The First of Many Family Pictures!

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Baby Belly - 40 Weeks

Playing a little catch up now that I am back on the blog = ) This was my last baby belly picture before we were induced on 12/28. It is pretty amazing to realize just how much easier ever day tasks are without that huge belly! I can put on my shoes, sleep like a normal person, and in general just bend over to pick up something off the floor. And I have not had a moment of acid reflux since delivery! I think Avery's full head of hair had a little something to do with that...or maybe just the fact that all 9 lbs 7 oz of her was taking up all available space = )

Happy New Years Eve!!

The three of us are finally home and loving every minute of it! Travis and I will download all of our pictures this evening so that we can attach a link to all of Avery's major moments so far = ) Avery just got her third feeding of the day (she's an amazing eater) and has been passed off to her Papadoc so that Mommy can go get in a much needed nap.

Avery had her first Pediatrician visit today, what a little rock star! She is now 9 lbs and definitely passing every test! With how much she appears to like to eat I have a feeling she will gain back her 7 ounces in no time ; )

While I was still pregnant I placed an order for a crab leg dinner to celebrate New Years Eve = ) Grammy and Grampa are still on top of that request so hopefully we'll get in some good pictures of Avery ringing in 2010 and of the family dining on some delicious surf and turf! Bringing out the pink Champagne tonight!!

Naptime...

Quick Best Friends

Remi thinks she smells delicious!

Home Sweet Home

Princess Avery, Mom and Dad got to go home today!

Here's Avery getting dressed in her going home outfit! We learned that she loves teddy bears!




Avery's first car trip!

Bella Principessa

This is one beautiful princess. Everyone continues to do well and we are all just over-joyed!

Love at first sight!

We got to meet Avery this morning and it was well worth the 9 month wait. She is so beautiful. She has the cutest belly and sweetest cheeks. She is a pleasant and content baby girl and is already a good eater! I'm pretty sure that she's already requested some green chiles!
Beth is doing great too! She looks so beautiful and happy. Mom, Dad and Baby will get a new room soon and we will post some more photos. Here's what we captured this morning--

Happy Birthday Avery!!

Princess Avery Elizabeth made her debut this morning just before 7am!!
We know that she is 9 pounds 7 ounces!!! And everyone is doing well-- we will give more details when we get to meet her!!

I heart Epidurals!

That's what Beth says! Beth has gotten her epidural and they have started her on the pitocin-- or the "vitamin p" as the cool pregnant ladies like to call it at 2am. Things are moving along smoothly!

Progress!

Beth's water broke!

Update 2

Hello Again from Albuquerque! Not much is changing here. Avery is pretty content in her current nap-zone and is in no hurry to arrive. Beth + Avery and Travis are trying to get some rest and so is the rest of the fam.
I'll keep posting as the updates roll in....

Update 1

Hey team. No updates. Looking like it's going to be a long night but we are enjoying the company.
Beth is 2cm dilated and 80%effaced.
More to come later!

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!