Oops...

In all my excitement I forgot to add my favorite photo to the last post... here it is!

Obsessive photo-taking...

So, I knew that it would be a problem, but had NO idea how much of a problem... We are obsessive photo-takers now that Avery is here. (Ok, maybe just I am! But it felt like the paparazzi was here this past weekend...)

I was looking over photos and just couldn't narrow them down, so here are all of the ones that I love... including special visits from family, Avery's 2nd holiday (quite a lot for a baby that isn't even a month old!), and lots of wardrobe changes...

Kisses from Mommy.

Visit from Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa Bricker last week.

Love from Aunt Megan over the weekend of the 4th.

Chillin' with Uncle Martin.

Wanting to laugh with Aunt Erin.

"Bruce Springsteen" tee from Grandma White.

Avery loves her Mom and Dad!

Pretty 4th of July dress... Avery really LOVES being outside!

Uncle Martin even found a turtle in the backyard while playing cornhole!!!

Avery was quite a trooper with all of the attention she got this past weekend!

What a sweet little girl! We are so blessed...

On another note, my blood pressure was significantly lower last week and they think I am on the right track. Hooray!

xoxo~

Kate

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2 1/2 Weeks Old - Already!

Avery has had a busy couple of weeks, and handled everything with a pretty "chill" little attitude. Avery seems like she will be pretty strong (she can already lift her head - she did it at 2 days old; I was so scared. I asked my mother "Are they supposed to be able to do THAT yet!?"). She also seems very determined (this also translates into stubborn, which apparently I was as a baby). Avery is a great eater now that we have that figured out a bit better, too.

Avery has made her first (albeit very short) trip to the neighborhood pool, her first & second trips to the pediatrician & lactation specialist, and even her first trip to Target and Walmart. She has received lots of fun gifts & clothing and is very thankful of all of the great friends she has made in the last couple weeks!

Grandma Bricker was here to help for a couple weeks, staying longer than originally planned because of my high blood pressure issues. Thanks to all for keeping me in their prayers... I have another follow up appointment this coming Thursday and will keep you posted and any progress being made. Here are some snapshots from the last couple weeks...

Avery in her bouncy chair.

Avery visits with Grandma & Grandpa White.

Avery with Mom & Dad.

    

Jeff's 1st Father's Day!!! He's doing GREAT so far!

(Avery SCREAMED through Daddy's brunch - welcome to parenthood!)

Avery with Grandma & Grandpa Bricker. 

Thank you Grandma for all of your help over the last couple weeks!!! :)

That's all for now... hope to speak with you all soon! 

xoxo ~

Kate, Jeff and Avery

Avery Grace White

Welcome to the world little lady!!

Just wanted to let ya'll know that Avery is doing great! So far she's had her first bath, first pediatrician appointment and her first walk around the neighborhood. She's been sleeping and eating very well.

Kate is also doing well, still a little sore and a bit tired. Her blood pressure, which was high right after the delivery, is getting better!

As for me, well I'm still awesome...

Here are some pictures...more updates to come!! Enjoy!!

Baby White's Nursery

Week 40 is finally here! I am looking for every possible way to keep myself busy and yet stay well rested. Still going to work, but trying to take it easy for the most part. Today was a great day... felt better than I have in a while and actually got a lot accomplished! 

Jeff and I finally put some final touches on the nursery this past weekend, and we just wanted to share our progress! Here are some pics of Baby White's nursery...

And here are some close-ups of my "favorites"...

I love this mobile...

Here's my own handiwork!

(Can you tell I'm nesting?)

And here is Jeff's bear when 

he was a baby, Baby White's 

bear and my bear!!!

OK, hear us, baby? Your room is ready... so hopefully you will make your debut soon! We can't wait to meet you!!!

We'll keep everyone posted! 

xoxo~

Kate

Less than 2 weeks! (hopefully)...

Well, we are putting some final touches on the nursery and getting ready for our little peanut to arrive. Our cats are sensing that the tides have turned and sniffing at all of the baby stuff with curiosity and a little disgust. Cat baby Jack is going to be incredibly jealous of new baby. I have treated him like a baby since we got him and that will come back to bite me!

(Poor Jack, so used to all of the attention...)

I had a doctor appointment on Friday, May 22nd and my midwife told me that things were moving along right on course, but to be prepared at any time (can't they just tell you when everything will happen?). Though he says different, the planner in Jeff is prepared for an exact June 6th delivery. I am getting the feeling that it may be a couple days early. Guess we will see! 

Please pray that all goes smooth for us and that baby is healthy and happy when he or she arrives! I have another visit with the midwife on Friday, and they want to do another ultrasound to check the projected size of baby (are they worried this baby is going to be monstrous, or what?!)

38 Weeks (May 23rd, 2009)

Baby White likes:

Taking up as much room as possible (why "drop" when you could just thrust your head further down but keep feet in the ribs too?)

Lemon cake, lemon starburst, and arriving soon (thanks, E)... lemon archway cookies!

All the attention mom gets at Target these days ("When are you due?" "Twins?" "Oh, you're totally having a boy/girl because...")

Baby White dislikes:

Working

Stairs

Heartburn

Love to all! Nursery pics coming soon!

xoxo~

Kate