Hudson's Birth Story

Let me just start out this post with saying I had a very distinct plan on what I THOUGHT would happen.  I based it on my last two labors since they were somewhat similar.  So this is what I figured would go down, and what I was planning on.
Both the other two kids were early and came before I even hit 39 weeks. So I was hoping with everything in me that Hudson would  follow suit.  I had my appointment set up on the 11th of September to get my membranes stripped.  I would be 38 weeks and 3 days pregnant. And with the last two I had them within the next 24 hours. I had good contractions on my own the night I went to the hospital with the others and my water never broke on its own.  In fact, all of my sisters and mom never had their water break on its own so I knew that wouldn't happen.
So that was my plan. Go in Thursday at 1:30 pm get my membranes stripped. Go walk the stair climber at the gym. Then I had a labor inducing massage scheduled that night at 6:30.  Then I figured I'd most likely be having contractions at this point and go into the hospital that night and have him on the 12th. I had the kids scheduled to go to Aunt Raine's Thursday night even, and they were staying for the weekend. Had our families kind of aware, and we were ready to have a baby that weekend!
Well, here is what happened.
Wednesday the 10th I was my last day to get anything ready.  I cleaned my house good Tuesday. And thought I should pack the kids bags for the weekend. I was going to do that Thursday but I was bored so I did it Wednesday.  Kinzi went to preschool, Baiden and I went to the gym. Where the people did tell me I was the best member they had! They asked when I was due and I replied "any day!" and they said, "see that's why you're the best. How many other pregnant women come here everyday?" Made me feel good.  Even though all I really did at the gym at this point was walk on the treadmill. But I walked over 12 miles in a week, not to shabby.
Then Baiden and I went and picked up gift bags for the little gifts Hudson got for them. We then picked Kinzi up from school. Headed home. Ate lunch. Played for a little while, then we all took naps.
I woke up from my nap about 5 ish and totally thought I had peed my pants a little.  Haha I wasn't caught off guard because, being 9 months pregnant, ya know these things happen.  So I didn't think much of it.  Well after dinner and such I kept what I thought was peeing my pants.  I couldn't believe I kept doing it haha.  After putting the kids down, the thought entered my mind that maybe my water was leaking.  Did some google research and started to think it could just be leaking but I still needed to call my doctor. Buuut, I didn't want to. Well, around 11 I headed for bed.  Was about asleep, rolled over and realized that was definitely not pee.  Went to the bathroom and changed my pants for the 5th time haha! Went and told Phil I was pretty sure it was my water leaking.  He convinced me I should call my doctor. So I did. He told me to go to the hospital to have them check if it was indeed amniotic fluid. If it was he asked if I was okay with getting things going and having the baby!  I of course agreed and we called my mom who came to watch the kids, and headed to the hospital.
I was so hungry and figured we should stop for some food if I was going to be having a baby. Grabbed some Carls Jr, I got a oreo ice cream sandwich and fries haha.  Only ate the ice cream and like 2 fries. I was too excited
Once we got to the hospital and checked in the nurse came in and looked and said, "umm yeah you're not going home, your water broke!" I couldn't believe it! Totally NOT what I was expecting.  But that was pretty exciting. And totally gross. I much prefer the doctor to break it all at once instead of it leaking every 5 minutes. But I wasn't having and contractions and was still at a 2 and 50% effaced like I was the week before.  So this was weird being at the hospital and not having any contractions on my own. We also found out in triage that the chord was wrapped around his neck twice.  But the nurses gave me a lowdown on what that meant, and nobody seemed worried, So honestly I never felt worried about it. It was about 1:00am and they said they would check me again at 6:00am to see if I had progressed at all, and if not they would start me on pitocen.  What was cool was that I didn't have to go walk around because I would just be leaking everywhere. I could go relax in bed and rest since it was the middle of the night. But did I sleep? Of course not. I tested positive for strep B again so had to get some rounds of penicillin. Then they checked me at 6 am and I had not progressed at all and was started on Pitocen.  I knew I wanted to get an epidural but obviously not until I felt some good contractions. They had moved me in different positions to help get the contractions more regular and painful.  Once they used the "peanut ball" the nurse mentioned this usually helps women dilate quicker. Sure enough after using it, I called for the epidural and got it around 11am where I was dilated to a 5. Then felt great and was really able to relax and sleep a bit before he came.  About 12:15 they checked me and I was at a 7 then they got me set up on the peanut ball again and the nurse mentioned that most women on their 2nd or 3rd pregnancy/labor at this point would get situated on the peanut ball and then feel pressure and ready to push within 15-20 min. She left and said to call as soon as I felt pressure. I felt funny but never felt pressure with the others so had to have her explain that to me. And once again she was right, I called her in 20 min and they came quick and his head was right there! They hurried and called Dr. Holmes who rushed over.  I was trying my best not to laugh or sneeze or move because I felt like he was going to fall out! As soon as Dr. Holmes walked in I got so excited and emotional! It was time to meet my baby! When his head was about out the doctor pulled the chord off his head, then I pushed for 5-10 min and he was right out! I felt a lot more this time too. Not painful really, but the epidural took enough of the edge off that I felt it and him completely come out, but it didn't hurt.  The nurse put him right on my chest. I held him for a good hour and then they helped me get him to nurse which he did for 45 min!  They let me have all the time with him I wanted.  Then we weighed him and surprisingly was my tiniest baby weighing in at 6lbs 8 oz. 19 1/2 inches long. Perfect. I just couldn't believe he came on his own the day before I was planning. I can't believe my water broke on its own. I am so glad we were prepared to have him that weekend already, or that could have really caught us by surprise! This labor took me most by surprise because it was nothing like the others. Not what I was expecting at all. Which isn't a bad thing, it was actually pretty exciting that way. Just goes to show, you never really can have a set plan like you think, but I'm glad I was prepared!

Hudson Parker Weech
September 11th 2014
1:03 pm
6lbs 8 oz
19 1/2 inches

And now for an overload in pictures.

 I ate so much food every single meal in the hospital. It was wonderful. I cleared my plate every single time.

We are so in love with sweet little Hudson!

August 2014

August was the month of sickness. Not a lot happened around here except everyone taking turns being sick. 

Started off with Baiden getting a fever for a couple of days. Doesn't this picture just make you so sad?

We were in our jammies a lot.

Kinzi thought wearing one of dads shirts one day was the best option

After Baiden felt better we had a really nice day to start August off for us. Phil was out of town that Saturday visiting Pima to get things started with his new tax business, so we tried to make the most of it and we started the morning off at a park. The kids had fun since its been months since we have been able to go play outside without melting.

After the park I told the kids we were headed to a SURPRISE. Kinzi couldn't even contain herself.

Voila! Elsa and Anna were at a store in Gilbert and it was such a fun surprise for the kids.  Kinzi saw them walking when we pulled up and she started knocking on her window and yelling, "ANNA, ANNNNNA!" Brought tears to my eyes to see her so dang excited!

Kinzi was so funny when she got to go talk to them.  She didn't run up and hug them like I thought. She just had a bunch of questions for them. Like, "Where do you live?" "Do you visit Disneyland?" "Do you live far away?" haha but she loved it. 

Baiden's little hand pose like the rest of them makes me laugh!

Baiden was actually shy and didn't want to go.  He acts excited about that stuff but when it comes down to it he gets to shy. But once Kinzi hugged them he must have felt safer because then he wanted in the picture and gave them both big hugs. He was sure excited to meet them too.

And I found a doughnut shop on the way home!

Then 2 days later, Kinzi got the little bug Baiden had a few days before.

Weird thing though, when Baiden got sick, he was just miserable and had a fever.  Tylenol helped with the pain but he definitely needed it every 4 hours. Kinzi had the same thing, but ended up throwing up in the middle of the night.  All the while I had a Dr apt I couldn't miss and we ran out of food at home. Luckily my mom stepped in and came and watched them so I could get that stuff done. Glad I didn't have to take a sick child to the apt with me, that wouldn't have been any fun. But Kinzi started to feel better just in time to start dance class again!

We had to take pictures of her first class and not to mention I was having a great hair day.  The prenatals are really working their magic.

I don't remember why but me and the kids took a random trip to get frozen yogurt one afternoon. Who needs a reason for that anyways right?

One morning the kids were bored and asked if they could do my makeup. It kept them entertained a very long time.

That night I started to feel like I was getting sick. And sure enough I was. I figured it was just the same little fever the kids had.  The next day I was flat in bed sick all day, totally worthless haha.  My throat had been killing me all day and that night I looked at it and realized I probably had strep.  Went into a Urgent Care, and sure enough.  Strep throat. Ugh. Luckily Phil was able to stay home from work for like 3 days because I felt horrible.  Definitely the worst case of strep throat I have ever had. And I have had it a lot.  Glad that's over with.

We had some more rain come that we got to enjoy.  And after taking these pictures I realized I probably shouldn't have let the kids do this because they both had colds! Oops.

haha Baiden got stuck.

Kinzi asks to watch Disneyland Videos on You Tube a lot lately. Her little face is the cutest in this. She can't wait to go back one day.

Baiden and I had a doughnut date while Kinzi as at dance. Man it sure seems like we have been eating lots of treats for this month haha! Cheers!

Oh just more treats.  Phil and I went on a date to breakfast at kneaders. My new most favorite breakfast spot. 

Baiden learned how to take selfies.

Phil ended up getting the cold the kids had. And then Kinzi came in our room one night and barfed again and had diarrhea. Luckily that didn't pass to anyone.  So not the most exciting month. Hopefully we got the sickies out in time for Hudson to come to our family!

36 weeks

How far along? 36 weeks!

Total weight gain: 25 lbs

Maternity clothes: yep. Or rockin my pj's usually.

Stretch marks: Not that I can see :)

Movements: Yes. He usually is sticking a foot or elbow or knee or something straight out my side. I can tell his is running out of room.

Belly button in or out: Neither, basically it's just flat haha

Wedding ring on or off: Oh its off :( I can still get in on my finger but after about 5 min it gets uncomfortable. So my finger has felt a little naked and probably will for a little while.

Food cravings: Ugh. Anything and everything that's unhealthy.

Symptoms: Stupid heartburn still! And for the first time, my feet are starting to swell. Guess it's sandals from now on. If I don't take least a little 30 min nap while the kids nap, I'm pretty much worthless come 5 a clock. 

Looking forward to: Finalizing everything. Picking up the last of things we'll need for a baby. Hanging shelves. Finishing the boys room! I can't wait for the labor and delivery! And can't wait for Kinzi and Baiden to meet their new little brother.

I have this whole "plan" in my head of what I hope will happen, haha. Phil got a new calling and honestly our September is looking so busy, we have one good weekend to have him. Not that the other weekends we couldn't have him, but it would be so much easier if he would come early like his two siblings. Fingers crossed!

July 2014

Here I just thought June was our busy month. Turned out July was the one.  But a very good busy. Lots of trips, and LOTS of pictures!

 

On the 4th of July this year, Phil had work off and we were all excited. We didn't really have any plans but we knew we'd fill up the day doing something together. It's tradition to have Daddy get doughnuts for us all every 4th, so that is how our day started! We then went to target that morning to get some things. One of which was Kinzi's new comforter that Dad picked out and was exactly what I wanted.  We then looked at baby clothes, naturally. Kinzi got really excited and started picking out a ton of girl clothes for her, sister? Now she knows very well she is having another brother, she is actually quite excited about it. I think it dawned on her that girl clothes are much cuter though. She would grab anything she thought was cute.  I reminded her 100 times she doesn't have a little sister, she just kept saying, "I know mom, just pretend!"

 

 We then headed over to Summers to swim on the hot day! They were out of town so the 4 of us just went.  We loved it!

 

 The next day (Saturday) we headed up to Heber for the day!  We used to go a lot growing up and I have been wanting to go since we got married, we just hadn't made it there yet! But this year we did!

 In the morning was the parade. We got to be with Lacey and her kids all day which was fun because we don't really get to see them often enough. I had a good time with little Willa.

 After the parade, they have a big carnival set up at a park there. Lots of blow up slides and obstacle courses and so much food! Although we didn't get any because I had packed us lunches to save a little $$. I wish we would have had our packed food for dinner though because they had way more options for lunch. All greasy, fatty foods too!

The kids got to do a couple of the fun slides.  All 4 of them went up one together and held hands and counted to 3 and went down, "together." Baiden hesitated just enough that on 3 he stopped but was still holding Kinzi's hand so got drug down with the rest and ended up going on his tummy. Best part is, he was smiling the whole time. Cracking up at the bottom actually.

 

Then we headed over super early to the football fields to just relax and wait for the fireworks to start.  They didn't start till about 9 and we got over there about 3.  I honestly didn't mind though. It was just so nice to sit and enjoy being outside in amazing weather for 6 hours.  The kids ran around and were crazy and obnoxious.  Phil got a little bored.

 Love this little girl. She was a little tired.

 Daniel made it up there to join us for dinner, he is hiding behind Lacey.  And we got to visit with Summer and Justin who were also up there. Glad we did it, even though it was kind of a long day, it was still fun! Best firework show!!

Baiden was a little terrified of the fireworks at first. But after about 2 or 3 min he really liked them thanks to his Dad.  He talks about fireworks all the time now.

That following Monday my dad planned a little Independence Day swim party at his house for the family. Pizza, swimming, brownies and the kids got to play with sparklers at the end of the night. He also had the night dedicated to Nathan. But as a surprise for him. We all made him cards thanking him for his service in the army. My dad then surprised him with a new gun! Glad we did this for Nathan. He and Sam deserve all the credit they can get. Nathan then spent the rest of the night answering any questions we asked him, and told crazy stories from Afghanistan and training and such. So proud to have a brother who sacrificed so much and served our country. Honor those veterans, we all have no idea the things they have seen and been through.

I caught a cute moment one day after the kids were being silent for a little to long. I just love when they are getting along.

 Another cute moment caught on camera.

 Grandma and Grandpa Weech were down for a weekend, getting ready to fly out to Seattle.  We got to see them and go to Costco with them! Ended up buying a new recliner for our living room and moved the other one into our room so I can rock and nurse little Hudson boy in it.

 After Costco, we went to Culvers and got some custard. At like 10 am. It's always a good time for custard.

 Daddy and Kinzi enjoying the new recliner and being adorable.

One of our nieces got Baptized this month. She looked so cute I'm sad I didn't snap a picture of her. I love being able to see my nieces and nephews make good choices!  My kids got to see Great Grandma Sherwood while there too! And I even managed to snap a picture of them. Baiden was feeling shy and I Kinzi's eyes are crazy, but at least of got a cute picture of them with MY Grandma!

 This month I hit the 30 weeks countdown-its getting real!

 Cute Baiden, with underwear on backwards, story of his life.

 We have got to enjoy some thunderstorms this month too!

 I also got to take the kids to the summer movie club twice in June.  Pretty great deal. Shows older movies from the year before and only costs $1 per person.

 We also got to have Barrett over for a whole day! I love that kid.  Him and Baiden are going to grow up being great buddies! I don't know why Baiden had crazy eyes in both pics, but they are still cute anyways!

We then headed to Pima for the Pioneer celebration! We haven't missed a year since we have been married.  It was in Thatcher this year and they held a 5k that morning. EARLY. At 6am. How I got up and out of bed, I don't know. Lauren so kindly did it with me and we walked and talked the whole way! Little Jax got to come too and didn't make a peep the whole time. Angel baby.

 

 I love him.  I don't think I heard him cry the whole time we were there visiting.

 Phil finished in great time, obviously.  And was kind enough to wait for his 2 wives ;) to finish. We then went to the pancake breakfast and stuffed our faces full of way to many pancakes.

 Grandma and Grandpa were not in town which was kind of a bummer but they did have two cute kitties there that made up for it for the kids. Like for real, anytime we were there, Kinzi had a cat in her hands.

 Baiden liked to torment them a little too much. He thought poking them was great idea.

 Then they would scratch him and it didn't even phase him. He liked it. He came home with a lot of scratches.

 We then went to the parade, which was too hot to enjoy. Honestly, I was miserable. But the kids of course didn't care.

 Such city kids. They freaked whenever they saw a horse.

 And although I hate these picture of me, I want to still have the memories! I look like a big sweaty mess.
I love Lauren and all the fun we have getting to visit them! We're lucky to have friends who are always up to have fun and hanging out. Even if it means watching a movie late, while I sleep through it.

 Bleh. But its the only family picture we got, I'll take it!

After the parade we went to Casa and then headed over to see fireworks.

 

Baiden's current obsession is airplanes. Phil put on a you tube video of nothing but planes taking off and landing for 30 min. He sat and watched the entire thing. 

Then it was time to take our family vacation! All of us and Grandpa Weech and Uncle Spencer left for California to play at the beach Thursday morning at 4am! Party in our van! 

We stopped at Dennys for breakfast around 7. Baiden thought liking his yogurt bowl was a good idea. 

We let the kids use the headphones for the DVD player in the car so everyone didn't have to listen to their movies the whole time.

Sleepy.

We stopped for lunch at rubios then headed to the beach!

 

Kinzi became our little surfer girl. She loved riding the waves in on daddy's board. She took a few tumbles but got right back on and really got the hang of boogie boarding! 

Uncle Spencer wanted to be buried.

Day 1 at the beach was such a big success! The kids loved it! We then went to olive garden for dinner where I filled up on bread sticks and salad.  I had too many pb M&M's and sour patch kids during the day to eat anything else.

 

It was so hard to be in California and not go to Disneyland. We kept toying with the idea. But we woke up Friday morning and knew we were all way too tired to walk around Disneyland all day. The beach sounded best. 

We knew we didn't want to get to the beach too early so we all took it easy that morning.

Although the kids got a little ancy and wanted to go! Kinzi helped Baiden get his suit on 2 hours before we were going to go.

Beach day #2

I promised myself I wouldn't exclude myself from pictures just because I'm in a swimsuit and feel larger than life. And now I am just glad I have pics with my kids at their first beach trip.

Dad and Spencer riding the waves!

This was Kinzi's only request for the trip. She wanted to be a mermaid. That and she wanted to find sea shells but NO starfish haha.

My favorite part was taking my kids each into the ocean. The first time in over 10 years I really went in. Baiden loved it! I would take him out far enough that we could jump the big waves together. He cracked up every time a big wave came and splashed us!

I got much deeper than the pictures show ;)

Right after I surprised myself and grabbed Phil's board and rode a couple of waves in. Ha ha 7 months pregnant and all. 

I then took kinzi out to jump the waves. A really big one came that we just didn't clear and it totally took us out. We came out of the water with my hat gone and both our sunglasses missing. I found my hat but our glasses were gone. Kinzi didn't care the wave took us out, but was pretty distraught her glasses were gone. I calmed her down telling her the fishies were going to wear them now.

  Popsicles and ice cream to end the day! 

 

Took about 5 min...

We then woke up Saturday and left for home. The kids did great there and back. And watched way to many movies.  But, they were good and never complained. Baiden had to pee like every hour the first half of the trip home, we had some close calls but he did good and didn't have any accidents. Luckily I didn't mind stopping for a restroom break a lot.  Baiden and I were having to deprive ourselves of beverages or we'd have to stop more. Such a fun trip! I think I had my fill on car rides for a while though. Although it wasn't too bad being a car 12 hours 7 months pregnant, I wouldn't want to do it again anytime soon.

Somehow Grandpa had energy once we got home to give the kids a little horseback ride.

Kinzi passed out that night on me around 6:30, same with Baiden but he was in bed. 

And just a picture of us headed to church the next day!