Big Day!

Good morning Avery Fans! This is Auntie Shae and I will be your blog updater!

Big News! After seeing the doctor this morning, they decided to INDUCE!

So, Beth + Avery & Travis are on their way to the hospital.

I'll keep you posted throughout the day as we get more info.

What a great day to be born!

Baby Watch - Day 11

Despite our best attempts - spicy food at Gardunos, lots of laughing, walks and shopping - no signs of Miss Avery just yet. Looks like we'll make it to our Dr appt tomorrow! Baby Watch continues ; )

On the agenda for today...going to a movie, taking a walk, and watching the Cowboys beat the Redskins = ) Oh yes, and lots of nap time!

Baby Watch - Day 10

Sorry for the late update! No Avery today...but the entire family is officially in town so I'm sure that's just what she was waiting for = ) Uncle Mikey and Auntie Shae Shae were the last to arrive and so they have now given Avery the go-ahead to make her big entrance. We're giving her one more day to decide to join us on her own and then Monday we'll be begging for the induction. Bring on the drugs, this girl is getting HUGE!

Baby Watch - Day 9

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! No Avery today but hopefully we'll have news for you soon = ) Back to opening presents ; )

Baby Watch - Day 8

Sorry kids, no Avery just yet = ) But Merry Christmas Eve!! I had one of my last Dr. Appts yesterday and Dr. Shelburne decided he just can't justify inducing yet but definitely if we make it to my Monday appt. There's an end in sight! My Mom is still convinced that today is the day so I will be sure to have the blog updated if anything changes = )

Remi's Birthday Photo Montage

Remi's birthday - 2008

These are all from Remi's first day with us!

Every puppy deserves a little photo montage of his younger years on his birthday!

Baby Watch - Day 7

And Baby Watch continues! Avery is still enjoying her nice little temperature controlled environment...I think its the snow on the ground that is currently scaring her from joining us in the real world = ) We're off to the office again today to get checked out so hopefully she'll be motivated by the sounds of the hospital!

Happy Birthday Remington!! Today is Remi's birthday and we are going to celebrate with a fun afternoon at the dog park (as long as his delicate little paws can handle a little snow) and a new toy and treat from Three Dog Bakery! Travis and I apparently love Christmas time birthdays = ) Remi turns 3 today which I believe makes him 21 in dog years! Travis and Remi are going to crack open a cold one tonight to celebrate!

Baby Watch - Day 6

No news today - still very pregnant = ) Travis seems convinced that Avery is going to decide Christmas Day would be the perfect day to be born, haha! I have no idea how we'd work birthdays if that is the case...

Not much new in ABQ! I am down to 12 hours left of work (that is crazy to me!) and Christmas is only 3 days away = ) Soon our house will be full of family and hopefully a little Avery!

Baby Belly - 39 Weeks

Still the size of a watermelon - Baby's brain is still developing rapidly, and her skin has taken on a paler shade thanks to a thicker layer of fat around the blood vessels. (Don't worry, she'll change color again after birth). Avery is now able to flex her limbs and her nails might extend past her fingertips.

Avery and I promised Travis we wouldn't go into labor today b/c he has a hearing he can't miss, but all bets are off tomorrow!

And one side note - they are not kidding when they call it a bun in the oven. This oven is baking! Yesterday when we took Remi on a walk I stripped down to a t-shirt b/c I was so hot. Travis however was in a jacket and beanie and still commented on how cold it was. 40 degrees is the new 80 degrees to my body!

Baby Watch - Day 4

And the watch continues...still pregnant and no signs of Avery just yet = ) Drinking my tea and going on long walks! Travis and I are planning to go on a movie date tonight in honor of hopefully our last weekend as a two-some.

Baby Watch - Day 3

Looks like Avery is not going to acknowledge my requested delivery date today = ) Another good appointment but no change in progress. Today's tips were to drink raspberry herbal tea and do squats during contractions. I'll do anything to motivate this little girl to join us!

Baby Watch - Day 2

No sign of Avery just yet...but I can't believe how fast these last weeks are flying by! For how huge and uncomfortable I am I just assumed the time would drag on until she arrives = ) Instead I'm having to double check that I have my maternity leave all set and everything house ready for Avery...it feels like I'm all of a sudden rushed!

I absolutely cannot believe that we are one week away from Christmas! Time to make sure everything is underneath the tree! Our next Dr. appt is tomorrow so I will update with any news = )

Baby Watch - Day 1

Well, I think its a bit early to start the count down to Avery but since my goal delivery date (yes, I'm sure Avery will take note of my goal date) is 12/19 I figured we might as well begin the Watch = ) I think it would be incredibly special if Avery could share her birthday with her great-grandfather (Grandpa Pat) who passed away in 1998. Grandpa Pat was born December 19th, 1914 so everyone cross your fingers that Saturday is the big day!! (Don't worry, I know this little girl isn't coming until she says its time ; )

Avery and I had a good appointment yesterday with the OB nurse. My blood pressure was lower than last time so no induction in sight = ) Next appointment is Saturday so hopefully we'll be able to keep everything under control until then! Avery has been more active than usual which concerns me that she is just a bit too happy in her current environment...

Avery's Advent Calendar

Just in case Avery decides to join us before Christmas, I am keeping her Advent Calendar up to date (don't worry, this pic was taken yesterday). Its so adorable to see what baby item will go into the calendar next!

And if she joins us before Christmas I get an extra little treat b/c I will get to run to the store and buy Avery her first Christmas outfit!! What's more adorable than that ; )

I love...

Christmas Cards! Every day we get another Christmas greeting or two from family and friends! These little treats make me so happy and really get me into the Christmas spirit = ) I love all of the pictures and stories! It makes me sad that we didn't do many Christmas cards this year, but hopefully we'll be sending out birth announcements really soon ; )

Our next Dr visit is tomorrow afternoon! And I have it on good authority that both sets of grandparents are ready to head to ABQ the moment they get the call = ) Baby Watch 2009 is about to commence!