My first day alone with both kiddos...on our big outing of the day...a trip around the block!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Gray's first week of life!
I can't believe he is one week old today! We've had a busy but fun first week at home with lots of family in town to visit. We are so thankful for all the help and support, and Saylor especially has loved all the attention from her grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Gray is eating well (back up to his birth weight) and sleeping lots (especially during the day). ;) Here are a few pictures from the hospital and our first few days home.
(p.s. My sister and Miguel are ENGAGED)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
thankful...
Who is like you, LORD God Almighty? You, LORD, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you.
Psalm 89:8
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
He's here!!!!!!
Grayson Davis Smith (also known as Gray) arrived yesterday on May 18th at 1:22 p.m. He weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches.
We could not be more in love! He is less than 48 hours old and time is already going by way too fast. :)
We are so thankful for God's grace for our little boy and our family. Saylor is already a GREAT big sister. Thank you to all of our friends and family for your love and support in this special time. We are heading home from the hospital tomorrow...stay tuned for plenty more pictures!
We could not be more in love! He is less than 48 hours old and time is already going by way too fast. :)
We are so thankful for God's grace for our little boy and our family. Saylor is already a GREAT big sister. Thank you to all of our friends and family for your love and support in this special time. We are heading home from the hospital tomorrow...stay tuned for plenty more pictures!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Diva
She's been wearing these all day, including after nap while reading books in her bed (in the dark).
Friday, May 13, 2011
Dear Saylor
Dear Saylor,
Very soon, our life will change quite a bit. Your baby brother will be arriving and coming home to stay! I know you are going to be such a wonderful big sister. It may take you (and all of us!) some time to get adjusted, but we will! I want you to know that even though daddy and I will need to give a lot of time and attention to him, it doesn't change one bit how much we love you. You will always be our special girl and love you SO MUCH, just as much as ever. You are the sweetest blessing to me, and I am so very lucky to be your mom! I love your beautiful smile, your big brown eyes, and your energetic, infections, curious, loving spirit. I have loved every day of the past two + years with you, even the hard ones. And I can't wait for you to meet your little brother - to see your face, hear your funny comments, and watch you interact with him. I've been praying for your relationship to be a very special one, and I know it will...you have so much to teach him and so much love to share with him. Can't wait! We love you sweet girl!
My friend Andi took these pictures...she is establishing herself in the photography business and wanted some preggo pictures for her portfolio. She is so talented and if you live in Dallas you should definitely check her out for your picture taking needs! I know I will cherish these pictures of the 3 of us ;) for a long, long time!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Update on baby
Well, we were hoping and planning to induce our little guy today, but it turns out this was not in God's plan. They are estimating him to be quite big, and I had some difficulties with delivery/recovery after Saylor, so my doctor was on board with trying to help him come early before he got too beefy. But, the amnio we did on Friday to double check his lung development came back negative; meaning his lungs are not ready yet. So, we have to wait a week more to induce.
I spent a lot of the weekend feeling pretty disappointed about this, mainly because both our OB and the Perinatologist who did the amnio felt sure his lungs would be fine. But, of course, I am glad to know our guy needs a little more time to in there and am thankful that we didn't induce without testing first.
We are currently making some decisions about how and when best to proceed to make this process easiest on both him and me. God is definitely using this situation to remind me that He alone is in control and to draw near to Him to trust that His plan is sovereign. We would appreciate any prayers for us in the next week and a half!
I am MORE than ready to meet this little one...cannot wait to finally see his sweet face and hold him in my arms. I know this will be a long week but in the big pictures just a blip. :)
Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.
James 4:13-17
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Romans 8:31-32
I spent a lot of the weekend feeling pretty disappointed about this, mainly because both our OB and the Perinatologist who did the amnio felt sure his lungs would be fine. But, of course, I am glad to know our guy needs a little more time to in there and am thankful that we didn't induce without testing first.
We are currently making some decisions about how and when best to proceed to make this process easiest on both him and me. God is definitely using this situation to remind me that He alone is in control and to draw near to Him to trust that His plan is sovereign. We would appreciate any prayers for us in the next week and a half!
I am MORE than ready to meet this little one...cannot wait to finally see his sweet face and hold him in my arms. I know this will be a long week but in the big pictures just a blip. :)
Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.
James 4:13-17
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Romans 8:31-32
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
A few random thoughts
Saylor is napping and I am on the couch with my trusty ole' friend (Mr. heating pad), so thought I'd share a few recent happenings and thoughts.
- I cannot believe we are having this baby so soon. I think the hormone faucet in my brain is turned on full blast because I am definitely getting emotional about it. (Well, maybe just high - full blast comes after the baby arrives, right)? So excited to meet him, nervous about all of the birthing stuff, nervous about handling both of them at home, and extremely nostalgic about the end of my alone time with Say. I keep hugging and kissing her like I am never going to see her again. What is wrong with me - we are going to be stuck and home together all summer for pete's sake! She "made" me this Mother's Day card at school yesterday and of course it made me all weepy.
The past couple of days she's been more of a mommy's girl than usual, so I think she gets that he's coming soon!
- I feel safe saying that Saylor is officially potty trained - yay! She still has an occasional accident but we are definitely over the hard spots. Just in time for her to regress when her new baby brother comes next week - ha! ;) My advice to mom's who haven't potty trained before would be to do the three day method but don't freak out if it really takes longer than three days, (there is a gray area) and to use mirilax when necessary so that a poop happens at least once every day. This was the secret to our success, I think. :)
- I am feeling pretty good, with a couple exceptions. Still sleeping great, which I am so thankful for! I've been walking 45 minutes or so every day (more like waddling) and am now at 3 cm, so hopefully everything will go smoothly once we do induce.
-Why Matt and I thought it would be a good idea to have a baby during his busiest time of the year is beyond me. I am starting to get really nervous about this, as he is working late every night and constantly on the phone trying to get things taken care of for their big summer project. But, I am trusting that we will get through this season and praying that I can just enjoy it too, despite how crazy and sleep deprived we are going to be.
-Saylor locked me out of the house this morning, and herself inside! I went out front to water the plants for a couple minutes while she was engrossed in Sesame Street. Then I heard a click at the door, and sure enough, she had done it! (I think she was just trying to come outside). Luckily I was able to talk to her through the mail slot and got her to unlock it after a few minutes. I was definitely on the verge of panicking though - I didn't have shoes on or my cell phone or anything.
- Two weeks ago I went to our normal dentist who we have always considered to be slightly questionable. They told me I had FOUR cavities, which I thought was suspicious because they did not take xrays or hardly even look at my teeth - they only used this beepy thing called the Diagnodent that makes a noise when waved over your teeth and "detecting bacteria". Not to mention six months ago when I went they said my teeth were perfect. Well, last week I chipped one of my teeth and it was driving me crazy, so I went to a new dentist today to have him fix it. I also asked for a second opinion on the cavities. Surprise, surprise, according to this guy I have NONE. It makes me so mad that they were just literally trying to rip me off. Why are people like that? Grrrrrr. Needless to say, Matt and I will be switching dentists.
-Even though I can't wait to meet and hold this baby, I am definitely going to miss feeling him move around inside me. Is there anything more amazing than that feeling? Matt of course loves to feel him kick and squirm, but there is something so special about being the one to carry him and feel every move he makes. What a privilege! He is also king of the hiccups. Saylor never had them when I was pregnant with her, so it took me a little while to realize what it was!
-Been working off this four page document for the past many months (yes, I am person who lives by lists) - almost everything is now crossed off!
-Meant to post this cute picture of Saylor and her buddy Gavin from a few weeks back - enjoying lollipops. She loves getting to play with him!
-Feeling so thankful that I have hopefully worked a child care situation out so I can continue working my one day a week at Baylor. One of our sweet babysitters is going to be able to pick up the kids from Mothers Day Out on the day I work. I met with her today and was just so reassured at how flexible, patient and responsible she is. Saylor LOVES her. What an answer to all my prayers about this!
My awesome mom sent me this in the mail for a Mother's Day gift. Have you smelled this stuff? I'm not really a huge perfume girl but I love, love, love this one!
And just for kicks, here's a picture of my sweet dad with my sweet girl after her bath. Love them both!
- I cannot believe we are having this baby so soon. I think the hormone faucet in my brain is turned on full blast because I am definitely getting emotional about it. (Well, maybe just high - full blast comes after the baby arrives, right)? So excited to meet him, nervous about all of the birthing stuff, nervous about handling both of them at home, and extremely nostalgic about the end of my alone time with Say. I keep hugging and kissing her like I am never going to see her again. What is wrong with me - we are going to be stuck and home together all summer for pete's sake! She "made" me this Mother's Day card at school yesterday and of course it made me all weepy.
- I feel safe saying that Saylor is officially potty trained - yay! She still has an occasional accident but we are definitely over the hard spots. Just in time for her to regress when her new baby brother comes next week - ha! ;) My advice to mom's who haven't potty trained before would be to do the three day method but don't freak out if it really takes longer than three days, (there is a gray area) and to use mirilax when necessary so that a poop happens at least once every day. This was the secret to our success, I think. :)
- I am feeling pretty good, with a couple exceptions. Still sleeping great, which I am so thankful for! I've been walking 45 minutes or so every day (more like waddling) and am now at 3 cm, so hopefully everything will go smoothly once we do induce.
-Why Matt and I thought it would be a good idea to have a baby during his busiest time of the year is beyond me. I am starting to get really nervous about this, as he is working late every night and constantly on the phone trying to get things taken care of for their big summer project. But, I am trusting that we will get through this season and praying that I can just enjoy it too, despite how crazy and sleep deprived we are going to be.
-Saylor locked me out of the house this morning, and herself inside! I went out front to water the plants for a couple minutes while she was engrossed in Sesame Street. Then I heard a click at the door, and sure enough, she had done it! (I think she was just trying to come outside). Luckily I was able to talk to her through the mail slot and got her to unlock it after a few minutes. I was definitely on the verge of panicking though - I didn't have shoes on or my cell phone or anything.
- Two weeks ago I went to our normal dentist who we have always considered to be slightly questionable. They told me I had FOUR cavities, which I thought was suspicious because they did not take xrays or hardly even look at my teeth - they only used this beepy thing called the Diagnodent that makes a noise when waved over your teeth and "detecting bacteria". Not to mention six months ago when I went they said my teeth were perfect. Well, last week I chipped one of my teeth and it was driving me crazy, so I went to a new dentist today to have him fix it. I also asked for a second opinion on the cavities. Surprise, surprise, according to this guy I have NONE. It makes me so mad that they were just literally trying to rip me off. Why are people like that? Grrrrrr. Needless to say, Matt and I will be switching dentists.
-Even though I can't wait to meet and hold this baby, I am definitely going to miss feeling him move around inside me. Is there anything more amazing than that feeling? Matt of course loves to feel him kick and squirm, but there is something so special about being the one to carry him and feel every move he makes. What a privilege! He is also king of the hiccups. Saylor never had them when I was pregnant with her, so it took me a little while to realize what it was!
-Been working off this four page document for the past many months (yes, I am person who lives by lists) - almost everything is now crossed off!
-Meant to post this cute picture of Saylor and her buddy Gavin from a few weeks back - enjoying lollipops. She loves getting to play with him!
-Feeling so thankful that I have hopefully worked a child care situation out so I can continue working my one day a week at Baylor. One of our sweet babysitters is going to be able to pick up the kids from Mothers Day Out on the day I work. I met with her today and was just so reassured at how flexible, patient and responsible she is. Saylor LOVES her. What an answer to all my prayers about this!
My awesome mom sent me this in the mail for a Mother's Day gift. Have you smelled this stuff? I'm not really a huge perfume girl but I love, love, love this one!
And just for kicks, here's a picture of my sweet dad with my sweet girl after her bath. Love them both!
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