Bath Time

Here are some shots of Ollie at bath time.

Bright Eyes

Trying to focus

Nothing much to post about a bath.....Baby + Water = Clean.

I Love Bath Time!

Our next Doctor's appointment is this Wednesday. This will be her one month checkup. We'll find out if Ollie has gained weight at this visit. I feel confident that she is bigger. Check out those cheeks. She is no longer wearing premie clothes and has moved up to her newborn outfits.

"Little" Girl

Ollie is almost 3 weeks old now. The weird thing is that it feels like she has been with us forever. Our new routine has been a small adjustment and her and I are both ill at times but I wouldn't trade it for the world. Ollie eats about every 3 hours so we get up around 2-3 times a night. It is exhausting but once the sun comes up and I see her bright eyes all awake and alert, my heart melts all over again. At her 2 week visit, she only weighed 6 lbs, 9 oz. She is gaining weight but very slowly. We have recently started supplementing with formula and have high hopes that she will have gained more weight by her 1 month appointment. Other than that all is well. She's a happy, wiggly little girl and we are so blessed to have her in our lives.

Ollie's Big Day

Ollie's first "whole" day home and I'm already going picture crazy. Mom and I gave Ollie her first bath this morning and decided a little portrait session should follow. This is what we accomplished......

Our little angel.

Does this diaper make my butt look big?

Yummy fingers.

O.P.D

Ollie Pearl DuBose has arrived!

May 4th, 2009

12:04 PM


7 Lbs

21 Inches

John & I are totally in love with our little O!

38 Weeks, All I Need is a Beak!

Quack, quack! I look like a duck! This picture was taken at 38 weeks. People who say I'm all baby didn't see me in a swimsuit on Saturday. I thought swimming would be a good form of exercise until I discovered that trying to keep an extra 40 pounds above water was exhausting. I sank! The float was relaxing though!

I visited the doctor this morning and everything is awesome! I have dialated very well and everything"looks favorable "for inducing. We are scheduled to report to the hospital Labor and delivery on Sunday night. The induction will begin early Monday and if things go well, Ollie will be here by mid afternoon on Monday. John and I are so excited, along with Sugar, Bebo and Aunts Lesley and Leanne! Hopefully my next blog will include pictures of Ollie Pearl!

Please keep us in your prayers for a happy and healthy delivery.

We Have A Yard!

We finally finished our flowerbeds after months of looking at dirt! John was so good and patient with me. I've been on him about our landscaping for weeks. I was stressed that it wouldn't be done before Ollie arrived. He worked so hard while I stood back and observed. I was in charge of sprinkling the "magic beads" (fertilizer) in the hole before the plant went in...I know tough, right? Everything turned out beautiful...now if we can just get our front porch steps.

(If you come to visit, there is a set of steps on the side.)

One of my favorite pots.

Look, we have grass! John (along with everything else) also laid sod. He's the best!!

37 Weeks 2 Days

Less than 3 weeks till my due date but hoping she comes sooner. I had a Doctor's appointment this morning and everything is moving as it should. Ollie has dropped and is in position for delivery...yay!! She could come at any moment now or we have the option to induce at around 39 weeks. Keep in mind that John works 2 1/2 hours away, so if we can have somewhat of a plan, it would be nice. That means only 2 weeks to go!! Hopefully she decides to come on her own, and soon! I'll keep you posted....next doctor's appointment is Monday, April 27th.