~Quick update...

Matt and I had to take Hudson back to the dr this morning b/c of some concerns we had... Or should I say - 1st time parent worries... Anway, when we were at the dr on Tuesday for his jaundice check his weight was up from 7 lbs 8.5 oz to 7 lbs 12 oz. Well, today when the nurse weighed him his weight had gone up to 8 lbs 1 oz. Can you believe that he has gained 5 oz in 3 days?? That is crazy! My boy loves to eat and the scale proves it!!

~1st tub bath...

Since Hudson's umbilical cord fell off on Saturday he was able to have his first tub bath. My Mother-in-Law came and spent the day with us yesterday. She was there to help me with his first bath. I am so glad that she was there to help b/c there is no way that I could have bathed and held a very slippery new born... Hudson was not a happy baby at all but he did very well for his first bath. After his bath and a full tummy he slept for about 4 hrs before he was ready to eat again. I think we have found the trick to help him sleep at night. A nice warm bath and then a full tummy should lead to a nice nights sleep.

Here are just a few pics from his bath and after...

~How do you freeze time??

At 8:52 this morning Hudson turned 1 week old. I can not believe that he has been in our arms for a week already. Is there a way to freeze time? I am looking forward to our life with him but I want him to stay this small forever! I love being a Mommy - it is the best job in the entire world. Matt is a fantastic Dad and I never had one doubt in my mind that he would be.

Thursday evening Matt's cousin Daniel and his wife came for a visit. Daniel is starting his professional photography business here in the Atl area. Daniel did his very first newborn photo session with us and Hudson. It was so much fun and Daniel did an amazing job... Please go to his site and check it out... Also, make sure to watch the slide show at the end... I cry every time I watch it... :)

I will leave you with a recent pic of Hudson...

~Our little Miracle has Arrived!!!

Hudson Charlie Seabolt arrived Saturday, July 25th at 8:52 am. He weighed 7 lbs 11 oz and is 21 inches long. He is beautiful and the absolute love of our lives...

It is so hard to believe that you could instantly love someone so much that you just met. My heart has grown a million times in size. Matt and I are so happy that God has blessed us with this wonderful gift of life.

I will leave you now with a few pics of our little man... Hopefully I can continue to update his blog - of course as time permits... :)

~37 wks...

I had my dr appt today. I have gained another lbs - so 30 lbs all together. I don't think that is too bad... They tell you to gain between 25-35 lbs so I am on track. Especially since I have 2 1/2 wks left... My appt went well. My strep B culture came back negative so I will not have to worry about having an antibiotic IV when I go into labor. Speaking of labor - there has been no change since last week. Hudson is still posterior and I still have not dilated. I was also told that I can resume my regular activities. So, I will be cooking more and maybe helping with the cleaning and laundry. The doctor told me that I could even go jump on a trampoline but too bad we do not have one... :)

I had my shower on Sunday and it turned out so nice. Matt's sisters and Mom did an excellent job. It was a drop in shower which was really nice. We received some really nice gifts and we appreciate everything that was given to us.

I hope to post some exciting news in the near future (like going to the hospital)... Matt just wants me to make it to my next appt and then after that he would be happy for Hudson to come...

Until then, take care...

~36 wks...

Today I had my 36 wk check up with the doctor. Everything went well... I still have not dilated but my cervix has shortened and I am about 20% effaced. I have a while still to go. I will probably end up going full term and having to be induced. But that would be ok with me. The longer he can stay in the better for him.

We FINALLY have the chair and ottoman in his room and it looks so good. I will take a few pics and post them when I get a chance. I have my last baby shower this weekend. My sister-in-laws are giving it for us and it is a drop in shower... I am looking forward to it - I know we will have a nice time.

I having nothing more to post - I will try and get the pics posted asap...

Take care...

~35 wk update...

I am 35 1/2 wks today and I had my ob appt. Everything is still going well - still no dilation. I have been having some cramps everyday since this past Friday night. It is usually one or two a day. The dr told us today that if I happen to go into labor that they will not prolong my labor. That is exciting news to hear. Hudson is head down - thank goodness. I also had my strep b test done today and I should hear back next wk at my appt.

Also, we called yesterday to get an update on the chair and ottoman. Apparently it has been shipped but shipped from Canada... good grief. So, hopefully we will have the last bit of the furniture by next week. Last night we purchased the car seat... I am so glad to have that now even though it is still in the box. This is something that I have been stressing over for so long... Now I know that part is taken care of.

If anything changes I will be sure to post it. Take care...