The Nursery

I realize most people get photos of the nursery on their blogs BEFORE the baby comes but since he was a bit early I didn't get the chance. His crib and bedding got in the week before he was born so it was literally the week he arrived that I got his nursery finished. It's a little bare b/c I didn't know what sex the baby would be and wanted to add more when I knew plus we are waiting on Bebe to paint us something for the wall above his crib!

Getting started on the stripes...only took me about a week @ 6 mos preggo!

Finally finished!

The bathroom tile before....

and after.....

The Nursery

 

 

the lamp that was in my room and mom had re-done for Knox

naturally every child needs a 5ft Giraffe...Slade decided it was a "she" and named her Bonnie

 

 

 

 

These are Slade's first pair of Nike's and the Converse Uncle Chip brought Knox

Knox is amazed at his new room!

Such as Poser!

We have learned something about our little nugget....he LOVES to have his picture taken! Rachel Archer came and took some newborn shots of Knox and he is quite the poser. As you can see she did a fabulous job and we are so happy with the shots! He was awake the whole time and didn't fuss at all. I wonder where he gets his love of the camera....hmmm Auntie Heather perhaps!?! Here are a few of the proofs she sent me.

You can't really tell but he is in Slade's football helmet from Tech

This was Slade's idea...

I love the little fat rolls!

love the colors in this one

So Precious!

Week Two!

Week two has gone MUCH more smoothly than week one! Knox and I have gotten in a bit of a routine ...not anything close to a schedule but we are making it work! It looks like he is going to be a formula baby, which I hate, but as my milk never came in.. we might have had the same amount of luck trying to get Slade to lactate or drill oil out of our front yard. Knox has been a really good little baby...he doesn't cry very much and only gets up 1 or 2 times a night, I am sure I just jinxed myself and he is going to go nuts on me but so far so good! We ARE going to need to invest in "pee pee teepees" as Slade and I are both not quite used to changing a boy and have gotten "sprayed" a few times. I will say it's a little easier for me because my hands are smaller so I can get in and out quicker but after a few shots in the face it's amazing how much quicker Slade has gotten.

Uncle Cody spent 3 hours carving Knox his name out of small pumpkins...now that is love!

 

Knox is very excited to be a member of the "Hostile Herd"

In a bit of a "food coma"

Such a happy little guy!

Its a BOY! Knox Thomas Hodges is here!

Knox Thomas Hodges arrived last Sat October 24th at 11:14 pm after a VERY LONG labor. I developed high blood pressure so Mandy decided it was best for me and baby to go ahead and deliver. I got induced on Fri at 10 pm and Knox arrived Sat at 11:14 pm. Since my epidural wore off and he was pretty much a "natural" delivery....let's just say labor was not quite what I expected!! I was pretty much convinced he would be our only child but have since re-considered. He was quite a surprise for mom and dad since we weren't expecting him for another 4 weeks. We got to leave the hospital on Tues and the first week has been quite the adjustment and I never knew I could be this tired but we are so in love! Here are some pics of Knox's first week. Naturally, my camera battery ran out last week and I lost my charger so I was headed to get one this weekend but Knox had other plans...that's why we don't have a ton of great pics. We are so glad Aunt Heather had her camera and dad used his phone to take lots of pics. I promise to get more stuff on here after I get a little rest! Mom spent the first two nights with us and then had to leave town for Caroline's birth so Sharon and Heather came from Thurs to Sun and Knox, Slade and I are sooooo thankful for all their help. Steve-O, Cody and Christy showed up to visit again on Sat. so Knox has had a busy first week! Knox is a good little baby and Slade and I just stare at him and can't believe we are so blessed....he is perfect!!

The family played scrabble to pass the time since labor was taking sooooooo long!

HE'S HERE!!!!

         Slade was so happy to announce the arrival of his new baby boy!

Mom and I were worn out after my arrival!

 Proud Grandparents...Knox looks a little shocked that these people are his family

    I really like to stretch since I was soo squished in mom's belly!

The first week has been a little crazy and we are worn out!

BOY OR GIRL??

So I have been horrible about blogging lately because well, I didn't have a whole lot to say! But we went to the Dr. last week and last Tues baby H weighed 5lbs 4oz and is measuring about 2 weeks ahead. Supposedly they gain 1/2 lb every week, so if I go full term they projected an 8 to 9 lb baby. That's just lovely. Baby and I are already fighting over space, them to move and me to breathe or just have room for basic things like my organs. Plus baby is REALLY low and no lie, there are times I am afraid it might just fall out.


Slade and I could not be more excited, however, we differ when it comes to the sex of the baby. So I decided to post what we think (along with some others) that way when I am right he can't go back and say "that's what I said!" Some people have asked me if I secretly found out and just didn't tell anyone...um no. First off, that would just be wrong to do to my husband and PLEASE, do you think I could have held it in this long!?! Mine is just what my motherly instincts tell me and if I am totally wrong well then, I'll have to worry about those instincts later. I have randomly asked a few people what they think and if they are right they will win...nothing! Babies are expensive! So feel free to post in the comment section what your predictions of our little nuggets' sex, weight and birthday! I don't know how realistic my date and weight will be because honestly a lot of it is my wishful thinking. Yes, Mandy is on here and yes, she is my doctor but she hasn't seen me in a "professional capasity" in a while bc she was busy giving birth to little Asher. So her guess is not based on any "insider info."

Slade:          Girl,      8lb 3oz,       November 4
Me:             BOY,   7lbs 11oz,    October 24
Cody:          Boy,     7lbs 5oz,      November 3
Christy:       Girl,      8lbs 7oz,      October 22
Heather:      Boy,     8lbs 3oz,      October 28
Mandy:       Boy,     7lbs 12oz,    October 27
Gan:           Boy,      7lbs 9oz,     October 21
Sharon:       Girl,   7lbs 13 1/2 oz November 1
Steve:         Boy,    8lbs 5oz         October 27
Thomas:     Boy     7lb  8oz          November 8

More Friends!!!!!

On Sat, Sept 26 Molly Afton Clark was born...9lbs 4oz!! Baby H is so excited to have another friend. We know no matter what baby H turns out to be, they will have great friends! Baby and Mom are doing great, and naturally Molly is just beautiful. I swear Bo and Brooke have freakishly cute children! Molly is the first of the Bolin Fab 4 coming into the world between Sept and Nov. I am so excited Molly is finally here and it just means we are that much closer to D-Day. I have a sono Tues and I have a feeling they are going to tell me Baby H is on track to be a 12 pounder. My belly is completely out of room and now we are fighting over space, baby to stretch out and me to breathe!! 

The great thing about Molly is that even if Baby H is a boy, they can still be best friends because they are cousins and there will be none of that awkward romantical tension. This will have to be explained to them b/c up until the age of 7 or 8 I wanted to marry Will. Before you judge to harshly, to my little person brain this made total sense: I already knew we had lots of fun together, he could build a fort out of only blankets, pillows and living room furniture and I would always get to spend holidays with my family! Granted, this is from a girl who desperately wanted to have my name changed to Crystal because it was "the most beautiful name in the world!" So if Baby H realizes early on we don't live in Arkansas and doesn't want to be named after a stripper like mom did, then we will be ahead of the curve!!
Here are some pics of the adorable Molly Clark!

FRIENDS!!!!!

Baby H is so excited to announce that his/her first new classmate/friend has arrived!!! Asher Graves Bannon was born last Thrus the 17th. Asher belongs to Ryan, Mandy and Bailey Bannon. Baby H got to be there when Asher was born (along with Mom) and looks very fwd to lots of fun times ahead. Asher was a little early so his lungs weren't quite ready to be breathing on their own but we are so excited that after a week in the hospital, he is getting to go home today! I went an saw him yesterday and can't believe that they are so tiny, yet that something that size can fit inside of me!! We are also really exicited because Molly Clark is going to be born tomorrow!!! It's babies everywhere in the Falls these days!!!

Here are some pics of Asher from yesterday....