What Can I Say?.....

If you had a choice between blogging and spending time with this precious baby which one would you choose?!?!

Yeah...that's what I thought! HA!

Well, little Hudson is 10 days old today and that is so hard to believe! He's almost 2 weeks old!! I feel like this can't be possible. He has changed SO much since the day he was born. I swear he changes a little every day and I discover something new about him. He loves to make silly faces, especially in his sleep. He also likes to smile and laugh...which I know is totally involuntary, but it lights my face up every time. He loves to sleep with his arms up by his head and he kicks his feet out from under the covers.
One of his favorite places to sleep is on your chest.
I love when he falls asleep on me. The sweetest thing in the world!

He has the prettiest dark blue/gray eyes, which is the LAST color I expected my child's eyes to be! I had eyes black as coal when I was born, but apparently Joseph had very dark blue eyes. They eventually changed to dark brown, so I assume Hudson's will do that too. I also had black hair when I was born, before it fell out and grew back later, and Joseph and I both have almost black hair so I was expecting that on Hudson too. Nope...it's brown. I'm thinking it will darken, or fall out and grow back darker. I think he's beautiful just the way he is, but I expect his features to change in the next year or so. You can sort of see his eyes in this picture.
He spent his first Easter at home with us, but my parents and grandmother came up with a huge feast for us all to eat. It was so delicious and they enjoyed spending some time with the little man.
He got dressed up in his bunny rabbit gown and was a great host. He did what he does best (during the day anyway).....slept! ;)

Obviously I have a lot of blogging to do to catch you all up. I have been so busy with Hudson, visitors, and now the big storms in Alabama, that I just haven't had the chance to sit down and type one out. We are without power in Huntsville so Hudson and I packed up and came down to Gadsden to stay with my parents until we have power back. Joseph came down yesterday evening but has to go back tomorrow so he can help out with claims and such in Huntsville. Hopefully we'll have power back in a few days and we can get our little family back together and get back in a routine. I was really emotional about having to be apart from Joseph, and having to keep his brand new son from him. I know tomorrow will be emotional too. It breaks my heart that my poor baby has been uprooted from his home after just a few days of life. I'm so ready to get him home for good!

I have many more posts planned, such as the birth story, with tons of good pictures. I will work on them and try to have the birth story up tomorrow or Monday.

On that note, I leave you with one last picture......seriously, always sleeping....during the day! HA! ;)

Please continue to keep those impacted by the horrible tornadoes in your thoughts and prayers. It is hard to comprehend what has happened here. I still think I'm going to wake up from a bad dream any minute. There is just total devastation everywhere, homes have been lost and destroyed, families have become homeless, lives have been lost. I just can't wrap my head around it. It makes me really realize how blessed I am to have a roof over my head, my loved ones in my life, and if a lack of power and being displaced for a few days is all I have to deal with, then I count myself abundantly blessed beyond measure.

Have a wonderful weekend everybody!

Baby Love!!

Hudson Thomas Puckett arrived at 1:58 pm today. He weighed 8 lbs, 3 oz. and was 21 inches long! He has captured our hearts and we feel beyond blessed to be his parents! I will post more later, but for now, I leave you with a few pictures of the most beautiful baby boy ever!! I'm not biased or anything! ;)










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Game ON!!

So, we're at the hospital, getting things ready to induce at 5 in the morning! Yes, I said 5! We asked the doc today if we could do it and she obliged and here we are!!! We're excited, anxious, nervous, etc. but so ready to meet our little guy! Hopefully sometime tomorrow afternoon, or sooner, we'll finally meet him face to face. I will update when I can, even if it's just a little picture. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. I've been given something to help me progress a little more overnight, along with a couple of Ambien. Hopefully that means good sleep for me! Ha! I can't wait to post a picture of our boy!! I'll try to get it done asap! :)

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39 Weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 39 Weeks! WHAT????
Size of baby: Between 19 & 22 inches long, and the size of a watermelon! Weighs anywhere between 6-9 lbs!! The doctor estimated a couple weeks ago he weighed between 7 & 7 1/2. I'm anxious to know how much he really weighs!!
Total Weight Gain: From here on out, I'll say 25+. :-)
Maternity Clothes: Pants, some shirts, and a couple of dresses. I have only a few regular things I can wear and I pretty much live in the same few outfits because I refuse to buy anymore maternity clothes since I'm so close to the end. I'm ready for my normal clothes...AND my normal body back! :)
Stretch Marks: No. But I have "the line" down my belly. I kept expecting it to get darker but it never did. It's pretty faint.
Belly button in or out: It's pretty much all the way out.
Gender: BOY! Hudson Thomas Puckett :)
Movement: Yes! I feel him every day, on and off throughout the day. He is a very active little boy and really likes to play about the time I'm going to bed. ;) His favorite times to move are in the mid-morning and in the evening. His kicks and punches have turned more into squirms, rolls, and pokes, but he is still very active and can still give a good, swift kick to the ribs from time to time! HA!
Food Cravings/Aversions: Mostly, I just like food in general. Now that he's dropped some, I can eat more at a meal and I don't fill up as fast.
What I miss: Sleeping comfortably, moving comfortably, living comfortably....ha! ;-)
Sleep: I have a hard time getting comfortable at night, and I have to switch sides every couple of hours. My hips and legs hurt and my arms go numb. Flipping over is a serious workout and I toss and turn all night. This carpal tunnel is bad at night too. When I move my hands after they've been in one position for a while, I want to cry it hurts so bad! If I could just breathe when I lay down, I'd be happy.
Symptoms: Fatigue(more like exhaustion), backaches, shortness of breath, frequent urination, being hot, Braxton Hicks, pressure, and carpal tunnel that kicked in a couple of weeks ago (ouch)! I could list more, but I'll leave it at that. ;)
Best Moment this week: We have our 39 week appointment tomorrow and are hoping to leave with an induction date. Like I said earlier, it's not that I am just dying to induce because I'm that selfish (although I am that miserable!)....it just makes sense logistically, since we are 2+ hours away from the hospital and there's no telling what can happen. Since I was at a good 1 and about 70% effaced last week, I'm hoping I've made more progress and we'll be able to induce sooner than later...like, this week sooner!! :-) We'll see what she says tomorrow! I'm so anxious, nervous, excited, all of it!! I'll let you know what is decided.

Have a wonderful week!

Still Bakin'

Whoops......I told you I wouldn't go more than a day or so without posting. My bad! ;-) We did some things around the house and ran some errands this weekend, and I just never found my way to the computer to post anything. Saturday, we got a new (to us) ride. We've been a one-car family for several months and it was time to add a second vehicle again. We got tired of paying 2 ridiculous car payments and since we were working and went everywhere together anyway, we decided to get rid of Joseph's truck. It was nice losing that car payment, but having just one vehicle can be a little frustrating! ;-) We got a nice 2006 Ford Explorer that will be great for us as a family, vacations, etc. We didn't want or need anything too fancy or new...nor do we need a payment for that! HA! We also didn't want anything too pricey. We're not in a position to pay tons of money for a new car. We got it for a great price! It does, however, have a third row seat, leather (for the munchkin and dogs), and the ever important sunroof! I have had a sunroof in every car I've ever had and I have a thing about them. I have to have one. Weird, I know! ;) Most importantly, it's safe, rides great, and will be wonderful for our growing family! The little Accord is nice, but it just doesn't have enough room. I had a 2004 Explorer a couple years back, but didn't like the way it drove (like a big truck!!!), so we traded it for the Accord, which we love and plan on keeping for a long time! This one drives SO much smoother and I was automatically comfortable the first time I drove it. I think it will be great for us for a good while!

I have a tradition when I get a new car...the first thing I do is put my Alabama tag on the front! Well, somehow we lost the one that was on Joseph's truck, so we had to buy a new one. The Explorer is blue so we went with a nice red tag so it stands out from afar! HA! It needs to be known that we're Bama fans! ;) We went to Sports Mania in the Parkway Place Mall and got one, and also got ourselves a tasty treat from Ben & Jerry's. Joseph got a cookies & cream cone and I got a "Berry Nice" smoothie....it was delish...and fat free!! BONUS! We ended the day by picking up some Japanese to-go....it. was. horrible. Just sayin'. We got home and ate, and we threw away SO much of our dinners. It was just awful!!

Yesterday, we had a very lazy morning. We were exhausted for some reason...well, I know why I am....ha! I also hardly got any sleep the night before, so that didn't help. Joseph moved things around in the garage to make room for an extra car in the garage. I am happy to announce they both fit! Our other house had a tiny garage that could probably fit 2 cars, if one is a tiny Smart Car! It's nice to be able to house both of them in the garage now! We finally got out and about for the afternoon. We went to see a movie and had dinner at P.F. Chang's. It was delicious!! The best part of the evening came when they brought out the fortune cookies. I don't like them, don't ask why, I do not know, but I do open them to see my fortune! HA!
I don't take these things seriously, but when I read this, I DIED laughing!!! It makes me wonder if the waitress picked this one out and brought it just to play with me! Haha!

Before heading home last night, we made our weekly trip to Publix. This trip was mostly for snacks for the hospital (because hopefully we'll be there this week!!!!) and some things to get us by before then. I picked up a fresh pineapple and cut it up when we got home. I've heard it has an enzyme in it that act likes prostaglandin, which aids in the ripening and softening of the cervix. TMI? Probably! ;) The enzyme diminishes over time so I have to eat it sooner than later. I've been eating a few bites every time I go to the fridge. Even if it has no effect, at least it's tasty!

So, I'm just sitting here waiting....patiently.....OK, maybe not so patiently, but I'm waiting. We have our 39 week appointment tomorrow morning and I'm hoping for some good news. I'm hoping we are either sent straight to the hospital or we set a date for induction for this week. I KNOW it would be better for him to come on his own, but logistically, it just makes sense to induce, if it's OK with the doc. Being 2+ hours away from the hospital makes me nervous! I'm terrified of not getting there in time. I'll do my 39 week post in a little while. Nothing has really changed..except maybe the size of the ever-growing belly! HA! Y'all have a good Monday!

My Motto: Be Prepared

Oh wait...that's the boy scouts' motto......well, it's currently my motto too!! ;) I've had our bags packed for a couple of weeks now, but everything is officially 100% ready...for Hudson anyway. All I lack packing is just the little things I use everyday, blow dryer, flat iron, makeup, contact case, glasses, etc. Other than that, I have us fully packed. Joseph has his bag pretty much done too, with the exception of his everyday necessities too. I have a Ziploc bag full of travel size toiletries for us to use so we don't have to worry about packing our full-size items. Saves packing time and space! :)

I have packed and repacked Hudson's bag at least 4 times, and I think I finally 100% approve of everything in it. HA! I also packed his diaper bag with some things for the ride home, in the event we need to stop to change him, feed him, etc. His car seat is in the car ready to go so all we have to do is throw our things in the car and hit the road! That's a good feeling, but I'm sure there's still something I'll forget. I'm pretty sure I've remembered all the important things and I know that the hospital will have things I can use too in the event I forget something. All in all, I feel pretty prepared....as much as I can be. Ask me how prepared I feel once I get to hospital and am in labor...it might be a different story! HA!!

I hope you're having a fabulous Thursday!! The weekend is near!! Hooray!!

The Waiting Game...Not A Fan....

First of all, no baby yet! ;) I guess I shouldn't go more than a day without blogging something, so you guys don't think I went into labor! HA! I have literally done nothing the past couple of days, so there isn't much to say right now. I've just been hanging out at the house....waiting....which I'm NOT good at by the way! We're pretty much just playing the waiting game at this point, and we all know how fun that game is (not). We did do some contraction timing last night, but after timing them for a little while we realized they weren't regular, and I got up and moved around and they subsided. Bummer! ;) However, I really think labor could be coming sooner than later. I've lost that special thing you lose at the end of pregnancy...pretty sure I've had "the show"...not the kind you need popcorn for (you can expect a little TMI when reading a pregnant woman's blog....just sayin'!), and have been feeling crampy off and on over the last couple of days. I know it could still be several days or weeks (let's hope not) away, but they say "usually" it comes soon after that happens. I've done a little bit of walking, and have had a couple cups of raspberry tea...Joseph heard it helps "encourage" labor so he bought some on his way home from work the other night. I think it actually just helps you have a better labor, but whatever....it doesn't taste too bad, especially with a tad bit of Splenda in it! ;)

Joseph has been extra sweet these last few weeks....rubbing my back, helping a lot with the cooking and cleaning, getting dinner to-go, etc. This morning, he took the car to get new tires. They were in need of some new ones, so he took it in for a brand new set! I'm so glad that is done so we don't have to worry about it once Hudson is here.

If you notice that I'm slacking a little bit with my blogging, it's just because I really have nothing to write about right now. But I will definitely let you know when the little man arrives!! Even if it's just a quick blog from my iPad to let you know we're at the hospital waiting for him to come, I will let you know! :-) I hope y'all are having a great week!!

38 WEEKS!!!

My belly never ceases to amaze me! Each week, I think "Wow, it can't get any bigger than this!" But sure enough....it does! :-)

We had our 38 week appointment this morning and it went really well. My BP was good once again, thank goodness, and Hudson looked great too. His heartrate was in the 140s. They did more labwork to keep an eye on things. Hopefully everything will come back good from that. I've made a little bit of progress since last week. I'm at a good 1, and effaced about 70%. The doctor was very pleased with that. I'll go back next week and based on how I've progressed, we'll talk about inducing. I wouldn't mind if Hudson decided to come on his own, but inducing would be great for us, especially since we're over 2 hours away from the hospital. I plan on doing some walking later today and from here on out to encourage him to hurry it on up! ;) Some friends have also suggested that I drink raspberry tea. I'll try that too! I know it sounds a little selfish, but I am just so anxious and excited to get him here and meet him...plus, Mama's gettin' miserable. HA! We'll see what the next week or so holds. Now, on to the survey....

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 38 Weeks!
Size of baby: Between 19 & 22 inches long, and the size of a watermelon! Weighs around 7 lbs!! The doctor estimates he weighs between 7 & 7 1/2.
Total Weight Gain: From here on out, I'll say 25+. :-)
Maternity Clothes: Pants, some shirts, and a couple of dresses. I have only a few regular things I can wear and I pretty much live in the same few outfits because I refuse to buy anymore maternity clothes since I'm so close to the end. I'm ready for my normal clothes...AND my normal body back! :)
Stretch Marks: No. But I have "the line" down my belly. I kept expecting it to get darker but it never did. It's pretty faint.
Belly button in or out: It's almost all the way out.
Gender: BOY! Hudson Thomas Puckett :)
Movement: Yes! I feel him every day, on and off throughout the day. He is a very active little boy and really likes to play about the time I'm going to bed. ;) His favorite times to move are in the mid-morning and in the evening. His kicks and punches have turned more into squirms, rolls, and pokes, but he is still very active!
Food Cravings/Aversions: I am finding that I want sweets more lately. Mostly, I just like food in general. Now that he's dropped some, I can eat more at a meal and I don't fill up as fast.
What I miss: Sleeping comfortably, moving comfortably, living comfortably....ha! ;-)
Sleep: I have a hard time getting comfortable at night, and I have to switch sides every couple of hours. My hips and legs hurt and my arms go numb. Flipping over is a serious workout and I toss and turn all night. This carpal tunnel is bad at night too. When I move my hands after they've been in one position for a while, I want to cry it hurts so bad!
Symptoms: Fatigue(more like exhaustion), backaches, shortness of breath, frequent urination, being hot, Braxton Hicks, pressure, and carpal tunnel that kicked in a couple of weeks ago (ouch)!
Best Moment this week: Finally getting all of the things up in Hudson's room. I can officially say we are ready for a baby...once again, as much as one can be! ;) We have his bag packed, and ours packed, with the exception of last minute things we use every day. I feel confident that if I go into labor we will be ready to head to the hospital within a few minutes. It's a good feeling, and I'm hoping I can just rest from here on out....I better rest while I can, right? HA!

I hope y'all had a great weekend!

They're Finally Up!!

Joseph and I got them up last night and I'm so glad they're finally done! They may be a little high, but at this point I don't care! They're up and that's all that matters! Now I just need a sweet little baby to rock in the chair underneath them. I'm not sure if rain dances really work, but if anyone knows a "baby dance" I can do to coax this little dude out, let me know. ;-)

I hope y'all are having a wonderful weekend! It was a hot, but beautiful day. I'm ready for another one tomorrow!! :)

Stick A Fork In Me....

Well....you know the rest.....

Yeah. That's where I'm at right now. Not just done, WELL-done! Obviously, I could feel a lot worse. I could be on bed-rest, I could be so swollen I can't walk. It could be a lot worse at 37 1/2 weeks. With that said....I'm getting there. It seems like every day that passes I'm a little more tired, a little more uncomfortable, and a little more achy. I realize that I am so blessed to be healthy, with a healthy baby, but the last few weeks have been rough, and they're only getting more-so as I near the end. I miss being able to go to Target or Publix without becoming exhausted, sore, and swollen. Seriously, it's just sad. I find myself wanting nothing more than this child to go ahead and make his appearance already. Of course I want him to stay put as long as he can, but sheesh, it's getting hard to keep wanting that! HA! I miss the little things so much....sleep, breathing, walking, you name it. I know in just a couple weeks or less things will be on their way back to normal and I am so ready for that day! I am also more ready than ever to meet Hudson for the first time. I really cannot wait to meet him! So, even though I have selfish reasons for wanting him to come, I really just want to have him as part of our family finally! It will be the most wonderful day!!

I think I just needed to vent a little in this post and let you know that if I'm short with you, if I seem uninterested or cold, it's just because I am officially done. I don't have the energy to do anything and am really ready to have it back. I feel like a 90 year old woman and I hate that! ;) All I feel like doing is sleeping and laying around...I know, that sounds pathetic! I promise I'm not normally a lazy person!! :-) This pregnancy has been a wonderful, easy one, don't get me wrong. I know how lucky and blessed I am, but every pregnancy gets to "that point". And this one is there! But I'm cherishing these last couple of weeks as much as I can, because I know there will be times when I miss feeling those little kicks, jabs, and rolls. ;)

And to end on a funny note.......




Y'all have a fantastic weekend and enjoy the beautiful weather!!

What. A. Day.

Disclaimer: I should tell you that I'm typing this on my iPad, after a very long day when I'm exhausted! Just keep that in my mind if you notice any typos. ;-)

Well, it has definitely been a long, somewhat frustrating day. I got a call from the lab at my doctor's office this morning. She said that after looking over my lab work that was done Tuesday, the doctor wanted me to come in today for a BP check. OK.....so I'm thinking, an hour drive to Cullman, not too bad. Inconvenient, but alright. As I am getting ready, it occurs to me that they probably no longer have my chart in Cullman, since they house them at the main office until they need to be transported to a satellite office for an appointment. SO...I call the lab and double-check. Sure enough, I have to go to the main office, at St. Vincent's....in Birmingham....2 hours away. So, all kinds of things are going through my mind at this point...what was wrong with the lab work?, could something be wrong?, am I going to have to stay in the hospital, or possibly have a BABY if it's high this time?!? Keep in mind, my BP was perfect on Tuesday at my appt. (about 120/83)but I had no idea what the lab work showed. So, we packed up the car and headed to Bham...just in case. 2 hours later, we arrived and waited. They called me back and had me do all the things you do at a regular appt....urine sample, weight, finger prick, etc. The nurse took my BP and it was 110/73...can't get much better than that. Hudson's heartbeat was between 140&150, and everything looked good with us. I'm still about 1/2 centimeter dilated and 50% effaced. After looking over the lab work, the doctor (a different doctor, b/c the other one wasn't in that day) said she (the previous doctor) had signed off that everything was normal, with the exception of the uric acid, which was a little high. But there was a note to recheck my BP. The doctor seemed confused as to why it was necessary, but obviously it's better to be safe than sorry. She apologized for us having to driving all that way for something so small, but we'd do it again if we needed to. It's just a little frustrating because Joseph had to miss work, and we kinda feel like it could have been a mistake made by the lab. It just doesn't make much sense to me that she'd have me come all that way for that, when it was great just 2 days prior. Oh well! I have my 38 week appt. on Monday so that'll be 3 appointments in 6 days! :)

SO.....after that ordeal, we decided to get a treat before heading back to Huntsville. We made a stop at Yogurt Mountain and it was delish!!

Strawberry yogurt mixed with cheesecake yogurt, with strawberries, graham cracker crumbs, and cheesecake bites! Yessir! Ate every bit of it too!! :)



On our way home, I bit the bullet and made a hair appt for this evening. I found a good looking salon in Huntsville and tried it out. They have awesome hours and are open on Monday, which you don't see often eith salons anymore. I was nervous but knew I'd like the outcome. I have missed my short hair. It looks better and is so much easier to maintain. And with Hudson coming soon, I wanted to get it done ASAP. I am so pleased with how it turned out. I have had some very traumatic experiences with my hair (evidently people don't know how to cut a bob correctly) and it usually takes me a while to find a new stylist that I like. You could say I'm a little picky too. ;) I found my new girl on the first try! She did a great job and I love it! I feel like a new woman....or back to my old self, I guess you could say.


I definitely look pregnant, and tired! Ha! This do' is so much better, though.

Well, I hope y'all had a great day. Even though ours was a little crazy, I enjoyed the time with Joseph. Have a great Friday everyone!!


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Appointment Update

We had our 37 week appointment this morning and it went well. My BP was back down to normal, thank goodness, and the lab work they did last week came back good. The doctor had them draw my blood again though because one "unspecified" number (whatever THAT means) was slightly elevated so she wanted to check it again. It's nothing at all to be worried about, she just wants to double-check. As far as progress goes, I am dilated 1/2 centimeter and 50% effaced! I'm hoping this is a good sign and I continue to progress. She estimates he weighs between 7 and 7 1/2 pounds! We go back on Monday and I'd LOVE to see even more progress. I've had a lot of pressure the past several days, including a GOOD bit today. Sometimes it is quite painful and takes me by surprise. I have Braxton Hicks every now and then too. I'm just waiting for something crazy to happen, like my water breaking in the middle of Publix or Target. HA! Probably won't happen, but it crosses my mind a lot. I guess that's normal. ;) Joseph told me he has the 15th stuck in his head and thinks he'll come then. We shall see! That'd be fine with mommy! :-)

Our friends, Brent & Meredith had their sweet baby girl this afternoon and we went down to Birmingham to see them and meet the little princess. We were only an hour away, in Cullman, so we decided to visit them and take them some lunch. Miss Madeline was born at 12:42, weighing in at 7 lbs, 6 oz and 21 inches long. She is beautiful with a full head of dark hair! She is the sweetest baby!I know...she looks ridiculously beautiful and just had a baby!! ;)



Joseph got a little practice. So cute. :)

Congratulations guys, we are so happy for you and can't wait to bring Madeline's boyfriend into the world so they can meet!! HA!

I hope y'all had a great Tuesday!! I'm hoping to get the letters up in the next day or two so I can post some pictures of the finished product. The chair came yesterday and it looks great!! The letters will complete the look.

I also have an unspoken prayer request for a friend. God knows the need and I ask that if you could, just say a prayer for her and her husband. They are hurting and need strength and peace right now. Thanks guys.

Have a great Hump Day!!

37 Weeks = Full-Term!!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 37 Weeks! Hudson is officially full-term!
Size of baby: Between 19 & 22 inches long, and the size of a watermelon! Weighs around 7 lbs!! I'm dying to know how much he actually weighs!
Total Weight Gain: From here on out, I'll say 25+. :-)
Maternity Clothes: Pants, some shirts, and a couple of dresses. I have only a few regular things I can wear and I pretty much live in the same few outfits because I refuse to buy anymore maternity clothes since I'm so close to the end. I'm ready for my normal clothes...AND my normal body back! :)
Stretch Marks: No. But I have "the line" down my belly. I kept expecting it to get darker but it never did. It's pretty faint.
Belly button in or out: Well, the top part is popping out, and the rest is not too far behind.
Gender: BOY! Hudson Thomas Puckett :)
Movement: Yes! I feel him every day, on and off throughout the day. He is a very active little boy and really likes to play about the time I'm going to bed. ;) His favorite times to move are in the mid-morning and in the evening. He enjoys jabbing me right above me belly button (over, and over, and over), and in my right ribs. :-) It's not the most comfortable thing in the world at this point, but I still love feeling him move all the time. I'm convinced he's trying to figure out a way to bust out with all the moving he's doing in there! HA!
Food Cravings/Aversions: I am finding that I want sweets more lately. Mostly, I just like food in general, but get very full, very fast! I'd rather snack around on small things throughout the day than eat one big meal.
What I miss: Sleeping comfortably, moving comfortably, living comfortably....ha! ;-)
Sleep: I have a hard time getting comfortable at night, and the days of sleeping in are a thing of the past! I have to switch sides every couple of hours. My hips and legs hurt and my arms go numb. Flipping over is a serious workout though. This carpal tunnel is bad at night too. When I move my hands after they've been in one position for a while, I want to cry it hurts so bad!
Symptoms: Fatigue(more like exhaustion), backaches, shortness of breath, frequent urination, being hot, and carpal tunnel that kicked in a couple of weeks ago (ouch)!
Best Moment this week: Reaching 37 weeks. That is such a huge milestone and is a relief to know that if he came today he'd be ready for the outside world. Of course, I want him to continue baking a little bit longer...but I wouldn't mind if he decided to come on in the next week or two. ;) I am SO ready to meet him and kiss his sweet little face!! We picked up some things we needed for him this weekend. We got things he'll (or we'll) need right away or in the first couple months. I've got my bag packed with everything except for the things I use every day, and his laundry is done and his bag is almost fully packed too. I feel so much more prepared now and feel that if he comes early, we'll be ready for him! ;-)

I hope you have a great Monday! Maybe the weather won't get too nasty!!

Slowly But Surely....

I've been working on the letters for Hudson's wall and finally got the canvas tiles covered yesterday.

Now all I need to do is attach the brown ribbon to them that they will hang from. I'll have to play around with the ribbon and decide how much I want to use, depending on how low I want them to hang. The chair is being delivered on Monday so hopefully I'll have the letters up Monday or Tuesday. I can't decide whether I want them to hang straight across, or zig-zag. Once again, that's just something I'll have to play with.

I did a good bit of organizing in the nursery yesterday, but still have more to do. That is going to be the hardest part for me...deciding where things should go and how it works best for us. I want to be able to reach his little PJs and onesies while I'm changing him, I want to be able to access changing necessities easily, etc. I'll probably end up playing with the organization of things a couple of times until I figure out what works best where. I got some things packed in his hospital bag, and picked out what clothes I'm going to take for him, I just need to wash them. Now I need to pack MY bag!! There are a few more little things we need to get for Hudson, so we're planning on getting those this weekend. There are several things he won't need for months so we're in no hurry to get them right now. We just want to make sure we have the necessities for the first couple months of his life! Hopefully in a week or so I can say everything is done and ready for his arrival! We'll see if we ever get to that point though! HA!

I hope y'all have a fabulous weekend!! I hear we're supposed to have some warmer temps and sunshine!! I sure hope so...this gloomy cold weather is depressing! :-)