First Trip

Wes and I packed up Hudson and the dogs and headed over to Moultrie Friday afternoon. It was almost comical how much stuff we ended up packing in the car. By the time we finished packing, there was barely room for us and the dogs. We were very nervous to see how H would do during the 3 hour car ride and we were so excited when he slept the entire way! I am sure we won't be so lucky when we go back home tomorrow. We have enjoyed spending a few days in Moultrie and I have really appreciated having Wes's parents around to help out with the baby while I try to take care of myself a bit. I almost hate to have to go home tomorrow but I know that my parents are more than ready for him to be back in Brunswick.

Well, Hudson's umbilical cord finally fell off Saturday night...it only took 16 days for it to happen!! I can't wait to get home and give him a real bath in his little bathtub versus just sponge bathing him off. We are scheduled to go back to the doctor next Thursday (March 10th- our 4th anniversary :) in order to check his weight again. As of this past Thursday he was still not quite back up to his birth weight. He weighed in at 7lbs 12 oz, so hopefully he will be over 8lbs by next week. I have definitely noticed an increase in his appetite and now that I am pumping I am able to monitor exactly how much milk he is drinking throughout the day. Even though I was a little intimidated by pumping, I have to say that it has made life much easier the past few days. I am actually able to leave the house and I don't have to worry about finding somewhere to go and nurse him. Luckily, he still seems pretty laid back and he does not seem to mind drinking out of a bottle. All in all, I have to say this little boy is pretty special and I love learning new things about him on a daily basis.

Wish us luck on our journey home tomorrow! Fingers crossed for a sleeping baby!!