2 weeks and counting...

We made it two whole weeks! Mr. Andrew went to the doctor today for his check-up. He only gained 2.5 ounces from last week. They were hoping he would gain about 8 or so. I am disappointed because I have been very diligent to nurse him EVERY 3 hours (day and night)....which is quite the task. They are going to weigh him again on Friday, if he hasnt gained at least a few ounces they will supplement him with formula. I am not terribly worried since I know he is a great eater and doing well other than that.

I have some really good pictures of Andrew that I have been working on. (Shocking, huh?) I haven't posted them yet because I am saving them for the birth announcement. I hope to have them to you in a week. I just received the proof today...and they are beautiful!

Kenny's parents visited over the weekend and spoiled Avery by taking her to Chuck-e-cheese and the Texas State Fair. Kenny is staying busy with school and work. His grades are all great...and he is getting smarter everyday! :)

I have a check-up tomorrow, but things are going well with my recovery. I told Kenny that I feel like I am at bootcamp though. I am awakened every few hours at night, and forced to stay awake for hours at a time. :) It's just all part of the fun.

Hoping to make it to the pumpkin patch this weekend while Grandma will be visiting. Both my kiddies will be pumpkins this year. Keep watching your mailbox, I hope to have a birth announcement to you by late next week.

Thanks for stopping by! Here are a few outtakes from our week!

Alesha

Nap Time

I'm sure he's saving his energy for the LSU-Florida game... :)

Andrew, Day 2

Little Andrew is doing very well, although it's been a little rough from time to time. He was circumcised this morning, and was none too happy about it! He apparently swallowed some amniotic fluid in the womb, and spits some up from time to time. On the bright side, he is now eating very well - he just finished up a 45-minute feeding session! Also passed his hearing exam, which is good news.

Gram and Avery came by for a while... Avery is very excited to be a big sister, and loves holding him in the rocking chair. She can't wait to play with him.

Alesha is recovering nicely - she's up and moving around, albeit slowly. She has a new best friend - Vicodin! :) She's been quite the trooper through all this, I must say.

Here are some more pictures... do check back regularly as we'll do our best to keep them coming.

Welcome Andrew!

Our little bundle of joy, Andrew James, came into the world at 7:29 AM. He weighs 7 pounds, 12 ounces and is 19 inches long. Mom and baby are both doing great... God has truly blessed us immensely!

As promised... here are a few photos.

Big Sister Boot Camp

The to do list has been made...pages and pages long..and all have finally been checked off. The house is as organized as possible..every nook and cranny has been overturned and improved. The nesting bug has officially worn me out. Tomorrow includes a dance class, pre-op appointment and a short doctors appointment. We are all so excited to meet Andrew. I cant wait to just hold his little hand in mine. :) He will punished for his first couple of weeks for the excessive kicking...:)

I am adding a couple of pics from Avery's class on how to be a big sister. She loved it!

Check in here for the first glimpses of Andrew on Wednesday!

This time next week....

Less than one week to go until we meet Mr. Andrew Watts! So how am I feeling? Well physically, I am a bit uncomfortable...creating a baby takes its toll on you. Mentally, I am anxious...the needles, surgery...not to mention a NEWBORN... I am sure everything will be just fine..it's just the anticipation that is tough. We have managed to keep Avery alive for four years...so that is something right?

Just in case you want to know: Andrew will be born at Baylor All Saints Hospital in Fort Worth in the new Saint Andrew's Wing on Wednesday, October 8th at around 7:15 am. We will make every attempt to upload pictures to this blog, my flickr site www.flickr.com/photos/averysmom , and to our facebook accounts.

The Hebert's will be helping out with Avery for the birth and a few days following. The Watts' will make a short visit the following weekend and Alesha's Mom will come the end of the following week. Avery is so excited to have everyone visit her...and has already begun making lots of 'plans' for her grandparents.

Avery had an ear infection this week..we caught it early so she really hasn't acted sick. She was more than happy to throw her medicine bottle away today...that really was the nastiest antibiotics I have ever tasted...and I taste them all. Just glad she will be better in time to meet her little brother.

Hope you are all doing well...feel free to drop us a line. Thanks for stopping by!

So how much do you think this little one will weigh?? Avery weighed 8lbs and 1/2 ounce.. Comment below with your guess....