1 month...

Has it really been one month already? Its hard to believe that our little Ava turned one month old yesterday. The time sure has passed quickly, but I guess thats what happens when you're constantly changing diapers and having feedings every 2-3 hours (occassionally more often). It has been wonderful so far dispite the lack of sleep and our newest adventure into colic. Ava is a wonderful baby and even when her stomach is upset, she doesn't cry too long.

Yesterday we had our one month Dr.'s appt. We were very surprised to find that Ava now weights 8lbs 5oz (25th percentile), thats 2 whole pounds that she has gained since she left the hospital! She has also grown in length and is now 21 inches (50th percentile) and her head circ. is 35 (10th percentile...she gets that from her Mommy). Unlike what we thought, she is apparently getting plenty to eat and gaining more than an ounce a day which is normal. All in all, she is growing and changing daily and we are enjoying all the new things she is learning to do...smiling is our favorite.

We are taking our first family trip in two weeks so we'll be sure to post some pictures. We're heading to WV to see the Funk side of the family. Grandpa Jack hasn't been doing too well and we want to get down and see him... plus Ava hasn't met anyone from that side of the family yet, except her Grampa Fred ("Gramps" as Nathan calls him).

Well, gotta run its brunch time for Ava.

"Mom its too early for pictures!"

Right out of bed, bedhead and all