Opps...We did it again!!
On January 3rd...our lives changed once again as Jose and I discovered that we are expecting baby # 2! Talk about a SHOCKER!

Jose and I are very happy about the upcoming new addition to our family and I am sure if Olivia could understand, she would be very happy that she is going to be a big sister - and the tender age of 5 months! I was not feeling that great before the holidays and I kept saying...if I didn't know better I would think that I was pregnant. Finally after some time, we decided to go to and buy a pregnancy test - which came back positive! I called my Doctor's office frantic - telling them that I was sure there was left-over hormone from Olivia and they kind-of laughed and said that doesn't really happen. So I made an appointment to go in and get tested. During the few days I had to wait to get into the Doctor - I had a horrible headache..more from stress than anything else! So, the day came to go to the Doctor and I took my mom and Aunt Laurie for support. When I was waiting to get the test results, I thought - Gosh what if they tell me it's negative..I would be so sad. Well, that's when I knew that this was meant to be and I was truly very happy about the new addition!

Baby #2 (who has been dubbed Bolivia by good friends Rick & Todd) is due September 13th....and Olivia was originally due on Sept 12, but of course came early! Wow...are we going to have our hands full or what??

The morning sickness is back...which it's almost harder the 2nd time around because now I have Olivia to take care of. What do they say, when you are feeling bad that it's a sign of a healthy baby..if that is the case I'll gladly take it!

Here is your first glance at Bolivia....only a few weeks old, but strong and healthy..they were even able to pick up a heart rate of 112 beats per minute!

One final note....not everyone knows this news yet....especially most of my coworkers..so if you happen to see me soon and I am with one of my coworkers, please don't slip! They will know soon enough!

Rice Cereal ....Need I say more!! 

 

It's been a long time since my last post. But, I am sure you understand - wanting to "wrap-up" the holiday season - take down the decorations, stockings, tree, garland, and the like. Anyway..it is mid-January and we finally have that much awaited snow! It's gorgeous outside...but very very cold! Miss Olivia is doing super! She is certianly a happy baby - smiles and laughs all of the time. Last weekend Jose put together her exosaucer and she just loves being in that thing. She is so happy exploring all of toys on it - it is so awesome to see this child grow~ I can't wait to have more!!
Olivia is still loving her daycare which I am very happy about. In fact a few weeks ago - Olivia's favorite teacher - Miss Amanda got transfered back into the toddler room - the room that she was originally hired for. Well, Olivia was so attached to Miss Amanda that her first day out of the infant room was VERY hard for Olivia. She screamed and just wanted her favorite Miss Amanda back. So, Miss Amanda spent her first afternoon back in the toddler room in the infant room cuddling Olivia. Thankfully Olivia has taken to her new teachers Miss Jenni and Miss Andrea. I am so happy that Olivia is getting the daycare experience. I know many moms are against daycare, but I see it as a wonderful opportunituy for her....she will learn a lot, I think. How to share, how to be social, routine..etc.
Well, Sunday dinner is calling. Jose made his famous Chili....although it is WAY TOO HOT for me! Have a great night!