Can't get enough of Olivia

We're so enamored by her...

Aunt Holly came Tuesday to help out
Our assortment of beautiful florals
Daddy and Olivia

Mommy and Olivia
Tia (aunt in Spanish) saying goodbye to Olivia on Tuesday...a very sad occasion
I can't wait to make use of this amazing baby sling from my friend Ambre!
My love for her is overwhelming!


Sporting the triple chin. She's definitely gaining weight!

Grandpa and Grandma Sprouse saying goodbye...they'll be back soon!

Don't worry, this was staged:) I just thought it would be a cute picture.
Tia with baby

Saturday

We arrived home from the hospital Friday about 3pm. It has been wonderful to be home spending uninterrupted time with Olivia and our family. What a journey this week has been! I'm finally feeling a little less drugged and can enjoy my daughter. I've felt so many emotions. I've been very overwhelmed at how quickly the birth went and having to heal and take care of myself as well as Olivia. Our first night home went very well. We actually had to set an alarm to wake her up to eat. I didn't know how much I'd come to enjoy 3 hours of continuous sleep. Bill's family has been here and have been a life-send. I haven't even changed one diaper yet!! Because of having a C-section, I'm really limited in what I can do so they've been helping in every way. My in-laws go home tomorrow and Bill's sister Tifiny leaves Tuesday. My sister comes Tuesday for a week, and my parents arrive Saturday and will stay until April 2nd. Bill returns to work this Tuesday, so I'm really looking forward to the help they will be.

We had about 20 visitors today and I loved seeing everyone! I'm just so proud to show off Olivia. I feel so thankful and grateful to have the priveledge of bringing her into this world.

Please enjoy the recent pictures taken today:)

More Pics of Our Little Cutie

Pics of Olivia

She's here!

Post via Bill:

Can I say that my wife is a stud? During the appt. yesterday the monitor showed that she was having contractions every 7 minutes or so...but she was clueless. Totally in labor, but assuming she had some gas. My wife is the best!

Ok, so here's the run-down:
Last night at about 8:30 PM Heidi's water broke
At about 10:00 PM we arrived to the hospital and quickly found that our little girl was totally breach
At 1:05 AM our little Olivia Lynn Sprouse was born! All 18 and 3/4 inches, 7 lbs and .7 oz.

I forgot to bring the camera, so we'll get some photos up soon.

Baby Update

As of today, we have an induction scheduled for Tuesday the 11th at 6:30 AM. We go in Monday afternoon to have the baby monitored to make sure she's okay since she's late. We're doing fine, but definitely ready!

Still preparing

Hi, so today I'm trying to get over a bad head cold, desperatly hoping I'll be better by the time she comes. The house is clean, dishes done, laundry done, I even have meals in the freezer. The car seat is installed and has been inspected.

I'd like to make curtains for the baby's room yet, but I'm not really sure where to start. My mom may need to help me with those when they come over Easter. Also, I've painted the knobs for the dresser, but I need Bill's help to put those on as well. I've boiled bottles and nipples and nooks and even made drawer space for them.

I've made use of the Redbox near our place lately. Last night I watched Becoming Jane and Bill joined me for The Game Plan, starring The Rock. Two very different yet enjoyable movies.

Here are some pictures from yesterday and today.

The Countdown

So, here we are 4 days before our due date. I feel like I'm going to go late, which would be nice because I "retired" from my retail job last Thursday and would love a few days at home before she comes. Friends keep telling me to rest while I can, but I love to be productive and there's so much to do! Just for the record, I didn't roll out of bed until 9:30 yesterday AND today. So there. I rested. I had to buy some new shoes to accommodate the swelling in my ankles and feet. Yes these are my feet actually stuffing Crocs.