Hudson had his 6 month checkup and shots yesterday. He weighed 22.3 pounds (95%) and was 27 inches long (60%). Our pediatrician said he is a healthy boy and growing great.
We have been giving him baby food for about a month now but weren't really sure on how much or how often. Our doctor informed us we can give him up to 3 jars of stage 2 fruits and veggies and up to 6 ounces of fluids (water or juice). Hudson's favorite foods at this point are green beans, carrots and peaches. I have been hesitant on fruits because I don't want him to get where that is all he wants. We also tried water last night in a sippy cup for the first time. He didn't really understand how to get the water out of the top since it is different than a nipple. I think it will just take some time.
Hudson is wanting to crawl so bad. He is already becoming so mobile. He can rock back and forth and is turning in a complete circle on all fours. Also if he wants something he will roll until he gets to the location of the desired item. He will be crawling in no time I am sure of it.
He is about to cut his 3rd and 4th tooth. He is drooling like crazy and rubbing every toy he can get into his mouth across his gums.
We are enjoying this age so much. He is so fun and his personality is shining so much! He is beginning to learn to reach for us if he wants to be picked up. He babbles constantly and smiles alot!
His next appointment is at 9 months but no shots....YEAH!!!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Blizzard 2011
Last Monday night into Tuesday the sleet/ice began and the snow followed shortly after. Grocery stores were packed and shelves cleared out of the essentials. We stocked up and prepared to be at home for a few days.
News channels were right on their predictions and Springfield was pounded. We got 9-10 inches of snow on Tuesday and Wednesday. School was cancelled from Tuesday through Friday so I had some time at home with Hudson. It was great to be home with both of my boys on Tuesday and Wednesday. We got another 2 inches on Friday night. We are expected to be getting a little more in the next few days
All I know for sure is that we will never go without an SUV (All-Wheel Drive) again! It has been amazing in the thick snow and slush.
News channels were right on their predictions and Springfield was pounded. We got 9-10 inches of snow on Tuesday and Wednesday. School was cancelled from Tuesday through Friday so I had some time at home with Hudson. It was great to be home with both of my boys on Tuesday and Wednesday. We got another 2 inches on Friday night. We are expected to be getting a little more in the next few days
All I know for sure is that we will never go without an SUV (All-Wheel Drive) again! It has been amazing in the thick snow and slush.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Playing in the snow
Addie fetching her ball
Daddy and H
H laughing in the snow
H sitting in the snow (before he fell backwards)
Smiling at Mommy
Mommy and H
Daddy and H
H laughing in the snow
H sitting in the snow (before he fell backwards)
Smiling at Mommy
Mommy and H
Recent picture
This is Hudson on one of our snow days. He is 6 months old in this picture. He loves his exersaucer.
6 Months Old
You are now 6 months old Hudson Ray. It is officially your half-birthday. Mommy cannot believe that I gave birth to you 6 months ago.....where has the time gone? We are so proud of you and think you are just the cutest baby ever. I think most people would agree with us.
You were suppose to have your 6 month checkup and shots today but the doctor's office called to reschedule because they were going home for the day due to the snow. We are under a blizzard warning. As I write this we currently have 6 inches of snow and it's not letting down yet. Your 6 month appointment will now be on Valentines Day at 4:00pm. Mommy and Daddy weighed and measured you today. You are now 23 pounds and 27 inches long. What a BIG boy!
Hudson, your favorite things include eating your green beans, sitting in your highchair, exersaucer, and walker. You love your Johnny Jump Up and often bounce in it at night when Mommy and Daddy are their tv shows. You have always loved your baths and still do. You also like to roll around and lay on your stomach on the floor. We just know any day you are going to take off crawling. Talking on the cell phone is a daily thing for you. If you are with Mimi, you talk to Mommy at least twice a day and if you are with Mommy and Daddy you talk to Mimi and Papa at least once a day.
In terms of communication, you are very expressive. You have lots of facial expressions but our favorite is your smile. It lights up our world. You are babbling constantly. It doesn't appear to Mommy that you have any real consonants at this point. Your new thing is a sucking noise that you make by inhaling air. I think you have just learned recently that your voice can make lots of different noises. It is so cute and we got a video of it today on our snow day. Daddy and you do it back and forth. You definitely realize that a conversation is two-sided. You listen and then talk and so on. You are one smart cookie.
At bedtime, Daddy feeds you your bottle and rocks you for about 5 minutes. When he places you in your crib you almost never cry anymore but roll over onto your tummy and go to sleep. This makes it alot less stressful for Mommy. I absolutely hate listening to you cry. You have been sleeping around 5 or 6 hours before you wake to eat at night and then wake again around 6:30-7:00. A couple of the last few mornings Mommy has had to wake you up to leave for Mimi's house. Daddy is still feeding you during your nighttime feeding while Mommy pumps. You are such a happy baby in the mornings. I love your precious smile and your sweet voice.
You are still taking a bottle around every 3 hours. You are drinking about 5 ounces each bottle. Around dinnertime, we are offering you baby food and a bottle. You LOVE your green beans. You will eat carrots ok but squash is not your favorite. You are good at keeping most of the food in your mouth. At night, we are mixing half formula and half breastmilk to help hold you over a little. It doesn't seem to bother your tummy at all.
We feel so blessed to have you as our son. God gave us the best gift on July 29th. We thank Him everyday for you. We have enjoyed the past six months of your life and look forward to the next six. We love you to the moon and back Hudson Ray.
You were suppose to have your 6 month checkup and shots today but the doctor's office called to reschedule because they were going home for the day due to the snow. We are under a blizzard warning. As I write this we currently have 6 inches of snow and it's not letting down yet. Your 6 month appointment will now be on Valentines Day at 4:00pm. Mommy and Daddy weighed and measured you today. You are now 23 pounds and 27 inches long. What a BIG boy!
Hudson, your favorite things include eating your green beans, sitting in your highchair, exersaucer, and walker. You love your Johnny Jump Up and often bounce in it at night when Mommy and Daddy are their tv shows. You have always loved your baths and still do. You also like to roll around and lay on your stomach on the floor. We just know any day you are going to take off crawling. Talking on the cell phone is a daily thing for you. If you are with Mimi, you talk to Mommy at least twice a day and if you are with Mommy and Daddy you talk to Mimi and Papa at least once a day.
In terms of communication, you are very expressive. You have lots of facial expressions but our favorite is your smile. It lights up our world. You are babbling constantly. It doesn't appear to Mommy that you have any real consonants at this point. Your new thing is a sucking noise that you make by inhaling air. I think you have just learned recently that your voice can make lots of different noises. It is so cute and we got a video of it today on our snow day. Daddy and you do it back and forth. You definitely realize that a conversation is two-sided. You listen and then talk and so on. You are one smart cookie.
At bedtime, Daddy feeds you your bottle and rocks you for about 5 minutes. When he places you in your crib you almost never cry anymore but roll over onto your tummy and go to sleep. This makes it alot less stressful for Mommy. I absolutely hate listening to you cry. You have been sleeping around 5 or 6 hours before you wake to eat at night and then wake again around 6:30-7:00. A couple of the last few mornings Mommy has had to wake you up to leave for Mimi's house. Daddy is still feeding you during your nighttime feeding while Mommy pumps. You are such a happy baby in the mornings. I love your precious smile and your sweet voice.
You are still taking a bottle around every 3 hours. You are drinking about 5 ounces each bottle. Around dinnertime, we are offering you baby food and a bottle. You LOVE your green beans. You will eat carrots ok but squash is not your favorite. You are good at keeping most of the food in your mouth. At night, we are mixing half formula and half breastmilk to help hold you over a little. It doesn't seem to bother your tummy at all.
We feel so blessed to have you as our son. God gave us the best gift on July 29th. We thank Him everyday for you. We have enjoyed the past six months of your life and look forward to the next six. We love you to the moon and back Hudson Ray.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Trying to Move
Hudson is starting to move around alot. If you lay him on the floor on his back, he will roll to his tummy and try to reach his toys. He also scouts alot and pushes his butt up really high in the air so that he can get his knees up under him to push off. It does however take him awhile to get where he is trying to go but he usually makes it there with time. He can turn around 360 degrees and will sometimes roll from belly to back to belly to back until he gets where he wants to be. Hudson will be crawling within weeks I believe. I am excited to reach another milestone but then again sad that my little baby is growing up. Hudson will be 6 months on Saturday, January 29th.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Big Cousin
Since this blog mostly revolves around Hudson, I figured I would title this post "BIG COUSIN".
Hudson is going to become a big cousin on or around August 18th. Jessica and Brandon are 10 weeks pregnant and couldn't be more excited. I got to be with her when she took the pregnancy test and got to go to her first ultrasound yesterday (thank you snow day) to see that sweet baby. The baby was moving it's arms and the heartbeat looked good and strong.
Jess has been suffering from morning sickness since about the time she found out she was expecting. So far her symptoms are exactly the same as mine. I have already bought her the first doses of B6 vitamin and Unisom to help with the all-day sickness.
Hudson and Baby Penrose will be approximately 13 months apart. They will be very close growing up. If they have a boy, they are set. BUT if they have a girl, we will all get to have our girlie fix buying pink and bows. I believe it is a GIRL. Either way at this point, we are just praying for a healthy baby.
We are thankful for this pregnancy and know that it happened in God's perfect timing. I am looking forward to my sister starting to show, feeling the baby move, and being in the delivery room with her like she was for me. Thank you Jesus for this sweet baby!
Hudson is going to become a big cousin on or around August 18th. Jessica and Brandon are 10 weeks pregnant and couldn't be more excited. I got to be with her when she took the pregnancy test and got to go to her first ultrasound yesterday (thank you snow day) to see that sweet baby. The baby was moving it's arms and the heartbeat looked good and strong.
Jess has been suffering from morning sickness since about the time she found out she was expecting. So far her symptoms are exactly the same as mine. I have already bought her the first doses of B6 vitamin and Unisom to help with the all-day sickness.
Hudson and Baby Penrose will be approximately 13 months apart. They will be very close growing up. If they have a boy, they are set. BUT if they have a girl, we will all get to have our girlie fix buying pink and bows. I believe it is a GIRL. Either way at this point, we are just praying for a healthy baby.
We are thankful for this pregnancy and know that it happened in God's perfect timing. I am looking forward to my sister starting to show, feeling the baby move, and being in the delivery room with her like she was for me. Thank you Jesus for this sweet baby!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
