Olivia Updates

It seems my Olivia updates from her daddy will be coming to an end. Apparently, she is starting to become upset when he leaves after his brief visits to daycare during his lunch. I can’t imagine having her daddy visit her is doing more harm than good, but if it makes life harder for the daycare and Olivia, then I guess I will have to do without. I always look forward to my afternoon updates about what Olivia has been doing while we are apart. I also find it amusing to see what she is like from John’s perspective. Note the emphasis on the quantity and quality of her BM’s.
I have been keeping a log of his updates and have pasted them below for my records/our entertainment:
06.01.09 Olivia looks very happy and is watching the other kids. When I first got down there she looked at me then smiled. Generally they commented on how good she was and how much she smiled. Caretaker also commented on how fast she drank. Not 1st place but a close 2nd to another kid...
It was bit of a mad house at daycare this morning. Luckily, I got there just before the rush. Caretaker (Olivia's caretaker arrives at 9:30am) - Caretaker and the other lady are there until then. Olivia was watching the other kids when I left. I'll go back down at lunch.
06.03.09 I went down there for 20 or so minutes over lunch. Caretaker was giving her the 2nd bottle... First was at 9:30! Hope she has a long afternoon nap...
Anyway, I got Olivia to burp and she was happy looking around at the other kid, all who had just made a very big mess with lunch. I put her on the mat and showed her pictures and put her hands on the hanging toys. I turned away to talk to Caretaker and when I looked back Olivia had grabbed on of the toys hanging by her... that's something new. She got a bit crabby so I picked her up and she was happily looking at the other kids.
06.08.09 Looks like 3 naps ( 2 short, 1 long) this morning. Caretaker was just finishing with the 2nd bottle when I went down. Olivia smiled when she recognized me. Played with her for a bit. She was pretty chatty and grabbing the chain link toys. So, business as usual. I'm sure we'll start hearing actual words soon.
06.10.09 I got there as the 2nd bottle went down… Olivia smiled when she saw me… then a couple of big burps on my lap and a little came back up. Saved by the bib. Other than that it was the same as usual - smiley, happy and chatty. Caretaker is thinking she may have to tap my secret stash of formula. We shall see.
06.15.09 Went down at 1pm for ~20 mins. Olivia was just waking up and starring out the side of the crib. She seemed to recognize me then rolled onto her back and smiled/silent giggled. Of course she probably does the same for everyone. While Caretaker warmed the 2nd bottle, I took her out of the crib and played with her. She wanted to sit up and look around and was her normal happy smiley self. I left when Caretaker was ready to feed her.
　
06.17.09 It seems Caretaker is off today so they are tag-teaming down there. Since it was lunch time, with the associated chaos, I fed Olivia as she'd only had 1 bottle and was starting to look hungry. Luckily the bottle was being warmed. She downed the whole bottle pretty quickly without any fuss. I think the distraction of other kids really makes a difference. A couple big burps afterwards. There are two Asian babies boys who really do cry and fuss a lot. One was having a major meltdown. I thought Asian babies were supposed to be quiet? Against them, Olivia is an angel's angel. So, after feeding, I changed her (wet diaper) and put her on the mat and played a while. She was happy and chatty when I left.
06.22.09 Just went down to the nursery. Olivia was asleep with Caretaker in the rocking chair, after finishing her 2nd bottle (small + 1 big). It seems that the noise from the other kids keeps waking her up while in the crib but she's OK with Caretaker holding her. She may end up being cranky tonight.
Also, on the way in she was sneezing and coughing a bit, then fell asleep. She had clear snot down her face. It's either the pool or air conditioning. Fingers crossed that it stays clear else she has a cold… that will not be pretty.
06.29.09 Yeah, she gets on her tummy but they don't have the fancy mat. Just in case, I put her on her tummy over lunch. Drool everywhere. She seemed quite content but decided that after being put back on her back it was rather cry worthy so I sat her up so she could look around until Caretaker came with the 2nd bottle of the day.
07.08.09 I just popped down to the nursery where Caretaker was warming the 2nd bottle. It seems that Olivia slept until 10am this morning after falling asleep in the car. She had the 1st bottle and had another nap. Then there was a hula dancing thing earlier that she enjoyed. Olivia looked like she was tired. I expect that she'll wake up this evening… Seems like she's all out of whack…
07.13.09 Well, she was asleep so not much to report. Caretaker says she'd been sleeping since 10:45 after having the first bottle. She rolled onto her tummy and is sleeping that way. Funny how she cried at that the other day. Going into work she was chatty and alert when I dropped her off.
The caretakers keep commenting on how big she is… I think that's the height not the weight. She'll beef up once the solid food arrives… lookout Connor, Olivia's going to kick your butt.
07.15.09 For the 2nd time in row Olivia was sleeping when I went down. Looks like I now need to go down at 1pm rather than 12-12:30pm
It seems that she went on a buggy ride around the building (inside) as was sitting in the baby seat the front. Caretaker, or should I say Ms Caretaker, said she was looking around, smiling and enjoying it.
07.20.09 Talking of Olivia. It was bedlam at daycare this morning. I popped down at 10:30 to check on her but she was sleeping after her first bottle. I went down again at 1pm and she was just finishing her 2nd bottle. The daycare has an electric bottle warmer and it seems Olivia drinks the entire 6 oz with much fuss. I wonder if that's why she complains sometimes, i.e. the bottle isn't warm enough? Anyway, I stayed there for a while and she was happy - well other than crying when I picked her up one time...
07.22.09 Went down at 1pm. She'd recently woken up and was happily playing on the floor (on a blanket) and watching the other kids. Seems there was a buggy ride earlier. They went outside for a bit (before it rained) - apparently Olivia didn't like being on the grass. Anyway, 2nd bottle going down.
07.27.09 Olivia had a MASSIVE poo before we left this morning. Luckily the #2 diaper held the #2. She seemed quite happy going to daycare… I gave Caretaker a run down of the situation. Should be fine.
She was taking a nap when I was down a few minutes ago. Caretaker says she was a little fussy earlier but general doing fine - playing and taking the bottle. So, looks like the worst is over, until the next tooth.
07.29.09 Well, I succeeded in seeing Olivia awake. She'd just woken up around noon and was on the play mat. She was hungry so Caretaker gave her the 2nd bottle.
I thought she was going to have a meltdown in the car going in. Not sure what was up - probably just annoyed that the sun kept shining in. I figured it comes in through the rear quarter window. Problem is that none of the shades fit my rear windows very well. I'm thinking about getting the windows tinted so I can look like a pimp.
08.02.09 Well, I went down just before 1pm. She'd just woken up and was on the floor. She looked happy. Once I arrived the other kids swarmed over and I was having to stop one kid sitting/rolling on Olivia (not on purpose but because he's a rolly-polly kid). I left as Caretaker was giving her the 2nd bottle.
They have a new 2.5 month old baby down there. The picture on the door was scary but in person the kid's still pretty ugly...face like a fat pyramid. I think we lucked out as most of the other kids seem to be on the lower end of the looks curve.
08.17.09 On a lighter note... Olivia is having fun at daycare despite all the screaming going on down there - 2 kids are just ripping it up. They are all commenting on how big Olivia is getting. She's been rolling around and trying to crawl. 1st bottle at 10am followed by a nap. 2nd bottle at 1pm, which is when I left. I think the fussiness we are seeing is more hunger based than teething as she did the same thing shortly before being fed... but then again I could be wrong.
08.19.09 She was on the floor waving, staring and being quite as it was shortly after she'd eaten. They said she'd been chatting up a storm earlier. I'm sure it'll be another great day!
08.26.09 Well, I spent some time down there, which kicked off with the 2nd poo of the day. After that she was playing but I spent time fending off another little boy… he's a real troublemaker. Anyway, she was commando crawling etc and chewing on everything in sight. Caretaker took some pictures. She wants me to bring in a family picture or two for the wall. Also, we have a immunization form to fill out by Sept 16th. Pediatrician can fill that out when you go on Sept 11th.
08.31.09 She was the only one not crying/screaming when I went down. She had a big poo. Turns out they were out of wipes - I'd asked last week if they had enough. Oh well. Stole someone else's. Otherwise she was happy and chatty. I left when Caretaker gave her the 2nd bottle at ~1pm.
I did notice that one of the new infants looks like an old guy. Not quite Benjamin Button.
09.02.09 Big poo. Big front poo. That equated to a new outfit. 2 bottles down before I got down there about an hour ago. She only had 5oz from the 2nd bottle. In general she was playing on the floor the whole time I was there - I had her sit up and carried her a little. She was pretty happy.
09.09.09 I went down there for about 20-30 mins. Played with Olivia on the floor. The other 2 kids that were up and about joined in. I'm the friggin' pied piper. She was happy and "crawling" around. I got her to sit up and she sometimes props herself up to stop from falling. Sometimes.
09.14.09 I went down there and Caretaker was trying to get a picture of Olivia crawling around. I helped out. Played with her for a while (stacked cups etc) then headed back when it was feeding time. The drive in was an adventure... I tried to feed Olivia before I left as she was complaining. Only took a little. 15 mins later... crying. Managed to feed another 3oz from the front seat while waiting for a freight train to pass - long arms help. Close to work - more crying. I guess she couldn't see out the window or something as she was fine when pulled in to the daycare.
09.16.09 3/4 the way to work the meltdown started. She finished the bottle by the time we got to daycare. Yes I can feed and drive at the same time.
I went down around 1pm. She'd just had a nap and had 2 bottles. She was happily playing with a large rattle and crawling around. Her crawling form is improving. She seems to like hanging out with one of the other older girls - another happy kid. They "share" toys. Olivia like watching her walk/stumble around. No reports of poo. I'm sure it'll be another great day. Not for the kid that screams non-stop when she's not being held in the other infant room. I wonder what her reports are like? Holy cow!
09.21.09 I went to see Olivia at noon. Spent 30 mins down there. She’d just had "the big one" according to Caretaker. Poo that is. It seems it took 1 hour to finish the ½ jar this morning. Caretaker, said she’d open her mouth then change her mind. Caretaker would put the food away then try again when Olivia started opening her mouth. They feed the kids on their laps. I guess it makes it easier than having them stuck in a chair for 1 hour. Olivia had 4oz milk a bit later and a 1 hour nap.
09.28.09 I was the 1st to daycare this morning… everyone was late. Anyway, Olivia was playing with some blocks on the floor when I went down at lunch. She’d had peaches this morning and 4/6 oz. The "big one" arrived shortly after that, which answered why she was in a different outfit… I thought I’d put some long sleeve clothes in her crib but I guess not. Probably had to change her once and brought it home. She does have the yellow blanket but I may pop out and buy something.
09.30.09 It looks like a bunch of kids are sick. Great! Also, I really do not like Gabriel. He acts like an attention starved bully plus he’s also sick. He was playing by himself but just had to come and take the toys from Olivia when I was there. Then he sits down right in front of her. Did the same to another baby. I think I’ll have to talk to Caretaker about him. Kids!
Well, she was asleep. Seems like she’d just nodded off before I got down there at 12:15. 1st nap of the day! It seems that she was crawling all over the place then complaining about being tired. She had peaches. Went well. No poo report. The outfit was a hit.
10.05.09 Well, she was asleep when I got there but woke up with all the noise from the other kids not wanting to sleep. She played a bit then Caretaker was going to put her back down after her bottle. Funny, that she plays with the other kids. A young baby was lying by the mirror and she crawled over to him and started playing next to him. She’s a social butterfly.
10.07.09 I went down to daycare at 12:15. Olivia was asleep. Then she woke up. It was quiet. I think she hears me as the same happened on Monday. It’s quite comical as she is peering out of the crib to see who’s around. Then she cries. I should start going down later again. I took her out of the crib and she was happily playing and crawling around. It seems that she ate the entire container of fruit w/cereal AND the bottle. However; the containers you bought are larger than the ones I originally got from Jewel. Perhaps 1/3 larger. Caretaker said she’ll experiment. We got Olivia to do a goodbye wave. Also, Caretaker said that they teach infant sign language after 9/10 months.
Anyway, after 30mins I headed out with the odor of a large poo in the air.
10.12.09 The word of the day is poo. There was a poo-ette when we arrived. One during the morning and a larger, softer one over lunch. The latter had green hue. Good news is that she had all of the prunes... as the results attest.
When I walked in she was sitting up. She saw me and smiled. Ahhh.
Anyway, a bit of playing later and another little girl came over. Looks like in the battle over some bubble wrap Olivia got a scratch on her head from the other girl's nails. Accident. Olivia didn't cry. No broken skin. Kids will be kids…
10.14.09 Got to daycare. Fine. I was putting the bottles in the fridge and Olivia started crying when Caretaker said hello. Anyway, I think she was just tired and hungry as she’d fallen asleep in the car. Caretaker said finished the small bottle and took a nap shortly afterwards.
At lunch, she was crawling all over the place making a lot of noise (as she does). Seems she had all the food & cereal and bottle(s). Medium poo at lunch. Anyway, she was happily playing when I left. Fun times.
10.19.09 So, I went down before going to the gym at lunch. Olivia had just woken up from an almost 2hr nap (did not fuss). She ate (solid) at 9:30. At
noon she was ready for her 1st bottle. She was happily crawling around
I popped in after the gym and she'd had the entire bottle (was hungry).
She was still crawling around and was actually looking out the window when I arrived. Too funny. They were commenting how she was the best baby today. Then, she started to fuss when I left - she was looking out the window at me. I went back in, picked her up. I then put her on
Caretaker's lap which seemed to do the trick. Note that Caretaker was going to
give her the 2nd solid around 3pm ish.
10.21.09 Well it was a quick visit after the gym as I was bookended with conference calls. Olivia was happily playing on the floor and sitting up. She’d had 2 BMs (small and large). She then dropped another….
Early on she ate all her food and had a bottle. 2nd bottle was due. I may pop down in a bit.
10.26.09 Olivia was in her crib when I went down but not napping. I took her out and she was happy as a clam sitting and climbing up. I played peek-a-boo with a book and got some belly laughs. She seems to like large yellow books as that’s what she had and what she gets out (pulls from under the coffee table) at home.
Note that the dam was broken with a little help from our friend the prune.
Caregiver said that she eats well. Maybe it’s the high chair as they feed the kids on their laps. Also, Caregiver asked if she could give Olivia some (broken up) Cheerios as she noticed that Olivia had grabbed some when the older kids were eating at the table.