All For Avery

Two more items we can check off the list! The H1N1 flu shot became available yesterday at my Women's Hospital so this pregnant lady made sure to schedule an appt to be one of the first to receive! Now we just have to find out how we can get Travis shot up before little Avery arrives = )

And, Travis and I met with our first Pediatrician yesterday and really liked him! Our neighbors who have a 3 1/2 yr old son recommended After Hours Pediatrics so we started there. We have another Pedi interview on Saturday at a private practice which is closest to our house. If we like that office as much as we liked AH Pedi then we will have a real decision to make = ) Avery is one lucky kid...she even has the best pediatrician in San Angelo on speed dial (no doubt willing to make TX to NM house calls if necessary)!

Baby Care Basics

Travis and I attended our first class together last night = ) We covered everything we should do during Avery's first hour after birth (extreme Family Bonding time), tips to survive all of the changes coming our way, diapers, swaddling...everything! I do have to admit the class went a bit late for this pregnant girl, but we definitely came home with some great notes. I loved learning all of the tips for Dad - like special ways only a Dad can bond with his baby. Adorable!!

I think we are now ready to take on Childbirth class starting this weekend! Not sure how Travis is going to handle those videos, haha!

Baby Belly - 32 Weeks

Ready or not, baby's getting ready to emerge! She's probably in the head-down position by now, with her bottom facing up. This is the comfiest way for her body to fit in my increasingly cramped womb and will make her eventual exit (only a couple months away now!) much easier.

She had an incredibly active weekend with a record number of kicks to the right rib cage = ) We had a great check-up on Saturday morning and Avery's little heartbeat just keeps getting easier and easier to track. Breastfeeding class was fantastic and gave me an opportunity to meet one of the lactation specialists that will be working with me in December! There's also something very comforting about being in a class full of first time pregnant women = ) The mad rush to the door every time we are given a bathroom break is pretty hilarious!

Tonight Travis and I attend Baby Care Basics! I can't wait to learn more = ) Plus, I can't wait to watch Travis practice swaddling a baby! I doubt he'll approve of any picture taking but I'll bring my camera just in case...

Maternity Photos #3

One more picture from our time with Laura = ) For more info on Laura Meeks Photography you can find her at http://laurameeksphotography.blogspot.com/

Another exciting weekend here in ABQ! Travis and I have a Dr. Appt tomorrow to check up on little Avery and then I have my first class at the hospital! I can't wait to learn all about breastfeeding = ) I will definitely be the student that shows up with a pen and notepad... I believe Travis is opting out of this class...but don't worry, he's joining me for all others!

Maternity Photos #2

I can't believe we took this picture less than 2 weeks ago and now it is snowing in our backyard!

Maternity Photos

Our maternity photos are in!! I'll be sharing a few on the blog and had to start with my favorite! We met with Laura Meeks of Laura Meeks Photography on Sunday, Oct 18th for a photo shoot at our house. Laura is amazing and really captured some great maternity shots! She will also be doing Avery's newborn photos and I just can't wait!

More Pictures from the weekend!

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These are from the fabulous Miss Aly!

Shower Pictures

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Pictures from the Albuquerque shower compliments of Auntie Shae Shae = ) Enjoy! Avery is one lucky (and spoiled) little girl!

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Albuquerque Couple's Baby Shower

A special thank you to the amazing couples that threw our Couple's Shower this past weekend! Emily & Jerheme, Shae & Michael, and Bri & Johnson definitely know how to throw a party! From a wall capturing pictures of my expanding belly, a massive 258 diaper cake, delicious food from El Pinto, cupcakes from ABC bakery, and sangria and champagne for all (shirley temples and FRE champagne for the three pregnant ladies), we had an amazing evening! I will compile pictures from the event and post them later this week = )

Also a huge thank you to everyone who was able to come celebrate with us! Special thanks to all of the amazing friends and family that came from out of town - Alyson & Tristan, Shae & Michael, Bri, Brindley, Denning, Emily, and Melissa = )

Saturday, October 24th

The A-V-E-R-Y PROJECT

With amazing teamwork...we finally got Avery's name on the wall! Melissa and Denning tied the bows, Aly and Tristan put them on the wall...and I did a phenomenal job of supervising = )

Friday, October 23rd

Aly, Denning, Beth, and Melissa - baking delicous sugar cookies! This turned into an all day project = )

Bri, Denning, Tristan, Aly, and Melissa - the first crew to arrive for the weekend! We all went to a fabulous lunch at Frontier Restaurant.

Baby Belly - 31 Weeks

Avery is going through major brain and nerve development these days. Her irises now react to light, and all five senses are in working order. (She won't pick up anything from her nose until after birth though - smell is transferred through air not amniotic fluid).

Weekend updates to come! Avery had one exciting weekend...or at least I did with all of the loved ones in town!

Poor Travis...

He is about to be invaded by ladies! Thank goodness Tristan gets into town tomorrow and Uncle Mikey on Saturday = ) Until then I have prepared good topics for my girlfriends - flash cards included. We can discuss baseball world series and the sadness that it won't be a Freeway Series, fantasy football, beer, and fire (my little pyro loves fire). We'll find a way to mix these in amongst the talk of baking, breastfeeding, and mani/pedis. Good times!

Another good rain

I love this time of year and a good rain! Our backyard is really looking green and the temperature is finally hinting at Fall = ) With our rain yesterday and today we are predicted to be in the mid-60s this weekend which will be perfect for a family and friend filled weekend in ABQ! Travis and I will be spending this evening running our final errands and cleaning the last areas of the house before our company starts to come into town TOMORROW! Bri and Melissa will be the first to arrive into the Duke City...can't wait!!

Movie Review

Travis and I went to see Law Abiding Citizen on Sunday.

We both really liked it...great acting, intense plot, and it keeps you interested all the way through. In honor of full disclosure, this wimp definitely closed her eyes during the gruesome parts so be prepared! Cutting off of body parts is not my cup of tea...however I couldn't tell you how much they show, haha! Enjoy...and if nothing else you should see it for 1 hour and 45 minutes of Gerard Butler.
Travis continues his disapproval of me watching any movies where the lead actor has an accent = )