Ava had her first Halloween yesterday! Amy put her in a cute Halloween outfit, but we didn't go too crazy. We had the one month checkup with the doctor this week, and he said Ava is in great shape except she still has a little jaundice. Apparently, it is breast milk induced. Ava really enjoys screaming her head off during almost every diaper change. My ears were actually ringing a little it was so loud! I'm wondering if I should buy those noise cancellation headphones that people wear on airplanes. Would that work? Ava is beginning to show signs of the occasional smile, even if it only comes from gas being expelled from her lower half.

Amy is doing great with watching Ava during the day. Amy and Ava go on shopping trips to hang out with friends often, and to just get out of the house. We are dropping Ava off tonight at LuAnne's (aka Lannie), while Amy and I go out by ourselves to dinner. I know Amy is apprehensive about being away from Ava, so this is a huge "baby" step.

I'll let you know how it goes!