Day 5

Well, this is my first time to post since Avery has been born. Shane and Bethany have been doing a great job of keeping everyone posted on the ongoings around here. Quite honestly, I have been running around like a crazy person all week long. I have not had much down time so I have not had a chance to post on here. So let me just officially say, thank you to all of you for your continuous support. We are taking each day as it comes, and actually feeling positive for the most part.

As of today, Avery is still stable and doing well. She is opening her eyes, moving around, and pooping and peeing...just like her father :>). She is doing all the things a little baby should be doing. Last night we had dinner with some dear friends and it was so nice to get out and have some social time. We laughed (I drank wine..hehe) and just had a really relaxing time. When we got back to the hospital, we went to say goodnight to Avery. I was sooooo tired and drained and probably feeling the wine, but I really wanted to tell Avery goodnight. When we went in she was moving a lot and opening her eyes and I just burst into tears. It is almost harder to see her awake. She wanted to make noice and cry and I never wanted to hear a baby cry so bad in my life. The nurse said she had been rooting a lot and all I wanted to do is pull her out of that bed and nurse her. It killed me!!!! I felt so helpless. It was like I couldn't give her what she wanted. Anyways, today I feel better and it was good to have a hard cry. Shane and I went back to the house and just cried and held each other. Sometimes uncontrollable crying is good for the soul.

Today we will again be surrounded by friends. We hope to make a trip to Target and maybe Old Navy to grab some necessaties and make a little sign for Baby Ave! Thanks to everyone again...to be continued.