I had my 6 week postnatal checkup and first time back out jogging(/walking) with the baby this morning. I'm excited about it. I'll see how long that feeling lasts! 

I think Hugh had a growth spurt this week. He's suddenly bigger!

Hugh's been sleeping and nursing great. The last few days he's started getting fussy in the evenings. I can't figure out what's bothering him.. I've also noticed I've been moody lately. I started thinking, "it's like I'm still pregnant" then I suddenly realized it must be post partum hormones. Staying up awake worrying about inconsequential things, having those dreams where I'm furious at DH, only to wake and have a hard time calming down towards him when I realize it was only a dream, more upset than usual with politics, need to stay off facebook! 

Here's baby Hugh's 1 month picture. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Baby and I are doing great. He's nursing like a pro, and 3 weeks in, breastfeeding only hurts a little bit. He's awake a little more, but still taking some long naps that I can successfully put him down for. He tends to wake up when I'm just about to head to bed. But he only wakes usually twice before the 6am alarm. I'm still getting used to that. Ugh. I've had to start getting up to take the older kids to school instead of DH doing it because I need the car that seats 3+ (me, 2yr old and baby) instead of our truck with only 2 seats..:/ I'm mostly tired because of that. I fell asleep in my chair while Hugh and Will were napping the other day. I was planning on getting up and eating lunch but sat down picked up my phone, waiting for a webpage to load, I woke up surprised an hour later! 

I love, love cuddling him. 

Will has been acting up, pouring bottles of shampoo in the bathtub, acting defiant, fighting with older siblings.. I've been trying to spend more time playing with him and really giving him some full attention. 

I got through my first week on my own with DH back at work and my in laws gone home. I was about to get down on myself about never vacuuming, sorting the laundry I did at least wash, and missing the dishes last night, but then I thought, I shouldn't expect so much, it's only week one.

 I recovered from labor pretty quick this time and have been getting my energy back this week. It really does feel great not to be pregnant anymore., not mentally great to feel kind of fat though. Got to give myself time I guess.

The teachers and staff at my husbands' school where he works threw us a baby shower. I was so surprised and touched. We haven't had one since I was pregnant with my first baby. It was nice to celebrate the new baby, his first birthday party. He slept through it.

Baby and I are just resting a lot here. He doesn't like being set down. I feel kind of weak, like getting over the flu, without the feeling sick part, a little sore, still a sore back but otherwise doing great. Oh, and very very sore boobs. They are giant engorged cantelopes today! But hopefully that will only be for a day or two. 
Hugh is doing great too. Lots of sleeping, nursing and diaper changing. But also really neat times when he's awake and looking around. So happy!
My mother in law has been here, and she's been great chasing my 2 year old around, cleaning house and cooking dinner. 
I miss my mom. It's been driving her crazy that she hasn't been able to come. The day I was delivering she found out the bronchitis she couldn't get over is a MRSA infection. She's getting the right treatment now though.

He's here. Took all day, started at 2am, he was born at 6:30 pm. 
Hugh is 8lbs, 5 oz, 20 3/4 inches. I can only image how big he'd be if he wasn't 3 weeks early! 
Healthy baby boy. Vaginal delivery with pitocin and epidural. First time no episiotomy or tears for me. Yay! We're doing good. he just had his bath.

STILL waiting on little guy! Longest labor ever. 9 centimeters dilated now though! Can't wait to hold him and also very excited that I'll get to eat dinner! (Haven't eaten since 2am) had an epidural, otherwise I would NOT be on my phone. Ha