Letter to the editor: BF style

Today is Hudson Lindley's 6 month birthday!

Happy half birthday sweet, angel boy. We love you!

I will get into his 6 months of life later...with pictures included.

Today, this post is about 6 months of breastfeeding.

Dear Breastfeeding (BF for short),

It has been 6 months since our journey has begun. I was very skeptical about you before Hudson was born. I kinda thought you grossed me out. Silly girl, I had NO clue. But after that angel was put on my chest, I knew me and you were going to get real close. And close we have gotten. You have allowed me to nourish my son for 6 whole months. He relies on me for your "liquid gold" and I love that!

But let me tell you, there were times I got frustrated and wanted to stop! I was really really not wanting to supplement and for Hudson to be exclusive drinking my milk. I have accomplished this task, and will continue for as long as I can. Don't think I haven't stressed myself, Hudson, and my husband out about it, though. I cherish every drop...literally! My mom spilled some of my milk once, and she now knows she can NEVER do that again!

I have a whole "store" built up in my freezer. Frozen "liquid gold." But for some reason, I hate to pull from this store. I like to open that freezer and see my hard work displayed. Yes, I know this sounds pyscho. But I worked hard for those baggies.

You have helped me lose all my baby weight and some! That's definitely another pro of doing the nursing thing. But, because of you, I eat like a horse. Like a 9 months pregnant- chubby kid, horse. This could be a problem in the future.
So, BF, lets still be friends. I will continue to drag my pump supplies and pump twice a day at work, if you continue to allow me to be "milky." Ha! Call me "milky", the cow.

Love, Kristin Lindley


Sorry for this random post about my milk. I want to be able to look back at all this when he's older.
On a serious note, I am glad I've made it this long (insert pat on my back), because it has taken work and serious dedication.
And I am fully aware that formula is a good option for some mothers. My child will eventually use formula. But, for now, we are sticking with the nursing. Never thought I'd be that mother, but I am.
Now, in 6 months, if I'm still talking about the joys of nursing....someone schedule an intervention because I've gone too far! Sweet Hudson doesn't need to come from playing in the yard and yank on my shirt. Enough will have to be enough at that point.


I am 6 months old today!

Recently

What have we been doing recently?

one word: FLU

Turns out, Hudson had it too. I don't know why I even thought he didn't or wouldn't have it. Where is my NAIVE stamp to put straight to my forehead? I kiss all over that baby on a daily basis. We probably had been swapping germies for a few days before we were actually diagnosed.

So last week, we had a sick baby and a sick mommy. And that doesn't make for a fun household.

We are slowly but surely getting back into our normal sleep patterns...who knew a baby being sick could totally screw up everything you've worked for in terms of a sleeping baby.

I mean, Hudson was back to his newborn hijinks last week. and.it.was.not.fun. We are still trying to recover from this. 

He's been laughing, smiling, and playing this week...so he is definitely on the mend. But don't get it twisted, I still stick that thermomater up his hinny about 3-4 times a day. Yes, I measure his temp that way. It is the most accurate.

My happy, on-the-mend baby boy

Moving on, we ate shrimp at Kiki and Papa Frank's last night. Kiki came home with these gems for Hudson.

I totally agree with Heather and Brittany on the issue of these sandals. I love these little sea-wees. And Hudson will definitely be sporting these (and other colors) for several years!

Look at those little feet...

Just because you have a boy, doesn't mean you have to dress him in dump trucks and screen print tees of cartoon characters. I just refuse. So these sandals will look so cute with our smocked outfits that we are finally able to wear now that its spring and warm outside!  Happy Wednesday! 

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4 month photos

Back in February, Hudson had his 4 month photos taken by the fabulous Beth Morgan. She did such a great job.
I love every single one!
























(images taken from bmofoto.net)
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My new accessory

I've got a new accessory.


That's right. I'm rockin' this fancy mask because I have the FLU.
Who gets the flu during spring... This girl! Don't be jelly of my new look!

And to add to it, Hudson is not feeling well either. He's getting tested for the flu in the morning.
So let's summarize, shall we:
Mommy with flu+baby with possible flu+ no sleep+no cuddle time with my little lovie = not fun times.

Hopefully I'll be on the mend soon, with the help of my $90 tamiflu and some rest... All prayers for our little sickie family are welcome!


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Sweet smiles

Hudson has been cheesin' it up alot lately. I literally could just eat him up!

Cabs are here!!
(said in a skanky jersey shore accent)


Ps, this is one of my favorite smocked sensations!

Playing on his jumpy smile. He is starting to get the hang out this thing!



Eye, eye sailor smile!



Going to praise God smile



Loving him some daddy smile






Baby elephant pjs smile


He kind of looks like a chubby kid here



Smiling's my favorite!


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letter to the editor

Dear Miracle Blanket,

You have been truly great to us. Since Hudson was 8 weeks old, you have helped us sleep through the night. The first night we used you, we ran into his room because it was 5:00 am and he hadn't woken up yet. You are that good! You have helped with the startle reflex more than I could ever imagined. And you have helped calm my baby down when he was so upset.

But now, it is time to see you go. It is time. Our sweet baby is 5 and a half months old. It is time.

Last Friday, we stopped swaddling Hudson. Don't get it twisted, this was a BIG deal for us. We thought those flailing arms would keep that baby up at night. And it didn't. Not really, anyway. The first night, we had to re-swaddle at 2:00 am and it got progressively later since that time. Hudson has been completely free of your swaddle since Wednesday night.

See, miracle blanket, you symbolize so much to me. My baby is getting too big for you, he is getting where he doesn't need you. And this saddens me. Its the end of an era.

The swaddlethatchildupsohewillquitscreaming era.

I wish they made you in adult sizes, because Hudson Lindley slept so soundly...you must be real good!
So see you later, alligator. We will definitely pull you out again with baby #2.

Love,

Kristin and Hudson Lindley

Photographic evidence that this baby was ready to be done...

The thing was completely loose and one leg hanging out. Bless his swaddling bones!

And special thanks to Katie Mitchell letting us borrow her Miracle Blanket. Literally changed our life!

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4 years

Today is a good day!

Happy 4th anniversary to my sweet husband!

You are my very best friend, a wonderful father, and perfect life partner!

You definitely balance me out!

I love you to the moon!



Happy Anniversary to us!

all boy!

Hudson has a new trick!

I swear, he is ALL boy already...



And mind you, he was suppose to be sick during this...

I think we are on the mend now.

And excuse my voice. I may need to work on that!

 

We spend most of the weekend relaxing.

Friday night we stayed in and watched TV. I was asleep at 9pm. Really? And it was GLORIOUS! Saturday, Hudson and I visited our BFFs Jessica and Carson...pictures to come later. Saturday night, we had a mini date to the mexican restaurant. You really just can't beat el ranchito in madison. Sunday, we shopped at target and spend way too much money on toys and stuff for Hudson's Easter basket and our beach trip.

Hudson now owns 2 beach hats, sunglasses, a baby blow-up pool, and some beach toys. Can he even play with those toys? Heck no! But he will look super cute in the pictures!

It was a fun and relaxing weekend with lots of family time!!!

sweet baby

Happy Saturday!

(Hudson Lindley at 5 months and 1 week)

 

Who knew this happy baby would have an ear infection and a cold?
He is a happy sickie!

A happy sickie that weighs 15 lbs 6.5 oz... That cereal is doing him good!

So we are spending the weekend relaxing and helping this sweet baby feel better!

Hope you have a great weekend!

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time marches on

Funny how much difference a year makes.

The two pictures were taken exactly a year apart at Johna's birthday weekend (Superbowl Sunday)

 February 5th 2011:

-I found out I was pregnant THAT day

-Adda Laine was 5 months old

-Carly Shandy said she wasn't ready to have a baby

-Johna Mabry said she really wasn't ready to have a baby

February 6th 2012:

-I am not pregnant anymore. Hudson Lindley is 4 months old
(also notice: new mom haircut)

-Adda Laine (not pictured) is almost 18 months old

-Carly Shandy is ready for a baby and is 17 weeks pregnant in this picture.  You can see baby Shandy peek-a-booing below (the one to the far left)
-I want Johna Mabry to have a baby (and stop not responding to my texts)...but, for now, she loves to cuddle up with sweet Hudson

-Lacey Moore is 6 weeks pregnant in this picture

I know I am so late on posting about this. But I really do love these ladies!

And I'm sad that the Shandy's and Moore's don't live in the same town as us!



Since that time, we found out that the Shandy's are having a BOY!!!
Hudson will have a new best friend at the beginning of July. Such a blessing!
Please keep baby boy Shandy in your prayers!

5 months

My sweet baby boy! He is 5 months old now!

It is so cliche to say that time flys, but it really really does.

And this mommy is really really sad about it!

Although, this stage is so much fun! Hudson can interact with us, smile with us, and play with us now.

I am just in love with our son. My heart grows bigger with love for him every.single.day

How did we go this long without him in our lives?

5 months info about Hudson Lindley:

-Eating cereal 2 times a day, at 10:00 and 5:30-6:00. And does he love his cereal! You can't get it in his mouth fast enough! Just started feeding him in his highchair on Friday night. He seems to enjoy that!

-Still nursing and loving it. I had originally said I was going to stop at 6 weeks, then 12 weeks, and now 6 months... and I'm starting to re-think that too. It is just a sweet time with us, and it really is the best nutrition for him.

-Sleeps 11-12 hours at night. Goes to bed around 8:00ish and wakes up at 6:15 on weekdays. On weekends, he will sleep as late as I let him.

-When he's tired, he rubs his eyes. That's your sign he's fading fast.

-Wearing size 1 diapers. I'll probably switch to size 2 when we are done with this box.

Shout out to Kiki for getting us the pampers BIG box from Sams. 242 diapers rocks our world!

-Wearing a lot of different size clothing. In carters sleepers, he can wear 3 months and is growing into 6 months. In his regular clothes, he's in 3-6 months and some 6 month stuff for length. The boy is tall and skinny.

-He has been rolling tummy to back since 9 weeks, but he just rolled from back to tummy yesterday. Now, I turn around for ONE second and he's flipped several times. He likes keeping me on my toes!

-Can prop on his arms in prone and does what they call "the superman" position. But he doesn't like tummy time, so he quickly rolls back over.

-Been starting to practice prop sitting...isn't really into it right now

-Has the biggest grin ever and really loves to giggle at mom! Whenever he sees me, his face lights up. This causes my face to light up...and the cycle continues.

-Can throw a fit the size of Texas. If the boy is tired or hungry...he will let you know. I mean, serious crocodile tears!

-Intentially grabs at his toys and will play on his mat for awhile independently. But when he's done, but wants up and out.

-Has started playing in his exersaucer jungle thing. He likes it in small doses. And we recently got one of the doorway hanging, bouncy things. He's not into that yet, still too small.

-Loves to suck on his fingers and starting to drool more. But no teeth in site.

-Head full of blonde hair, and its getting thicker! And his eyes are the prettiest shade of blue.

This blonde hair, blue eyed boy will be a chick magnet one day!

-Looks more and more like his daddy every day. The only trade his has from me is my long eyelashes...and my dramatic personality. Hopefully, he will grow out of that last one.

-When I bring my face close to his face, he opens his mouth. He gives the best kisses!

 -Brings so much joy to our lives!

Look at that hair...and the blonde wings to add to it.

I see this face alot these days! "Give me my food, woman!"

This PT loves his good posturing! 

If its not time for cereal, my foot will do.

I could just eat him up!

You can really see his hair in this picture and I love to give him a comb-over.

I think the look works for him.

Loves to grab those toes! 

And loves those fingers in his mouth.

That gummy grin is my entire world!

I don't think I did an official 4 month post, but here is one for comparison. His cheeks are definitely starting to fill in since we introduced the rice cereal.

 I'd like to add that in all our monthly pictures (1-5 months), Hudson is wearing the same 0-3 month onesie. I'm not sure how he is still fitting in it, but he does...probably need to bump up a size for the next round of pictures.

At Hudson's 4 month check-up:

13 pounds 7 oz (25%)

24 and 1/4 inches (25%)

42 cm head circum (50%)

So basically, we have a little bit with a big head! ha!

I bet that weight number will change alot when we go back for our 6 month appointment.

Sorry for the long post, but I could write for days on my angel bones!