Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Introducing...Ava Sara!

Our Sweet little Ava arrived on June 3rd at 9:38 a.m. She weighed in at 8 lbs. 6 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Here I am waiting for her to come. Thankfully, I didn't have to wait too long. I was induced. The doctor broke my water at 8 am and Ava was born just over an hour and a half later. I had just enough time for the epidural to kick in and then here she came! She was ready to enter the world. And we were ready to welcome her!



Here is Sam chatting with Ava for the first time.

Hannah is a very proud big sis as she holds Ava for the first time! Hannah and Elise just can't get enough of baby Ava! They want to hold her and touch her and lay by her constantly. Every day Elise says "oh, you're such a good baby. We have a cute baby!"
My mom was able to come to the hospital to see Ava. She was such a huge help! She watched the girls for us while I was in labor and then she came and sat and held Ava in my hospital room while I slept, and slept and slept the afternoon away!
Here are Ava and I getting ready for the journey home from the hospital.
This is Ava's favorite way to sleep...cuddled up with Daddy!
Can you see the love in Elise's eyes? She just adores little Ava!

Hannah is also thrilled to have little Ava as part of our family. She is a big help to me and even helps get Ava to sleep sometimes.
We are so excited to have you in our family, Ava! We love you so much! You are a very calm little soul. You seem to be very observant, taking everything in! Welcome to the Westbrooks, Ava Sara!

7 comments:

Walker Family said...

Congrats!! Ive been checking your blog to see when you would be posting pictures!! She is absolutly beautiful!! Hope you are enjoying your sweet new blessing!!

Cami said...

Yeah! Congratulations!! She is a beautiful baby. I too have been checking your blog to see pictures. Welcome Ava!

Chef Messy said...

Congrats! She's beautiful, and you look great!

Carolyn said...

Hey, it's nice to finally see some pictures :-) She is very cute! How fun! I'll bet she's getting so big already! Maybe we'll get to meet her in person next week since we'll be up there.

The Marshall Family said...

She is so cute! Congratulations. And hello hottie! Sara, you look amazing. That pic of you holding her just before going home. I wish I looked that good months after having a baby. Good work!

Sheralin said...

WOW, one hour! That is fast. Congrats! She is beautiful!

~*~*HEIDI*~*~ said...

What an angel. I am so bummed we didn't get to come see you while we were there but next time for sure we will. You make cute girls! Miss you lots and love you!