Easter 2013

Easter was our first holiday as a family of 4!  We had planned to go to Gigi's but she ended up getting the stomach bug (we stayed far away from her house).  The morning started off low key, Connor and I baked blueberry muffins for breakfast.

 

 

Brotherly love

This is right before Connor's big melt down about having to take a family picture...which we didn't end up getting!

My dad and Meg arrived Easter afternoon for the week.  They drove in from Denver to help out with Connor and household chores for the week since Matt was heading back to work.  It was a huge help having them there to entertain Connor and show him extra attention.  It was also nice not having to think about or cook dinner.

We rescheduled Easter at Gigi's for the following Sunday

 

Rachel was all about Walker

 

Annual Easter egg hunt

Big Daddy relaxing

First official family of 4 picture!

Gigi and Big Daddy took Connor to Shelby Farms for the Easter egg hunt

 

 

The egg hunt lasted 90 seconds and Connor said he didn't want to go back because he didn't get very many eggs.

Thank goodness Gigi and Big Daddy were there to show Connor some extra love!  It's definitely been a bigger adjustment with Connor than I had expected.  Slowly but surely we are starting to get into a new routine.

Introducing Walker Hudson

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a planner.  So the "plan" for Walker's delivery was for me to be at Germantown Methodist at 7:30 am on Monday, March 25th to be induced.  I was still 3 cm when I went for my last check up on March 20th and of course my doctor informed she wasn't on call for the weekend.

We had a busy last weekend trying to finish up all the loose ends.  The nursery was finally complete, we were stocked up on groceries, and Connor's bag was packed.  Little did I know, my "plan" was about to change on Sunday night.

Connor woke up around 10 pm with the stomach bug.  I couldn't believe that this was happening!  I felt so bad for him and I was praying Matt and I wouldn't get it.  After going up and down the stairs several times tending to Connor, I decided it was time for him to lay on the couch so he'd be closer.  Matt slept on the big couch and Connor was on the little couch, lights were out around 11:15...then around midnight the contractions started!

I laid in bed for about an hour trying to relax and hoping just to make it until our scheduled induction time.  Finally at 1 am I got up and told Matt I was getting in the shower to see if the contractions would slow down (they were about 5 minutes apart).  Meanwhile, Connor was still getting sick.  The shower did nothing for the contractions and they were starting to get stronger.

I called mom and gave her a heads up, Matt jumped in the shower, and I finished packing everyone up.  We left the house around 2 am and met my mom and Roy at the hospital.  They took Connor to their house while we settled in at the hospital.  Matt made up his bed on the comfy hospital sofa and I tried to relax.  Finally at 4:30 am I waived the white flag and asked for the epidural, best decision ever!  The back labor was very painful and my whole body was staying tense.  After the epidural I was able to relax and close my eyes, although I never went to sleep. 

My mom came up to the hospital around 9, while Roy stayed home with Connor.  At this point Connor hadn't gotten sick anymore and was just trying to regain his strength.  Dawne arrived at the hospital around 10.  We all started making bets on the weight, length, and arrival time...none of us were going to be right!  The nurse came in to check me around 11 and said my bag of fluid had come out, but hadn't burst yet.  She wasn't allowed to break it and had to get the on call doctor.  Little did I know, Dr. Dulaney would be walking in 10 minutes later telling me we were about to have a baby!

Mom and Dawne left the room around 11:25 so the doctor and nurses could get the room setup.  Then it was time to start pushing and three contractions later we welcomed Walker Hudson at 11:42 am.



Walker Hudson
March 25th
11:42 am
8 lbs 4 oz
20 1/2 inches

He weighed a whole pound heavier than Connor

20 1/2 inches long

Dr. Dulaney...love her!

 

Yaya and Gigi were back in the room by 12:15 and we all couldn't believe how fast everything went

Grandaddy came to visit

 

Day 2 brought back all the memories of pain after delivering Connor...

Connor's pediatrician said he had to stay away for 24 hrs before visiting the baby.  He was definitely excited to meet him.  So on Tuesday morning, Gigi and Big Daddy brought him up before school.

So sweet and melts my heart

 

 

 

 

Can you tell I was tired?  I hadn't had any sleep since Saturday night!

 

Look at all that dark hair!

 

Cici and Uncle Chris came to visit the first night

We learned a few things the first go around with Connor and decided to make some changes during the hospital stay with Walker.  For one thing, at night we sent Walker to the nursery.  I hadn't slept in over 24 hours and it was definitely needed!  Also, we stayed for 2 nights instead of rushing home.  We left Wednesday morning around 11 and I was already feeling much better than I did after having Connor.  Then it was time to face the reality of being a family of 4 (without the help of the nurses!).  The first week wasn't bad at all because Walker was still sleeping about 21 hours of the day.  Then the fun would begin...

Walker's Nursery

Walker's nursery is finally complete and we were definitely cutting it close with only a week to spare before my due date.  This nursery is simple and exactly what I wanted.  It wouldn't have been come together without the help of Gigi and Big Daddy, they both did so much work.  Gigi made the curtains and Big Daddy hung all the hardware (and countless other things).  It was definitely a labor of love!

 

 

 

 

Baby #2 {The Name}

The baby has a name and has had a name for a while, I've just been rather slow updating the blog these days.  When we found out that it was another boy, the names in my head starting swirling around.  I knew I wanted a family name mixed with another name, we just had to figure out (more like agree on) the combination. 

 Walker Hudson

Walker is Matt's dad and Matt's granddad's middle name.  Both are two strong, successful, intelligent, loving men and I don't think we could have picked a better first name!  Hudson is just a name that I have always liked and the two names flow well together.

Baby #2 {36 Weeks}

 (No picture, just for memories) 

How far along: 36 weeks

Maternity clothes: Yes

Stretch Marks: None that I can see

Sleep:  Still off and on; some nights are really good and other nights I'm up several times

Best Moment of the Week:  Getting everything put in it's spot for baby to make his debut

Miss Anything:  Energy and bending over to tie my shoes (it's really quite a sight)

Movement:  I'm convinced this baby is going to be wild, he is nonstop moving

Food Cravings:  Still nothing this week, I have completely lost my sense of taste and smell (I think it may be from some medication I had to take)

Anything make you queasy or sick:  The night time queasy is back in full force

Gender:  It's a boy!

Symptoms:  I have all the symptoms of a 9 month pregnant person....braxton hicks contractions and pressure are at the top of my list

Mood:  I'm starting to slow down in the energy level, so when I get home from work I'm usually exhausted.

Looking forward to:  My check up on Tuesday, I'm anxious to hear her prediction on arrival time!



Baby #2 {The Shower}

This past weekend Dawne, Amber, Kim, Samantha, and Candi threw us a couple's shower for baby Walker. At first I was hesitant about having a shower, because we really didn't need anything since I still had all of Connor's baby stuff. After basically being told that there was no negotiating, I agreed to a low key couples shower.

I have to admit that as the day got closer, I got more and more excited! When we walked into the room, I was blown away by the cuteness of the decorations. Everything was so cute and yet simple (as I had requested)!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are definitely blessed to have such wonderful family and friends!

Baby #2 {34 Weeks}

It's been quite a while since I've done one of these baby updates, but time is just flying by!  Especially with the holidays, Connor's birthday, and Matt's birthday...excuses, excuses!

How far along: 34 weeks

Maternity clothes: Absolutely, I'm even starting to run out of those

Stretch Marks: None that I can see

Sleep: I have good and bad nights; if I wake up in the middle of the night it takes hours to get back to sleep

Best Moment of the Week: Doctor said everything looks good at my 34 week check up and that baby is back to measuring on schedule (he was 2 weeks ahead for awhile, maybe he won't be as big as she thought!)

Miss Anything: Being able to get comfortable.  He's definitely dropped and that has helped tremendously, but I still have a hard time getting comfortable

Movement: The boy is nonstop moving

Food Cravings: Nothing really, I've had sinus issues for that last couple of weeks so nothing sounds or tastes good

Anything make you queasy or sick:  The night nauseousness is back, not very happy about that one

Gender:  It's a boy!

Symptoms: Tired, heartburn, braxton hicks contractions, pressure...all the normal 34 week stuff

Belly button: Flat as a board and oh so tender

Mood: I'm tired these days and being sick has not helped, not to mention Connor's been sick too

Looking forward to:  Our couples shower this weekend!