26 Weeks!

You are getting so very strong with your kicks. Daddy and Aunt Rachel got to feel you kick hard today. Both of them screamed like little girls. It was hilarious :). You are less shy with your kicking and movements now... thank goodness. I really think everyone was beginning to think I was making it up because you would only perform for me. This is our last week living with my mom and dad. We'll be moving on Saturday!!! We are sooooo excited to finally live in the house that we've spent 4.5 months thinking about and planning for. In just a few more months, I'll be able to say the same about you... *we'll finally be able to meet this precious miracle that we've spent 9 months thinking about and planning for.*

This week you are as big as a "hothouse cucumber"... whatever that is! Where do they get these comparisons?? You are refining your reflexes each week. This week they talk about your grasping reflex. It actually says, "Grasping something - like my umbilical cord - is my newest trick. Your baby is practicing his killer grip right now. His favorite pull toy is his umbilical cord, which he likes to yank and tug." Crazy. I never even thought about that. You are also working on sucking and breathing... which makes sense but that grasping thing is crazy.

I've been researching crib mattresses and have no idea what to buy. There's so many options and they all claim to be the "safest"... as in your baby will likely die if you buy the wrong one. So scary.

Work has been getting a little tougher physically. A lot of the kids are used to me being up and down/floor to table with them and I just can't do it as easily now. Some of them understand but most don't. Some of them also expect me to carry them or pick them up and that's just not gonna happen.

25 Weeks!

Hi baby Hudson :) - 99% sure this is your name!! I really don't know what my hang-up is about declaring a name for you but I feel really hesitant.... even though I feel really sure about this name.... Hudson Elway Morgan. And if by some chance John Elway goes crazy and kills his family, your middle name will be changed to Elliot or something cute like that :)

We have been very busy working on the house for the last week (DeeDee/JoJo, Pops,and Mommy on the weekends and Daddy during the week at nights.) We are still on target to move in the 30th but I feel like we will be right on the line. I can't wait to get in there!!! I'm ready to have the washer and dryer and your furniture set up so I can organize, fold and refold your clothes. You actually have several piles thanks to Aunt Rachel and a few good sales at Martin's :)

This week, you are growing.... fat precious baby cheeks. For the rest of the pregnancy, you will be "filling out" and becoming more baby and less of a wrinkly little thing. Your hair is growing and developing more texture and color. You are around the size of a rutabaga but you feel like you are getting heavier by the day. I have to be careful about my posture or my back hurts. I feel you every day but you are still shy and won't always let Daddy or anyone else feel you. I get a little freaked out if it's too long between kicks... but you soon remind me that you're ok and then so am I.

I always knew I would love you. I always hoped I would love being pregnant... and I do. I was a little scared at first that I would have unnecessary complications because of my weight. So far, I have been very blessed with an amazingly smooth and comfortable pregnancy. I am beyond overwhelmed that God has blessed me with you, Hudson, and I refuse to take one minute, one "symptom", one ache, or one second of discomfort for granted.

I can't wait to meet you... but take your time! We will get to see your face on the 4D ultrasound on May 4th!!!

24 Weeks!

Hi Baby Hudson (so far the name is sticking :)

You have been a rock star this week :) We can feel you kicking and moving from the outside now. It is so exciting!!! Every day you become more real in our world. You are around the size of an ear of corn this week... huge! They say you can sense right side up from upside down. I think you can because when I roll over you move around just a little. I am beginning to feel you move above my belly button now.

We went to the doctor on Thursday for our routine visit. Everything looks and sounds great. I really want to remember to record your heartbeat with my phone on the next visit so I can play it any time. I love that sound. Our next visit will be May 5th. I will have to do the glucose test then. It's also time to schedule the 4D ultrasound!! I can't wait to see your sweet face!

23 Weeks!

Hi baby boy!

Your name this week is Hudson. I think it will stick. We are 23 weeks this week. You are moving a lot. I think I felt you from the outside for the first time yesterday morning. I can't wait till your daddy can feel you too! We have been very busy working on the house this week. Your daddy has been pretty protective lately and I like it. Not much else is going on right now and I kind of have writer's block :)

I love you!
Mom