Teething?

Things are moving right along in Olivia land!  She has definitely gained a considerable amount of weight in the past 2 weeks.  It's getting harder and harder for me to lug the car seat around and still look like it's no big deal, however the stroller continues to make me look like an idiot every time I get it out of the car.  I swear there must be a better contraption out there.

I was beginning to feel terrible that Olivia has to stay in the shop with us day after day.  Her naps are never perfectly on schedule, and when she is finally sleeping Tim always has to noisily put a skateboard together.  I was starting to really stress out about it, but a very wise mother of 4 girls (sister Stephanie) reminded me that this is normal for her and she doesn't realize she could be sleeping a more perfect schedule.  Plus we are beyond lucky we both get to hang out with her all day every day.  I think being closed Mondays will help me feel a little more rested too.  She usually enjoys her naps in stroller anyway.

I can't believe I have to get back on the weight loss journey yet again.  This up and down weight over the years is terrible for my health.  I know this time I at least did have a baby to explain the gain, but I still am not happy about it.  I am hoping my most recent purchase from craigslist will help me get back on track.  The elliptical is a little budget and kind of rickety, but I think it at least gives me the opportunity to work out again.

We are still trying to figure out if Olivia is indeed teething at this early age.  She was drooling, irritable, not eating much, not sleeping well.  The baby books all point to teething when babies are like this, but I don't see any teeth yet.  Perhaps just a huge growth spurt?  Who knows, we are certainly learning as we go.  She continues to maintain her chunkiness with her formula/breastmilk diet.  All we could have hoped for was a healthy, chubby baby, and we sure got one!

She definitely has her mom's legs, unfortunately!