April's Check-Up

I went to the doctor today and everything checked out fine. I lost 4 more pounds for a grand total of 27 since giving birth. My doctor called me "disgusting." :) I'd like to lose 12 more if possible. Of course, by the time I get comfortable with my new body, I'll probably get pregnant again! Audrey is still sleeping 4 or 5 hours at night. It's been great!

Sleeping and Growing

I can sleep anywhere! In my cradle...
In my crib...
Sucking my fingers (can't quite figure out the thumb yet)...

With Daddy...

Audrey is now out of newborn clothes and diapers! Yay! Now I have to redo her drawers. She is also sleeping more at night. Usually giving me 4-5 hours, but last night she slept 6 hours! Wow! On another positive note, I have been feeling so much better. I have a lot more energy (must be the extra sleep!). Last week I rearranged the furniture in our bedroom, something I have been wanting to do since we've been married! My plan is to tackle one room a week until my maternity leave is done, only 6 short weeks to go. I have my 6 week post partum check-up with the doctor this week. I'm sure everything will be fine. I am curious to see if I have lost any more weight since the initial shock of losing 23 pounds...

A Visit from the Denver Folk (April 4, 2008)

Kissing cousins: Zoey 7 months, Audrey 1 month

I was watching Zoey while Jackson and Travis picked up Kristi and Erin.

(I know I am a couple of weeks behind in getting these posted. Sorry they are out of order!)

Kristi and Erin teaching Audrey how to play Spades at a VERY early age! :)

Nap time for Erin and Audrey

We thought this would be cute! My poor child! :)

(I don't know how to rotate the pictures yet, sorry.)

One Month Check-Up

Audrey had her one month well-baby check-up today. She gained 2 pounds in 2 1/2 weeks! She is now 8 pounds and 1 ounce (the 25th percentile) and 21 inches (50th percentile). She's doing all her one month milestones and the pediatrician was quite happy with her weight gain. The next doctor's visit is in May, and she gets some of her vaccinations. Yikes!

My First Professional Portrait

We went to Portrait Innovations today and had Audrey's one month picture taken. She was so good! And cute, of course!

Audrey's first bath

My eyes!
Seriously, this isn't a lot of fun...

Are you kidding me?!

Awwww... much better

Meet the family

Granny Jo and Pa
Papa Don

Nollie does not like the crying baby

Butters is more than curious!

My first car ride!

We were finally able to go home after 3 days in the hospital. April's blood pressure was still high but the doctor sent her home with medication.

And baby makes 3

After 12 hours of labor and three epidurals (yes, 3) we finally got to meet our baby girl! Audrey Alyson Abbott arrived on March 11, 2008 at 7:53 p.m. weighing in at a mere 5 pounds and 10 ounces and measuring 19 inches. We were so surprised to see so much hair on a blonde baby!