We love having our sweet Avery at home, and are adjusting nicely to life as a family of four. Peyton is smitten; he adores his baby sister and enjoys holding her. I often find him leaning over Avery's bouncer to sneak a sweet glance and pat her head, and it melts my heart. Feedings continue to occupy much of our day, but at least we are in our home environment! We are monitoring her for possible aspiration and have been advised to consider a swallow test at Children's. It's quite common for premies to have difficulty in coordinating the suck-swallow-breathe demands of feeding so hopefully this is just the case.
On Monday, Avery had a successful first post-hospital visit with our pediatrician. He is pleased with her weight gain and overall health. I did have flashbacks of trying to be punctual to Peyton's first pediatric visit just a few days following our discharge. Even without new mom anxiety, getting out of the house at a scheduled time is a beast.
"Hut, hut, hike" in action
Peyton loves his baby sister
Caught checking out Avery in her swing. "Baby play football with me?"
Avery in her crib.
New "cheese" face
And the four-legged kids...
