Back at our old Stomping Ground

This past weekend, Olivia visited Grant for the 1st time. She got to meet most of our great neighbors and friends at our last baby shower hosted by our best friends, Jonice and J.! Olivia adored all the attention that Korbin (her adopted brother!), Jonice and J.'s 4 year old, showed her. He was so caring and really enjoyed helping with her. He even wanted her to sleep with him! Plus, she received so many nice presents! Thank you to everyone. We had such a good time...and miss our Grant family.

Meeting some of the Peterson Clan

Olivia traveled back to Flint yesterday to meet some of the Peterson family. She adored all of the attention, hugs, and kisses from her great grandpa, her Aunts Paula, Cindy, Marcia, Debbie, and Sal, her cousins Kendra and Ali, and her Uncle Roy. She can't wait to go back again!

Hanging with Mom at home

Olivia helped mom with laundry today...well maybe just added more to the load!

Plus, we had some tummy time play. Olivia practiced holding up her head by herself and with a little help from mom.

Visiting with Grandmas & Grandpas

We were lucky to have visitors from both sides of the family today. Frank's dad, his girlfriend Lori, and their baby girl Emma (Olivia's aunt whose only 7 1/2 months older than her :o) ) came Sunday morning. Then, Sarah's parents, her brothers, and her grandma came to visit Sunday evening. Olivia loved all the attention and kisses (even though she slept through most of it)!

Game Time

Olivia's dressed and ready to watch her first Notre Dame game with her daddy! She got a cheerleading outfit...it's kind of big, but at least she has school spirit!

Plus, she went to visit the neighbor boy baby (whose rooting for Ohio State) and had her picture taken to show how cute she is!

Olivia's First Official Bath

Olivia had her first full bath at home today. She had a few sponge baths at the hospital but none at home before this morning. She seemed to enjoy the water except right at first (it was too cold). Maybe she'll be a water baby!

Enjoying life at home

We are definately enjoying our time at home. We went to the doctor yesterday, and he said she's doing GREAT! She now weighs 5 lbs 3.5 ozs. She lost some weight after she was born...but she has gained a few ounces up to her current small peanut weight.

Naps have become a necessity in the Peterson household for all! Samson loves Olivia but we have to watch because he loves to give her slobbery kisses.

Plus, since it has been so nice outside, we took our first official walk last night in the stroller. Olivia slept the entire time.

Thanks for all of the phone calls and emails! Our family and friends are the best!

Love, Sarah, Frank, & Olivia

We are finally home!

Olivia Rose Peterson was born on October 8th, 2007, at 2:49 pm. She weighed 5 lbs and 11.5 ozs. She was healthly even though she decided to make her entrance into this world 3 1/2 weeks early!

Before we left the hospital, we found out she had jaundice...so she became our little glow bug as she had to use a light called a Biliblanket to try to get her levels down. We got to come home but she had to continue to use the Biliblanket and get her blood levels checked the next day. Unfortunately, we had to go back to the hospital the next day, because her levels had jumped up a lot. She got to do a little suntanning under the lights and wear her sunglasses. We got to come home for a few days as her levels went down, but a few days later we were back in the hospital as her levels were going up again, and she was not eating. We stayed at the hospital for two more nights, but officially came home on Tuesday night!

Olivia is doing much better...her jaundice is gone and she is eating much better! Mom and dad can relax now and enjoy Olivia!