The "almost" done nursery

I'm waiting on a big red H to hang over the glider

I couldn't get a really good picture of this, but, this is the train pic i've been working on. I may add ribbon in between the canvases. I can't decide.

Blessed

33 weeks 5 days

Tonight, my wonderful friends at work gave me a baby shower. First of all, this is baby #2 and I expected NOTHING. It was wonderful! We had a great turn out and received a ton of great things...clothes, diapers, wipes, gift cards and the list goes on. I am SO BLESSED!

More projects

Since we moved Lanie Mae into her big girl bed, I had to do some new art for above her bed. So far, this is what I have done. I plan on doing something for the other wall in the next few days. Speaking of big girl, I also have posted one of her 3K Fall school pics (just for you, mama)

The other project I did last week was painting cork board squares for the nursery. I can't wait to have pics of Baby Hudson to put on them!

$30 dresser...AFTER

REMEMBER THE BEFORE PICS...

AND NOW, THE AFTER (MINUS THE TOP PULLS-i'm working on those)

Lots going on w/ the Mortons

First of all, HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Lanie Mae actually was Tinkerbell at school and then Snow White for Trick or Treating....per her request. She, was so cute and extremely excited! She had her school party where she got the first dose of what was to come on Halloween night. Boy, did that make her even more anxious for Saturday night to get here.

enjoying frankenstein cupcakes...

Snow White (before we bundled her up)

After we got home, my sweet husband converted Lanie Mae's toddler bed into a big girl bed so that I could finish working on the baby bed. (o.k., so i nagged a little. but, sometimes, it's necessary) Project for tomorrow...nag him to move the changing table upstairs. The nursery is moving right along. I can't wait til it's finished so that I can post pics!

BIG GIRL BED!!!

Here are a couple more OCTOBER pics. I will post more later...

LM LOVES Scarecrows for some reason. She gives our hugs and kisses multiple times a day and has to tell them good morning and goodnight.

Baking Cookies with Mommy on a cold rainy day

Home Turf Delivery

My UAB appointment was today and was very reassuring! Hudson's left kidney was essentially normal and his right still dilated. However, the Dr. said that the kidney tissue looked o.k. So, hopefully there will be at least some function once he gets here. He will be followed by the urologist shortly after birth and will most likely have a surgical procedure to correct the obstruction.

The Dr. was so positive and made me feel SO at ease. He reassured me that there should be no trouble delivering at Shelby. This is SUCH good news to me. I love where I work and the people I work with. I was/ am looking forward to them being my caregivers during this special time! Plus, Neil works across the street from the hospital and we live less than 10 minutes away. So, needless to say, we are excited.

Please continue to pray for Baby Hudson. God has been so faithful to us throughout this. So far, so good!

p.s. the US tech estimated the weight of the baby to be 4 lb 11 oz! Um, most 31 weekers are like 3 or a little more lbs. She said she definitely agreed with the US tech at my OB's office. He's a CHUNK! :-) So, prayers for safe delivery of that little chunk too!

and...growing baby!

We had a routine OB appt this morning with and ultrasound. Baby Hudson measured in the 85th percentile. He is, according to the US tech, "a chunk!". He measured on average 32.5 weeks. Um, I'm not even 31. His head measured 33 weeks 2 days, I'm 30 weeks and 5 days. Yikes! I know that ultrasounds can be quite subjective. But, wow! However, I was SO reassured to see that he is growing the way he should. My fluid level is still normal. His affected kidney was slightly less dilated than my last ultrasound...which is also reassuring. Lastly, he's head down! Praise the lord!
We have an appt at UAB on Friday. At that appt, they will do a targeted ultrasound and will make sure EVERYTHING still looks stable. The urologist appt will be made following our UAB appt.