Today we went to seward park for a walk with other mommies from the mt. baker neighborhood. the weather was absolutely gorgeous - brisk autumn air, sunshine and not a cloud in the sky. I love going for walks in my stroller. Though, my face did get really cold.
[enter mom] I must say, meeting with other mothers is quite nice. It's good to compare war stories of having a newborn in your life. Whether it is breastfeeding issues, sleep (or lack thereof), dad's participation or diaper changes, it's nice to know I am not alone in this new phase of my life.
Walking is going to be my new obsession, I think. Since it is really the only exercise I can do with her, I guess I will be doing a lot of it. Seward Park is a nice option because it has a wide path (easily fits 3 strollers across) and a good sized loop (without the hills). And there are benches conveniently placed along the way should Olivia need to feed.
10.30.2007
Night time w/ Dad
Daddy likes to take photos of us at night. I feel like I might be a little clued out in this photo, but that's cool. I can handle it. I have a feeling I have been keeping daddy up for quite some time tonight. In fact, I secretly like to do that so I can spend more time with him.
Hangin' w/ Nana
I really liked hanging out with Nana while she was here. We spent a lot of time together. She loves to take photos (and she is a good photographer to boot). I always tried to look my cutest for her ;)
[enter mom] Nana took lots of photos...now we just need to upload them to our flickr account and blog about them.
[enter mom] Nana took lots of photos...now we just need to upload them to our flickr account and blog about them.
Sleepin' on Mom
Well, if I cannot sit inside her belly, then sitting on her chest will do. We did a lot of this in our first few weeks. It was nice. I tend to squirm around a lot because I am figuring out the different energy patterns in my body. Sometimes it freaks me and mommy out when I make really sudden movements.
[enter mom] I actually think I put on my "i am fake sleeping" for the camera. But, Olivia is right, we did do a lot of this and I actually did fall asleep, surprisingly. You'd think having a newborn on your chest would keep you up, but the exhaustion of keeping up with the feeding schedule meant sleep came easily. Some of my favorite moments are when we sleep together.
[enter mom] I actually think I put on my "i am fake sleeping" for the camera. But, Olivia is right, we did do a lot of this and I actually did fall asleep, surprisingly. You'd think having a newborn on your chest would keep you up, but the exhaustion of keeping up with the feeding schedule meant sleep came easily. Some of my favorite moments are when we sleep together.
Walking with Nana, Mom and Dad in Mt. Baker
I quite like sitting in the sling that daddy wears. But, I am a little overwhelmed by all the new stuff in the world so I have to cover my eyes.
My First Bath...
Wow, I can fit in a sink. The water is very nice and warm, but not as nice as inside mommy's belly.
[enter mom] Olivia decided to do some big meconium poops during her first bath at the hospital (group health in seattle).
[enter mom] Olivia decided to do some big meconium poops during her first bath at the hospital (group health in seattle).
Belly Time - An hour old
I am only an hour or so old here. Being on my belly felt really weird. Now mom and dad put me on my belly a lot. It helps make my neck strong which is a good thing. I get sick of it floppin' around all the time.
My First Smile...
I am smiling because I am only a couple of days old and Daddy is really nice. His hands are so big...it's a little scary.
[enter mom] This shot was taken only a few days after Miss Olivia's birth. She likes to smile. A lot.
[enter mom] This shot was taken only a few days after Miss Olivia's birth. She likes to smile. A lot.
Brand, Spankin' New Baby
This shot was taken only moments after I was born...I came out screaming and the doctors put me directly on mommy's chest. Not sure what those big mounds are, but it feels very different from where I have been for the last 9 months.
Mom labored for 33 hours and I managed to keep my cool while she was trying to get me out.
[enter mom] ummmm....note to self, take the drugs sooner next time. 25 hours natural, 8 pumped with drugs. She came out in 9 pushes (22 minutes). Yikes.
Mom labored for 33 hours and I managed to keep my cool while she was trying to get me out.
[enter mom] ummmm....note to self, take the drugs sooner next time. 25 hours natural, 8 pumped with drugs. She came out in 9 pushes (22 minutes). Yikes.
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