PICTURES!

So I never would have guessed how fast this time at home would fly by! We are finishing up with her first week of life already and just starting to adjust to this crazy schedule...if I can call it a schedule at all.  It is about time I updated you with some of the first photos of our sweet Avery!

This picture was taken just a few days before I gave birth.  This is me with James' sister, Sarah, and her youngest, Madeline.  

James was awesome to take pictures immediately after the delivery.  Here are a couple to share...

More pictures from the hospital...

Avery all bundled up in a perfect swaddle

Avery's footprints!

James showing some friends, Ryan and Corey (soon-to-be fathers), how to change a diaper...so cute

James chillin' with Avery

Avery right before we were discharged

 

Avery and Daddy completely zonked out!

Avery having some tummy time

 

Avery in her vibrating chair...she loves it!

Avery in her swing...she loves this too!

Our friends Rachel and Ryan had their baby girl on Monday.  Jessica Margaret was 7 lbs 11 oz and 19 1/2 inches.  They will be great friends and only two days apart in age!  I love Jessica's hair! 

We visited Rachel and Jessica on Thursday...and here they are, friends already!

With our struggles with breastfeeding, we are probably heading toward solely pumping the breast milk and feeding Avery by bottle.  We will then be able to make sure she is getting enough and not have to spend over an hour on each feeding. 

I also wanted to share the link to see Avery's birth photos that were taken at the hospital.  She was so good during the photo session and the photos turned out great!  

Here is the link to the photos:

http://www.our365.com/NewbornPortraits/BabyDetail.aspx?birthid=8860cc03-c049-4256-9662-9f620709be0b

We are loving every minute with Avery and she makes us smile and laugh every day!

More updates will come as Avery grows!