As you know by now, we welcomed little Avery into our family the evening of August 16th. Today, August 22nd, is actually when she was due to come, but she came 6 days early. She's such a good girl! It all began that morning around 5am when the contractions started. By 8am the contractions were 5 minutes apart and we started slightly panicking....we got Addy's things together, my bag finally packed, gave a cookie to Monty, and headed out the door to Grandma Gurr's house. On the way I called my doctor and they said I should come to the hospital to get checked out. I had decided to deliver at the same hospital I delivered Addy at even though it was now further from our house. At this point, this was the first time I was a little concerned about that decision. What if we didn't make it in time? Anything can happen with your second baby, right?! We make it to Grandma's and even have time to take one last family picture before our new arrival. 
Addy was thrilled to be at Grandma's that day! They were going to the POOL which she could not stop talking about! She happily waved bye-bye to us and they had a blast all day long. Grandma must have wore her out because she even took a 2 1/2 hour nap!
Meanwhile, we made it to the hospital. I must say I was still concerned about getting there on-time and voiced my frustration of taking the parkway with all the stop lights and not the highway. Doug reassured me it was the best way and we made it in no time ;) We got to the hospital, got checked out, was admitted, and then everything kinda slowed down a bit. My contractions were further apart and not as painful. However, I was adamant that I would have the baby that day! Doug and I took a stroll and it definitely seemed to help. Remember how big I was?!
The contractions got much more painful so an epidural was in order around 3:30pm. I was much happier.
The next time my doctor checked me I was fully dialated and effaced and ready to push! I pushed for 30 minutes tops and baby Avery was born at 6:15pm!
SUPER BIG SISTER Addysen came to visit the following day. She wore her "#1 Big Sister" shirt and Avery wore her "I Love My Big Sister" shirt for the occasion. Addy loved holding Avery and giving her kisses.
Avery and I came home Monday afternoon. It was good to get out of the hospital and back home! 
Balloons awaited us upon our arrival...compliments of Daddy!
And since her arrival, Avery's met some wonderful people...
That's all for now folks ~ back to resting for now! :)
Friday, August 22, 2008
The Big Day
Posted by The Fitzgerald Family at 9:24 AM
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2 comments:
WAY CUTE!!! I am totally jealous. I was showing Issy the pictures and she said, You know the best part of babies is that they are cute. She also asked if it had a brain. It was funny. She totally looks like your kid guys!! Congratulations!! Maybe one of these days I will be able to make a post about having my baby!! I will give you a call and see how you all are doing soon!! Love Ya!
Avery is so very adorable! Evan will never ever be able to chose...Addy/Avery, Avery/Addy. That is assuming that any of those cuties will even bother with him :)
Lynds, you look GREAT in the hospital photos. Thank God for epidurals, right?! I'll be having my second child when they come up with some kind of drug to get you through the first weeks of no sleep!
You and Doug have a wonderful family and every reason to be proud!
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