Thursday, October 21, 2010

10/1/10- A perfect day for a new baby girl!

Everyone always tells you that the second time around is so much easier than the first and in my case it was true. I started feeling contractions on Thursday night and then went to the hospital on Friday morning. Once we got checked in, Olivia Kate arrived a few hours later. Blake was so convinced that it was going to take a while that he went to go get lunch and I kept texting him to hurry and get back because I really needed to push. Once Blake got there, Olivia came twenty minutes later.
Ellis arrived with Coco about an hour later and he did great. Granted he had no clue what was going on but still, no major meltdowns. Here he is with Blake being bribed with a new toy.

Little Livy has had an eventful 2.5 weeks so far. We moved a week after she was born. When I say "we" moved, I should say our families and Blake moved. I wasn't very helpful.
Ever since the move, Livy has been trying to block out the noise........( Guess what Livy, Ellis isn't going away)
We are all adjusting to life as a family of four with two in diapers, who don't speak, have to be carried everywhere and are prone to crying fits. Life is always interesting over here but I have been loving staying at home with everyone.
Thanks for all the well wishes and love and if I haven't called you back, it's on my to do list. The only problem is my to do list doesn't get done anymore. Be patient with me. I will come out of this two baby coma phase eventually.



9 comments:

  1. Cute cute family. Welcome Olivia Kate !!

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  2. what a doll! congratulations, melissa. such happy news.

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  3. Melissa and Blake:
    Congratulations to your sweet family! Both children are darling. Be Happy!
    Love, Lori

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  4. Congratulations Meliss! I've been checking in on your via your blog a ton, hoping for more pictures and details. She is just beautiful, just like Ellis. You guys have your hands full right now, but no one is more capable. You'll be great and I am so happy for your dear little family. I hope Ellis adjusts smoothly, but if it's hard, call me. I'm your girl! We did not have an easy time, but we survived, and there are so many amazing moments that the tough ones don't even matter.

    love you and thinking of you!

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  5. Oh congrats! Love the name and the candor:) Good luck with all the adjustments and hang in there when it gets real rough! It really is all worth it in the end and you will make it through!

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  6. congrats. she is beautiful!!! ahh. two kids...seems like a HUGE handful. I;m sure you will do great!!!

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  7. Congrats Melissa . . . your kids are super adorable! I can't believe you've already got baby #2, I'm really behind:)

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  8. Um, hello. You look ridiculously good and your hair looks as flawless as Jillian's. You are NOT supposed to look that good with a second baby.

    Congrats. :) Can't wait to meet her.

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  9. she is beautiful! round and delicious! You look fantastic. Soak in the moments, they change so fast!

    Congrats!

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