Avery is two weeks old!

I can't believe it's been two weeks since Avery was born already!  It has been a crazy two weeks, that's for sure.  Lots of family was in town, we've had lots of people to visit us, and Avery, Stephen, and I have been learning a lot about each other.

I have learned that I gave birth to the sweetest little girl.  Avery has been so patient with me.  She rarely cries, and when she does, it is because something is wrong.  So, it doesn't take long to figure out what she needs.  And then, she's happy!

Everyday, Avery changes.  Already, I feel like she doesn't look like such a newborn, but is starting to look like an infant.  Avery spends a significant part of her awake time, looking us in the eye and interacting with us.

Everyone says that babies this young don't smile ~ that it's just gas.

My baby smiles at me.  I haven't caught it on camera yet, but I'll work on it.

Avery is feeding really well.  She is eating for about a half hour every three hours during the day and I am having to wake her up at night every 4-4 1/2 hours to eat.  Not too bad!  And I'm pretty sure she is trying to set a world record with how many dirty diapers she can produce in one day.

We are going to Avery's two week checkup tomorrow morning, so I'll post her stats when I find them out.

I am enjoying every second of this...even when I'm crying at nighttime out of sheer exhaustion and pain from recovering still.  I am so blessed.  So happy.  So content.