4 Weeks Old

Just had to post a few cute pics I took of Ava this morning, since she is 4 weeks old. She's gotton so big and we love her cute little mouth and fuzzy hair (as Kaelub calls it). She is a really good sleeper at night and usually goes to bed at 8 or 9 and then wakes up every 3-4 hours, until 8 in the morning. Oh, and I did make the owl onsie--got the idea from a blog but can't remember which one. And then decided to make a matching flower too.

What A Day

Lately Eli has been getting into things while I'm feeding Ava. I guess he's figured out I can't do much to stop him, and yesterday was one of those what's next days. First, he went upstairs and I couldn't hear any noise from him, which is a bad sign. As soon as I got to the top of the stairs I knew from the smell what he got into this time. He somehow got my bottle of nail polish remover, opened the lid, and dumped it all over the carpet in my room. That stuff is so strong! So I put him in his room and cleaned up the remover from the carpet. When I went to get him out of his room, their was another smell that greeted me. One from the diaper. And it was on his fingers and he had used it as art on the wall! This was the first time he had ever done this, and even though I've heard lots of stories about kids doing this I was hoping we wouldn't have the pleasure of experiencing it with Eli. So I had to try not to gag as I cleaned up mess #2, with Ava crying in her swing, and Eli saying yucky over and over. (If it was so yucky, you'd think he wouldn't have made the mess to begin with.) It was quite the day! Oh, and here are a couple pictures from last Sunday. I took Eli on a walk, just the two of us, and Ava snoozing on the couch. Love it!

Sweet Girl

I stole a couple pics that Kelsey took of Ava from her facebook page. Isn't she so good?

2 Weeks Old

We took Ava in for her 2 week appointment and were surprised at how much she has grown already! She gained a pound in 1 week! Here are her stats:
7 lbs 13 oz
20 3/4 in long
We made her appointment for 8:20 to try and avoid a long wait time & hoping there would only be a few other people in the waiting room. It was a little crazy getting Eli, Ava, and myself ready. I don't know how you all do it with more kids! So she is healthy and getting bigger, and my friend Kelsey even came over to do a newborn photo shoot of her. Thanks Kelsey! I can't wait to post some pictures she took--they turned out so cute. Here's one my mom took of her all worn out after pictures.

Her Story

I guess I was spoiled having Eli 10 days early and then thinking the same thing would happen the second time around. Each day that went over that 10 day mark I grew more impatient. So when my Dr. offered to induce me on the 19th, her due date, I quickly said sure. Even if it meant going to the hospital at 3 AM. Then Monday night the hospital called to say they were really busy and that they would call me the next day when they had a room open for me. I was just a little upset, but what can you do. :) The next morning at about 7:30 they called to have us come in. I guess I was a little nervous about being induced, because I had heard stories and didn't know what to expect. Kaelub and I got checked in and they took me to my room around 9:00 am. They started the Pitosin and I got an epidural (so nice). And at 1:47 pm Ava was born! I was surprised at how fast she came because it took 18 hours for Eli to get here. My doctor, all the nurses, and staff were awesome. And Kaelub was a great supporter sitting next to me, feeding me ice chips, holding my hand, all that fun stuff. She is one week old today and I think we are all wrapped around her finger. Eli has been good around her. He likes to look at her and say baby, and he is always right there when we change her diaper. Here area few pics of her first week. (And one of Eli so he doesn't feel left out.)

Ava Joy Brady

Our little girl is here! She was born Jan. 19th at 1:47 pm. 6 lbs 11 oz. 2o in long. We are all doing well. More to come later.

Friends

Last week Ann flew in to visit from Denver and she brought her cute little boy Carson with her. Eli was constantly interested in his new little friend. (Sometimes in a not so friendly way, but we're working on sharing toys and being soft with babies, etc.) He loved watching Carson take a bath, play in the back yard with him, and woke up saying baby every morning they were here. My other friend Morgan came up from Tuscon Friday and we all went to a baby shower Kelsey threw for me. Thanks to all who came & especially Kelsey for all the work you put into it. I had alot of fun and I wish I would have taken pictures! Morgan has a little dog and so Eli was constantly wanting to go out back to play with it. He even had to feed the dog its food out of his hand. Ann was hoping, as was I, that I would have this little girl while she was here. It would be fair, since she had Carson while I was visiting her. :) But it didn't happen. But there is news on that subject. I went to the Dr. yesterday and he said I could have her any day now. So we've been walking a lot since then. If I don't have her by Tuesday, which is my official due date, then he scheduled me to be induced that morning. So at least I know I won't have to go over. I guess I was spoiled having Eli 10 days early. I'm very ready to meet our little girl!