Avery Jo's arrival

Avery Jo has arrived!!!

I had my last appointment Wednesday the 28th, with our induction planned for the 29th. My doctor informs me that since i have no progressed any on my own she wants me to be admitted that evening. We were a little shocked, this was at about noon and we were told to expect to be admitted around 5pm. Chris and I hurried home to clean the house, do laundry and PACK! yes, I still had not packed my hospital bag! Fortunately, the nurse called and told us our check in time was 7pm! Chris and I had our last meal as just a married couple at Chilis and then checked into the hospital. I didn't sleep too well that night, fell asleep at about midnight and was up at 4am to take a shower and get ready for the induction process. by 5:30am they started me on pitocin and away we went! I think I got my epidural sometime around 3pm, boy was that the greatest thing ever! At 7 the nurse told us that it was time to have a baby. My doctor arrived around 8 and after 10 minutes of pushing Avery was born at 8:50pm October 29, 2009. She was the cleanest baby I'd ever seen, and didn't even cry that much. She weighed 6lbs 13 oz and was 19 inches long. I was exhausted, after not eating or drinking anything all day, being up since 4am, 15 hours of labor and barely so much as a cat nap. But our baby girl was here and she was beautiful. It was great to have my friends and family there to share in this experience. We have been home now for a week tomorrow and loving every minute of being parents. My mom (Gigi) stayed with us this week and has been a HUGE help. She has been cooking, cleaning, doing laundry and helping with our baby girl! Dad and Sissy arrive tonight! Here are a few pics from the hospital.....

                      Just arrived at the hospital;                                        

Last pic before she arrived;

                                                               Avery Jo!!!!

Proud Daddy!!

Mommy and me;

New family pic;

She's our angel!!!