The Russo's

I could not have asked f or a better first week. We are adjusting well. It seems like Hudson has been with us much longer than that. Life is different, but it is such a good change. Today was Hudson's 1 week check up. We made an impression on the doctor. He had a wet diaper, so I changed it before the doctor came in. Right after that, he pees all over the exam table. Then when Dr. Wood was looking at his circumcision, Hudson shot Dr. Wood in the mouth. Thankfully, he had his mouth closed. They took some blood to test for his jaundice and it came back low. It will just slowly get better. He weighed 7 lbs 12 ounces, that is an ounce more than his birth weight. He is eating very well. Everything else also checked out good.

We have just fallen in love with our little man. We were already in love, but now we get to shower him with it. Last night was a little rough, but we got through it. I know there will be plenty of more coming. Josh has been home all week and he goes back to work tomorrow. It has been nice being at home enjoying our new family.

We left the hospital on Thursday afternoon. Our first night at home went well. I was able to get some good sleep and it is always nice to be in your own house and bed. Hudson did pretty good too. He didn't wake up too often and went back to sleep after his feedings. Our most precious cargo Hudson had his first sponge bath. His mom also got wet and she was not taking a bath! It didn't take long for us to get squirted. Hudson got Josh in the hospital on the first day. Hudson is trying out his swing

Our little man has finally arrived, after a very loooong day. Here is a picture of the play-by-play of how the day went. We had a scare at the end of labor. Hudson's heart rate was very high, I had a low fever and needed an oxygen mask. The nurse called the doctor to come about 9:15 and when she checked I was ready to push. I only had to push about 5-6 times and with the help of forceps he came out quickly. He was born at 9:57 p.m. Weighing in at 7 lbs. 11 ounces and is 22 inches long. Josh is changing his diapers and taking good care of him. I'm s0 proud of him. Thanks to everyone who was at the hospital, called or were praying for us. We really appreciate the support. This little guy has so many people who love him.

We are good to go! I'm being induced tomorrow morning at 3 a..m. I'm 75 percent effaced and 1 1/2 centimeters.

I have been having contractions since late Friday night. I go to the doctor in the morning, so I'm hoping to have dilated on my own. I will post the latest tomorrow morning.

Well, my due date has come and gone. It hasn't been too bad. I'm keeping busy by getting crafty. I made two onesies and a bib for Hudson.

We had a happy Easter, but it would have been happier if Hudson had come. I went back to the doctor today. I have not progressed any. I go back in a week and see my doctor. I'm not miserable and I'm waiting patiently. We're ready whenever he decides to come.

I have some time on my hands since I'm at home now, which I'm enjoying very much. I know it will be very different once Hudson gets here, so I'm taking advantage of this alone time. I like trying new recipes, so this week I made bananas fosters. I have never tried it before, but Josh likes bananas so I figured I would go for it. I used a recipe I found online and substituted the rum with rum extract. It came out alright, but the rum flavor was strong so we didn't care for it too much. We tried it over pound cake and vanilla ice cream. This is something else I just tried, nutella. It's an Italian spread made of chocolate and hazelnut. It's really good. In Italy, it's their version of peanut butter. You can eat it on bread, cookies or right out the jar.

Last week Josh celebrated his 29 th birthday and my mom gave him a tool belt. Not your normal tool belt, but a Daddy's Diaper Duty Device. It is complete with safety goggles, mask, gloves, tongs, diapers, wipes, etc. We are all looking forward to see if he can handle changing a diaper. If you don't know, Josh is easily gagged by smells and things that look gross. It will be interesting!

Well, I'm still at half a centimeter and not favorable to be induced now. My doctor is going out of town Thursday and will be back in the office on the 20th. If Hudson doesn't come on his own, I won't be induced until one day that week. My doctor seems to think I will still be pregnant when she comes back from vacation.

We don't have a baby yet, but we do have a room that is ready for him. (except for curtains that are being made) I'm going to the doctor tomorrow, so we may have more news then.