O baby

Hudson,

You have had a busy past few days! Starting a few days ago you started throwing up a lot, crying non stop, and not sleeping at all!!!! For the past two nights I have cried myself to sleep while it was your daddy's turn to stay up with you because it physically hurt me to know you were hurting and upset! Finally, after two very rough nights we went to the doctor where you were diagnosed with reflux. The doctor prescribed Zantac and it seems to be helping a little! You slept ok last night but I'm not sure if it was because of the medication or if you were just completely exhausted... Either way your, daddy and I got some much needed sleep last night.

You had some visitors this weekend! Two of my very best friends from home came to meet you! Brooke and Alana stayed the night Saturday night. It was sooo good to see them and they just loved getting to see you!  

Today, you got to go see your little friend Wyatt! It is funny how you are only two weeks older than he is, but you are so much bigger!!!! We got some cute pictures before you started getting fussy and we left! Haha  I think the two of you will be good friends just like your daddy's!

 How cute are these little guys!!!

Wyatt's big sister Kennedy could not get enough of her little brother "Blue Baby"!  She kept telling him to be nice or she was going to have to take him by himself!  It was so cute!  She just loved touching the babies!  You can see her sweet little hand sneaking in to love on them!

You can really see how much bigger Hudson is in this picture!  He is yawning, but it looks like Hudson is about to eat Wyatt!

Tomorrow is your first Halloween! You are way too young to really enjoy it. Next year it will be more fun for you!  My mom (Grandma Smith) got you a really cute Halloween outfit.  When she gave it to you I didn't think it would fit...I honestly thought it would be way too big for you.  BOY WAS I WRONG!  You are growing like a weed and at 3 weeks old you are wearing size 3 months!  haha 

We love you very much It is crazy! I almost can't remember what my life was like before you! You make me so happy! Everyday I love you more than the day before! I didn't know it was possible to love you this much!  Even though the past few days have been hard, you are still the best baby ever!  For the most part you are very happy!  Usually when you do cry it is for one of 3 reasons:  you are hungry (most of the time this is the cause), you need your diaper changed, you want cuddled (my favorite)!

Hudson's 2 (almost 3) week checkup!

My sweet little baby will be 3 weeks old tomorrow!!!  SERIOUSLY?!?!  Where has the time gone?  What have I been doing the past 3 weeks?  I just can't seem to wrap my head around it!  Everyone and I mean EVERYONE always told me to cherish every minute of motherhood because it goes by in the blink of an eye.  I didn't believe them, until now!

Yesterday I took Hudson back to his place of birth to visit his new friend Wyatt!  It was our very first outing just the two of us!  Hudson was so good!  It was weird walking the halls of the Women's Care Center and seeing some familiar faces, but not being a patient!  When we were there, there were only two other babies born, so we had the place to ourselves.  Yesterday was a different story!  Britney (Wyatt's mommy) told me that there were at least 14 other babies (and their family's) there!  Was there a full moon recently?!?!  Anyway, It was so nice to FINALLY get to meet Mr. Wyatt!  He was absolutely adorable!  I can't wait for Hudson and Wyatt to have play dates!

Today is a yucky day!  It is cold and rainy... the perfect day for napping and TV watching!  We did have to get up early and get out in all this nasty weather this morning though, because Hudson had his 2 (almost 3) week checkup!  I woke up early enough to feed, burp, and change Hudson and even get ready myself!  Steve and I drove separately so that he could go on into work after the appointment!  I was glad he came to Hudson's checkup!  Anyway, as soon as we got there and took a seat in the waiting room, Hudson started fussing.  So, I picked him up and started cuddling him!  Wouldn't you know it, my sweet little baby started pooping and tooting right then and there!  Steve and I just stared at each other and started laughing!  His baby toots are so loud and sound like grown man farts!  It was hilarious!

Look at my long hot dog baby!  The doctor says that Hudson is skinny for his length, but he is a BIG BOY!  At this rate, the doctor thinks he will be taller than Steve when he grows up!  CRAZY!

Weight:  9 lbs 4 oz  50.75%
Height:  22 1/2 inches  98%
Head: 14 inches  50%

He is one healthy baby boy!!!

I got our pictures today!  How sweet is this!

Just My Baby & Me

Day one of being home alone with Hudson was a huge success if I do say so myself!  This may be boring to EVERYONE, but someday it might be fun to look back and see how we spent our first full day alone together!  We woke up at 5:45 because someone was hungry and needed a diaper change!  haha  After Hudson was taken care of, we watched the Desperate Housewives episode from last night that I DVR'd.  I like doing that better anyway because you can skip all the commercials!  Although I will say, I have started seeing Holiday commercials and I am LOVING it!  After that exciting episode, Hudson and I were ready for a nap (especially since we didn't get a lot of sleep last night).  We slept until about 11, ate lunch, and started OPERATION:  GET BACK IN SHAPE!  I exercised for almost an hour before Hudson was hungry again.  I think we may be going through a growth spurt...  I got to take a shower (which was wonderful) and Hudson did great!  After a much needed shower and another round of feeding and diaper changing we gave our first attempt at tummy time!  I have no idea at what age tummy time is supposed to start, but we tried...  Hudson was a little confused by the whole ordeal...  It was pretty cute to watch though!  Now here we are!  Hudson was fed again and Steve and I ate dinner.  It is 7:00pm and I am exhausted!  It may be time for another nap!  So, that's it!  Day ONE in a nutshell!  Success?  I think so!

Hudson doing tummy time... he just laid there looking all cute!  I really don't know if we are doing this right.

I was pleasantly surprised how well today went!  Hudson REALLY is such a good baby!  I'm sure everyone thinks they have a good baby, but we really do!!!!  Today went by so fast!  I think I am going to LOVE being a stay at home mommy for the time being!  I don't know how long I will be able to do that, so I am going to take it all in while I can!  It is going to be so fun getting to be there, watching him grow!  

O and Hudson's little friend Wyatt came into the world today!!! You can check out my friend's blog and read about their journey here!   I can't wait until we can get the boys together!  It is so fun knowing so many people who are having little boys right now! 

He we go again on our own....

Yesterday my mom left and now it is just going to be Steve, Hudson, and me...  I am a little nervous about being home alone with Hudson all day.  When my mom was here, she would love on him and let me get things done (like shower, brush my teeth, eat, and sleep...).  There were definitely some tears when they pulled away!  Even though he is a little tiny baby, he can be pretty intimidating!  Here are some pictures from yesterday before my parents left!

Me at 2 weeks and 1 day post pregnancy!  The swelling is going down and I'm starting to look normal again!  PLAYTEX DROP IN's my be the best thing EVER!  So far, they are proving to be a lifesaver!

 My parents with Hudson before they headed back home!  I miss them so much already!  I really wish we lived closer and they were retired so that they could come stay with us more often... Hint Hint mom and dad!  WISHFUL THINKING!

 We did photo shoot outside before Grandma and Grandpa Smith left!  Hudson missed them so much when they left, he even cried for a good two hours!  haha

 Me with Hudson and my parents!

 Our NEW Family!

Hudson really is such a good baby!  He does cry, but not too much and is usually very content!  Nights are still a little hard.  When he wakes up and needs fed, sometimes I am so tired I feel delirious!  I even have dreams/nightmares that seem so real that it really freaks me out!  I have dreams that I can't find my baby, or that I fed him and fell asleep with him in my arms and woke up and he wasn't there... It may sound silly, but nothing makes a new moms heart race like the thought of loosing her baby!  Luckily, those have started to subside!  His night time feedings are also starting to get more regular, meaning they are usually every 2 1/2 to 3 hours instead of random times.  I can count on waking up about 3 times each night for a good hour and getting about 3-4 hours of sleep.  Hey, it's an improvement! 

For lunch yesterday we had P.F. Chang's and I had the best fortune EVER!  I can't get the picture to flip, but you get the message!  It was too funny!

"Do not give up:  the beginning is always the hardest"

"Milk"

Haha How funny is that?!?  It was definitely encouraging!  Everyone keeps telling me that around 3 months things will get a lot easier....  I am looking forward to that, but until then I am going to enjoy every second I have with this beautiful little baby!  I'm sure one day I am going to look back and miss my all nighters and snuggle time with my baby!  He won't be this little forever....  We are taking it one day at a time and trying to be the best parents we can possibly be!  

Yesterday, Steve and I decided to take Hudson and Sadie out for a nice long walk.  It was so beautiful outside!  All our neighbors wanted to see him!  No one got to hold or touch him (I blocked) but everyone just oooed and ahhed over how sweet he was!  Anyway, Hudson was great on the walk!  He slept the entire time and Sadie really needed to get out and let off some energy!  The walk was also nice because Steve and I got to talk and hang out like "old times"!  I cherish every second I have with my husband, because we don't get to spend that much time together just hanging out, especially now.  We try to make every moment count!

We love you Hudson, more than words can possibly describe!  You are the best thing that has ever happened to us and we couldn't imagine our lives any other way!  We thank God every day for letting us be your parents!

Happy 2 Week Birthday!

Hudson,
Today is the day!  Your due date that is!  It is also your two week birthday AND the day you lost your umbilical cord!  I can't believe how fast you are growing up!  These past two weeks have flown by!  The first week of your life, your daddy stayed at home with us.  The second week of your life, my mom came and stayed with us to help me out.  Starting Monday, it's just you and me!  Part of me is excited to have you all to myself, and part of me is scared out of my mind to be alone with you!  I want so badly to be the best mommy in the whole world for you!

In other news, I am feeling better every day!  My swelling is also starting to go down!  Last night, I even started to see something that resembled ankles!  To celebrate and give me a much needed break, my mom took Jess and I to get manicures and pedicures!  It was fantastic!  Also, Hudson is starting to have more predictable sleep patterns, so I am now getting between 3 and 4 hours of sleep each night/day.

Hudson on his 2 week birthday!  October 21, 2011

My sweet baby testing out his crib!  He doesn't sleep there yet (and won't for a while) but he seems to like it!

Wall Art!  I found these on Amazon.com and thought they were super cute!

Grandma Smith with Hudson!  She was such a HUGE help this past week!  I wish she didn't have to leave...

Grandpa smith with Hudson!

Hudson with his Aunt Jessica!  It is so sweet how much she loves him!!!

Another picture of Grandpa Smith with Hudson!

My sweet baby!  Look how alert he is!  I can't believe how he can lift his own head up!

Isn't he just the most adorable baby EVER!

and again... I just can't get enough of this little guy!  He has made my life 100 times better!

Grandma Smith laughing that Hudson won't give us a good picture!  Can you tell she loves this little boy?!?!

Happy 2 week birthday my love!  Having you in our family for the past two weeks has made our lives so much better!  We have enjoyed every second!  I love you more than life itself and can't wait to spend the rest of my life loving you! 

Random Thoughts

~  I can't believe two weeks ago today we headed to the hospital to have Hudson!  TWO WEEKS!!!!

~  Hudson is wearing mostly newborn clothes, but can fit in some smaller 0-3 month outfits....  I'm not sure how I feel about this!

~  Hudson's original due date is tomorrow...  I'm so glad he got here early! 

~  Your body really does heal quickly after having a baby...  Two weeks ago, it didn't seem like it would! 

~  I never knew how much time and energy it took to take care of a newborn baby...  All they do is lay there right?!?!  haha  I have a whole new level of respect for moms!

~  After two weeks I am just now starting to feel "normal" again (whatever that is).

~  I love my mom (and family) even more...again I didn't think it would be possible, but I do!

~  Everything and I mean EVERYTHING takes 100 times longer to do when you have a baby!!!  I'm lucky if I get a chance to get out of my PJ's and take a shower....  There is no point in dressing up right now.  Every time I do, I get spit up on and end up changing back anyway....

~The O So Traumatic diaper changes can be easier when approached like a Pit Crew for NASCAR!  Tag teaming makes the entire ordeal much more tolerable for baby!

~  Babies eat ALL THE TIME! 

~  Take it one day at a time!  Enjoy every second!  Learn to love exactly where you are at in life!  Don't wish your life away!  Appreciate the small things!

~  Sleep is a thing of the past...for me anyway!

~  I never knew I could love another human being like I love my baby:  unconditionally, without reason, totally, and completely!!!

~  I thought at about 1 week out I was out of the woods for the "hormonal mood swings"....  then the next day they kicked in!  I cried about everything (it didn't help that our family pet passed away).  It is getting better.

~  Having a baby really makes you put things in perspective.  It makes you look at what is really important in life. 

~  I have never been so Happy and Scared all at the same time... I worry about him more than I ever thought I would.  Does he get enough to eat?  Am I meeting all of his needs?  Will is reflux cause him to choke while I'm asleep at night?  Are his hiccups uncomfortable?

~ Just because you are pregnant does NOT mean you can or should eat everything you crave!!!  If you do, don't be surprised when you gain a metric ton.  Blaming the swelling only gets you so far...  UGH!

~  Baby poop is exciting!  Who knew?!?!

~  A baby pooping is just able the most adorable thing ever, right up there with a baby smiling, tooting, holding your finger...

~  The job (privilege) of  parenting is not shared equally between partners with a newborn...  I was not expecting this, but when you really think about it, there is only so much daddy can do when babies are this small....  As good of a person and dad I think Steve is/will be, he can only do so much with Hudson at the age he is...  And let's be honest, to a guy, a newborn just isn't that interesting....

~  The moment you meet your baby, you are willing to do anything for them.  You would give your life for your baby in a heart beat if necessary.  NO QUESTION!

~  Family pets get jealous easily... be sure to pay a lot of attention to them too!

~  Nothing breaks your heart more than hearing your baby cry.

~  After having a baby with the man you love, you love him more than you ever thought you could.  I never thought it would be possible to love my husband more than I already do, but creating a new life with him is/was probably the most amazing thing WE ever could have done.

~  Hand sanitizer is essential

~  Everyone has opinions on what to do with a baby and how to care for them...  Do what you feel is right and let the rest go in one ear and out the other.  People mean well.  

~  Protective doesn't even begin to describe  a new mother.  There is a reason for the saying "mama bear"!

~  You can buy your baby expensive swings, toys, clothes, and furniture, but at the end of the day, your baby chooses what HE likes...  We have 3 different kinds of swings, a cradle, pack n' play, and a crib.  Our baby HATES all but one of the swings and will only sleep in the cradle (Fisher Price rock and play sleeper ~$50).

Hudson is 10 days old and my life will never be the same!

So much has happened over the past 10 days!  I can't even believe it!  My world has completely changed...for the better!  Just look at this little man!!!!

Isn't he just the cutest!!!  He started smiling this week!  Even if it IS just for gas, it is still adorable!  He can suck his thumb too!  Every time I look at him, my heart just melts!

Steve was home with Hudson and me for the first week.  I was sad that today he had to go back to work, but so thankful/excited that my mom is here for this next week!  I need all the help I can get lately.  There just aren't enough hours in a day.  It blows my mind how much longer EVERYTHING takes.  If I'm not feeding Hudson, I'm changing him, burping him, eating, or trying to figure out when I need to do everything all over again!!!  Having someone here with me has been a life saver, because there is no sleep for this mama!  Steve and I are still trying to work out a plan of attack when dividing up care for our baby....  I don't know what I am going to do next week when it is just the two of us...  I tear up just thinking about it!

Thanks Grandma for helping us out this week!  I think Hudson is pretty happy about her being here too!  I don't know what I would do without here help this week!

Today was a BIG FIRST!  We went on a short walk up and down our street!  It was such a nice day that we just couldn't resist!  It is crazy how out of shape I am!  I think Hudson did great and Sadie was happy getting out too!

Being a parent really rocks your world!  All of the sudden, your life isn't just yours anymore!  You are constantly at your baby's beck and call (even at 3am).  His needs become much more important than your needs and you find yourself not eating or sleeping in order to feed or comfort him.  Nothing else seems to matter except taking care of your baby's needs.  In the past 10 days, I have turned into a hormonal, sleep deprived, dairy cow who eats granola bars all the time because it is easy and convenient....and I couldn't be happier about it!

Hudson has changed so much in his short life.  His ear is no longer bent, his face has filled out and is much less puffy, he is alert and can track you with his eyes, and will sit and "talk" to you!  I still can't believe he is mine and he is here!  Hudson really is such a good baby.  He doesn't really cry much, just fusses when he needs something.  He doesn't sleep at night, but will on and off during the day.  That is something we are trying to figure out how to fix!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~IN OTHER NEWS~*~*~*~*~*~

Saturday was a sad day for us.  Otis, our three year old cat passed away.  When we got home from the hospital we noticed he was acting funny.  We took him to the vet and came home with antibiotics thinking he just had a bug of some kind.  by Friday this past week he still wasn't eating, drinking, or moving.  He would sit in the same spot all day.  So we took him back to the vet.  They ran blood work and found that his potassium levels were off and wanted to keep him over night to give him fluids and monitor him.  Unfortunately, Saturday morning we got a phone call letting us know that he had just passed away.  Apparently he had heart problems that we didn't know about and the baby coming home stressed him out and caused him to go into a downward spiral....

Happy 1 week Birthday Hudson!

This morning as I was up feeding my precious baby, I glanced over and saw that it was 4:00am.  I realized that 1 week ago from that exact moment, I was holding my baby boy for the very first time.  The tears started flowing (It happens a lot lately). I can't believe he is already a week old!!! What is even more crazy is that his due date still isn't for another week!!!  Ahhhh I don't even want to know how big he would have been had he been born on his due date!

We were discharged from the Hospital on Sunday afternoon.  It was a little scary realizing that YES they really were going to send us off on our own with this little tiny baby.  I road in the back seat the whole way home to be close to Hudson.  Once home, it really started to sink in that we were now on our own!  The first night was rough, I'm not going to lie.  Hudson had gotten circumcised earlier that day and hadn't been eating well.  We couldn't get him to sleep, and all he wanted to do was be cuddled and cry!  Ahhhh

Each night after that has gotten better and better!  Steve is sleeping through the night and I am trying o nap when I have time.  Our system is far from perfect and leaves me exhausted about 99% of the time, but at least I know what to expect.

Hudson had his first doctor's appointment this week  We found out that he had lost 1 pound in 1 day!  So. they refereed me to a lactation consultant and she eased my mind.  Now Hudson is right on track!

They days are a blur all blended together.  Hudson is the happiest, most loving baby!  He is just so good!  I love him so much.  He even recently started smiling!  It is so cute.

Friends and family have been bringing us dinner this past week.  Last night, Grandma and Grandpa Farmer came over and brought a yummy spread!

Grandma and Grandpa Farmer at our house!

 Steve, Hudson, and Grandpa Farmer!

Grandma and Grandpa Smith will be n town!  YEA!!!!  My mom will be staying with us for a whole week starting tomorrow.  I am so thankful that she offered to come help. 

I love my life right now.  I will post more, but I can't keep my eyes open right now.....  Hudson is curled up on my chest and I couldn't be happier.   LIVE IS WONDERFUL!!!

Hudson's Birthday!

Words can't describe how happy I am right now!  My heart feels like it is about to burst with love for this new miracle God has given us.  Steve and I are overjoyed and can't get enough of him.  He is the best thing I have ever done in my entire life.

On Thursday October 6, 2011 at 9:00am I had a doctors appointment .  I was 37 weeks 6 days pregnant.  The appointment started out completely normal, aside from the fact that my doctor had just left the practice.  I told the nurse practitioner (who I was seeing that day) that I had been having trouble feeling Hudson move around lately.  She spoke with the head doctor and told me that they wanted me to stay after my appointment to have some additional tests done, just to make sure Hudson was doing alright.  We did a Biophysical test, a nonstress test, and an ultrasound.  I thought I would be going home.  However, when the nurse came and got me... She told me that the doctor in charge (my new doctor) wanted to see me.  So, I went back to an exam room.  They decided to check me...again and then told me I was 3 cm dilated and almost 80% effaced.  It was now almost 12:00.  The first time I was checked (around 9:00am)I was just over 2 cm dilated, so my new doctor told me I was in labor!  The doctor, after reviewing the test results and seeing my progress decided that she didn't want Hudson to stay in my belly any longer.  She was very concerned that he wasn't moving like he was supposed to and thought that it was best to just get him out!  I was completely shocked!  She then told me that I could go home, pack, get ready and that night at 6:00pm return to have Hudson!  She said because I was already in labor and making progress, she would just break my water to get things going.

I almost had a heart attack!  Tears started filling my eyes!  I just couldn't believe it!  We were going to have our baby very soon!  I called Steve, and he was just as shocked as I was.  I called my parents and told them to head to Kentucky because their first grandson was going to be here soon.  All family was notified.  Once at home I started scrambling.  There was so much that needed to be done!  I finished packing and repacking all hospital bags, did laundry, cleaned, ate, took a shower, and got the car seat installed.... Steve came home early to help out!  Around 5:00pm my parents arrived at our house, unloaded their car, and off we went to the Hospital.

Once there, we got registered.  It didn't take long at all, and we were back in the room.  They gave me a gown and hooked me up to an IV.  I told the nurse and the doctor that I would do whatever they told/wanted me to do, but I did NOT want to be in any pain.  I was having very mild contractions, so the nurse told me to just get the epidural as soon as possible (after they ran an IV drip for an hour).  They also started me on Pitocin to make my contractions stronger and more regular.  I was in little to no pain when they said that the anesthesiologist was there to give me the epidural.  I was really scared, because I wasn't hurting yet and was worried that the epidural would "run out"  and it would hurt really bad to get.  They reassured me that the epidural could not "run out" because it was a continuous drip.  The epidural didn't hurt at all and from then on, not only was I not in any pain, I was completely comfortable and relaxed the entire time!

I was checked periodically throughout the night.  For a brief period of time, there was talk about a possible c-section because Hudson wasn't tolerating the Pitocin very well. Luckily my body kicked in and progressed well enough that a lot of Pitocin wasn't needed and Hudson's heart rate went back up.  Both my parents and Steve's parents along with my sister were at the hospital waiting.  Around 2:40am the nurse came in to check me and told me that I was 10cm dilated and 100% effaced.  We were ready to have a baby!  The nurses started getting things ready while Steve went out to the waiting room to notify our parents.  Steve, my mom, and sister were all in the delivery room with me.  I was getting a little anxious knowing what was about to happen, but they really helped me stay calm.  A little after 3:00am the doctor arrived and we stared pushing.  In all the movies, this is the part that is really painful looking and intense...  Well not in our room.  Everyone (including myself) was really laid back.  We were all laughing, talking, and telling jokes the entire time.  I could not feel a thing and did my best to do what they told me to do.  After about 45 minutes of pushing (just before 4:00am) Hudson was placed into my arms!  That is when the tears started flowing.  He was (and still is) perfect!   Hudson weighted 7pounds 15.5ounces and was 20.75 inches long. 

The whole birthing process was nothing like I thought it would be.  I wouldn't call it a pleasant experience, but it was by no means bad, painful, or scary.   I would do it all over again in a heart beat!  The worst part about childbirth is not giving birth, but recovery (I feel so lucky).  I did end up with a 3rd degree tear and episiotomy (again, I didn't feel a thing), so recover from that has been the most uncomfortable part.

Everyone working at the hospital was extremely helpful and kind.  We couldn't have had better people taking care of us.  Some of the nurses that were there for Hudson's delivery ended up coming visit us later on to see our beautiful baby boy and to visit!  We had many visitors while we were there.  Sunday around noon we were discharged and able to go home! 

I know I am forgetting so much, but at least all the main points are there.  I never want to forget this experience.  Being at home has been a difficult transition to say the least.  We are so lucky though to have such a good baby.  Steve has taken off this entire week to stay home with Hudson and me.  My parents will be in town again this weekend and then my mom will be staying with us for a week helping out.  We are so thankful to everyone who has brought us food or helped out in any way.  We are overwhelmed by peoples love and support.

I will leave you with some pictures of his birthday!

Me at the house before we left for the hospital!

The proud mommy and daddy to be!

At the hospital, getting ready to go in!!

Inside the hospital!  We are READY!

We are registered and now I'm getting ready to go back and get hooked up to all the machines!  I love my mom!

Just getting started!  I had just gotten my IV and hooked up to all the nominators!

The time I started pushing!

Skipping ahead....  The first time I got to hold my son!  I didn't cry the entire time until he was finally out and in my arms!  It was just such an emotional moment!

Dr. James and Mollie my nurse for the night!  They were both AMAZING!  Mollie even came to visit us the next day and see how we were doing!

Hudson, me, and Nurse Mollie.

Dr. James Holding baby Hudson!  She was wonderful!  I am so lucky that she ended up being the one to deliver Hudson!

Born October 7, 2011 at 3:59am.  7lbs 15.5 oz  20 3/4 inches long

Our first kiss as a mommy and a daddy!

Daddy and Hudson! 

Grandma and Grandpa Smith holding Hudson!

Aunt Jessica Holding Hudson!

Steve's mom (Grandma Farmer), Jessica (Aunt Jessica), my mom (Grandma Smith), Hudson, and me!

Steve, Elitha and Hudson shortly after he was born!

My little frog baby!

Going Home!!!!

I am still organizing pictures, so more will be added when I get to it.  For now, I will be loving on my baby and spending time with my wonderful husband.

Having a baby is like falling in love again, both with your husband and your child.-- Tina Brown