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Just a little update on what is going on in preparation of Holden’s arrival…

Yesterday Hubby did something that once again proves to me he deserves the Husband of the Year award. I had been complaining about getting the nursery ready and getting a matching crib set (crib, changing table & dresser). My complaints had been going on for a few weeks. Well yesterday, I reached my peak. Since money is a little tight these days, (in preparation of Hubby’s new job and the cost of Little Man’s arrival), that was my main gripe. At any rate, I get home and Hubby lures me into the nursery by making up this great story regarding my dogs, and here is what I find:

Needless to say, I was so happy, so excited and the realization hit me, once again, how very blessed I am to have Hubby as my husband. He takes care of me no matter what sacrifice he has to make and I’m proud to walk by his side through every challenge life gives us. He is a great husband, the best father he can be to two little boys that live a thousand miles away and I know he is going to be a great dad to our Little Man. Shoot he already is!

Speaking of the subject of this entire blog – Little Man. Boy has he been moving and a kicking lately. I don’t know if he has been this active the entire time and I never knew b/c of the way he was positioned, but dang he has been active lately. If any of you knew me as a child, it shouldn’t surprise you, Little Man seems to be this way too. Like Mama, like son.

Picture of me at 23 weeks & 4 days

It's a...

If you haven't heard, we are having a boy. We found out last Tuesday at our ultrasound/prenatal appointment. As expected, we are totally estatic! We would be happy either way but a tough little boy is what this family needs!

You know, I was just thinking...how embarrassing it is to have your "privates" exposed to the entire cyber world. I hope this isn't one of those things that ends up haunting our child. Hey, just a thought?!?

Based on the ultrasound, our due date is still around May 15th. Time is flying by!! I'll be 23 weeks this Friday so that leaves us with 17 weeks. I can't believe it! Little Man will be here before we know it. We can't wait!!!

His kicking/punching have gotten a little stronger. A couple of nights ago I was relaxing in the tub and noticed my stomach move during one of his Tae Kwon Do sessions. It popped out a bit. I called Hubby in to check it out and he put his hand on my belly only to have it kicked pretty good. Hubby was surprised at the force. This was the first time he has been able to really feel Little Man. I'm blessed with feeling him every couple of ours. He seems more active in the evenings but that may be because I'm just sitting around doing nothing and notice the movements.

We are starting to think about the nursery and getting things ready for a registry. The nursery is going to be decorated in a jungle theme (lions, tigers, monkeys, giraffes, hippos, etc.). I'm sure everyone thinks we should go farm animal, but he'll get his share of the farm in real life. There is a play yard I want to get him that has ponies on the mobile and a jumperoo that is a horse that makes all sorts of sounds but that will be for the living room.

In other news...

There is a new man living in our house. I call him Hubby but you can call him Staff Sergeant Hutson. My sister rode with us to Parris Island today for him to get "pinned".

We are very proud of this much deserved promotion. This makes all the battles he has faced during active duty worth it.

On the way to Parris Island we stopped to take some photos at the Ruins of Old Sheldon, Prince William's Paris Church. It was built in 1745, burned down by the British Army in 1779, rebuilt in 1826 and burned down by the Federal Army in 1865. Here is a picture of my sister and I acting silly behind one of the pillars.

Hubby is going through the process of getting hired at the Department of Corrections. We hope to hear from them next week regarding a starting date. With the economy the way it is, every job is a blessing these days. Please keep us in your prayers.

Take Care & Stay Warm!

Our Growing Family

Pregnancy Tickers

I hope this blogs find all of you ready for the celebration of the birth of our Christ!! I know I'm not finished with all my shopping but I'm ready to celebrate the most important birthday ever!! One, even more important, than the birth of my own child. If that offends you in any way your priorities are out of order.

We went to the doctor Friday for our 4th prenatal visit. The worse part of the whole trip was the waiting room and then waiting in the room for the midwife. I hate waiting period. I'm glad Hubby was there with me because that helps pass the time by. I told him the worse part of my yearly female visit was the waiting in the room with those little pieces of paper they give you to cover up with. I don't know about the rest of you, but by the time my doc comes in my little papers are normally ripped up. I have a problem being still.

Being still brings me to my next point...Baby Hutson doesn't know how to be either so s(he) are taking after their mama!! The midwife asked me if I've been feeling movement and I was like, "Oh yeah!" I can't feel them moving from the outside yet, but I can tell where they are laying because my stomach gets really hard in certain spots.

Becoming a mommie is awesome I must add!! I sit and think about this little one and my eyes just tear up. God is amazing and I can't say that enough. Hubby and I are so blessed to be given this opportunity and I can't thank our Creator enough!

The heartbeat was strong...staying in the 140s. Don't try to guess the sex by this because I hear its not very accurate. The old wivestales are fun to hear but we are looking forward to January 6th, when we will hopefully see the little cheeseburger or hotdog. Hilarious, I know!

I'm going to wait to post the sex when we find out b/c we want our boys in Illinois to know personally from us. Can't have them hearing it from the "grapevine"!! Joseph, the oldest wants a baby sister. Jacob had said he wanted a little brother, but the last I talked to him he said sister. When it comes to Tiny and Cocoa (my canine kids) they would prefer a sister. lol. They said dressing them up and pushing them in the stroller sounds waaaay more appealing than getting a firecracker tied to their tails and lit. Yeah, that didn't say that, cause as most of you know, dogs can't talk but I know that is what they are thinking.

There is no doubt in my mind that our Baby Hutson is going to be cowgirl/cowboy. Our pony herd of two has grown to eight. When the boys get here next summer they are going to have a blast out there with them too. We are going to make those two Yankee boys cowboys too!!

Well, let me wrap it up. I've got to go study my Sunday School lesson. I hope you and yours have a wonderful Holiday Season. Please remember the whole purpose of Christmas...Christ!

God Bless!


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