The Russo's

I went to the doctor today to get checked. I'm still at half a centimeter, no progress since last week. I'm going back on Monday and we may set a date to induce. I'm not having any contractions or other pre-labor signs. I feel pretty good, just tired. I have been battling sinus trouble, so hoping to get over that before Hudson comes. I had a virus on Friday and I was throwing up all day. I was glad that he didn't decide to come then because I felt awful.

My nieces stayed with us this past week while Jamie & Luke were on vacation. Josh and I got a little taste of what it is like having kids. Leilynn is 5 and Emerie is almost 10 months. We brought Leilynn to the Russo's to ride horses one day. It rained most of the week, so we had to stay inside most of the time- not much fun for a 5 year old. We really enjoyed having them in the house. It is a totally different experience, but they make you smile and warm your heart. It made me look forwarding to having a baby in the house.

A profile shot of his face. face shot looking at you Our little boy passed his first test. On this last ultrasound, she looked at a few things such as muscle tone, breathing and fluid. They give 2 points a piece and he got all his points. He weighs about 6 lbs 9 oz. and looks really good. I dilated half a centimeter since last week. He finally showed his face a little. He still had his hand up over his face, but we saw him shake his head back and forth when she tried to get him to move. I will have another update next week on the progress.

The bags are packed. I have the bassinet set up in our bedroom. Josh put the car seat in last night. I did my express registration at the hospital last week. It was surreal as I walked in the hospital, well waddled up to the hospital, and thought that I will be back here in a few weeks. Next time I won't be by myself and we will leave with our lives changed forever. I'm getting anxious!

Spring is in the air! Flowers are blooming, the trees have leaves, and the grass is turning green. It's flip flop weather again. Spring always makes me think of new life and new beginnings. I'm especially thinking about new life as I wait for Hudson to make his arrival. Today's beautiful weather reminds me of how much I like spring. my 36 weeks picture

I went to the doctor yesterday. I am not dilated any, but the cervix is softening. He is also in the head down position. My blood pressure is good, but I am still swelling a good bit. I was swabbed for the strep B test and gave blood for HIV test. I go back in a week for another exam and our last ultrasound.

I had my shower on Saturday, given by family and friends. It turned out so nice and we got some good gifts. Soon we will be welcoming Hudson James into the world. I have been friends with these girls since middle school. I was so glad they could be there with me. My brother sent this gift. It's a picture he took of a street in New York. It's really cool and came out so good.

and hello to the house wife. My last day at work was Thursday. Josh hand delivered flowers to me before the end of the day. I just feel like I am on vacation right now...it has not really sunk in that I'm not going back to work. We had crawfish over the weekend, our first ones of the season. They were very good, thanks to Josh. I knew that I would swell from eating them, but I ate them anyway...it was worth it. You can't expect a pregnant woman to give up everything she enjoys. Next week I start going to the doctor every week until the end. It is getting close!

Our church (Harvest Church in Port Allen) is showing the Fireproof movie Friday, March 6, 2009 at 7:30. There will be popcorn for the movie and refreshments following. A nursery is provided. The community is invited to come.

We celebrated our 3 year anniversary last week. I dug out some pictures to remember the day. They are scanned, so not the best quality. We have been so blessed to have each other and now we are growing our family. Our lives are about to change in a big way, but we are really looking forward to it. We also have another change taking place... we decided that I am going to stay home with Hudson. After a lot of thought and prayer, we feel like my place is at home. My last day at work is this Friday. It's exciting, but also a little scary at the same time. We are trusting in God that everything will work out.