On April 8, 2010 our daughter Ava Julianna arrived, weighing 9lbs 1 oz. She has a full head of black hair and big chubby cheeks. She was due on April 26, but I was induced early because of my type 1 diabetes and my pregnancy-induced hypertension (high blood pressure). This pregnancy was a lot harder than with Anthony, so I was more than happy to have our baby girl a bit early. She is a wonderful baby. Even right away she was only waking 2-3 times to nurse, and she normally goes right back to sleep.
She started breastfeeding right away (30 mins after birth). She knew what to do, also like her brother. I feel so lucky. I was on some bp medication even once I left the hospital. Now the doctor has reduced it, and my bp is leveling off nicely. At 1 month she weighed 10lbs 4 oz. Anthony is still adjusting to having her with us. He will play his guitar for her and often puts on of his little cars in her hands. I'm sure he will enjoy her more once he can make her smile and laugh. It will be nice to see them interact.
