Mr & Mrs Smith

Rebecca Paige Smith We really struggled with agreeing on a name again. We each had several we liked, but only a few were mutual: Katelyn, Hailey, Jacey (only if middle name was Elizabeth) & then Rebecca. I hadn't considered many classic names, this one being very common in the 90s, but when I heard the name at the temple, it felt right. I went there with two questions in mind, and felt that one had been answered. We are studying the Old Testament in Sunday School. I came home and told Mr Smith and he just said "I'll call her Becca". He then told me Lexi had told him the name Paige that same day, and I said the two sounded perfect together. Details 7lbs 13oz 20 inches long 14 in head lots dark brown hair light eye lashes Birth Story Friday, 4/20 elective induction (4/22 due date) - I had GroupB strep for the first time. I had not planned an induction until this added stress, which meant I needed 4 hours on antibiotics before delivery. I was worri...

Easter Sunday was spent at home watching General Conference. I love the spirit in the air around this time. It's just wonderful. Spring. Conference (sustaining a new prophet!). Easter morning. It's a sort of rebirth we all need. Forgoing traditional baskets or talks of bunnies, we enjoyed a few (ok a lot of) sweet & savory things while enjoying time together. I feel like I got to hear most of conference this year compared to ones in the past. And we managed to capture some cute shots of these precious children. Gammi made Lexi an Easter dress with a matching doll dress. The primary put on a little Easter egg hunt that morning. The kids hunted for eggs and turned them in for candy. The video Mr Smith got of Dallin was priceless. He certainly knows what candy is.   And I reached full-term! So I had to take the 37 week photo in the same outfit from prior pregnancies.  I feel like the size is pretty similar. I've measured right on with the week al...

39 WEEKS PREGGO We have been distracted, but not by a baby yet! I feel the most calm and not as anxious this time around as far as waiting on baby, but sure, I'd LOVE the happy surprise of her coming early this week. I've been having more contractions than I feel like I ever did with the others, but after last Friday with them being 10 min apart for an hour, nothing consistent has happened again, at least not where I've clocked it.  But at least the contractions have kept her moving more.  I am finding myself exhausted by early evening, yet it's only the start of dinner & everything else. It's hard to keep up with the chores wanting everything in its place before she arrives. Including that dumb van, which apparently won't be repaired by then, but I'm counting on Mr Smith to take care of it during paternity leave. We are down to the last week though! It's very exciting. I set the induction date for Friday, April 20th assuming I'll fee...