Hudson: One Month

Oh my gosh--Hudson is one month old today! I seriously cannot believe it. It honestly feels like just yesterday I was waiting for him to come into this world, time goes by way too fast! He is so much fun and we love him so much.

Adjusting to life with a baby was not an easy one. One of the main things that took some getting used to was night time feedings (I'd like to think I'm pretty used to it by now.) Waking up, very drowsy, at 2am to feed Hudson was something that didn't come easy...but its definitely worth it.

Hudson's weight & length stats:

April 18 (birth): 7lbs 5oz & 19.45in long

April 23: 7lbs & 19.45in long

May 14: 8lbs 6oz & 20.5in long

May 16: 8lbs 10oz & 20.5in long

-As you can see, little man is definitely growing. I feel like he eats ALL the time, but really its every 2-3 hours. During the night its about the same, I've gotten lucky and he's slept 4hrs straight twice.
-He is getting very strong. He's really good at holding his neck up, of course he gets tired after a little bit and has to rest, but I am definitely impressed. He also has pretty strong legs (I knew that before he was born though, from all those powerful kicks I'd feel in my tummy.)
-We have a very cuddly little boy, he likes to snuggle. Cuddling with him is my new favorite past time.
-Still in newborn diapers. I pulled out the size 1's the other day and couldn't use them....they were huge! Chris said all we needed were straps... then they could be used as overalls.
-He doesn't like onions & gets really bad tummy aches when I eat them.
-LOVES bath time!
-He's a very good baby, rarely ever cries. He does this thing where he randomly lets out a scream, then he's fine. Chris calls them "BRO'S" (baby random outbursts)
-Smiles in his sleep & while hes eating.
-Went to sacrament meeting for the first time on 5/13/12. He fussed a little, so Chris took him out and held him then he went right back to sleep.
-He loves to spit up on me. I think I have to change my clothes just as much as I have to change his.
-Chris already has him watching rugby. Saturday mornings he takes Hudson out in the living room and lets me catch up on sleep. They watch rugby.
-He snorts. When he was first born he did it so much and we thought it would be something that would stick. We realized he only does it when he has a nose full of boogers.
-He hates it when I suck the boogers out of his nose. (....who wouldn't, right?)

Be prepared for a picture overload. These are a few highlights from the first month of his life.

First walk at the park

Proof that Dad's do change diapers

Hudson had jaundice & had to be hooked up to this machine for 5 days. 

He also had to get his foot pricked at the hospital everyday :(

First visitor-Grandma 

Tummy time. Taking a break to look up at mama.

Posing for the camera.

First bath!

Newborn pictures taken by Kandice Stewart. (at 3 weeks old)

These are just a few of my fav's.

I went a little crazy today taking some 1 month old pictures of him, but I love this one the most.

He HATES being naked....so I was surprised he wasn't crying when I took this.

LOVE his yawns!

Every month I'll be posting a picture like this to document his growth. :)

This past month has been so much fun. I am loving being a mommy! Its seriously the best thing in the world and is so rewarding!!