Visitors

Many people have come to meet Ava!

Papa
Auntie
Nonna

UGES friends, Andrea, M.J., and Nikki

Grammie and Grampie Uhlenhake

Gramma and Grampa

Daddy's friends, Jon, Tim and Mallory

Ava Grace Passe

We went in to be induced on Nov. 17th (Tues.) at 6:00 am. Labor went quickly once the pitocin was started, but things took an unexpected turn when the baby's heart rate dipped with contractions and pushing. They gave me an injection to stop the contractions and opted for an emergency c-section. Chris and I were both a bit scared because we just wanted the baby to be OK. Ava Grace Passe came into the world at 1:18 PM on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. She has a ton of black hair and is just perfect! We are planning on going home sometime later today.

Ava right after her first bath. She was less than 1 hour old. Chris was able to help with this while I was still in the surgery room.
A very proud daddy!

The new Passe family once I was finally able to be brought back to the room.

Ava modeling the hat I made her.

UGES Baby Shower

I was suppose to have a baby shower at school on the 27th of October but because of our early hospital visit and being out of school on bedrest, my awesome friends ended up bringing the shower to me! I was thankful that the girls came! Seeing new faces made having to stay home a little easier. Again, Baby Passe, got some wonderful gifts from wonderful people!

Nikki, M.J. and Andrea graciously loaded their cars with shower gifts and came to visit. THANKS LADIES!!

The PT Baby Shower

Chris's co-workers had a shower for us at the hospital during my teacher's conventions. We had lunch ordered in and got some really nice things for the baby! It was also my first outing after being on bedrest, so it was a big and exciting day for me!

Baby Is Coming!

We had another dr. appointment last night. I was quite excited when Dr. H said we could go in Tuesday morning (the 17th) at 6:00 to be induced! We should have a baby sometime on Tuesday!

50th Day of Kindergarten

Today was the 50th day of kindergarten. The teachers and kids dressed up in 50's attire for the annual Sock Hop and icecream social.

Baby Passe Update

Yesterday I had an appointment with my doctor. I am so thankful she is back in town and won't be going anywhere until AFTER our baby is born! She said everything was good, but she wanted me to have another ultrasound ASAP to find out how much the baby weighed and to make sure the development was on track for the size of the baby. (She thought the baby was just under 6 pounds.) I went to work today and got a call about 8:30 from the dr. office that the only time they could fit me in for the ultrasound was at 10:00. Thankfully my principal is awesome and Chris had the day off of work! After a very long ultrasound with Chris and I only really able to make out a hand and the spine, the doctor determined the baby weighs a healthy 6 pounds 3 ounces. He/She is in the 28th percentile and looks great. Chris and I were both happy to know that everything so far looks very healthy and normal!