visitors.

I've had a lot of people ask me about visiting Avery. For those who don't know we are more or less on house arrest, per the advice of the NICU staff and our peditrician, but with good reason. Since Avery was born so early her immune systems wasn't fully developed. She is extra susceptible to catching something and the likelihood that it would land her back in the hospital are high.  So with that being said, we are extra cautious during cold and flu season--which just happens to be right when she was discharged.
You have no idea how hard it has been to not introduce our little lady to everyone! When she was in the NICU her visitors were limited to only grandparents and aunts and uncles.  So only a handful of people have had the chance to meet her and we of course want everyone to cause she is just the cutest, sweetest thing ever. 
If you'd like to come visit we just ask that you please consider the following things:
-PLEASE do not come over if you are sick, have recently been sick, or were around someone who was sick. Just give it some time.
-We ask that only adults come for visits at this point. Someday she'll get to hang out with all her friends but for now we ask no kids since they are exposed to so many things at school, daycare, etc and may not know they are sick.
-Don't be offended if we ask you to wash your hands and then offer your hand sanitizer. Possibly even on more than one occasion. It has become second nature to us at this point, but we realize it isn't to everyone. It isn't that we think you're dirty :)
-Just let us know you're coming. Mostly this is so mommy can try and get out of pjs at a decent time of day :)
These requests may seem a little selfish, but we have to be a little selfish to make sure Avery stays healthy and home.  After all we've been through we have no desire to end up back at the hospital except for appts and visits.
We'd love to see everyone so just let us know if you'd like to stop by.  Who could resist this adorable face..