We have 13 weeks left until baby Hudson is due, and I cannot believe how quickly time has flown by. I’ve always heard that your pregnancy will be over before you know it, and I definitely believe it now! I’m finally starting to “show” and my little bump is rapidly growing. Hudson is getting stronger too… he’s kicking and punching, and he is facing out, so his little face is smashed up against my belly. The other day at our ultrasound, we saw him stick his tongue out at us!It’s definitely starting to feel very real, and I know he’ll be here and integrated into our lives before we can blink.
I can’t wait to meet him.
His nursery is slowly being prepped. We still have a lot of decorating to do – I want it to be a bright, sunny space with lots of color. We’re still going with an eclectic modern theme, and trying to extend that to his growing wardrobe as well. It’s hard to find outfits that aren’t traditionally-themed, but I’ve put a few on our registry. I also found the most AWESOME crib set. I know Hudson might not appreciate our aesthetic yet, but it will sure make for a fun space for mommy and daddy to hang out in!
Today, I came across a great blog post, which made me smile… “Wouldn’t it be great if every new parent was given a nicely wrapped package of wisdom along with their positive pregnancy test? Big boxes of patience, humor and hindsight would help too.” I’m going to try REALLY hard not to stress out too much over every little thing, wondering if we are doing things “right.” There is no right way! As long as Hudson is eating, growing, learning, and breathing then we’ll all get through any tough times ahead. We’ll have to remember how short the newborn phase really is… I hope that we can look past the haze of exhaustion, feedings, and our uncertainties to really relish this time with our son.
