more Olivia at hospital

well hello again! I'm just getting around to updating my blog. I don't think I will ever catch up. Some of my friends are so good about keeping me updated and I just can't seem to get it together. I just had to look at my last post to see what I need to post next. Can you believe that I still haven't even finished my hospital visit when Olivia was born!! Well, here goes. We had many visitors come to see Olivia. She melted everyone's hearts:) Our first night was NOT comfortable at all. Since there were 13 babies born on June 2 (all were scheduled deliveries) and I was one of the last to deliver, we ended up in a tiny room in a part of the hospital I didn't know existed. I remember thinking..."I don't remember this part of the hospital tour". The room was hot and tiny. Between our parents, my brothers, and my dear cousins, there was no room to move. The next day we were upgraded to a wonderful room, so we can't complain too much! The nurses were very nice and helpful to me. Maybe one day I'll get around to posting the birth story. Here are some pics to keep you entertained until my next post:)

Olivia's birth

On a recent trip to Water Valley, I was reminded that my blog hasn't been updated in almost 6 months. I will try my hardest to update you readers, but it may take a while. For now, here are some pics of Olivia's birth day:) She was delivered at Woman's Hospital in Flowood, MS on June 2, 2011 at 2:47 pm. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 18.5 inchs long. My sweet Amanda got to be Olivia's nurse after she was born. I was so honored to have her there. Rob was a great coach for me too. He was warned by a friend previously about how involved he would be in the process, so I don't think he was too frightened by it:) We had so many wonderful family and friends that came to celebrate with us on that day. It was a great day! There were 13 babies born that day so the hospital was PACKED. I was one of the last to deliver so all the nice suites were taken, but I got an upgrade the next day. More later....enjoy!

falling behind...

wow! I haven't posted in a LONG time. Olivia pretty much consumes my free time these days. Since it's a long weekend, I hope to play catch up. So, stay tuned...

40 weeks pregnant

40 weeks pregnant and on the way to the hospital.

church baby shower

My sweet church, Pear Orchard Presbyterian, gave me a baby shower recently. Rob and I love our church and are so blessed to be a part of such loving people. It was a really sweet day. Mom came down to go with me. After eating and opening presents, some of the ladies read bible verses or just words of encouragement to me. They had them printed up on cards and gave them to me. Rob and I will have to keep them by our bed and probably read them nightly as we embark on the world of parenting. After that the woman prayed for us. It was such a special day!

Water Valley baby shower

My sweet friends Tanya, Kellie, Cortney, Kelley, and Jennifer gave me a baby shower in Taylor several weeks ago. I had so much fun and it was great to catch up with the Valley girls. It was held at my friend Tanya's beautiful home. I had so much fun and am so thankful for these lifelong friends.

more profiles...

I have been trying to post this picture since May 1st and it wouldn't let me. I'm hoping I have fixed the problem now. Here is a pic of me at 35 weeks, 2 days. More to come...



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