tomorrow! If I were still pregnant, it would seem like two months at least; but once they are born, the time seems to fly! Ava Jane is already trying to hold her head up and is opening her eyes more. She is sleeping most of the time and wakes up to eat for a little bit and then goes back to sleep. So overnights while not the most fun are not too bad considering.
I am feeling great. This delivery and recovery has gone much easier than Jack's, and I am so thankful for that. I'm excited and ready to get back to normal life with our new member of the family. I have always said I'm not really a baby person, but she is so much fun really! She lets me comfort her and responds to me, and that is nice.
Jack has been so helpful and out of the blue wanted to start dressing himself and really seems to love her. With her being asleep a lot of the time, we are able to give him lots of attention; and I love that. I really missed him while I was in the hospital.
Matt started working Sunday to Thursday overnights. It is sort of an adjustment for him, but he is doing it. He always does whatever it takes in his job to provide for us, and I am thankful for that. He is the best husband to me and I am very blessed!
I am enjoying the fact that it is still summer and we can get out and enjoy some things. So now four weeks until the State Fair! Really can't wait! Love love love it!
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Brother & Sister
Jack and Ava are really taking to each other.
Ava loves two things. She loves to eat and she loves to sleep! And she likes to get the hiccups after she eats.
Ava loves two things. She loves to eat and she loves to sleep! And she likes to get the hiccups after she eats.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
So Ava is 5 days old today. We have had a couple of small outings to Target, but not much else. I am managing my pain pretty well and am looking forward to getting off the painkillers; but in the meantime, I am grateful for them! She is sleeping and eating well, so hopefully that continues. Some cute and funny things -
She was crying yesterday, and Jack said, "I think she needs her big brother." AWW
He likes to feed her for about a minute and then wants to know if I want a turn. HA
He doesn't like her nursing, just bottles. He also doesn't like her umbilical cord.
He asked if her pacifier was her fireplace. Couldn't quite get the word.
I have loved the many visitors coming to see me. Even if I am tired, I wouldn't trade the care of my friends for anything! What a blessing. It's so nice to be loved and to feel loved. I even have felt the love of my friends' children.
My friend Libby texted me to let me know that Lexi is willing to watch Ava anytime I need her to....she's three!
My friend Stacy's daughter Emaleigh called yesterday to talk to Jack so she could check on Ava. She's six. I could only hear Jack's side of course, but he said, "Oh yeah, she's doing great!" I love that! Emaleigh and her sisters drew pictures for every member of our family so we would all feel loved!
So many wonderful gifts, flowers, toys - and Jack racked up with so much, too! I appreciate everyone loving him just as much! I haven't detected any jealousy on his side, only pride and helpfulness. He will push her in the swing without turning it on just so he can do it for her. But I especially appreciate the time everyone gave to me this week. Also we had several meals and people offering to take Jack and spend time with him. I really can't get over the kindness. It is overwhelming to me how God has worked out every detail for me to be relaxed and peaceful and therefore able to do what I need to do for my family.
So looking forward to church tomorrow!
She was crying yesterday, and Jack said, "I think she needs her big brother." AWW
He likes to feed her for about a minute and then wants to know if I want a turn. HA
He doesn't like her nursing, just bottles. He also doesn't like her umbilical cord.
He asked if her pacifier was her fireplace. Couldn't quite get the word.
I have loved the many visitors coming to see me. Even if I am tired, I wouldn't trade the care of my friends for anything! What a blessing. It's so nice to be loved and to feel loved. I even have felt the love of my friends' children.
My friend Libby texted me to let me know that Lexi is willing to watch Ava anytime I need her to....she's three!
My friend Stacy's daughter Emaleigh called yesterday to talk to Jack so she could check on Ava. She's six. I could only hear Jack's side of course, but he said, "Oh yeah, she's doing great!" I love that! Emaleigh and her sisters drew pictures for every member of our family so we would all feel loved!
So many wonderful gifts, flowers, toys - and Jack racked up with so much, too! I appreciate everyone loving him just as much! I haven't detected any jealousy on his side, only pride and helpfulness. He will push her in the swing without turning it on just so he can do it for her. But I especially appreciate the time everyone gave to me this week. Also we had several meals and people offering to take Jack and spend time with him. I really can't get over the kindness. It is overwhelming to me how God has worked out every detail for me to be relaxed and peaceful and therefore able to do what I need to do for my family.
So looking forward to church tomorrow!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Visitor Day!
Well, yesterday we were pleased to have a number of visitors, but today could be referred to as visitor day. From about 10:30 until about 3:30 we had a steady stream of visitors. It was fun to talk to everyone and pass Ava around. She was quite content to be held by everyone and just relax in their arms. Here are some pictures of all of our visitors. 
Both of our families came back for another visit today and Jack was excited about being able to hold his little sister again.
Auntie Melissa
The Owens
Nancy and Karen
The Belleson's
The Anderson's
Monday, July 19, 2010
She's Here!!!
Well, we are happy to announce that Ava Jane Fure has arrived! She was born this morning at 8:19, weighed in at a healthy (chunky?) 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 20 inches. She is eating and sleeping well and mama is doing pretty good, too.
Jack loves his sister and has enjoyed getting a lot of presents, too!
Grandma Fure
Grandpa Fure
Jack and Ava
Aunt Bek
Grandma and Granddaddy Hanks
Our little family
Jack loves his sister and has enjoyed getting a lot of presents, too!
Grandma Fure
Grandpa Fure
Jack and Ava
Aunt Bek
Grandma and Granddaddy Hanks
Our little family
Our new little treasure
Monday, July 12, 2010
1 week and counting down...
New chair I found free on a Curb Alert on Craig's List. It's Ava's yellow from Crate and Barrel and so nice! Love it and it matches perfectly.
Yummy daisy cupcakes made by my friend Stacy. I think Madison is ready to dig in!
So I thought if I counted down to the State Fair, maybe the baby would come quicker. Only 6 1/2 weeks to go! Although I'm excited about the fair, I can't really think about it quite yet! Today is the day I wanted to have her since this is my mom Chelsie's birthday. She would have been 70 today! WOW! Probably not gonna happen, but I guess that's okay. This time next week I will be in surgery. Fun fun!
Anyway, it's been a little tougher to get around and also to stay cool, so I am staying closer to home as much as possible. That helps. So this week is a little quieter on purpose. We have been busy this past week with our downstairs neighbors leaving for a huge trip out east and then we have been cleaning our carpets and everything else and just going through everything and making sure we are ready. Part of it is to make sure we are ready, part of it is to give me something to do since I get stir crazy pretty easily! Also happy birthday this past week to my niece Bethany on Wednesday and Matt's mom Betty on Friday! We had fun celebrating. And this week is my dad's father's day dinner since he was gone on Father's Day, so we're looking forward to that.
Miscellaneous summer...
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