First Time Out

Today, Olivia is 6 weeks old...I can't believe 6 weeks ago today I was thinking "how much longer can this possibly take...I'm so tired..." (24 hours into labor!) She's staying awake during the day so much more this week...is very alert and loves to play on her activity mat. She is, however, becoming more and more frustrated with the fact that she can't figure out how her hands work. If she could only open them and grab for that toy she so desperately wants she would be THRILLED! :0)

The soy formula seems to be doing the trick and her tummy's MUCH better. Let's keep our fingers crossed that it continues to work well. Olivia sleeps for about 4 hours at a time at night - we still need to figure out how to sleep a little longer between the first and second time she wakes up, but we'll get there.

Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Vasel surprised Olivia with a visit after their doctor's appointment this week!

Last Saturday we took her out for the first time...Jeff asked if we wanted to get something to eat and after much hesitation I decided to brave the public dinning experience. I haven't had her out of the house except for doctor's appointments and going to my mom's or McCuaig's, so this was a big step! She did GREAT and was very content at the restaurant...once we got to the bar (it was 7pm and no one was there...non-smoking as well) she got very restless so we lasted for a beer and then it was time to head out. Thanks, Jeff for understanding that we never know how she's going to react to new experiences!

The "restless" experience at I-Tap

On Sunday Grandma and Grandpa Wrinkle came to visit Olivia for the first time since Christmas and she had a wonderful time with them...they couldn't believe how big she's gotten! She's changing all the time and as I look back at photos it's amazing how quickly it happens.

Not much on the schedule for this weekend, but Alyssa will be here on Sunday to hang out with Olivia for awhile...Jeff said she's super excited!!!