A to Z About Me :)

Found this somewhere, and thought it was fun!

A. Age: Twenty-something!  :D)

B. Bed size: Queen & I think it's plenty big for now.

C. Chore you dislike: Folding & putting away the laundry!  HATE it!

D. Dogs: Yes!  Our sweet girl, Daisy!  

E. Essential start to your day: Potty!  Thank you, Baby Smith!

F. Favorite color: Pink...yes I'm a girly girl. 

G. Gold or silver: Silver

H. Height: 5'3"....or maybe more like 5'2 if I'm being 100% honest. ;)

I. Instruments you play(ed): the clarinet in middle school...ha!

J. Job title: Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist & soon-to-be grad student in Speech Language Pathology!  Yay!!

K. Kids: One pumpkin due in October!

L. Live: in Indiana. 

M. Mom’s name: Cheryl

N. Nicknames: Sammy, Sam

O. Overnight hospital stays: None...knock on wood

P. Pet peeves: Negativity

Q. Quote from a movie:....how about a book instead.  :)  "I have faith that God will show you the answer. But you have to understand that sometimes it takes a while to be able to recognize what God wants you to do. That's how it often is. God's voice is usually nothing more than a whisper, and you have to listen very carefully to hear it. But other times, in those rarest of moments, the answer is obvious and rings as loud as a church bell."
— Nicholas Sparks (The Last Song)

R. Righty or lefty: righty

S. Siblings: Carson, Alexandria, Olivia & Colten

T. Time you wake up: depends but between 7am and 8am depending on the day. 

U. Underwear: Umm...yes I do wear underwear.  ;)

V. Vegetables you don’t like: hmm...don't really like peas. 

W.What makes you run late: oh my goodness....everything!  I live in "Sam time" which is about 15 minutes later than everyone else.  I'm really working on being more on time, but I'm not doing a very good job with it!

X. X-rays you’ve had: I fractured my wrists in high school while tumbling for cheerleading....that's the only time I've gotten x-rays. 

Y. Yummy food you make: I like to bake so.... cakes, cookies, muffins. 

Z. Zoo animal favorites: giraffes and monkeys :)

10 weeks

I'm 10 weeks pregnant...only 30 more to go!  Ha! 

This is first thing in the morning...I think I'm getting a little bump!

Size of baby: Baby Smith is the size of an prune. 

Maternity Clothes: Well I did buy a pair of maternity yoga pants and I have been living in them...so comfy!  And my tummy is feeling MUCH fuller this week! 

Gender: I'm thinking girl. :)
Movement: None, of course.
Sleep:  I'm sleeping a lot!  

What I miss: Hmm...energy and consistently feeling well.  

Cravings:  No, but aversions to just about everything.   
Symptoms: Well my Dr. diagnosed me with hypermesis this week, which is basically severe vomiting during pregnancy which leads to weight loss and dehydration.  When I went into the Dr. on Friday, I was down six pounds since week 6.  I have some new medicine, and since I have been taking it, I feel MUCH better. 

Best Moment this week:  I heard my sweet baby's heartbeat at my impromptu appt. on Friday, and it was truly, truly amazing.  I am so thankful for my sweet baby. 

Heartbeat

I heard my sweet baby's heartbeat for the very first time yesterday.  It has been ever present on my mind since.  This simple, constant "whoosh, whoosh, whoosh" has changed my life in a second.  I pray for this sweet child today, that he or she will continue to grow and blossom and that Jesus will let me meet this baby for he has already changed my life and deserves to be loved by his mother with this amount of love that I never knew I was capable of giving.  For now, sleep safely my sweet baby.  


Baby Unborn
Blessings upon you, my baby unborn
Safely inside me, asleep and so warm,
Sleep must come easy to those who are unborn,
As the maker so silently fashions your form.
Sleep, while you can, so watery and warm,
For outside this world is a terrible storm,
Soon you'll discover the taste of your tears,
So sleep now my loved one, my Baby, my Dear.
~Author Unknown

Happy {Belated} St. Patrick's Day

I have been having a hard time keeping up with my blog or really anything in my life lately.  I have been exhausted and constantly sick.  I have been losing my lunch (breakfast, dinner, and snacks!) almost every day for the past 3 1/2 weeks.  Being this sick for this long has really started to take it's toll on my spirit.  I am very grateful for this pregnancy, but I am really wiped out right now! 

I hope everyone had a wonderful St. Patrick's day.  I spent the morning with my sweet little cousin.  We made green pancakes, colored, and watched the Disney movie Anastasia.  It was a pretty great morning!

I'm 9 weeks pregnant...only 31 more to go!  Ha!

(I'll add my bump (or lack off) pic later today.  Sadly, I haven't even showered yet today)

Size of baby: Baby Smith is the size of an olive. 

Maternity Clothes: Nope, but I am filling a little fuller.  :S
Gender: I'm thinking girl. :)
Movement: None, of course.
Sleep:  I'm sleeping a lot!  This week has been my hardest yet, and I have been feeling kinda low about not being as productive as I usually am.  I am looking forward to some energy!!
What I miss: Energy and eating.  

Cravings:  No, but aversions to just about everything.   
Symptoms: constant nausea and dry-heaving/puking multiple times a day.  It's been a rough week.

Best Moment this week: Not sure.  It truly has been a very rough week.  Exhaustion and vomiting have really gotten me down.  We are going to a family dinner tonight, so I am assuming it's going to be the (non-pregnancy) highlight of my week.  I love seeing all my extended family.  <3

8 weeks...way late!

I'm 8 weeks pregnant...only 32 more to go!  Ha!

Size of baby: Baby Smith is the size of a raspberry.  

 

Maternity Clothes: No way!  But I did go on my first maternity clothes shopping trip this week.  We went to an outlet mall a couple hours from home and I got a few very cute things on sale!
Gender: I'm thinking girl. :)
Movement: None, of course.
Sleep:  I am in exhaustion mode.  I can't seem to get enough sleep, but I have to say I prefer it over not being able to sleep. 
What I miss: Enjoying food & feeling "normal" and not constantly nauseous. 

Cravings:  No, but aversions to just about everything.   
Symptoms: constant nausea and dry-heaving/puking multiple time a day.  It's been a rough week.

Best Moment this week: It's been a pretty rough week, spent mostly puking and sleeping.  My husband has been pretty amazing with dealing with me, so I'd say that's been the best part of my week.