2010-12-07T17:32:00.000-08:00

Finally

2010-10-09T22:15:00.000-07:00

I haven't put anything on this blog in four months! What has happened???? Hhhhmmmm, I guess I got really busy. I went back to work with a totally different schedule. I now teach Veterinary Technology, Animal Science, Horticulture and Floral Design, and I am the FFA advisor. I've been on four field trips, one of them an overnighter:)!

Lila is growing so much and changing all the time. She loves her family and is so sweet! She has eight teeth and crawls super fast. She walks with walking toys but just isn't interested. She enjoys other kids and loves her soft cougar blanket. She claps loves when people sing her silly songs. She is a petite 18 pounds and 28 inches long. And holy moly, she is BUSY! The only time she sits still is in the stroller on our daily jog. She looks calm but you can see her eyes taking in the new scenery. Anyway... doing well! Have a nice day!

7 Months

2010-06-18T08:25:00.000-07:00

I wish everyone could see this baby when she wakes up in the morning. Laying on her belly, she holds up her head while pushing up on her elbows and hands, and peeks over the crib with big smiles and sleepy eyes. Oh wait, you can see her...

She has more personality everyday and for the most part, it is a sunny one! She is starting to get into the crawling position and is SO ready to move... she wants to go places.

...and we do go places. We went to the tri-cities where she got to see family and play with her cousins.

She runs errands with me everyday, riding in the stroller as Daisy and I slog to the grocery store, the movie rental place, the post office and Goin' Postal of course, to see grandma and grandpa, the park, the library, and pretty much all over town. We went to the city pool for the first time today... I am so glad to have an excuse to play like a kid:)

We are going to hang out with Auntie Raven, and cousins Gunner and Colt for swim lessons this week!

Food

2010-05-30T11:36:00.000-07:00

Lila loves food!

Lila Sits Up...

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at least for a while. She is getting stronger and it is so fun to watch her experiment and learn through trial and error!

She loves cups! Actually, if Mommy has it, Lila wants it.

She is doing pretty good. I do put a little water in it.

Sometimes she actually swallows some... then she throws the cup on the floor and mommy pics it up.

Can you see her hair sticking up? It is the sunblock we need so we can enjoy the beautiful weather.

2010-05-11T15:13:00.000-07:00

Just thinking about how fortunate and blessed I am to have a loving husband and beautiful baby. I had the best Mother's Day I've ever had... okay so it was my first. I woke up and Lila and Scott had brought me a beautiful Orchid, a card, and MY coffee. The coffee was a feet in itself. Scott had to remember that I like Lucky Charms, sugar free, fat free, and with white coffee. If you have ever been to a coffee stand with Scott, you know it is very noble of him to do this.

We had a great day, Scott and I tag teamed Chicken Cordon bleu, horseradish mashed potatoes, and napa cabbage salad with gruyere cheese and took it to his parents! It was a fun process and tasted even better. Hope all is well, here is more Lila!

Lila's fine dining = rice cereal

Loving Dad

Lila and her brown friends.

In the mouth

More puppy love

Lila Blowing Bubbles . . (Raspberries. . .)

2010-05-11T09:05:00.000-07:00

Gparents Post Their Darling Lila in Action:

L.O.V.E.

2010-05-07T21:17:00.000-07:00

I love my sweetie. From the moment she awakes in the morning with her blinking eyes and shy smile, she is so much fun and entertaining as she becomes her own little person. O well, I just wanted to say I love my Little Lila Love Cakes!

Give me the camera mommy... I want to slobber on it.

What's up?

I am so lovable!

Poo on you!

Lila's Laugh

2010-05-03T20:41:00.000-07:00

It is so funny to see what brings about Lila's laughing out loud. It only seems to happen after 6 PM and at the most random thing... playing tug-a-war with Daisy, Scott's silly faces, and tonight while strapped to my body during squat exercises and looking in the mirror.

First Bloomsday and Bites

2010-05-02T19:53:00.000-07:00

Lila completed her first Bloomsday! Technically her second but she was only the size of a pea during her first one:)! She was soooo good - no crying for 3 hours of stroller time. The weather, which had been crazy the day before, turned out excellent. It was sunny and warm until the very end when it got windy and cold.

To finish the day, Lila had her first solid food...yummy rice cereal. Here it is, kinda' long so just look at what you want.

Lila is 5 Months

2010-04-10T20:50:00.001-07:00

I would write more, but time is limited... plus I would rather spend my time with Lila:). Little Lila Cutie Pie is 5 months old on the 11th of this month. She weighs somewhere between 14 and 15 pounds, a lot lighter than other babies her age, but when I think about it, she is just petite. She laughs out loud, loves pretending to stand, look in the mirror, be in crowds, and she rolled over for the first time a few weeks ago.

Spring cleaning is almost done! Thanks Mom!

Running Shoes

2010-03-13T12:05:00.001-08:00

Okay - the shoes are too big but she likes to hold herself up on her chubby little legs so I figured if she wants to stand, she can practice wearing shoes too. She is wobbly on those little sticks, but she is happy the minute she digs her toes into the ground. Lila loves the outdoors, if she gets cranky, we just carry her outside and it is like pushing a mute button. Anyway - have a great weekend. Cannot wait to meet my new nephew/1st cousin once removed:)!

Nike Girl

Lila in the grass!

Blue Sky!

Smile!

4 Months

2010-03-10T08:17:00.000-08:00

Wow, time flies by! Lila will be four months old tomorrow and she is growing. We had her 4 month check up yesterday and Lila now weighs 13 pounds and is 23 inches long. She smiles, laughs, plays with toys, looks at daisy, and loves to be outside. She loves mommy and daddy and all her family and friends. She really seems to be happiest when we have social time with lots of people around. She now fits into the cougar clothes she received as gifts - it is so much fun to play a little dress up! Of course, Lila can grow up to do whatever makes her happy, but we can dress her as a coug for now:).

I know things can change, but Lila has slept from 9:30 PM to 7 AM for 4 days in a row. Thank you God and thank you Lila! AND... she will go back to sleep for a while after eating so I can have a cup of coffee and update this info (or clean house, cook, write thank you letters, etc.). j

This is Lila at about 3 months old.

Play time with Dad!

Lila in pink and her first Cougar outfit!

I put a big huge cougar bow on her head and all she wanted to do was eat it! Can't blame her though, it was kinda funny!

And isn't she just adorable!

Outside

2010-03-03T16:39:00.001-08:00

Lila and I spent a lot of time outside today and it is obvious by her sunny disposition that she loves to be outdoors. I tried to get Lila and Daisy to smile, but it is pretty hard to get a baby and a dog coordinated, specially with one arm.

Speaking of one arm... I got bad news today. I didn't just dislocate my shoulder, I tore 2 of the 3 rotator cuff ligaments. And, they don't just have a little tear but as the doctor said, they experienced a lot of trauma. I have surgery scheduled for March 18th so please keep us in your prayers.

That said, I'm feeling optimistic and finally really starting to enjoy being a mom. Lila is sleeping so much better at night that I am functioning and not just a walking zombie. She sleeps for about 6 hours, eats and sleeps for 3 to 4 more. Pretty good! We have her 4 month check up on the 11th and we will know her weight next week.

Yawning baby.

Someone blinked:)

Daisy, you are supposed to look at the camera.

The new swing, it works, it really works... she actually took a long nap! It is a Zen swing, and she seems pretty relaxed.

One morning, I fed her in bed and then she was out so I had to capture the moment!

Cute Cousins

2010-03-01T13:52:00.000-08:00

Gunner and Lila spent the whole weekend together and it was entertaining to watch. Gunner has grown and changed so much and he really seemed to like having someone small around... which I hope carries over to his new little brother. He was so good with her, only soft and nice touches and always saying where's Lila when he couldn't see her.

Even though Lila doesn't have much say in what she does, her and Gunner did all kinds of stuff together; they went to the park, rode in the car, went to the mall, watched "Cars", looked at each other, shared toys and even took a bath.

I look forward to the fun times to come when all of the news kids in the family get to play together like we used to do. We all get to watch them grow up together just like we did and are still doing. Gotta love family!

An Update

2010-02-02T15:09:00.000-08:00

Lila has more expressions and makes new discoveries all the time. She has recently discovered that when her hand gets close to her mouth, she can suck on it and she goes to town. She holds her head steady and seams stronger. We help her with this by giving her lots of tummy time, or instead of real tummy time, we give her airplane tummy time that forces her to hold her head up.

She is sleeping much better - she seams to have figured out the difference between night and day and has one night stretch that lasts 4 to 6 hours! Hallelujah!!!

We have been jogging and walking together everyday. The walk helps her take a nice long afternoon nap and I get my exercise. I look pretty funny because I haven't broken out the jogging stroller and the regular stroller just doesn't look made for what we do, but I honestly have to say it rolls pretty smooth. I hook daisy to my waist so she gets to go wherever we go too!

We have gone to church and made it through the whole service for the last two weeks. I figure God wants me there because the timing works out perfect. I get up, get ready, feed Lila, she is awake for a long time, stays awake during the first part of worship, greetings, and announcements, and when she gets fussy, the music starts back up and she goes to sleep and stays calm for the sermon. Pretty cool!

This is what the people behind me at church see!

Holding up her head!

Daddy's Trick - I don't dare try this!

Say cheese, or cheesy!

She is fun to prop up in corners and take cute pictures.

Silly Daddy

2010-02-02T15:00:00.001-08:00

Scott likes to show off Lila's neck skills by holding her up and propping her in funny pictures. Watch and enjoy!

Flying Baby Fun

2010-01-25T20:41:00.000-08:00

The Baby is Getting Bigger! I cannot believe how much she changes everyday! There is always something new, a facial expression, a noise, something she likes, or doesn't like...

The video shows Lila getting an airplane ride and then enjoying her favorite toy, a piece of paper with black lines. During my reading, I learned that black and white lines are good stimulation for young babies and it works for Lila. She follows the lines right to left and up and down. With all the technology out there, who would have guessed?

Smiles

2010-01-20T17:08:00.000-08:00

So Lila has been smiling... I finally got one on camera but it is blurry. But a smile is a smile and worth a thousand words. The weather has been so nice we have been taking walks and she loves the stroller, or maybe that is me because it allows me to get out of the house and make some vitamin D. She is getting bigger all the time and is over 10 pounds now. She has actually grown out of some of her clothes and is no longer in newborn diapers! Oh the things that get us excited. Granny Angie and Grandpa are back to visit and our kitchen smells so good. The house is full of laughter...

A smile!

Lila, Jeremy, and the Wii!

She likes the football hold and it is good practice for holding up her head!

Lila is Two Months Old!

2010-01-11T16:43:00.000-08:00

We went to the doctor today for the two month appointment. She weighed 9 pounds 13 ounces - 4 pounds more than when she was born! She has also grown 2 1/4 inches and is now 20 3/4 inches. Scott made it to the appointment and we asked all kinds of questions.

I asked about walking her in the stroller in cold weather and they said it is OK as long as she is dressed appropriately - so we went for our first walk. Lila in a bear suit and Daisy strapped to my waist. Lila was sleeping but she didn't protest and I'm excited to explore the outdoors with her now that I know it is safe:).

Lila has smiled and she can lift her head pretty well for short periods of time. She is becoming more alert and aware of her surroundings everyday. She made her first trip to Seattle the other day. 11 of my Mom's 12 siblings and my Grandma were in attendance so they all got to see the baby.

My parents have been staying with us and their company is the best thing I could ask for. They are loving Lila and helping me sleep and function. THANK YOU!

Picking up her cute little head.

The bear suit.

Great Grandma Rose - I have the prettiest Grandma's!

Four generations!

It's been a while!

2010-01-05T21:57:00.001-08:00

Lila is doing well. She has gained 38 ounces in the last month, which is great. She often likes to be awake in the middle of the night and those of you who were lucky enough to have your babies fall right back to sleep during night time feedings, please don't tell me about it because sleep deprivation is killing me. I thank GOD for sending me my parents to help me. Better days are to come, there is light at the end of the tunnel. But for now, we deal with the hand we were dealt and pray about it. Hope all is well. Please pray for my cold and Lila's to go away!

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-14T19:42:00.000-08:00

Just for fun! Lila is doing great. A little gassy at times, in fact, when she poops, it sounds like a nascar race:). Aren't the poops fun?

She is Santa's Little Helper

this was right after a bath and as soon as I got the onsie on, she super pooped out the back of her diaper. Do you know how hard those things are to get on?

She didn't seem to mind:)

Lila is One Month Old

2009-12-12T09:25:00.000-08:00

I cannot believe Lila has been here for a month. Although I may be over tired, I don't want time to fly by because every year, time seems to just go faster and faster. Lila is still doing very well, eating, sleeping, and growing. She did have a couple of nights of not wanting us to go to sleep, but it wasn't for too long and it could be worse. My parents are here and thanks to them and Scott, I got more sleep than I have since I left for spokane over a month ago! I got a 4 1/2 hour, and 1 hour and a 3 hour stretch of sleep, that is amazing. I cannot be more thankful for my mom (and dad). My mom cooked us, our family, and friends an awesome dinner last night! Mmmm.

Again, thanks for the prayers!

Scott loving Lila - She did kiss him back, or at least try to eat his lips:)

Hanging out after a bath!

She picked out this onsie! What a super stretch.

Happy Birthday to Me

2009-12-06T16:38:00.000-08:00

I got the most wonderful present of all... Lila of course! It was a good birthday weekend. Scott took me out on Friday night and Saturday evening was spent with his parents. My actual birthday day - I went grocery shopping and played with the baby. She loves the Christmas tree, when she is awake. She likes to spend her activity time just looking at the lights (I guess I don't really know what she is staring at, but it looks like she likes the tree).

Yes, I am the proud owner of a snuggie!

The pretty lights.

I love them.

I love my giraffe outfit!

it matches my bedroom.

She is Growing

2009-12-03T18:28:00.000-08:00

Happy Christmas Season!!! Lila had her second doctor's appointment since being home and she is doing great. She gained 13 ounces in one week which is excellent. They want preemies to gain one ounce per day and Lila did that plus a lot more. She now weighs 7 pounds 1.8 ounces, about a pound and a half over her birth weight. She did have to have a PKU screen again because the first one showed that she could have a thyroid issue so please pray that that test comes back negative. The doctor said that preemies frequently have false positive tests so that is what we are hoping for. And my worst nightmare... a stranger reached out and put her finger in Lila's hand, I will NOT let that happen again. Here are some recent pictures.

On the scale

Checked out by the doc

waiting to get poked, the scene of the stranger crime.

Grandma love after a long morning.

and she's out...

Thanksgiving

2009-11-27T13:47:00.001-08:00

Happy day after Turkey Day! Lila is still doing great and we are adjusting to life at home. She is such a sweet heart! She whimpers a little when she is hungry and only cries when I am fastening her diaper. I don't know what it is but she hears the velcro and automatically lets out a cute little wail. Then the diaper is on and she is good to go. She likes bath time and loves her new swing (thank you Marcy and Buck). Thanksgiving was was full of food. We had some visitors, but had a small thanksgiving to avoid germs and stuff, but that doesn't mean we didn't eat.

Hope all is well and now let the Christmas season begin!

Grandpa with grand daughter and great grand daughter.

Same goes for Grandma.

Isn't she a cute little bug? Doing her tummy time.

This swing rocks, literally... it has a ton of different noises and also accommodates an ipod. I need some instructions:)!

Home Sweet Home

2009-11-24T15:59:00.000-08:00

It is SO nice to be home! The house is so clean, tidy, and organized thanks to all of the people who helped make it so.

The car ride went great, Lila slept the entire way so we didn't have to do any pull overs on the side of the road. When we got home, we relaxed just a little, and then got a few things situated, like a place in our room for Lila to sleep. The co-sleeper (thanks Nonie) arrived today but in the mean time, Lila slept in a chair and then a borrowed travel sleeper. I was so paranoid the night she was in the chair I don't think I slept for more than an hour. Plus it was my first night with her so I guess that is how it goes. Scott stayed home for two days to help me get situated and I feel more ready for tomorrow and my first day alone with her. Actually, I will have help, Kristal came over and finally got to meet her sister.

Lila is doing very well. She is eating more with each feeding and getting stronger all the time. I can't believe how many diapers baby's go through. I think she is a bit of a comedian - always pooping right after being changed!

Auntie Shannon

Look at all that pink and brown:)

Her first bath at home. She liked it until dad accidentally put cold water on her, but she calmed down right away and enjoyed her bath.

Daddy and sister love!

I love my sister!

November 22, 2009

2009-11-22T04:57:00.000-08:00

Check Out?

She passed the car test and everything else needed to come home:). Hope to see everyone soon.

She looks so tiny.

Like a bug in a rug.

She stayed awake a LONG time.

November 21, 2009

2009-11-21T04:26:00.000-08:00

Just checking in,

We are doing very well, Lila is so sweet! She is still eating great and gaining weight. She is out of the lights and they don't intend to put her back in them. She looks so much better without the patches on her face. She has been such a good little baby, pretty easy to calm her down and make her happy. We are enjoying her so much.

Hopefully we get to enjoy her at home soon. Keep praying for no apnea. I will keep everyone posted on when she does get to come home... the earliest would be sunday:). Anyway, here is a cute video of her hiccups!

Pictures

2009-11-18T03:28:00.001-08:00

Daddy straight from work. He loves me so much.

Hungry

Getting out the Gas

She loves her giraffe that has been with her the hole time in the NICU! She is making rude gesture though:)!

November 17,2009

2009-11-17T16:41:00.001-08:00

Hello from Sacred Heart -

We are doing great! Tired of course but that is just part of being a mommy and daddy. Scott has been her since monday night and will go home tomorrow, he has been doing an excellent job of daddy duty, changing lots of diapers.

Lila's biliruben levels were low enough to turn off the lights and if they stay low, or don't increase another day, the patches to hold on the goggles can come off her face. This also means we can hold her for more than half and hour every three hours. She is maintaining her own temperature, her eating is excellent, and my milk is plentiful enough to avoid formula. Hooray for the waking up every three hours to pump:)! We are actually being moved to a different part of the hospital. Although we won't have as much space or privacy, this is actually a step up for Lila.

The main issue being monitored now is apnea, which is present in more than 80% of babies born preterm. Please focus your prayers for no bouts of apnea related to the central nervous system. Treatment will basically depend on what happens between now and the end of the weekend. She has to go for five days without any spells before she can get home. If she does have them, even one, she may get treated with caffeine and have to wear an oxygen monitor when she gets home.

Hope everyone is well!

Something is wrong with picture upload so those will just have to come later... and they are some cute ones darn it.

"Clean Sweep"

2009-11-14T22:07:00.000-08:00

I was going to do two posts together, but I couldn't get more pictures in the first one so here are pictures of the house project. I haven't seen it in person but the pictures had me in tears of joy. Our house was SO far from this point of completion and wouldn't even be close. Amazing people:)

Lots of Info

2009-11-14T17:36:00.000-08:00

Hi All -

How about an update from the NICU? Lila is still doing great. She is under the lights for the bilirueben (jaundice from being born so early and the extra bruising from being born face up) and wearing goggles to practice up for the slopes some day:). This is very normal for the age she was born so be encouraged and keep praying. We are nursing but babies this age need to be bottle fed until they are mature enough to have the stamina and coordination to be without one.

We are on a pretty good schedule... Lila wakes up right before each feeding, I take her temperature, change her diaper, nurse, bottle feed, burp, reposition in bed, I pump, and finally she gets kisses, I rest, and then we start over:)!

My mom visited today and again, I am so thankful for my parent's help in being away from home!

THANK YOU to everyone who has literally done a "clean sweep" of my house. I don't know how to describe how happy this makes me feel but one thing is for sure... we are truly blessed by our friends and family. I am thanking God for all of you. This whole situation is probably the hardest thing I have ever done and you all have made it better.

I better throw in the fact that this hardship is also the happiest I have ever been. Being a mother is the most amazing emotion I have ever experienced. With everyone's help and Lila's health under the circumstances, I can't help but feel unworthy of so many blessings, and what I have to say is that this is the definition of God's grace and mercy.

So now, sit back and enjoy Lila and see the house:).

Here She Is!!!

2009-11-12T18:52:00.000-08:00

Lila was born at 4:06 on November 11th. Although so early, she is doing awesome! They told me they would have to whisk her away as soon as she was born, but instead, I did get to hold her, and hear her beautiful scream. She got 9's on her Apgars and is breathing and eating on her own. She does have an IV for fluids, but no tubes to her stomach or lungs or anything else. She got very bruised on her way into the world and looked a little like a unicorn:) - but she looks better every hour! She is beautiful and we couldn't be happier with the situation. Prayers are being answered.

We will be checking out of the hospital tomorrow and we will be staying somewhere near the hospital for a while to be close to Lila. We don't know how long she will be in NICU, but most likely, not nearly as long as most babies born as early as her. I'll try to keep everyone posted and thanks to ALL for the help, prayers, flowers, etc.

Lila Update

2009-11-09T16:02:00.000-08:00

Hi all, you can watch the video below to see what we are up to. I will keep you posted via internet and facebook. You can also call scott and I if you want.

Halloween and House Construction

2009-11-06T23:39:00.000-08:00

Halloween was very enjoyable. I love my belly (what is inside my belly) so much I couldn't help just letting it all hang out and showing it to the world. So that is what I did. I have to paint her one more time before the next 7 weeks is up. Time is flying! Lila is estimated to be 6.1 pounds at this point in time and I am really hoping this is not accurate because with 7 weeks to grow, she could be very large:)!

In addition to Lila growing and changing, so is our house. The add on is getting SO close. We are blessed to have so many friends and family willing to help us out... so thanks to all for what you have done. SOON the new rooms will be done and I can finish Lila's stuff. Lots to do, little time...but God will provide:)

30 Weeks

2009-10-18T18:15:00.000-07:00

30 down, 10 to go! I am SO excited and loving being pregnant. It took me a while to feel this way, but now I am simply enjoying the way my belly looks, and feels. Lila moves quite a bit. The amount and intensity varies day to day and I when I don't feel her as much, it is because she is going through a growth spurt and doesn't have much room to move. What can I say for updates? My blood sugar test was a little high, but I do not have gestational diabetes, which is very good news. I feel great and I am surviving being on my feet all day, I even painted for 5 hours straight the other day. I can still jog five times a week, very slowly and with my dogs, but I'm not enjoying the darkness of the morning. My goal was to jog until I am 7 months pregnant, but now that I'm here, I might just keep going. Plus, the turkey trot and the jingle bell fun run are fast approaching. Our remodel is coming along, but I am overwhelmed trying to pick out paint. Just a heads up, the baby shower is on November 14th in Ephrata, but there may be another one in Pasco so I'll keep in touch. Hope all is well for everyone. And here is my belly at 30 weeks. Getting kinda' big. I'm going to be painting it for my halloween costume. I think I might even paint it for fun this week:)!

Baby Wall One

2009-09-27T18:24:00.000-07:00

I am blessed to have such helpful parents. Not only did they bring me squash, vegetable soups, and a bucket of freshly picked fuji apples, they helped me paint, put down trim boards, and hang sheet rock. It is a wonder they keep coming back to visit. Thanks Mom and Dad! Anyway, we had fun decorating one of the baby walls. Now that the third trimester is here, there are lots of things to organize and learn... like baby registries and how to have a baby:)! Watch the video and you too can join in the fun.

27 Weeks

2009-09-24T17:12:00.001-07:00

So, I definitely look pregnant! Wait, Scott says we are pregnant so maybe I should say we look pregnant:). I am enjoying my belly and the comments it brings from people. My students ask some of the funniest questions that make me laugh and feel like santa clause as my belly bounces. I am still jogging and feeling pretty good, but to be honest, it is a lot harder to put on my shoes and bend over. I start my third trimester this week or next (the start of the trimester begins on different weeks depending on the book or website). Anyway, I think the baby shower will be the week after Halloween, I will keep you posted. I go to the doctor next week so there will be updates soon. Hopefully more ultrasound pictures.

25 Weeks on Friday

2009-09-10T20:11:00.000-07:00

Things are going well! I feel pretty good even after a day of teaching and running all over the school grounds. I can even make it to evening activities such as tractor driving practice. No... I don't drive the tractor, just supervise the FFA kids. Sounds like such a hick thing but it is good for the kids to be supervised doing something productive. They need practice for the state tractor driving contest at Puyallup next week:)! This means I get to go to the West side, which means only one thing... SHOPPING!

Anyway, we are 25 weeks pregnant now and I just had another ultrasound to finish getting pictures they couldn't get before due to the baby's position. I think I was in that little room for 45 minutes! Very fun. We did get some 3D/4D pics. They are not super clear but neat anyway. Her nose really isn't as wide as it looks in this picture so don't be alarmed:). Day by day, we are getting closer. Lila is still Lila, that was confirmed:)! This is good because the walls are pink and the bedding just arrived in the mail!

Can you see the eyes nose and open mouth? We could see her open her mouth right as this picture was taken.

More fuzzy, the umbilical cord is covering one of her eyes.

Belly Changes

2009-08-20T11:05:00.001-07:00

Okay, I have grown:)! I'm feeling great and getting ready for school, which means back to work. I wasn't too excited about this reality, but everyday that passes means I am that much closer to being a mom and that makes every day of work a good day. Plus, with fall comes COUGAR football and other adventures.

I decided to show you all my belly because the truth is...I can't hide it and no longer want to. I had to buy some new "teacher" clothes to fit my expanding waste line, but it was fun and I am looking forward to showing off my bump.

16 Weeks

22 Weeks

20.5 Weeks

2009-08-11T20:28:00.000-07:00

This morning was my 20 week ultrasound done to check for proper growth and development. They cannot legally tell you if all is well, so I'll know in a few days. Looked good to us though:)! She was laying with her head towards my right side and feet towards my left, with her face buried in my back side SO... we didn't get good face pictures and we have to go back in a few weeks. She currently weights 1.2 pounds, bigger than I thought:)! It was exciting to watch and I'll keep everyone updated.

She was so happy to show off, she gave us a thumb's up.

Her second toe is longer than the first, a trait both Scott and I share.

And all of this is inside this belly!

Kristal in New York

2009-08-11T20:09:00.000-07:00

We saw Kristal today after her 6 week trip to the big city of New York. She gained skills and experienced crazy city life and we are glad to have her back. She has all kinds of stories so when you see her, ask her about them:)!

She saw mamma mia, little mermaid, and the lion king on broadway:) FUN!

She braved the subway system everyday.

Visited the museum where "Knight at the Museum" was filmed as well as the MET.

Saw central park,

bums and all:)

Met the star from aquamarine.

Fun With Ultra Sounds

2009-07-28T21:07:00.000-07:00

Well, here she is! I will have better video when I figure out how to convert medical imaging into usable files, but this will work for now:).

The picture below is pointing to the "girl parts".

My little alien!

Boat Races and the Belly

2009-07-27T20:14:00.000-07:00

Boat races was very entertaining. Everyone got along and enjoyed the sun, the water, and the festivities. I don't know what is better than spending time with family and friends!

Our pregnancy is going well. Prayers were answered and everything is okay with the baby:)! We are all feeling great and excited of course. After asking how we feel and if we are having a boy or girl, and the next most frequent question is, "have you thought of any names?". So far, we have Lila. And I am asking viewers of this blog to vote on a spelling... Lyla, Lilah, or Lila. So let us know! I should have some better ultrasound pictures tomorrow so stay tuned:)!

Here is the belly!

Here are some other boat race pictures and my Roxy, because I love my dogs!

Gender:)

2009-07-13T20:45:00.000-07:00

95 % sure we are having a girl. I had an appointment today with my doctor and unfortunately, the ultrasound machine there is not very clear, so she could not tell the sex. But luckily, we have friends who do ultrasounds with access to better machines, and we got our news.

Not fun news, I started spotting Friday night and was very freaked out. The doctor said don't worry but I had to know what was going on so we spend Saturday morning in the ER (the only place that takes pregnant people on the weekend). Everything is okay for now, but after going to my regular doctor on Monday, I have to do NOTHING for the next week or until the spotting stops. So anyway, please pray for us and know that I'm doing fine and God gives peace:).

Bump in Seattle

2009-07-09T17:52:00.000-07:00

Even though I still believe my bump is the result of an excessive intake of french fries and ice cream, I have decided to find some shirts that announce that I am pregnant and not simply overindulgent! Seattle provides excellent opportunities to do just that. So with my first maternity shirt, I give you the bump...seattle style! Oh, have I mentioned the abundance of 7-11 stores? I love my slurpees:)!!!

14 Weeks 4 Days

2009-06-29T17:03:00.000-07:00

Today was an exciting ultrasound. The baby is still small, but it was moving all over the place. The arms were flailing around and we could see the mouth open and close. Very exciting! So far so good:). 1 Trimester down, 2 to go.

14 Weeks, 4 Days

Scott practicing some love of a small creature.

My First Post!!!

2009-06-25T21:09:00.000-07:00

I guess it is my time to start a blog so I can update family and friends about my family adventures, which a the present time, means my pregnancy. Actually I'm not the only one pregnant, Scott also claims to be pregnant. So I cannot say I am pregnant, because we are pregnant! We are currently 14 weeks pregnant and feeling pretty good, just a little tired.
5 Weeks

7 Weeks

10 Weeks

10 Weeks TOO!

Week 14 Coming Soon!