Olivia Jane White
June 4, 2005
7:17 am
7 lbs. 11 oz.
20″ long
She arrived 18 days earlier than expected, but all is well. Both mom and daughter are healthy and happy.
Sarah and I were up at our usual 5:00 am on Friday, worked a full day and I helped a friend move (who predicted that we were going to have the baby that weekend). After helping him move, we took a little nap and got up at 8:00 pm to watch a movie we rented. As I was walking out of the bedroom, Sarah stood up and, in disbelief, announced that her water had broken.
We stood around pondering just what the heck that meant as it slowly sank in that we were having a baby. We called the doctor and waited for labor to do its thing.
Sarah’s contractions started around 9:00 and progressed smoothly and steady hour by hour. The only difficulty was that it was all back labor — very painful from what she tells me. By midnight we determined that it was time to head to the hospital.
At 3:00 am the two of us were very tired and her back labor hadn’t gone away. She opted for one small dose of Nubane, which took the edge off of the pain and actually allowed the two of us to catch about a 4o minute nap.
By 6:40ish contractions were strong and steady and she began pushing. At 7:17 we were holding our new daughter.
There will, of course, be more pictures and updates. We are home now and doing well. Our biggest challenge at the moment is getting Olivia to eat regularly. We’ll get there.
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You have our love, support, and help when ask for. Love Grandma & Grandpa
Comment by Mom & Dad — Monday, 6/6/2005 @ 1:38 pm
She’s absolutely beautiful, and I love the name. I can’t wait to see her in person.
Someday, I’m sure she’ll even forgive you for setting her up for the very obvious nickname of “O.J.”
Comment by gemma — Monday, 6/6/2005 @ 4:02 pm
Congratulations! She’s perfect! We love her name too! Can’t wait to meet her!
Comment by Katie and Alex — Monday, 6/6/2005 @ 10:14 pm
YEA!!! We’re so happy for you guys. We can’t wait to meet Olivia. Congratulations!!!
Comment by John & Suzanne Boissy — Tuesday, 6/7/2005 @ 12:27 am
She’s a wonderful little bundle of goodness. I can’t wait to watch all of you grow as a family in love.
Comment by Rene — Tuesday, 6/7/2005 @ 8:00 am
She’s beautiful -she must take after Sarah!
Enjoy your time with her I’m sure it will go quickly - then you’ll be back to work!!
Comment by Kelly — Tuesday, 6/7/2005 @ 10:15 am
Way to go you 2! (Well…3)
The OJ moniker is too obvious so from now on Tim, due to your driving skills, you will be known as “Al Cowlings” …cuz you’ll be chauffering Olivia around for the rest of your life. Enjoy. You 3 are truly blessed.
Comment by peej — Tuesday, 6/7/2005 @ 10:16 am
She’s Beautiful! Is there anything cuter than a chubby baby in a little hat?! Who knew they came with hats?! Congrats! To be too disappointed if she doesn’t notice all the work you put into the nursery.
Comment by David London — Tuesday, 6/7/2005 @ 10:51 am
A sweet little angel.
Comment by Mary Claire — Tuesday, 6/7/2005 @ 11:12 am
We are so happy for you guys! Congrats!
Comment by Jarrod Van Kirk — Tuesday, 6/7/2005 @ 11:13 am
Mmmmmmm.. Olivia smells loverly! Congrats to the whole family. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.
Comment by Martha Scherf-Pompa — Tuesday, 6/7/2005 @ 11:40 am
Aw, she’s adorable! Glad everything went smoothly.
Comment by Kris Fazzari — Tuesday, 6/7/2005 @ 2:57 pm
We are so happy for you! She is so cute. Congratulations!!
Comment by Molly & Dave — Tuesday, 6/7/2005 @ 3:58 pm
She’s part Fullington, need I say more??!! You two are ginna be great partents, it’s definately a journey. Sending hugs to all three Love Martha Jim, Adriane, and Mariel
Comment by Martha — Tuesday, 6/7/2005 @ 4:49 pm
She is beautiful!! Adam and Rachel can’t wait to meet their new cousin. Rachel keeps saying “Olivia is my bestfriend”
Comment by Aunt Renee — Wednesday, 6/8/2005 @ 1:05 am
We’re late as usual. But, still wanted to add our congrats! Whomever said in an earlier note that they grew too fast was right. We just attended our “little biy’s” high school graduation.
More pictures?
Comment by Charlie, Joyce & Jarrod — Saturday, 6/18/2005 @ 8:47 pm
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