More recent pics of the little lady

Here is a smattering of more photos of little Miss Olivia.  You can tell our camera is getting quite a work-out!

Just being precious.

Listening to Daddy play the guitar.

Having a funny dream in my bouncer.

Drifting off to sleep.

Making faces at Momma.

Olivia's first bath!

The time finally came - with her umbilical cord healed, she was ready to graduate from casual sponge bath to full on water submersion.  You would think this would be a nice experience for a newborn, seeing as they spent the first 10 months of their lives in water - but somehow, once they leave that life behind they lose all memory of it.... a bath does not, apparently, equal the amniotic sack : )  Though I will say that O was quite content for most of the bath - it's mainly when we have to lift her out of the dirty water to rinse her in clean water that she protests.  I guess I can appreciate that -- I wouldn't be so keen on someone pulling me out of the shower before I was rinsed off either!

Rubba dub dub!

All clean and toasty in my towel!

Ahhh, the sleep deprivation begins...

So, as with every new family - sleep deprivation has been key to our early development as new parents. Something about making us tougher maybe? Not really sure what Mother Nature's plan was when she decided that a new baby should eat every 2-3 hours.... prohibiting the food-giver (aka, Mom) from sleeping for more than 3 hours at a stretch.  C'est la vie, I suppose - it doesn't last forever, and at least we've been able to sneak in some cat naps here and there to keep our sanity! And, as everyone will tell you, there is nothing better than falling asleep with your little one nestled on your chest : )

The happy family despite the lack of Zzzz's.

Momma and Olivia snoozin' after a big meal.

Cat nappin' it with Papa after a bath.

Olivia's Second Visitors: Nonni + Poppi Gemignani

A mere two days after saying goodbye to her Grandma and Grandpa D, Olivia met her Nonni and Poppi G! Mary and John came down early Saturday morning to spend the weekend with their eighth grandchild. We were pampered with dinner, desserts and lots of help around the apartment. In addition, we video chatted with all the aunts, uncles and cousins; ventured out for a lunch of BBQ; and had loads of good conversation (as usual).

Snuggling with Nonni

The Gemignani ladies with their newest member.

Poppi was the perfect Poppi-razzi

Video chatting with the rest of the Gemignani clan

Olivia begins her own adventures...

With only four days under her belt, little Miss O has been busy getting to know the world around her.  Here are pics from some of her first outings around Providence.

My first walk down to India Point Park in the Ergo
with Mommy, Daddy, Grandma and Grandpa.

Walking to my first doctor's appointment.
I got a clean bill of health!

Stopping in at the bagel shop on the way home from
the doctor. At least I'll get to taste this sweet manna
in Mommy's milk!

Olivia's First Visitors: The Deerfields

It was no surprise to us that Uncle Jon would be the first to greet his new niece. Driving down and back in one day from Montpelier, VT just to get a glimpse of the new addition, Jon got to hang with us all day in the hospital on Sunday. It was wonderful to share this incredible time with him. We also had hospital visits from Terri (my boss), Josh & Natascha and even bumped into Susan Cohen as we left Women & Infants. Then, a few hours after we arrived home on Monday with Miss O, my parents arrived. It was wonderful to have them with us, obviously, and Olivia was instantly in love with them : ) We went on her first walk to India Point Park and spent hours just looking at her sweet face! And I don't need to mention how much they helped around the house - cooking us meals for the week - grocery shopping - cleaning up - you name it, they did it -- thank you Grandma and Grandpa D!!

Spending quality time with her Uncle Jon.

Snugglin' with Grandma.

Getting love from Grandpa.

Introducing.. Olivia Elizabeth Gemignani

We are overjoyed to announce the birth of our sweet baby daughter, Olivia Elizabeth. Born September 18th at 3:35pm, this little lady weighed in at 6 lbs 14 ozs and 19.25".  To our surprise she has a healthy head of brown hair (we were both baldy-babies!) and big beautiful eyes that would steal anybody's heart. Here are some of her first photos opts... you can expect many more to follow.

Her first day in the world.

Her first day at home.

With her overjoyed Mama.

With her proud Papa.