They say she looks like daddy...

Everybody says this picture looks just like me- HORSEPUCKY! I don't frown THAT much!

Tuesday, December 2nd

Today was Avery's 1st appointment with her pediatrician, Dr. Stephen Schlafer. Quick and painless, the doc said Avery was "PERFECT". We learned that they don't always pee or poop consistently right away, and that a red rash with white bumps is perfectly normal.

We put Avery in her swing today for the 1st time- it rocks, vibrates, ticks and makes sounds like a womb. Aunt Darcie hit the nail on the head with this gift- Avery loved it! She was swinging pretty fast, and had her mouth open for her binky. I was moving my hand forward and back trying to catch her to get it in her mouth, and she just sat there with her mouth open the whole time- it was hilarious!

One last picture...

Avery's Homecoming

Today we (finally) left the hospital and brought Avery home for the first time- it's amazing how long it takes you to get somewhere when you're driving 5 mph!

When we got home, I was carrying Avery into the house, and I sat down on the couch with my legs out. Kaeto (our dog) came running up and stood on my legs with his front paws and started giving Avery kisses- he loves his sister!

Even cuter than that, Genelle took Avery to breast feed, and Kaeto came up and started sniffing the baby, and then Genelle's belly where her caesarean cut is. He got this very concerned look on his face, jumped on the couch next to her, and buried his head next to the baby and G's wound. (See pictures). Of course, as always, Gizmo (the fluffy cat) immediately started staying within 5 feet of Genelle at all times (she's my Joan of Animals :-} )

Last Hospital Day

Genelle is doing really well now, and we are planning to head home from the hospital on Monday morning. She was having a little difficulty adjusting to the change in pain medicine, and was suffering from some pretty tough nausea, but is feeling much better now, and is anxious to get home to see the other babies (Kaeto, Gus and Gizmo- Our dog and cats).

Avery had a productive day as well. Today she finally learned how to use a "Binky" (pacifier). This was a much needed break for Genelle's nipples- breastfeeding has been tough on momma- blisters! My hat is off to all of you women who have, or will, breastfed!

Finally, I want to comment on our experience at Providence. I am a vehemently anti-hospital type person, but our stay here has been absolutely wonderful. With the exception of 1 woman doctor, EVERYONE here has been gracious, helpful, eager to teach us tips and tricks, and basically just treated us like we were a member of their own family. If any of them read this blog, Genelle and I offer our sincere and heartfelt thanks to you- you were a blessing!