14 Week Doctor's Visit

We got to hear the baby's heartbeat for the first time, today! That was exciting. We are counting down the days (41) until we get to have our BIG ultrasound, where we'll find out if Sweet Pea is a boy or a girl! Nothing else really eventful, I asked Dr. Keys if most of my bump was baby or bloat- I guess during pregnancy the uterus pushes up all of your intestines and such, so it's really mostly bloat at this point, but bloat from the baby, nonetheless!

I forgot to post the picture from the very first ultrasound that we had when we were almost 10 weeks- here is Baby L!

Pretty cool, huh? Today, after hearing the heartbeat, our doctor said: "Well, you've either got a baby in there or a miniature locomotive!" It still doesn't feel completely real, but it's getting there!

14 Weeks!

How far along: 14 weeks 0 days

Maternity Clothes: Nothing new..

Stretch Marks: None so far...

Sleep: Starting to get a wee bit uncomfortable on my tummy.

Best Moment this Week: Enjoying my first Sounders game, hearing from people that they can see a bit of a bump.

Movement: Unless that gas is movement ;)

Food Cravings: Dryer's Whole Fruit Lemonade Popsicles are magnificent in this heat.

Gender: 6 weeks until we get to find out!

Labor Signs: Thankfully, no.

Belly Button: Normal.

What I Miss: A cold hard apple cider.

What I'm Looking Forward to this Week: Doctor's appointment on Friday, starting to do some nannying.

Weekly Wisdom: If it's too hot to go for a walk, it is too hot to go for a walk. Don't fight it.

Here I am at 14 weeks!

Baby Purchases!

So far we haven't made any big baby purchases... I've bought smaller things: a Moby Wrap, a Hooter Hider, some Baby Legs, a Boppy... But the biggest purchases have been bought by family so far! Grandma Mary is a smart shopper and found a great stroller and pack 'n play at garage sales last weekend:The stroller is a really great jogging stroller by Baby Jogger- a great find, but I was worried about still having something really easy to fold up, something that would be good for a newborn... and then I saw the EasyWalker Sky stroller on one of the baby bargains sites that I check on. After talking with Uncle Aaron who offered to have it be a birthday and shower gift for me and Sam, I decided to go for it! I can't wait until it gets here! Next up: Car seats, cribs, dressers, rockers, etc.....

13 weeks pregnant- Check In!

How far along: 13 weeks

Maternity Clothes: I've bought a few at Old Navy, just to be ready. I also have two Calvin Klein shirts from Costco that are great! Even though I don't really need it yet, maternity jeans are super comfy....

Stretch Marks: None so far...

Sleep: Sleeping fine... just some insomnia sometimes.

Best Moment this Week: Sitting by the ferry dock on Orcas Island, talking with Sam and relaxing in the sun.

Movement: Not feeling anything yet.

Food Cravings: If you consider really wanting to eat junk food a craving...

Gender: We're both thinking girl. No dreams, but strong inclinations.

Labor Signs: Uh, no.

Belly Button: Normal.

What I Miss: Not being paranoid anytime I was on my back.

What I'm Looking Forward to this Week: Accomplishing some stuff this week- cleaning, organization, etc.

Weekly Wisdom: When you're not feeling like working out, just do it anyways, you will feel so proud afterwards.

Happy 5 Years!

This weekend, Sam and I went to Orcas Island to celebrate our five year wedding anniversary! Hooray! We had a fabulous time. We stayed at the Outlook Inn in Eastsound, ate dinner at Ecotopian, drove through Moran State Park, walked around Rosario, stopped at Doe Bay, and had a lovely breakfast at the New Leaf Cafe.

While we were leaving Rosario, there were a few deer hanging out (there are deer hanging out all over the island, so this wasn't a surprise). We decided to stop and say "Hello"- one of the deer was very friendly! You might enjoy watching this video of our new friend!

Happy anniversary to the love of my life! After 5 years, we've had time for just the two of us, now it's about to be the three of us! Love you!

First Post!

I am:

• 11 weeks and 6 days pregnant.
• worried about if I will find a teaching job next year.
• sad that I can't tell more people that I am pregnant (due to lack of aforementioned job).
• trying to get motivated to get more done in my small little condo.
• excited for when I'll get to feel the baby kick.
• more excited for when we'll get to find out the baby's gender (September 10th!)
• looking forward to my five year anniversary with Mr. Smith on Friday.
• trying to trust that there is a reason for everything and that everything will work out the way it is supposed to.

This whole, first year teaching, not having a contract, not knowing if I will get a job next year; combined with being pregnant, has been one of the most emotionally draining experiences of my life. I know there are much worse experiences to go through, but I feel like I am going crazy sometimes. Disappointment, hope, tears.... These are all things that I am dealing with daily. Who knows what my hormones are doing to me, as well!

I do have excitement to look forward to in the coming year, the arrival of our first child! Sam and I have been married for 5 years, and even with all of the uncertainty with my job, the economy, etc.- we are so excited to become parents. At the moment it still seems a little unreal.


We found out on Friday, May 22nd that we were pregnant. We told our parents and some close friends right away, but then waited to tell others. We've now told my extended family and some more friends, but I am still waiting to tell other people I know, because I don't want word to get around that I am pregnant, and have that influence any principal's decision about whether or not to hire me. (That would be illegal, you know!)

In the nearly two months since we found out, I have been blessed to have no severe fatigue, no morning sickness, just some light cramping early on and some digestive issues. I know, I know, I am extremely lucky!

Sam and I have grown even closer during this year. We've had some difficult times and some times of extreme joy, but we've really grown as a couple and continue to make our relationship a priority.

What I am looking forward to:
my new nephew growing bigger, having him (Logan) sit on my belly when I am much more pregnant, being able to share our good news with more people, knowing what I will be doing in September, setting up the baby's room, getting a new couch and bookcase, learning as much as I can from friends and family with babies, seeing my baby for the first time.