Avery's Christmas Pictures

Here is the link for anyone that wants to purchase a Christmas picture of Avery, or for those of you who just want to see them! My favorite one is #6.

http://estudioresources.com/joblogin.asp?ClientSite=amomentcaptured

Click on 'The Grulich's Little One", and then enter 'kailee' for the password. Enjoy!

Christmas Time is Here!

Avery had her first Christmas Party yesterday at Mommy Market. We met Brooke, Jake, Becca, and Brennan there and Avery got her Christmas picture taken. I should get the pictures some time next week and I'll try to scan them onto the computer for everyone to see.

Brennan Wood, Avery, and Jake Veleber

(Jake is the only one that looks comfortable in this picture)


Sorry it's blurry, the camera was on the wrong setting, opps

More to Give Thanks About!

Well here are the pictures of the Grulich family that I promised. I know it's a little late, but worth the wait...

I Love This Pic!


Great-Aunt Nancy
who I have to thank for all these pictures!


The Grulich Family
(who knows where Avery was...)


Aunt Heidi


Cousin Katie and Great-Aunt Wendy


Grandma and Grandpa Grulich

Happy Thanksgiving (a little late)

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! We spent the weekend in Dallas, Texas with David's family. It was great to see everyone again and have Avery meet more of her family. Here are a few pictures we took on Thanksgiving Day...

Mama and Papa
Avery's Great-Great Grandparents

Grandy
Avery's Great-Grandpa

Gran
Avery's Great-Grandma

Avery with her Grandma

Aunt Holly

Uncle Taylor

Great-Aunt Faith

She was worn out!

All the Martin Cousins

I don't have any pictures of us with the Grulich family yet, but I'll post them as soon as I get them!

She's 1 Month!

Break Through!

I don't usually watch Oprah, but I happened to stumble across last Monday's show and I sure am happy I did! The first topic of the day was "The Secret Language of Babies". At first I was a little skeptical, but it's been two days since I learned what to listen for and now I'm a believer! I can actually understand what Avery wants (most of the time)! So all you new and expecting moms (and anyone else who has a baby around) keep reading:

For millions of sleep-deprived mothers around the world, this woman's findings could be a miracle! Priscilla Dunstan, a mom from Australia with a special gift, says she's unlocked the secret language of babies.

When Priscilla was a toddler, her parents discovered she had a photographic memory for sound. At age 4, she could hear a Mozart concert on the piano and play it back note for note.

Priscilla says her gift has helped her hear a special "second language" beyond English, allowing her to detect moods and even diagnose illnesses! "Other people might hear a note but I sort of get the whole symphony," Priscilla says. "So when someone's speaking, I get all this information that other people might not pick up."

That mysterious second language took on an astounding new meaning when Priscilla became a mother to her baby, Tom. "Because of my gift for sound, I was able to pick out certain patterns in his cries and then remember what those patterns were later on when he cried again," Priscilla says. "I realized that other babies were saying the same words."

After testing her baby language theory on more than 1,000 infants around the world, Priscilla says there are five words that all babies 0–3 months old say—regardless of race and culture:

• Neh="I'm hungry"
• Owh="I'm sleepy"
• Heh="I'm experiencing discomfort"
• Eair="I have lower gas"
• Eh="I need to burp"

Those "words" are actually sound reflexes, Priscilla says. "Babies all around the world have the same reflexes, and they therefore make the same sounds," she says. If parents don't respond to those reflexes, Priscilla says the baby will eventually stop using them.

Priscilla recommends that parents listen for those words in a baby's pre-cry before they start crying hysterically. She says there is no one sound that's harder to hear than others because it varies by individual. She also says some babies use some words more than others.

The Dunstan Baby Language DVD will be available November 27. Visit www.dunstanbaby.com to pre-order your copy today.

You can watch the clip from the show and hear what the "words" sound like from actual babies at Oprah's website.

Smile...

Avery and I decided to have a photo shoot today and here are some of the cutest pics:

Alright, she'd had enough...

1st Bath

Well I was hoping to be better at this whole blog thing than I'm turning out to be...but here are a few new pics of Avery's first real bath.


She absolutely loved it, much better than sponge baths I've been giving her! Unfortunately these are the only new pictures I have of her, but I'm going to try to take some more this week and I'll post them as soon as I can.

Some More Pictures

So we've been home from the hospital for a week, and I finally understand how much a child changes your life! She has brought so much joy into our home. David and I can sit and watch her for hours, even when she's just sleeping. It was really hard to say bye to my mom and dad on Saturday, I can't thank them enough for all their help! David's family has been bringing dinners since then and everyone has been helping in any way they can. We are so blessed to have a large family, they have made this experience so much easier! Okay, here are a few more pictures :)

Showing Off Her Muscles


Sleeping...


Sleeping...


Sleeping...


Sleeping...


Just Before They Left
We Miss You Already!

Avery Claire Grulich

Sorry it has taken me so long to post these pictures, we had an extended stay in the hospital due to a fever that Avery had the night before we were supposed to leave. The fever was gone by the next morning but the doctors wanted to be sure nothing was wrong. We got home at 9:30 this morning with a healthy baby girl. Enjoy the pics!


Right After She was Born
2:32 pm

8 pounds, 11.5 ounces
21 inches


Avery's First Bath

Making Faces at Dad


Sleeping After a Long Night with the Doctors
Once They Discovered Her Fever
(her hand was wrapped because of an I.V.)

Last Night in the Hospital

Just Got Home

Thats All for Now!

Update...

Well I had my last doctors appointment today, and tomorrow (Friday the 13th) at 5pm I’ll be heading to the hospital to start the inducement. Our baby girl was due October 4th but has proved to be very comfortable and in no rush to leave her home of 9 months. Although I’ll be admitted on Friday night, we’re actually expecting her to come some time on Saturday. I’ve never been in a hospital before for anything, so I’m definitely nervous! Please be praying for my peace of mind, a safe delivery, and a healthy baby. I’ll be posting pictures as soon as I’m able!

Talk About a Great Week...

This past Sunday David and I celebrated our one year anniversary! The year seemed to fly by and we're amazed at how easy it has been adjusting to married life. I am truely blessed to have such a great husband! To celebrate the big day we went to The Melting Pot.

I spent Monday and Tuesday finishing up the nursery. Its a great feeling to have everything ready, now we're just waiting for the baby!

Wednesday was my 23rd birthday and David took half the day off so we could spend it together. After lunch we went shopping so I could pick out my present (a ring), then went to see Invincible (a good movie, if your not sick of football stories), and finished the day at one of our favorite restaurants (Cypress). By the end of the day I was exhausted, but at least we're making sure our last few days before the baby are well spent!

And last but not least, Momma Cook comes into town later today!!! We can't wait for her to get here, and it's a relief to know she'll definately be around to help me through labor.

Well thats what we've been up too...