March 26, 2013 35 week doctor appointment I have been put on half days at work now because I have been having some pretty bad cramping, it would hurt so bad that I could barely walk. I have been examined and everything is still good, Navaia is still hanging in there and getting bigger. The doctor told me I am having Braxton Hicks which is normal, but it's so painful. I work 4 hour days now, it's nice because I have been more tired lately. I can barely keep my eyes open for the 4 hours that I do work. I guess I better get all the sleep I can now, because in 2 weeks our little miracle will be here. We have another doctor appointment to see how baby is doing on April 2nd, can't wait. My sister Ressie and I have a bet going that Navaia will not arrive any sooner than April 12th. I have a feeling she is going to lose this one, Navaia has no intentions on making her big appearance any sooner than the 12th...LOL! March 14, 2013 33 week doctor appointment We saw the doctor today and learned that our C-section will be scheduled for April 12th! Unbelievable, that soon? Frank was a little disappointed because he really wanted a Taurus baby, now he has to look forward to a little Aries. I can't believe she will be here in 4 weeks....OMG! I don't feel like I have enough stuff, I feel like there is so much missing that I still need to get before she arrives. Frank keeps telling me to calm down, we have more than enough for her, everything is going to be ok. I think I am just nervous because the big day is right around the corner,I pray everyday that I will be a good mommy. March 09, 2013 Navaia at 32 weeks 4 days!      We had a 4D ultrasound performed today, it was such an amazing experience. Frank was on the road so he could not physically be there, but I had him on speaker phone the entire time so it felt like he was there. My mom and Ressie took pictures of the screen and texted the pictures to him. I had just eaten so Navaia was in a coma. She was not trying to move no matter how much we poked at her and rocked her. There was one moment where she covered her entire face with 1 of her arms and her hand so that we could not see her. Even though she did not feel like being bothered, we still got some really nice pictures out her. December 14, 2012 Navaia crib arrived today!   Crib arrived today I was so excited, it just sucked that I had to put it together alone. Frank is still on the road and I am missing him like crazy. He purchased these outfits during our last pregnancy in Okinawa. I found the pink outfit and diaper bag on sale at Babies R Us, I had to get something girly so that it would set in that we are having a girl. December 11, 2012 Baby is 20 weeks I'm a GIRL!!!!!!!!!   Today was our 20 week ultrasound scan to take a peak at our little angel. The ultrasound tech informed me that we are having a little GIRL!! Frank was on the road so he couldn't be there at the ultrasound :( I was hoping for a little boy but I am very grateful for what God has blessed us with. I cried when I told Frank, not because I was disappointed, but because I know I am going to LOSE MY MIND! I pray God helps me not be SUPER over protective and keep me out of prison, because if anyone hurts my baby girl I will be in jail. Frank is extremly excited, he said he really didn't mind what we were having as long as the baby was healthy. But now he has to get a bigger gun. She is measuring and growing on track, her development is the way it should be, her little heart is beating away, and she weighs 11 ounces. She was punching and kicking during the ultrasound, I guess she didn't like the ultrasound tech pressing on my belly. We have decided to name her Navaia (pronounced Navaya), she has been kicking and punching me every since the ultrasound. She usually sleeps at night (unless I get a craving then she is wide awake) and is awake during the day. I still can't believe there is a little person growing inside me, thank you so much God. November 05, 2012 Baby is 15 weeks    15 WEEKS OMG!!!! Happy birthday granny. The baby is still growing and doing GREAT. The Fetal Heart Rate is 140 bpm, I still can't believe this is happening. I have heartburn almost every night; I finally gave in and bought some TUMS. Now that I have the TUMS it seems like I don't have heartburn as intense anymore, so I haven't used them yet. I think this baby does not like the weekends, because it seems like every weekend I get a migraine. I am in bed sometimes the whole weekend because my head hurts. I cannot take Tylenol because it makes my migraines worse, I just use ice and heat packs. I also take baths and let the warm water from the shower head run on my head, which seems to help. Next ultrasound is December 11th; if the baby cooperates we will find out if we are having a boy or girl. October 02, 2012 Baby is 10 weeks  Everything is still going smoothly; my migraines are still out of control. I don't have any major weight gain; I’m still sleepy all the time and feel like I wish I could just sleep the day away instead of going to work. September 25, 2012 Baby is now 9 Weeks :)  My boobs feel like they have been in a vise grip and I have a migraine almost every day :( I am truly excited to have our little jelly bean growing inside me, I just hate the headaches. I wish I could just sleep and wake up at the 6th month, let me stop my complaining and let you all know what jelly bean is doing this week. Our jelly bean is the length of an olive and weighs less than a penny. The muscles are developing, and jelly bean can spontaneously move arms and legs now. We have our 15th week doctor’s appointment in 6 weeks, feels like eternity (can't wait!!) so we will be posting jelly beans glamour shot ultrasound photo for you very soon.  We had our appointment with the doctor today to confirm the baby is growing & everything is good. So far everything is going GREAT! Baby is growing and the fetal heart rate is 162 bpm. We have our 15 week doctor appointment on November 5th (My granny birthday). We have NEVER had a heartbeat and the baby has never grown to this stage in the previous pregnancies. We still can't believe that we are really pregnant and everything is going so smoothly. Well still no morning sickness (not that I'm complaining), just nauseous all day long. I'm tried all the time and my boobs have been killing me. I don't really have any strange cravings, I don't eat less like with the past 2 pregnancy because of being nauseous, I have a pretty regular appetite which is awesome. I have faint cramps that aren't really that bad. I don't really care about the discomforts that I'm feeling because it is all worth it. September 07, 2012 1st ultrasound, 6 weeks 3 days!!! Estimated due date: April 30, 2013    Our 1st ultrasound! The baby is growing in the correct place and there are no other babies growing in the tubes or anything. The Fetal Heart Rate is 132 bpm. August 24, 2012 Took test at home so Frank could see it!!!  August 24, 2012 found out at infertility doctor visit that we were pregnant (without their help) Happy early birthday big brother! I had a doctor’s appointment today, doctor was going to start me on a medication to make my cycle start so they could go ahead and run more test. They had me take a pregnancy test prior to having me go pick up the medication. The urine test at the doctor’s office came out positive!!! Doctor wants me to come back in 2 weeks to verify pregnancy, and sent me to the lab to give blood work to verify HCG levels. I can't believe it!!!! |
Welcome to our siteWe hope you enjoy this wounderful, special journey with us Here is a little music for you to listen to while you enjoy our site. 09 Concerto,Op. 8 Winter - Vivaldi.mp3 15 Lyric Pieces Op.68 ,No.5 - Grieg.mp3 16 Havin' a Baby.mp3 Frank & Christina Smith....Our story:  After practicing for many years, our prayers have finally been answered. We went through 1 miscarriage in 2009, we were expecting twins. We recovered from our horrible loss and went on with our lives. In 2010 we received orders to Okinawa Japan, just when we had lost all hope; In January 2011 after being stationed on the beautiful island for 11 months we received the greatest surprise in the world. We couldn't stop saying "Thank you God!!!!!!!!" Unfortunately we suffered from yet another miscarriage. We decided to seek professional assistance to figure out what the problem was. We were referred to a Japanese Infertility OB/GYN, who discovered after only one appointment that I have PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome) and my fibroids were growing back. Due to these issues, the doctor felt that we would not be able to conceive without medical assistance. In 2011 we tried 1 unsuccessful and very painful round of IVF (In Vitro Fertilizitation). We decided to take a break from trying to make a baby for awhile, because it was emotionally draining and hard. In June 2012 when we returned from Okinawa we decided to try again. We received a referral to the infertility clinic here in San Diego, where we were again told we would need medical assistance in order to conceive. We had several lab test performed, and I was scheduled to have a treatment were dye is shot into my uterus to verify if my fallopian tubes were blocked or clear. August 2012 I had a doctor appointment where the doctor was going to give me medication to start my cycle so that the test could continue. The doctor gave me a pregnancy test to confirm we were not pregnant before giving me the medication. The test came back positive! I was so amazed, the doctors had not giving us any treatments yet! We conceived naturally!!! So after being back in San Diego for only 2 months, WE ARE PREGNANT! We feel so blessed yet again, and feel that this baby is the one that will make it. This child is going to be the luckiest child, because he/she will have two really great parents. Frank says as the father, he will cherish every moment with our little angel, he will do his best to be the best husband and father he can be. Once again thank you God for blessing us! |
