Big Girl!

We had to make an unscheduled trip to the doctor on Monday. Everything checked out well so we are happy about that but they did weigh Emma. She has gained 2 pounds since she went to the doctor at the first of the month. She now weighs 11pds11oz. This would explain why some of Christmas clothes aren't fitting. She is getting to be so big. After the doctor yesterday we went to Mommy and Daddy's office to see her Aunties. They were so excited to see her. When we got home last night she sat up on her own, stayed up for a minute and then toppled over but that was a first. She also is discovering her splashing reflexes in the tub and soaked mommy. She has also learned how to squeal at the top of her lungs and likes to do this. It drives Lilly crazy but Emma is just starting her payback. Well that is all for now.

Fashionista

                                   She looks just like daddy and has him wrapped around her finger

                                                 Bouncing to sleep

                                         Sleeping beauty

               
                                                Fashion queen  

These are some pics we took from the past weekend. We thought she looked too adorable not to take some snap shots and share. She was very fashionable for it to have been in the teens for temps. We had just got back from Emma attending her first birthday party with her friends Colton and Ansley. We weren't able to get a pic of the three of them together but someday. Emma will be 11 weeks old on Friday. You never realize just how fast time is going until you have a baby. This week she has started sitting up of course you still have to support her but that is a big change and she is pushing up with her little legs. In our favorite store this weekend, she had to be carried around so she could see everything instead of laying in her stroller. She is still cooing and we are already starting to show some signs of teething. Yippee. She loves being a snuggle bug and I love that about her. She is starting to sit in her swing and bouncy or lay on her activity mat and play. She likes to look in the mirror at the pretty baby and smile. We hope everyone continues to have a good week and weekend. 

Ross Christmas

These are a few pics from the week Mark, Marty and Kim were here visiting for Christmas. We were also able to celebrate Marty's birthday before they left to go back to Texas. We can't wait until we are all able to be together again which will hopefully be in June for a family get together.

Christmas pics

                                    Emma Avery and Leah Jane
                                    4 Generations
         
                                     my family
                                    Granny with her 2 new Great Granddaughters. Emma is amazed by her.

Here are a few pics from Christmas with my family. Emma slept through a majority of it or at least when we opened presents. Mawmaw and Pawpaw spoiled her of course. We had a wonderful time getting to see everyone. 

Mark, Marty and Kim have been in town this past week. I will post some pics from their visit when we get a copy. In the midst of trying to get everything together I forgot the camera. We spent Tuesday at Katie and David's house for Christmas and then on Friday we spent the day in Franklin. We are so glad for the time we got to spend with them and look forward to the next time we are all together. 

Emma is growing so much. She is now 8 weeks old. She holds her head up so well and is much more alert and looking around. It's hard to believe how fast time goes by when you have a baby. Hope everyone had a great Holiday season. 

Emma is 6wks old

It is hard to believe but our precious Emma is already 6 weeks old. She has changed so much already. She is holding her head up even better than before, she is starting to really smile, giggle and coo, her hair is getting longer and thicker, she loves to lay in her bath hammock and to soak in the warm water and throws a fit when we take her out because she wasn't through relaxing, and she has grown so much. I have found out that she will sit in her swing now and watch Zack and Cody on Disney. She even smiled at Lilly today when she kissed her. At her one month checkup she weighed 8pds 5 oz and was 21 and 1/2 inches long but we had to make a trip to the doctor last week and she was up to 8-12. We are having to start changing clothes out in her closet. Most of the newborn things are starting to get too short.  We have had to make a couple of visits to the doctor over the last 2 weeks. The doctor first thought Emma had reflux and then thought it was the stomach bug going around but it has turned out after a test that she is allergic to the formula. She is lactose intolerant to regular formula as well as soy. We are now having to use a special formula and so far it isn't sitting too well on her tummy either. I will be returning back to work the week of Jan. 5th. I am fortunate enough to only have to go back part time and will only be working 2 and 1/2 days a week. We are still searching for childcare for Emma but we are hoping to speak with a lady next week about keeping her. We are looking forward to Christmas. This will be our first Christmas as a family and we cannot wait to celebrate. We hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and New Years and safe traveling. 

Happy LATE Thanksgiving

Hope everyone has had a great Thanksgiving weekend. Sorry it has been a while since our last post. We are still trying to get adjusted to parenthood. It is hard to believe that Emma is already 3 weeks old and has grown so much already. We had the pleasure of Bryan's parents being in town all week. It was nice to have them around to see the grandkids and help us get some things finished around the house. We were able to spend all of Thanksgiving day with Bryan's family at Katie and Dave's house in Nashville. We look forward to seeing Mark and Marty back at Christmas time. We will try our best to keep this updated but until the next blog, be safe and take care. 

EMMA AVERY HAS ARRIVED!

Emma was born on Friday, November 7th at 11:38 am. She weighed in at 7 pounds and 9 ounces. She was 19 and 3/4 inches long. Sorry for not giving anyone notice until she was actually born. My lab work came back Thursday night with me in pre-clampsia and the doctor put me in immediately. We were scheduled to be induced tomorrow but she couldn't risk it. They started the lowest dose of potosin Thursday night just to get my body somewhat adjusted and turned it up at 6 am Friday morning. At 8:15 the doctor broke my water and I went from 5 to 8 within an hour. A piece of advice for anyone who is thinking about having kids and wants an epidural, take the epidural before they break your water. I've learned my lesson for any future pregnancies. About 30-40 minutes after that it was time to start pushing. I am thankful that labor was very short. Bryan was wonderful. He stayed in there with me while they gave me the epidural. They made him sit in a chair in front of me so he couldn't see the needle. He even cut the cord. The look on his face will always be remembered the moment he saw his little girl. Oh and she already has him wrapped around her finger. I do want to thank my mom for being there. I don't know how things would have went if she hadn't been there to help. Our journey is just beginning into parenthood but we look so forward to it. Love to all and thanks for the wishes.