Friday, January 25, 2008

Getting into a routine

Woa! What is going on here?



Daddy/daughter time.


Ollie is checking Olivia out.


The Queen is on her throne!

Mommy and Olivia hanging out.


Wow! I can't believe that we have been parents for a month already. Slowly it feels like we are figuring out what needs to be done, how to do it, and learning about Olivia. A routine is beginning to emerge and we are becoming more comfortable in our new roles. Chris has gone back to work and he is learning how to work on minimal sleep. Olivia and I are enjoying our time together. Here's a look at our typical day: change a diaper (and outfit if necessary), take a bottle, have a nap, repeat. If we are lucky, there may be some awake time after a bottle and before a nap. Our house definitely has the "lived in" look! I am also functioning on minimal sleep, but I am learning to relax/sleep whenever Olivia is sleeping. Hence why things rarely get done around the house.

Our 2 week check up went really well. The doctor wanted to make sure that Olivia was back up to her birth weight by this appointment. She now weighs 7 lbs. 10 oz. When the doctor mentioned this, I looked from Olivia to Chris to myself and said to the the doctor, "Obviously eating is not a problem for this family." It appears Olivia is developing well and we and the doctor have no concerns for her at this time. Our next appointment will be in February where she will receive her first immunizations. Thankfully Chris will be there for that one!

Olivia and I are beginning to get out of the house more. We've been to church (which she thankfully sleeps through!), met a friend for lunch, and have gone out shopping. It's great getting out of the house and Olivia does well traveling. It does me good getting out too versus just being a home body.

Even though this month has been full of difficult adjustments, we wouldn't trade this for anything in the world. Parenting is definitely the hardest job that one could ever love. We hope you enjoy the new pictures we've posted and soon there will be Olivia's one month pictures (courtesy of Fallen Leaf Studios).

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Home at last...

Well, Olivia has been home for about a week now and she is still adjusting to live in the new world. Amy and I got a decent night's sleep about two nights ago (about 4 hours). She is eating well and regularly and definately let's us know when she is hungry or needs a diaper change. :)

Yesterday we made our maiden voyage with the bundle of joy to our friends Dan and Michelle. Olivia did very well during the trip...actually falls asleep as soon as we start moving.

Here are some new pics for all of you out there. Enjoy.


Mommy and Olivia doing what they do best...


Our Friend Dan and his son Gabriel. Gabe was so enthralled by Olivia.

Olivia showing Grandma Kovach her foot...

Olivia & I taking a break

Sunday, December 30, 2007

Additional Pictures of Olivia













The new addition to the Fleck Family




Amy and I welcomed Olivia Grace Fleck to the world on December 29, 2007. She was delivered at 9:43pm and clocked in at 6 lbs, 12 Oz and 21" Long.

Amy's water broke around 7pm on the 29th, a full 2-days prior to her scheduled C-section. Oddly, we were trying to figure out if she just ahd to pee or if it was her water that broke. We called the doctor and he said that since we had a scheduled C-Section on Monday, to go ahead and go to the hospital to get checked out. If it ended up being nothing, we could still do the section on Monday. Well, after some tests, we found out that her water did break.

She was prepped for a c-section and I was allowed to get in scrubs and be in the room which was cool. And for those of you guys out there, YES I did look over the curtain as she was born and NO I did not collapse. :)

Both Olivia and Amy are doing fantastic. Amy is recovering still recovering somewhat from the anesthesia, but is doing fine. She wanted me to pass this message along to everyone:

Thank you everyone for your continued support and prayers. I know that Olivia is looking forward to meeting all of you. If you want to come to the hospital, it look like I will be here through January 1. Visiting hours are from 11am to 8:30pm. We are at St. Mary's Hospital, 9th floor, room 917.

Olivia is a true grace from God. She is so beautiful.


Until later with better pictures.

Saturday, December 22, 2007

Finished Nursery

Here are the pictures that you all have been looking forward to. I hope baby will enjoy. I know that we love how it turned out.