One Month!

Baby Hudson is one month old!! They say that time goes faster with the second child, and they are so right!


Hudson:
-at this 2 week appointment weighed 8 lbs, but I'm willing to bet he weighs more now. He is growing like a little weed.
-is in size 1 diapers and size 3 month clothes for the most part. Some newborn stuff still fits, but not for long.
-loves his baths...until I start washing his hair (just like his big bro)
-slept through the night for one night. Otherwise, he sleeps for about 3-4 hours at a time.
-is eating 3-4 oz every 3 hours or so.
-is liking the swing. We tried it out for the first time today, and he fell right to sleep.

I had to add this one of Hudson and Aunt Jesie! Too cute!

Not too excited about pics!

Happy One Month baby boy!!!

TWO Years Old!!

Happy second birthday to our sweet boy!!! I can't believe this baby is two years old already. Time has flown by with him. He is growing so much, and he is getting more and more personality! He is funny, so smart, and very loving.
This year, we decided to have his birthday party at our neighborhood pool. It's June in Texas, so anything to help everyone cool off!  Harrison has taken a huge liking to the "big bath." We had a ton of family to come in. Jeff's Grandpa, Aunt Dione, Uncle Paul, cousin Alice, cousin Taylor, Aunt Alison, cousin Haley and cousin Chasidy all came in earlier that week. Also, my sisters, Katie and Jesie came in along with Katie's husband, Caleb and little Taryn. It was great to have family here for Harrison's big day! Harrison had an awesome time, as did everyone else. He made out like a bandit in the gift department. He hasn't stopped playing with all of his new toys!

My pretty sisters!

Ready to party!

Harrison swimming!

Uncle Caleb and Taryn!

Daddy and H

Jesie and Hudson!

Thank you to everyone that came to the party!
And for everyone's viewing pleasure, here's a little throwback to two years ago when we welcomed this amazing little boy into the world!

Happy Birthday to our wonderful baby boy!!! We love you, love you, love you!!!!

Welcome Hudson Bryant Luker!

I know...I'm about three weeks behind, but to say it's hectic with a two-year old and a newborn is putting it mildly!
The day FINALLY came when I was to go in and have baby Hudson! I was scheduled for the c-section at 8:30 that morning. Jeff and I got up and went on in, while Mom brought Harrison in a little later.  They have changed things around at the hospital, and people weren't let back before we went into the operating room. My nerves were a lot more apparent, we'll say, this time-due to how the last c-section went. I was assured that this time would be different, and it totally was! The surgery went excellent! I was awake the whole time, and that meant that Jeff got to stay! Thank the Lord!!

We did get to bring Harrison back before since he was the "big brother." He was little frightened by the IV and machines hooked up to me.

                                         

Getting ready!

At 8:49 a.m. on May 21, we welcomed Hudson Bryant Luker into the world! He weighed 6 lbs even and was 18.25 inches long...much smaller than his brother! Everything was great with him. They cleaned him up, and went with his Daddy out to get, um, cleaned more.

Sweet boy!

Hudson was perfectly healthy. He's just tiny. :) We stayed Tuesday and Wednesday night, and then on Thursday morning, the nurse said that I had my orders to be discharged. We just had to wait on Hudson's, but we would get out of there that day! We were so excited to be going home earlier than expected! My mom came out and kept Harrison at the house while we were in the hospital. I don't think he missed us too much. He was too busy talking about "Gigi's truck!" When we left the hospital, Hudson was down to 5'9," so we had to go in to the pediatrician's office Friday to get him weighed. He was back up. Then, the next Tuesday, we took him in because he had been having some tummy issues. Turns out, he has reflux. His reflux is doing so much better since he was prescribed baby Zantac. I'm so glad we caught it before it got too bad. He had his two week checkup this past Tuesday, and he is weighing in at 6'11" and is 19.25 inches! Growing, growing, growing!!! She said that everything looked absolutely great with him.  We are so thankful that he is very healthy!!

Can you tell they're brothers? (Thanks Katie!)

Checking out baby bro.

No pics, please! (Thanks  Gammy!)

He is such a great brother. He helps feed him, change his diaper, and he just loves on him all the time.

  

Hospital pic!

Love this pic!!! 

Hudson wasn't too happy, but Harrison wanted to "see baby."

After my mom left, Natalie came to stay a couple nights to help out. Recovering from surgery limited my mommy duties for a little bit. After she left, Drew flew in for ten days!!!! She came in for the same amount with Harrison. I am so thankful for everyone that helped out!! It means so much to us! Although, I did get spoiled on having meals cooked for me. Gotta get back into the habit of that! 

These past couple of weeks have been so wonderful, crazy, exciting, exhausting, etc! I can only imagine what the future holds with these two boys. :)

Letter to Harrison

Harrison isn't even two yet, so I know that everything that will go on in the next few days will be a big and confusing adjustment to him. I had wanted to write him a letter so that when he gets older, he will know how we feel about him becoming a big brother. It took me a while to write it, through all the tears. I'd like to blame it on the pregnancy, but I don't think that had anything to do with it. :)


Dear Harrison,

Here we are, my sweet boy. At this point in my pregnancy, I can't help but look back to what it was like two years ago with you. All the emotions. The nerves. The excitement.  I was so ready to welcome you into the world. To kiss you. To hold you. To watch you grow.
I feel all the same things now, but there is something quite different this time...a feeling of fear.
The fear of not knowing what's to come.  The fear of not knowing how it will change your life. The fear of not knowing if you'll fully comprehend the joy and the reason behind why we chose to bring another life into this family.
I would never want you to go through life thinking you aren't enough. That our life wasn't full of happiness and love with you. Because believe me, sweet boy, your life is more than we could've ever dreamed.
I would hope you know that your Mama did this for you. I know how important it is to have a sibling. To have someone to share a bond. To share memories with and to grow up together.
I hope you know that bringing your brother into the world does not mean that we will love you less.  You will always be our first born, our love. You made us into parents.
I'm not going to sit here and go into your role as a big brother. I know that you will be the most kind, loving and gentle big brother.  You have such a warm heart, and you amaze us everyday with the amount of love you share with us all.  I know the same will be felt by your baby brother.  I want to thank you right now for who you are.
I know that everything is going to be great. I know that our family will be together, and pretty soon, we will be bringing your baby brother home. I can't wait for the new life to begin for all of us.
So, again, I want to thank you,  For your smiles.  For your joy and laughter you bring into our lives and soon, your brother's life.  You are truly and amazing little boy, and we are so thankful to be your parents.
We love you, love you, love you more with each day.
Love,
Daddy and Mama

36 Weeks!

As of today, we have 19 days before little Hudson comes into the world. We can't wait!!! We had our first weekly appointment yesterday, along with an ultrasound to see how much he weighed. He weighs 5 lbs and 14 ounces as of right now. With Harrison, I went around 37 weeks and a couple days and he weighed 6 lbs. They are right on track with each other. However, I won't be going eight days past my due date with this little boy, so he may not be as big at birth. Everything measured great. His heart rate was 127, which they say it slows down a little the closer it gets to the end. Dr. G said that both of us look very healthy! Now, it's just waiting until May 21!

36 Weeks

Size of Baby: the size of a honeydew melon 

Total Weight Gain:  holding steady at 12 total lbs

Maternity Clothes: yes!

Gender: BOY!!!!

Movement: a lot. He is slowing down a little...I assume he's running out of room.

Sleep: better! Thanks Dr. G!!

What I miss: being able to walk around without feeling like I just ran a marathon!

Cravings: strawberry jello...yum!!!

Symptoms: just really tired lately...could have something to do with my toddler being extremely active!

Best Moment of the Week: seeing the sweet boy on the ultrasound!

His sweet little profile!!

Sea World...Part 2

I had to split it up....too many photos I guess. :) Don't worry...there are only 3 on this post.

We went swimming in the indoor pool the first night in the hotel. It was a little chilly, but Harrison is
his father's child. The cold water didn't bother him at all. He wanted to stay in, but we had to make an
executive decision to call it a night at the pool. The second day, since it was a lot warmer outside, we decided to
check out the outdoor pool...NOPE! It was FREEZING!!! We stuck our toes in, and even Harrison said it was too cold! But, how cute is this kid in a bathing suit?!

On our way back today...worn out!!

Sammy stayed with Gammy. Sam and Lizzie seemed to be best buds and played all weekend. He was exhausted.
He hasn't moved a lot since we got home....except to get a bath. :)

We had SO much fun this weekend. I have to give credit to my sweet husband for coming up with this wonderful idea to take Harrison to San Antonio. H did so well. We couldn't have asked for him to be better. We have a lot of changes headed our way (in one month from TODAY!) and it was nice to get away for a couple of days. I do think that everyone could sleep for a couple of days though...