A look back at the past month......

Welcome Home Hudson!

Hudson got to come home on January 7th! It was such a happy time. That morning it snowed & there was ice on the roads. It took us a little longer to get home than normal. Hudson had an entourage all the way home from Memphis...Zsa Zsa & Grandaddy followed us the whole way!! It wasn't long before all of the visitors started to arrive to welcome home our precious angel!




That afternoon Hudson got to meet his furry big brother Ace. We weren't sure how Ace would react to having a baby at home. He is so gentle around Hudson, it's sweet! Ace is protective also of Hudson, he keeps his eye on him at all times...especially if someone other than me or Nick is holding him!

Who's Holding Hudson???

Welcome to the world Hudson Tom Hirons!

Our little man arrived on January 5th 2010 at 9:55 am. He is definitely a gift sent straight from God. Hudson is the biggest blessing we have ever received and we praise God everyday for giving us this gift. You hear people say things like "it's love at first sight" and "you will love him SO much", but you just don't understand until your own child arrives. The love we have for him is amazing & unimaginable!!

I know I'm late getting all of this on here but I want to include all of the details of his birthday before I forget. This is REALLY LONG but it is also something I want to remember forever!!

• We had a scheduled c-section so we knew ahead of time that he would be here the 5th.


• I worked half a day on the 4th and then came home to "prepare". I don't think I ever remember a time when I was THAT nervous. Nick had to work late so I just sat here by myself (along with the 2 million thoughts that kept running through my head). This is a picture of me that day---my last day being pregnant. Bittersweet, that's for sure!

• We had to be at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis at 7:30 a.m.-- We were SO anxious so we left at about 5:30. We dropped Ace off at my parents house & we were on our way! It was SO cold that morning, I think it was 15 degrees when we left.
  

• Once we got to the hospital, they took me back to a room to get prepared (monitors, IVs, etc). I have never been in the hospital before so all of this was completely new.



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• I am not generally a really calm person, I'm usually kind of ancy & ADD in those type of situations. But we prayed together that morning, I remained calm & focused throughout the whole procedure. Probably the most terrifying time for me was when they took me back for anesthesia & Nick has to wait outside. I felt much better once he got in there.


• The one thing I kept worrying about was what if I feel something whent they start the surgery? I didn't feel a bit of pain, only pressure. Praise God!


• Most of the surgery was a blur, however, I remember the exact second Hudson was born so vividly. I specifically remember looking into Nick's eyes when he bent down and told me how beautiful our boy was...I knew right then & there that our lives would never be the same. Hearing him cry for the first time was the most amazing sound!!

• After everything was complete in the OR they wheeled us down to recovery. This is when I got to hold him for the first time!

• We had to spend about 2 hours in recovery before our family to see him! There was a waiting room full of people just dying to lay their eyes on Hudson!!! We couldn't wait to show him off either. Nick kept texting out to the waiting room pictures & info!!!
  

Finally they all got to come in and see him....

Hudson's Room

Hudson's room is finally complete! It was a lot of hard work but we are really pleased with how it turned out! Now, all we need is Hudson!!

Our First Baby!

Ace is our first baby. He's been a "baby" since the day we adopted him at the Jonesboro Animal Shelter over 2 years ago. He is like our shadow & has some pretty bad separation anxiety. We are all hoping & praying that he makes the transition well once Hudson is born & he doesn't get as much attention as he is used to!! So, we are spending extra time with him & giving him loving until his little world is changed forever!

A few interesting things about our Acey:

• He loves his toys, I've never seen a dog that likes to play as much


• He panics if we leave him anywhere, even with family


• He sleeps everynight with us


• He's allergic to grass...so he would never make it as an outside dog


• He will only eat once both Nick & I are home


• He loves attention & kisses


• He has several tricks that he likes to perform


• He's SPOILED ROTTEN

4D Ultrasound Pictures

This past weekend we went to Memphis to have our 4D ultrasound!! We have been anticipating have one of these done for a long time. Hudson was really cooperative throughout the whole thing. Right now he is in breech position, so his feet are up on top of his head. These are some of our favorites...

Of course, his fan club was there to see him on the big screen!
Sissy, Aunt Claire, Uncle Brody, Mamaw, GG & Zsa Zsa

I love his cheeks in this one!

This is when he learned that the HOGS had put a beating on the Auburn Tigers!!

This is my personal favorite. He just looks to peaceful!

Collage of various pictures!