First Hair Do

Those who know me, know that I am not a girlie girl.  A ponytail is about as fancy as I get with my hair, and if you're lucky I'll blow dry it before I put it up.  So Avery is just destine for some pretty crazy hairdos with me at the reigns.  So, here's attempt number one.  I have to say, she carries it off and makes it look cute :)

Mommy Instincts

Keith is always picking on me for replying to his baby questions with "They say....".  Finally he started asking me who "they" are.  I never really thought about it, but my answer was, "You know...the internet, my books, the playbook, friends, family, coworkers....'they'."  For all of the "theys" I have in my life, you would think I could get more definite answers to some of my questions.
For example, Avery came down with yet another runny nose, cough and watery eye.  So what could it be?  Since it had warmed up it might be allergies.  Since she's in daycare, it might be a cold.  Since she's that age, it might be teething.  Since she started solid foods, it might be the green beans.  Every "they" has an opinion, and you know what they say about opinions...
So, she started crying in her sleep lately.  Apparently it could be nightmares, or even worse, night terrors.  It might be teething, since she is at that age and all.  It could be a sleep disorder, some type of separation anxiety.
With all of the advice from "they" I've learned this....I have mommy instincts.  I know what to do when she's sick.  I know what to do when she's unhappy.  I know what to do when she's just not herself.  This is something I can't learn from books, the internet, my forums, friends, family or coworkers.  I know what my angel wants because I'm her mommy...."they" just back me up.

A Simple Introduction

So, here we are, we're parents.  That still seems surreal to say, "my daughter".  For those of you who don't know us, we waited many years, through losses and medical diagnoses for this moment in our life.  It was a long, and at times painful road, but we persisted and now have our little blessing, Avery, in our arms.


Our life, our story, the next chapter, began on August 31st, 2010.  Avery was born into this world at 8:09AM weighing in at 7lbs 7oz., a healthy baby girl.  Of course she was perfect in every way, but I'm her mother, so I guess I'm a little biased.

I'll spare you from all of the details occurring between August and now (February), but I will say it's been.....well, educational.  Like any new parents we've had our ups and downs, trying to figure out a schedule that works for everyone.  Parenting with a partner who calls raising a child "the child raising experiment" is an experience in itself.  Luckily there have been no major snafus.....yet.  We're just getting ready to enter a fun time, which is why I felt it would be the right time to start this blog.  It seems Avery's getting ready to sprout teeth and has a strong will to get movin'.  I have a feeling this will be getting interesting in the near future, so stay tuned!