Nanas and Papas

We could not have survived the first few weeks of Adam's life without these two fabulous ladies:

On a side note, this little shirt Adam is wearing was his coming home outfit. I made it from a basic white kimono shirt and some brown ric-rac. It's my new fave craft.

Paul's mom came into town the Saturday before Adam was born. She took care of Avery and our crazy dog while were gone, and she brought Avery up to the hospital every day so she could see us. Cathy also helped us through the first week of surgery recovery (also known as Zombie Week), so I was able to concentrate on eating, sleeping and feeding my little boy.

Scott (Paul's dad) came into town the next week, as did my parents. Avery had a very exciting day hanging out with both sets of grandparents (at this point, she's decided to call them both Nana and Papa). We had to take a picture of this momentous occasion.

Both Papas and one Nana left, and my Mom ended up staying for another 3 weeks or so, picking up exactly where Cathy had left off; cooking, cleaning, walking the dog, doing laundry, etc.

Adam was five weeks old when we dropped my Mom off at the airport, packed up the kids and headed to Georgia to see Nana and Papa Judd again. We also were able to see Brian and Monica and the kids as well as Mark and Heather and their kids and Katie Beth. Mark and Heather had met our little guy when he was just a week old, as they came up to close on their house in Va Beach. You'll have to trust me that these events happened, because I took no pictures. I guess I was still in a bit of a fog.

Thanks, dear family for loving us and taking care of us during our first few weeks as a family of four.

More Adam Pics

What We've Been Up To

Adam, of course, has been sleeping

We've been doing lots of cuddling (It's one of Avery's favorite phrases - "Cuddle Mama?")

Avery has discovered the joys of the baby pool. She can't get enough, though she calls it a bath.

Just being cute.

Avery is in the mimic stage, so she's copying me...I'm always laying down with a ton of pillows around me.

That's about all we've been doing these days. Not a bad few weeks, huh?

Ta-Da!!

Here's our sweet little man. I think I'm crazy in love already. Adam Durwood showed up at 8:04 on Tuesday morning. He was 8lbs. 7 oz. and 20 inches long. The surgery went really well. I felt nothing and was able to see Adam right away. Let's get to the pictures...

Just before walking into the operating room...sweet outfit, huh?

My little guy and me.

Paul and his Babes

And Away We Go

Poor girl...she has no idea her world is about to change tomorrow.

Bye Adam...we'll see you in the morning!!

The family of three...almost four!!

Good thing he's coming tomorrow...I don't think my stomach wants to stretch anymore.

Fun with Katie Beth

Paul's sister came to visit this week, and we all had a blast. Avery seemed to take to her right away. The first morning in the house, Avery ran to her with her arms up wanting to be held. It was so sweet to watch her and her aunt have such a great time getting to know each other. I have high hopes of the same responses with all of her aunts.

Paul took Memorial Day off and we headed to the beach after breakfast at D'Egg, one of our fav breakfast places. Avery was a little nervous about the whole beach atmosphere, but she warmed up to the idea of playing in the sand and even enjoyed the water after a few trips down there.

Katie Beth and I spent the rest of the week working on Adam's room. We put together the dresser and the crib and then cut out the birds for a bird mobile I'm working on. And when I say 'we' I mean Katie Beth. She did most of the craft tasks as well as laundry, dishes, and general cleaning up. I felt pampered. But I think Avery felt the most special. She's still babbling about her adventures with 'Katie'.

37 Weeks

....and counting. We are scheduled for a C-section on Tuesday, June 9th at 7:30am. It's nice to know that even if he decides to come early, he can't come any later than the 9th. If you think to pray, pray that the surgery goes smoothly. I'd love to meet Adam at the same time that everyone else does.

A few friends and family members from out of town have asked for a belly shot....view at your own risk. I chose the same shirt as the post with Avery. The perspective is a little different, but you get the idea of the enormity of my midsection. I'm thinking 10lbs. 2oz. Paul's guess is 9lbs. 2oz. Man, do I carry some big babies.