One month old photo shoot

1 Month Old

Happy 1 Month Birthday Hudson Ray. I can't believe that one month ago today I gave birth to you and held you in my arms for the first time.

I also cannot believe how many diapers you have gone through, feedings you have had, and memories we have made with you already. It has been one full month of rocking and putting you to bed each night. You sleep between 3-4 hours at a time and then wake to nurse. Daddy gets up with mommy to help change your diaper, burp you, and rock you back to sleep. He loves you so much!! You have grown so much since the day you were born. You weighed 7 lbs 12 oz at birth, and we think you are at least 10 lbs today. You are a good eater!! You enjoy your washcloth baths and when we wash your hair. You smile often in your sleep which is so precious. You have had lots of visitors come see you. Many people still want to meet your sweet face.

We have had some stressful nights with you crying and being upset but you have brought us more joy than we could ever imagine. You are the best thing that has ever happened to us Hudson. Mommy and daddy love you with all their hearts. We feel so blessed that God chose us to be your parents. We look forward to each month that we get to spend with you.

Some recent pics

Daddy and I taking a nap together

Holding my own paci

Enjoying my bouncy chair

Kisses from mommy

Back to Church

We love our church. We have been going to Riverbluff for over a year now. We took Hudson today for the first time. He was awake until the music began (which is quite loud) and slept through all of worship. He woke up once Pastor Scott began and daddy had to do some walking with him. Luckily, the only time he cried was when daddy changed his diaper in the bathroom so no one heard him. Here is a pic of him in his church outfit before we left the house.

Happy 3 Week Birthday

To my sweet baby boy.....Happy 3 Week Birthday. Mommy and Daddy love you so much. You have brought so much joy into our lives the past three weeks.

New Life

We have been adjusting at home with little Hudson. He is now 17 days old. It is definitely a change for the better; however, it has been difficult but well worth it. He usually feeds around every 2-3 hours during the day and 3-4 hours at night. Jeremy and I are finally getting better sleep at night with our angel monitor and Hudson establishing a routine. The monitor will go off if Hudson doesn't have movement within 20 seconds. So far, this has not happened and we are so thankful.

We couldn't believe how many diapers we were going through the first two weeks. His bowel movements seem to finally be slowing down!! Breastfeeding is going alot better after seeing the lactation consultant. It is a lot of work but worth it knowing that it is good for him and cheaper for us! We are doing something right since he now weighs 9.1 pounds and weighed 7.12 at birth.

I have appreciated my mom's help so much. Just having her there to listen to me or answer my questions or hold Hudson has been so nice! I love you momma!!!

This is our new life and we wouldn't trade it for anything! We love you Hudson Ray!

1 Week Old

Today Hudson is one week old. I can't believe it has already been 7 days since he entered this world.....time is flying by. I have been so lucky to have Jeremy home with me since his birth. I am dreading him going back to work on Monday and wish he had more time off. In Hudson's seven days of life, we have visited cousins in town that are here on vacation, traveled to Walmart for groceries, and went on our first walk in the stroller. Hudson pretty much eats, poops, and sleeps at this point. He dreams often which occasionally comes with a smile which is so sweet. We can't wait to share many more "firsts" with our son. We are totally in love with this little guy!!!