Dr appt

Monday I had my NT scan. I haven't been able to hear the heartbeat or have had an ultrasound yet so I was really looking forward to it. Unfortunately, D couldn't make it due to other work obligations, so I invited my MIL to come and help with Hudson. It was a long wait, the Dr was delivering a baby that morning, so luckily my MIL was able to come. Hudson was quite restless.
We finally got called and the ultrasound was so great! The baby was measuring 3 days in advance and had the hiccups which made the whole body jump! So cute! You could see the hands and feet and it's cute little nose. The results were good and chances are very very low for down syndrome.
Now I'll have to wait 8 more weeks until my next ultrasound. Much too long, lol.

Party time and a walker

The birthday party on Saturday was fantastic! Everyone had a great time! We ate, we played, and we watched the football game. Hudson got spoiled with gifts and now can't possibly be bored at home. Our living room is beginning to look like a toy store so we're going to box some up and bring them to my inlaws so he has new toys to play with when they babysit him.
The football theme was great, everyone wore their jerseys and I made football and helmet cookies and the decorations were all in the theme as well.
Hudson enjoyed his cake, he didn't eat much of it though, mostly just the icing! He smacked his cake and squealed with delight!
He was a little trooper that day, with only one short nap that day, he made it right til the end with a smile on his face. No grumpy moments at all.








Last night, Hudson took his first steps! He has been walking between furniture for awhile and he'll take a step or two on his own but last night he walked between D and I taking 10 or so steps at a time. He was so proud of himself, he was grinning ear to ear! We did have to stop a couple times so we could calm down a bit (we were just as excited) and Hudson could regain his focus. I'm sure he'll be running around in no time!

What a busy last couple of days!!

A Year of Hudson

We made this video for Hudson and we're going to play it for everyone at his party on Saturday. I've watched it over a dozen times and I still can't watch it without getting teary eyed. Enjoy!

His birthday

Yesterday was a great day. When Hudson woke up I sang Happy Birthday to him, which he loved btw. Then we continued our day as normal but I tried to add in more play time and a walk in the wagon. Hudson got a few phone calls from family wishing him a Happy Birthday as well. When D got home from work, we had a picnic supper on the living room floor complete with party hats (which Hudson actually wore!) and chocolate cake! We sang Happy Birthday to him (since D missed out on the first one) followed by a nice long bath with daddy. All in all, I hope he had a great day. We bought him a wooden sled that I know will come in handy this winter. Now on to trying to get things ready for Saturday!!

Happy Birthday

Dear Hudson,

Today you are one. You are no longer considered a baby but now a toddler. Your age now isn't measured in months but rather in years. You are rapidly getting closer to experiencing certain milestones such as your first day of school. And I couldn't be happier for you.

Last night I was a bit sad. Sad as I rocked you in my arms as I put you to bed on the eve of your birthday. Sad that my days of rocking you are numbered and soon you will think I am the embarrassing mom who tries to steal a hug or a kiss when you are with your friends. But I woke up this morning grateful that I had such a perfect year with you. I was able to stay home every day with you, watching you grow and teaching you new things. Those memories are ones that I will treasure always.

You brought so much to your father and I in this last year, we thank you. You gave us an immeasurable amount of joy, and a wholeness that I can't explain. It's hard to imagine what life was like before you.

I'm looking forward to what lies ahead, to your future. This is just the start of the journey you will take and I can't wait to be apart of it. The world is in your hands, always remember that.


Happy birthday my sweet boy. Thank you for the best year of my life.


Love always,

Momma

Update

This weekend was Thanksgiving and we spent the day at my aunt's house with my family. It was nice to visit with everyone but even nicer that I didn't have to cook or host everyone :)
The news about baby #2 is out, and I have to admit I'm feeling kind of relieved. I find telling people very awkward and wish they just automatically knew somehow so now I'm sure word will spread. I've been feeling good for the most part except I'm still throwing up around once a day. I upped my dosage of diclectin (as per the pharmacist) and it's taken away the all day nausea feeling which is the worst part for me. I can handle puking once a day if that's what that means. I did throw up so hard that I pooped a rib out and had to go to the Chiropractor. I've never gone before but I instantly felt better.
Hudson still isn't walking but he's getting closer. He's scared of trying it on his own and when he realizes that he's standing by himself he immediately sits down. It'll be soon though. He also has been getting into the cupboards underneath the sink (which houses the cleaners etc). Not good so we put on a safety latch so he can't get in. Except he was able to take it off in 3.5 seconds and there goes that plan. I'll just have to keep a close eye on him.
His new thing is that he LOVES dancing. We turn on any music and he starts bobbing his head and shaking his hips-too cute!!

2 weeks!!!

My baby will be a toddler in 2 weeks. AAAAHHHH!!! Cue the cries.

No, really, I'm taking this quite well :). It's just crazy to think a WHOLE YEAR HAS GONE BY. Holey crap time flies.

Birthday party plans are well under way. We are having a football theme party with the family. Nothing too extravagant I would say. I'm making football and helmet cookies, vanilla cupcakes with green icing (the color of the SK Roughriders) and other goodies that one would consume while watching football. There is a game on the day of the party (we picked the day because of it) and we'll order pizza and everyone can stay and watch the game. Pretty mellow, just an excuse for the family to get together really.
I made some decorations in the theme as well which I'll have to post pics of later.

Here's the invites:



Cute, hey? It's an actual ticket to one of the games but reworked for the party.