Saturday, February 26, 2005

Episode 2: Sleepy Stretches

Thursday, February 24, 2005

Episode 1: Hey, I'm Trying to Sleep Here!

Wednesday, February 23, 2005

I found a nice place to rest!

Saturday, February 19, 2005

Awake!

Easter Bunny

After Bath

Thursday, February 17, 2005

Nap Time

After being up all night, Ava finds a nice cozy place to snooze this morning. She has decided that it is more fun to be awake while mom and dad are asleep!
Nap time....again!

Wednesday, February 16, 2005

Lounging after bath

Monday, February 14, 2005

Off to see the doctor

On the way to the doctor

We went to see the doctor for the first time today. This was Ava's second car trip. She loves her baby seat, does not love the doctor. She decided to take a #1 and #2 on the exam table! ha ha ha

Sunday, February 13, 2005

Check me out! I'm so cute!

Still tired? But you slept ALL night!

Lazy Sunday mornings! I think I'm going to like this!

Saturday, February 12, 2005

Ava: day 5. Getting in touch with her sense of fashion... the nearly week-old baby is wearing a very warm... yet fashionable velour jumpsuit by Guess. Ava slept almost an entire night last night in her own crib!

Ava... making friends her own size!

Friday, February 11, 2005

Unhappy baby! Ava doesn't like her first bath... you can tell by the little red dot on her forehead. It pops out when she screams!

Aaaah... warm again after my first bath!

Big cousin Sarah at the hospital with Ava as she gives a big yawn. Sarah is the eldest cousin and the wisest! She has offered to take baby Ava "cruising

" in her new convertible Corvette!

Cousin Maggie and little Ava at the hospital. Maggie has offered her babysitting services... any time of day... OR NIGHT!

A bonding moment (Donnie getting in touch with his feminine side!): Actually... the "lactation" specialist suggested that Donnie let the baby lay on his chest to bond with Ava. The technical term: Kangaroo Care

If she could only stay here in her crib all night!

AVA MAE BAXLA Stats:

Born: February 8, 2005 (Fat Tuesday!)

Time: 9:17 am

Weight: 7.13 pounds

Height: 20 inches

Hair: pretty light, reddish

Eyes: TBD

Day 4 Update

Ava is doing well today... her first full day at home. It was a rough night for mom and dad... Ava refused to sleep in her crib or her fold-out bed (between Theresa & Donnie). She finally slept on a pillow next to Theresa.
The strategy tonight, is to get her to sleep on her own in her crib so that she doesn't become too dependent.
Ava is a very content baby and very peaceful. She doesn't cry unless she is hungry, which is every 1.5 hours!
We think... she offered a smile last night!
Please post any suggestions for the sleeping dilemna.