Wes Update

We have had a busy week so far, but I have some additional pictures to post. Most everyone agrees that he looks just like me (Wendy). Ben says that the Schrock gene is a pretty dominant one. :) Wes hasn't been discharged from the hospital yet. They say the earliest he could go home is Sunday, but he has to be able to do better with his feedings. He is having a hard time grasping the whole sucking concept, but we have been working hard on it and he is making progress. Other than that, he is healthy and doing well.

He currently has a feeding tube in his nose, and an IV in his wrist. We affectionately call his arm with the IV "his club." He is getting pretty good at picking it up and moving it all over. All of the other wires just monitor his heartbeat and respiratory level. He has gained some weight already. From Tuesday night to Thursday night he gained 6 oz.

Happy Birthday Wes!!!

Wesley James Hudson finally arrived on February 24th at 8:13pm. He weighed in at 6 lbs. 5oz. and was 19.5 inches long. He has dark blonde hair and as we can tell it looks pretty straight.

He did take in some fluid during the birthing process, but we are being told that he is looking much better now. We have not had much time with him yet due to this complication, but we were able to get a quick shot of mom and son. Wendy is doing well and is already up and moving.

Stay tuned for furture pics!

Here He Comes!

I don't think Mittens would be laughing this hard if she only knew what was coming home soon...

Well, it looks like we are headed to the hospital tomorrow morning to be induced. So he'll definitely be born in the next few days. Whew!! I'm ready (well at least I'm ready to not be pregnant anymore.) The funny thing is that when I was hooked up to the monitor this morning at our doctors appointment I said, "He is really pushing on my ribs again." The nurse replied "Ahhhh... that's a contraction." So, I want to publicly apologize to baby for all of the times that I yelled at him for "pushing on my ribs".

I wanted to give you a sneak peak at some of the little Michigan State items that my mom knitted. Ben says that this is the cap he is going to wear at the hospital. How funny... Let's hope he is going to be a State fan like his daddy.

Five Days Overdue...

Okay... we are now five days overdue. I don't think this crazy kid ever wants to leave my belly. He must want my 12 weeks off to be pushed into warmer weather so that we can spend more time outside.

If this baby doesn't come today or Sunday we go back to the doctor on Monday morning. Hopefully they will be able to help things along. (If not, they better at least have a plan in place to induce unless they want to see me leave in tears.)

I guess I was a little overly optimistic when I created the birthday poll to the right of the screen. I should have extended the days out a little bit, huh? For all of you that haven't voted, you can quick vote for the 2/21 + and be right. :)

DING!

DING! Doesn't this baby know that the birth timer went off? He is supposed to be done baking by now.

Well... we went to the doctor today and now they are saying that it "could" be another week. They think he will be a long and skinny baby, because he is way up into my ribs and my belly does not stick out too far. Of course, I think it sticks out plenty. :)

Napping

Mittens says... "I just love when you open the door to the nursery so that I can take a nap in this super comfortable gliding chair."

Wendy's Egg

Here is my "egg" from my point-of-view. Don't make fun of how small my feet look... Come on little chick, let's hatch soon.

Adorable Outfit

Check out this adorable little outfit my mom made. Of course, it would be even better if our little guy was in it, but #1) he isn't here yet & #2) I don't think it would fit him until next winter. You will just have to watch for a future posting to see it put to use. I can't wait!