Big Sister Sophie Lu & her Sling!

Since I will be carrying Oliver in a sling, I thought it was only fair that Sophie & Isabella had slings of their own as well! Here is Sophie Lu carrying her baby, Kitty! :)

Mei Tais, Wraps, Slings & Pouches

As with Sophie, I am planning to "wear" baby Oliver as much as I can. Carrying Sophie and keeping her close to me was crucial to our attachment and bonding; and I am really looking forward carrying Oliver as well. (Also, with 2 kids, I'm going to need free hands, right?)

I have several different carriers, but my very favorite with Sophie was the Mei Tai (made by Baby Hawk). It was easy, comfortable, and secure- we both loved it! (click here for a photo).

Here is a list of the carriers I already have and am considering bringing to Guatemala: Mei Tai (Baby Hawk), Mei Tai (Angel Pack), Moby Wrap, Zolowear Sling, Maya Sling, and the New Native Baby Carrier (pouch)

As of now, I'm planning to bring the Mei Tai, Moby Wrap, and New Native; but I'm a little unsure because I don't know what is best for a 2 month old... Any advice?

Better Oliver Video (1 minute)

We received a 7 minute long DVD of our agency's recent visit with Oliver! He was hungry during the visit, so he is either crying or eating most of the time; but here are the other moments... He has the hiccups (so cute) and at the end, you can see him leaving with his foster mother! I think the last shot is in better light than the hotel room- so you can see more of what he really looks like (chubby little cheeks and all)!

(1 minute long, no sound)

Finally!

I finally found something cute for Oliver! After all the shopping I've done for Sophie Lu, it's been hard to get excited over shopping for boys' clothes- I don't care for 99% of what is out there... But the other day, I found this darling little sweater for Oliver. Above is the tiny emblem on the upper right side of the front, and below is what is on the back- so cute! Aside from this and a couple of other things, I'm planning on dressing Oliver in mostly solid, soft pastel newborn type clothes. I'm so excited to have my soft, snuggly, tiny baby- he's going to be so cozy in the things I've chosen for him. Sophie, yes, she will be in her ruby dress and patent leather shoes, but baby Oliver will most likely be in his pajamas on Christmas.... I can't wait!!!

DNA Results!

It's a match! 99.98%

So, as of now, Oliver's case is less than a week behind Isabella's; and I will be holding him on December 4th!