The Russo's

Hudson still has his cold, but it's getting better everyday. He is being so good for feeling sick. Before he got sick he was being fussy and I think he had some colic. We heard from two chiropractors that adjustment can help babies with colic and other problems. I took him on Tuesday afternoon and since then he has been so much better. I have not seen any signs of colic and he has been sleeping much better. We went to visit Hudson's great grandparents last night. We had to take a picture with Maw Ella on the couch. She has pictures of Josh on the same couch as a baby. Hudson watching tv for a little while.

Hudson still had cold symptoms today, so I called the doctor. They told me to bring him in and I'm glad I called. His cold had turned into an infection. The doctor gave him an antibiotic. I guess it's better to be safe than sorry.

Hudson has his first cold. He woke up congested with a sneezy & runny nose, and a cough. We were woke up many times during the night because when he coughed, he would choke. It is so scary when you hear that sound, but Hudson went back to sleep fine. I had to break out the bulb syringe and he learned very fast that it's not fun. Hudson ready to sleep in the swing.

Here are some pictures from Hudson's recent visit to Nana Ang & Papa's house. Doctor Hudson had his 1 month check up today. He weighed in at 10 lbs 10.5 ounces, 22 inches long and his head was 15 5/8 inches in circumference. All three measurements have him in the 75 percentile. The doctor said he is strong and holding his head up good. He had an umbilical granuloma, which is some tissue that was left when his cord fell off and it still had some mucus. He burned it with silver nitrate and that should fix it. The tissue doesn't have any nerves, so it didn't hurt. Everything else checked out fine.

Hudson is one month old today...the time is passing by faster than I thought it would. My life revolves around a man...no, not Josh... but the little man in my life -HUDSON. In the past month I have been peed on, pooped on and spit up on. I have had some sleepless nights and some hard days. The sweet moments out weigh all the bad ones! Like when they give you a smile, it just makes it all worth it. I was able to capture a smile, but then it quickly turned into a cry.

Hudson in his little bath tub. Riding in the car We went to a wedding on Saturday for one of Josh's co-workers. Hudson has been so good when we are out in public, it has been easy to go places so far.

Hudson's umbilical cord fell off, so now he can take a real bath. He seemed to enjoy it. Although, the bathroom sink and the frog sponge pad are already too small for this long boy. He is starting to smile and coo when you talk to him. He is also growing and getting heavier. That belly is getting so round.

With an almost 3 week old, so far my mothering feels mostly like work, but of course I love having Hudson. I don't have any wisdom or tips to pass along. I do know the love that I have for Hudson is unconditional and I would do anything for him. Josh took me out to eat and he watched Hudson while I went to have lunch and pedicures with my mom and Jamie. Yesterday, we had our families over for a barbecue. It was a very good first mother's day for me. Hudson can roll from his back to his side. He has done it a few times.

My mom stayed with Hudson for about 2 hours on Wednesday while I got out of the house. Then we went to church that night. It was Hudson's first service and my first service back since he was born. Hudson was so good, he slept most of the time. It was so good to be around people and have a little break.

I tried to take Hudson for a walk yesterday in the stroller. We didn't get far down the road and he started crying. I turned around and went back home. We will try again another day. His eyes are sensitive to the glare, so he looks mad in this picture.

At 11 days old, Hudson's day is mostly eating and sleeping. He is awake for short periods of time. Yesterday, I let him try out his play mat for a while. He seemed to like it. Josh's Labor Thursday night around midnight, Josh woke up with a pain in his stomach. Jennifer brought him to the emergency room when the pain didn't subside. He had a kidney stone, which he passed while at the hospital. They say it's close to a woman's labor pains. I could tell he was in a lot of pain. Josh said he could have used an epidural to help with the pain. Hudson was also up for most of the night. I don't know if he could sense what was going on or if he just had a bad night. Jennifer took this while they were in the ER.