Grandma Janet's visit

Patrick's mom arrived on Saturday the 12th to meet her first grandbaby. We had a wonderful visit including Everett's first stroller ride through the neighborhood (my first fresh air and walk since she was born). Everett spent lots of time staring up at her grandma. We had a nice visit with Tim, Jen, Frank and Andrew....sadly a chance to say goodbye to Tim and Jen as they are moving to Utah.

Everett Days 4 and 5

Everett had her second pediatrician's visit and all was well. Patrick and I brought her back in our room at night to try to see how nights will be when grandmas aren't here. She slept like a champion in her swing and we got to sleep in two hour stretches. We've had our share of laughs from the blowout poopy diaper requiring an emergency bath and the fountains of pee that soak all three of us during diaper changes to laughing so hard I cried when Patrick said the outfit I put her in made her look like a clown. All I could picture was little suspenders and a giant bow tie! She is starting to have periods of awake time where she just looks at you for up to 30 minutes and you just melt

Hanging out with daddy

Sleeping in my popazon

Tummy time in my craddle

Clown outfit - picture a bowtie and suspenders

it's cool, whatever...

Everett - Day 3

Last night we slept in shifts, which is good, because today was much busier than expected. We had several visitors today including our midwives, Jesse, Donna, and Lynn. Ms. Everett met her great Aunt and Uncle Marjorie and Art and spent some time with grandpa Davidson. Joanna brought over a wonderful arroz con pollo and cute girly clothes for the baby. Joanna while holding Everett start to get "schnocky"(cry). It was very sweet. Laura and I are trying to nap when we can. So far our desire to spent time with the little one is stronger than the need for sleep. We are told this will not last.

Joanna

Grandpa

Aunt Marjorie

family

midwives

burping lessons

momma

Everett - Day 2

napping

Visit by Judy

What are you doing in my bed?

Our first day was filled with surprises, including having to take little Everett to the pediatricians for her first visit. Everything went well and we spent the rest of the day eating, sleeping. Linda gets the MVP for allowing Laura and I to get some much needed sleep by staying up with her most of the night. Today Mrs. Judy came by and gave Everett a few tests which she passed. I think it was too easy, she slept through most of it. There are no appointments today, just a busy schedule of eating, sleeping and a ... laundry, not necessarily in that order.

Everett Joy Aeder

Everett Joy Aeder was born at home on March 7th at 2:24 am. She was 7.5 lbs and 20.25 inches. She was born with her hand next to her head and likes to keep her hands close to her face. She has a good strong latch and good appetite. She seems to recognize her mom and dad's voices and has a sweet and calm disposition. She was born with a full head of hair that looks light brown however is still pending an official ruling. We are completely in love with her and feel very fortunate that she has decided to join us, even if she was 13 days late.

Mom's birthday

Had a birthday brunch out in the shade in the backyard which felt very Italian. Then the ladies went to the butterfly garden, frozen yogurt at Mochi and Lake Alice. It was gorgeous sundress weather in February. Gotta love Florida. We were hoping for a baby today on Grama and Mom's birthday but this little one has its own plans I guess.

The butterflies landed on us a lot. Aunt Marjorie even said one bit her
(do butterflies have teeth?)

New windows

Dad gave us new windows as a baby gift. Patrick and Dad installed them and they look great!

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