Tummy time, Bottles, and Bjorn

Ava has had a big week in trying out new things. She tried her first bottle and it went over pretty well the first time. The next couple bottles were a little more challenging, but I think it is due to other things happening than the bottle. Alan is excited to spend this special time with Ava and I am excited to have options for feeding.

We got a new front carrier that is better for Ava's hips and she is slowly getting used to it. It is best if she is sleeping when we put her in it and then she doesn't mind it too much. On our first walk Alan was carrying her and he got several approving smiles seeming to say "Oh what a cute daddy" from folks passing by.

Ava is a very strong little girl, both in physical nature and spirit. When spending time on her tummy she is able to lift her entire body up and is making crawling motions with her legs. She also is very close to rolling over, but I don't think it is intentional on her part. Ava is starting to coo more and more and her little personality is blooming. She seems to have a lot to say about the world and sometimes mom and dad are a little slow to understand so the crying escalates to CRYING but we are getting better and better at understanding. I can't wait to hear what is on her mind and learn more about she understands the world.

Here are some pictures from another big week in Ava's world!

Ava's first bottle

Dad is a natural at feeding!

"I am just so content when I have my paci."

Just another day at the gym

Ready for adventure!

Week 2...time for problem solving

Ava is busy growing and learning new things this week. She has also found her lungs which has mom and dad frantically coming up with new ways to calm her down. I am fascinated that regardless of what we do for the rest of the day around 7pm at night Ava goes crazy with crying for no reason that Alan and I can figure out. Thankfully we have slowly moved from hours of crying to perhaps only an hour (on a good night) and several short bursts during the day. From what I have read and learned from the pediatrician this is all just a part of being new to the world. I have to admit that I am consoled that this is just a stage and that it too shall pass. I am also thankful to know that our Sweet Girl is very healthy.

Below are photos from grandparent visits and Ava's first two weeks.

Happy Grandparents!

Sweet little grin

Dad is not so sure about the crying...

Uncle Steve is right at home with the little ones

Nana Sherry

Grandpa Tom

Ava's first week

Ava is such a little sweetheart and is doing so well! She loves to nurse and sleep and look around with her big blue (we think) eyes. Alan and I are starting to know what her little sounds mean and we are getting better and the day to day baby care things like feeding and dressing. Alan has been the most amazing support person! I had a bit of a rough delivery and have had to take it easier than I expected. Alan has taken care of everything! Ava had a check up yesterday and she is super healthy and has started to gain weight! The weight gain made us so happy because it means that she is getting what she needs from nursing which is a huge relief.

Ava met her Grandma Ann, Grandpa Tom, and Uncle Steve over the weekend. Everyone had a great time being together and Alan and I are thankful for their love and support.

Below are more current pictures and a video from just after Ava was born.

Ava's pretty relaxed with Grandpa Tom!

Beautiful Blue Eyes!

Hanging out with Daddy