Tummy Time

One of the big moments at the Dean house since Miss Olivia arrived was the day her umbilical cord came off.

First, the whole concept surprised and frankly, disgusted, her father from the time he found out about the umbilical cord when I was pregnant. So he was glad to not have to see it every time he changed a diaper.

Second, it meant she could take a real bath (which she LOVES - more on that later!).

And third, it meant we could start "tummy time" to strengthen her neck. I must say it has been a learning process for Olivia. This is her first try at it. Not so much "tummy time" as "nap time."


Matt tried to get on the floor and teach her, but she wasn't a great student. And the teacher was swayed by her cuteness and let her fail miserably! ;)



Then we discovered this little boppy head support, but it just made her mad or tired.



But...luckily she has gotten much better during the past week. Here she is holding her head up!