Two Weeks Down!

It has been almost 3 weeks with Olivia and we are falling more in love with her with each passing day.  The first two weeks were a huge blessing. There were many new memories made, many new adventures had and of course lots of firsts during the first two (almost 3 weeks) of her life! Oh what a blessing she is... even the days she sleeps very little! Yesterday was our 2-3 week old check up at the doctor's office.  Miss O weighs an even 9 lbs now & measures 21 inches.  She is starting to get some rolls on her legs and arms.  The lactation nurse from the hospital agreed that O does not have any problems eating... I've said since our first feeding that she is a CHAMP! You can believe me.. I'm the one feeding her! :)  It's so fun to take a million pictures and just see the photo evidence of her physically changing.  It's hard to notice all the changes when we see her every day but the pictures don't lie... and neither does the scale at the doctors office! She is getting bigger before our eyes!

We had a visit from Papa (Jason's dad)

Please- hold all pictures! :)

Had a visit from my mom, abuela or Lela

Miss Olivia's first rose on Valentines Day from her daddy!

We love activity time with our safari friends

Hello pretty girl!

Hanging out at 2 weeks old

See what occupies our time? Activity time. Tummy Time. Reading time.

First Valentine's Day

For your love is better than life; my lips will praise you. Psalm 63:3

Happy One Week Darling!

Hard to believe that we have had this girl for one week.  We love everything about her.  Here are some fun things that happened the first 7 days you've been alive Olivia:

- Spent time in 3 different doctors offices (two for you, once for mommy)
- Was touched on the face by a complete stranger (which just FLOORED your mommy!)
- Your belly button cord came off.. with some help from daddy who accidentally yanked it a little while changing you
- Used a complete container of wipes & filled up an entire bag from the diaper pale we have for dirty diapers (PHEW!)
- You lift your head like crazy- especially when you are resting on someones chest.
- You are currently on an eating schedule of feeds every 3 hours
- You pooped in daddy's hand & peed in your towel while daddy was holding you
- You had projectile poop while mommy was changing you- nothing major but it did fly!
- Sophie Jr (our cat) still hasn't warmed up to you
- Thanks to your great grandparents, you now have a savings account for your future!

Those are just some of the fun adventures we have had since you came into our lives! XOXO

Happy 1 Week Birthday Sweetness!!!

Amazing Things in Small Packages

Captivated by her face

Six days ago changed our lives! The Mr and I welcomed our amazingly perfect daughter into the world.  Olivia Kay Hite was born Thursday, February 2, 2012 @ 1:48pm.  It is amazing how one day can change your whole world. For the last six days we have just been basking in this miracle from God.  Throughout my pregnancy and labor, all I could focus on was the pain, discomfort, wanting my body back, etc... but after Miss O was born it all seems minuscule.  I'd do it again... maybe not too soon... but it's definitely worth doing this all more than once! Here are some pictures from the best 6 days of my life (so far!)

Sweetest moments while she sleeps

Prepping for our c-section.  After almost 7 hours of laboring, there was no progression. Don't let my smile fool you! I was in extreme pain & squeezing Jason's hand to get through this photo.

First picture with the girl who has captured our hearts!

Our new favorite activity: staring and gazing at this precious girl

a gift from Jason. Amethyst earrings- Olivia's birthstone

Heading home from the hospital!

First night at home in her crib = scariest night for new mommy and daddy. We survived on maybe 4 hours of sleep.

First doctor's appointment, 5 days old.

Undressing for the doctor

Olivia had to get an ultrasound & xray for a very small mass on her back. 

Daddy watching over her. She did so good for her appointments- it just took entirely way too long!

The Fun Just Keeps Coming!

I've been having a difficult week, physically.  I have been trying to keep my chin up and just remember this is all temporary.  I have been struggling with this pregnancy thing.  I will be honest... I do not like being pregnant. I feel bad about this because I know there are so many people who would kill to have the morning sickness, swelling and pain that I have experienced over the last few months.  I know there are people who have tried for years and years to get pregnant and would suffer anything to carry a baby. I do feel bad that I do not enjoy this...  I guess this is the part where I become a mom. I suck it up and do it because of my child... it is no longer about me.  I just want the end result- I want her here so the Mr. and I can begin the next leg of our journey- parenthood. 

Currently, I am 37 weeks pregnant (which is considered full term). I'm still growing, which brings pain from stretching.  My stomach is so tight... I only have so much torso for this girl to grow!  For the last 6 days I've had this pain I associated with gas and it turns out it is actually a kidney infection.  Thankfully I have my antibiotic, safe to take during pregnancy, and I hope it will do its job ASAP! It hurts to move. It hurts to sit down. It hurts to stand up. It is just really painful. The doctor recommended trying a heating pad- but I'm sweating to death already so I can't keep a heating pad on my person because it just makes me uncomfortably hot! My pastor sent a scripture this morning that I needed to hear:

 "The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me and my heart is filled with joy." -Psalm 28:7

I just want to enjoy these last few days/weeks while Miss O continues to get strong.  She will come soon and then we have a whole new situation to worry about! I admit that I worry about too many things.  Being on bed rest just gives me time to think, think, think!  That is just as bad as me doing too much... I think too much.

A quick update on Miss O. I am measuring where I need to be so thankfully she won't be a big, big baby.. unless she has a late growth spurt or something! Also, there is no action going on... I'm closed up & she is "way up there" according to the doctor. We just can't wait to meet her! It won't be long now! xo

36 weeks

This is the final stretch for us and I have to say I couldn't be happier! I've been confined to my house- more specifically my bed or the couch.  I went to the doctor last Thursday and I was supposed to be starting my internship after my appointment.  My doctor decided it would be best for me and the baby to stay home and keep my feet up.  So that is what I have been doing. No internship for now.  No cleaning. No working out. Nothing!  We still have our Christmas decorations up because I haven't been able to put them away and Jason has been so busy working and taking care of all my errands when he gets off. I know the quiet and restful periods (for me) are not going to last forever but I'm just used to going and going! Now I'm home doing nothing! I can never be someone who stays at home and does nothing...

In the last few weeks we have had great showers from great people.  It is amazing how you can start with nothing and the blessings just flow... we have pretty much everything we need, I think.  We have all of our big ticket items- crib, dresser, car seat, stroller, etc. We have tons of blankets, wash clothes, bibs, some towels, clothes.  We are very, very blessed- rather, Olivia is very blessed. The nursery is almost complete and when it is I will post some pictures. I will post a picture of me as of today. I feel like a whale and my stomach is getting bigger every day!! The sweet end is in sight and she will be here before we know it!!! I can't wait! xo

Happy New Year!

This year is going to be full of so many great adventures. 
2007 was the year of getting my bachelors degree and a husband.
2012 is the year I get my masters degree and our first child.

I hope this year is filled with so many blessings and so many amazing memories for everyone.

I do have an update about the baby.  We are at 34 weeks now and at our most recent appointment my blood pressure jumped pretty high (for me) and the babies heart rate was much higher than it has been. My doctor ordered me to rest- put my feet up, drink plenty of water and stop stressing!  I am also now going back to the office for a weekly check up.  My doctor advised me if the blood pressure doesn't go down Miss Olivia will be here earlier than planned. So we are going to play it by ear for now.  Hopefully nothing will interfere with my sisters wedding in 19 sweet days! xo