We're Officially Walking!

Miss Avery is now officially walking. She is able to stand up in the middle of the room, walk across the room and even turn and go in a different direction. Look out world, here she comes!

Post-Op Take Two - Avery still does not seem to be herself. She is very crabby and all she wants to do is be held (which of course, we don't mind). She appeared to be having some trouble breathing this evening so we gave her a breathing treatment and within 15-20 minutes, she was on the floor, playing and mobile. We shall see what tomorrow brings. I plan on keeping her home from school on Monday. My aunt has agreed to stay with her - which she LOVES!!!

Post-Op Update

We are now home from having Avery's adenoids removed. She was such a little trooper. The whole procedure took less than 20 minutes (including anesthesia). Apparently, her adenoids were enlarged and infected. She had a lot of pain and discomfort in the recovery room. They gave her a breathing treatment and a small dose of morphine, which knocked her out for about 1 1/2 hours. When she woke she seemed to be doing better so they sent us home. Since then, she has eaten some fruit, mac and cheese and has had 1 dose of tylenol with codeine and a nebulizer treatment. Keep your fingers crossed that she continues to heal quickly and without complications.

and the diagnosis is...outpatient surgery!

Finally, we are scheduled for outpatient surgery this Thursday! After a fever, snotty nose, and coughing every other week for the past 6 months Avery is having her adenoids removed. We have been treating her with tylenol/motrin, antihistamine/decongetant, and antibiotics in an effort to get to her first birthday. Her physician was in hopeful that she would outgrow these symptoms... but, no such luck. I am hoping that February will bring good health! Oh, and if you don't mind could you say an extra prayer for Miss Avery (she is going to be put under).

Prayers for Allyson and Brian

Two families in which we have met through the wonderful blessing of adoption are desperately in need of our prayers. You can read their blogs at:

Allyson - http://www.verdigets.com/v2/
Brian - TBA

Avery's Bday Party

Avery had a great birthday party. We had a variety of food to try - ranging from your basic ham sandwich to pho and spring rolls. I have to say, many people tried the pho and spring rolls but the results were pretty much the same...they didn't care for the dishes. But, we will continue to offer our family and friends Vietnamese dishes for our daughters special celebrations.

We ate, opened gifts and had cake and ice cream. Avery looked at her little cake, picked at it a little and then finally, we had to help her dig in. She managed to try a few bites but really didn't seem overly interested.

Thank you to all of my friends and family who came, ate and tried our culturally diverse menu. Most of all, happy first birthday to my precious Miss Avery!

01/08/08 ~ Happy 1st Birthday Avery!!!!

Happy first birthday my sweet baby girl! We love you very much!!!

Celebrating 2008 with....

RSV/Bronchiolitis and an ear infection. YUCK! Poor Avery is so sick! We are doing breathing treatments and antibiotics! As ill as she is, she is doing extremely well. In fact, she even helps hold the face mask on while getting her nebulizer!

On another note, our NYE celebration was similar to those from 2006 and 2007. We stayed home, celebrated with food, movies and family. In a nutshell, we were in bed by 10pm. Are we old or what? Anyway, Happy 2008!!!!!!