Little Ears

Yesterday we went into the doctor's because you had a fever of 103.6. It was really scary to feel your little head so hot. I am so glad we took you in, because you just weren't yourself. You were pretty sad, as in wimpering off and on throughout yesterday and the day before. We figured out that you had a pretty gnarly ear infection. Much to your dismay you have to take Amoxacillin. I keep telling you that it will help you get better, but you don't want any part of it. And, I can't blame you, it's pink and gross tasting! Tomorrow, I think you will feel a lot better though.

You are sleeping in a crib now :) You aren't sure what to think. You like your little mobile though. Honestly, we are letting you cry it out in there. Usually it takes you about 20 minutes to fall asleep. It is horrible listening to you cry. I just want to go in and pick you up so badly, but I know you have to learn to fall asleep on your own. When you are a mom someday, you will face this decision. It is up to you; up to me at this point. I think that it would be easier if you had your own room, but you are in ours still. We live in a one bedroom, so it's close quarters. I like being near you though - it's comforting to me, and I think to you too. You are so sweet in the morning Olivia. The cutest! You just are so happy to see me in the morning, and you just grin and grin. We have good days. I am starting back to work part time. I swear if there is even a hint of my breast milk depleting I will stop, because it is really important to me to breast feed you at least until 6 months. But my true goal is to feed you until you are at least 12 months. This seems really easy when you just say it, but it is proving to be a little harder than I thought. Not for any reason in particular, I just don't have an extra huge supply like some lucky women do. Of course, you aren't hurting on the meal end! You weigh 16 lbs. now :) I love every ounce, and so does dad! We feel so lucky to have you with us.

You can do so many things now!
1. Smile like a crazy woman when your dad swings you up into the air high.
2. You have little abs. You love to try and sit up on your own, and you are almost there. Truly!
3. You have figured out the toys on your swivel chair. And there is a lot of stuff on that thing.
4. You are giggling now!!! We are so excited to hear it too! Dad can make you laugh best, I haven't figured out how to get it out of you consistently, yet. I will!
5. You can grab your feet, and you do it every chance you get. Even when it is the middle of the night, and I am changing your diaper. You are just clutching those little things and smiling! It cracks me up in the middle of the night. So funny!
6. Oh duh! You can roll over! You always do it from back to front and to the right. Really, really cool to see. You did it on Tuesday, March 5th, and haven't stopped since.
7. You grab the pages in the books we read. I think you have surprisingly good dexterity in your fingers for your age. That takes a lot of hand-eye coordination. Go Olivia!

I am sure there are more things too...another post :)

I love you dearly!
Love, Mom