This guy.
I can’t believe it has been six weeks. But then I can. It feels like he has been with us longer than six weeks, but then it also feels like I was still pregnant just yesterday.
Hudson is such a good baby. He has been sleeping in his crib since the day we brought him home. I never even considered the Pack ‘n Play or bassinet. Our bedroom is upstairs, but because of my surgery, I can only take the stairs once a day. We’ve been sleeping downstairs in the guest bedroom next door to Hudson’s nursery. He loves his crib. We have a great new sound machine that plays all night long and he’s on a great schedule and lets us know when he wants to eat.
He is eating every three hours during the day. At night, we feed him at 11:00 p.m. and he goes five hours before the next feeding. We really appreciate him letting us sleep.
Because of all of my complications, I gave up on breastfeeding last week. Hudson was doing fine, but I wasn’t able to satisfy him, so we were supplementing with formula at every feeding, too. It just got to be too much trying to nurse him and bottle feed at every feeding. We had a good five weeks with it and hopefully my situation will be different with the next baby. (Spare me the what I should have done to increase my supply comments– we tried it all. This body just wants me to heal.)
I don’t have an official weight on him at this point, but he was 9 lbs 6 oz at birth, 8 lbs 6 oz at two days old, back to 9 lbs 6 oz at one week, and he weighed 10 lbs at two weeks. We’re guessing that he weighs at least 12 lbs now. Maybe 13. My left arm is getting really strong!
We go to the beach August 4-11 and we’re going to use that time to work on getting him to sleep through the night. A good bottle of wine and the sound of the ocean might help me through it!
Happy 6 weeks H Man!!! I’m glad you got a new Lionel Richie sound machine – they are the best!!!
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I love his shirt! He is such a cutie. I’m not a mom so I can’t speak from experience, but I have heard countless times from my family that you have to do what works for you. And it sounds like you are doing that, so that is all that matters 🙂
Sorry if this is a rude or dumb question, but do babies normally lose weight after birth?
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He is just precious! And I’m glad to hear that you’re both getting at least a little sleep during the night!
I’m glad to hear the Hudson is doing so well 🙂 He’s a real cutie-pie!
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He is so sweet!! I am glad to hear yall are doing well!! You are a great mom in doing what is great for BOTH of you!!!
I can’t believe it’s been six weeks!!!!
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He is more gorgeous than words! I’m sure the 6 weeks have been a minute. I hope you enjoy the beach trip, and the sleep! 🙂
He is gorgeous! Congrats to you for breastfeeding for 5 weeks! That is wonderful! Your nursery is adorable and it will make a easy transition as he grows up! I just found your blog and love it.
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Adorable!! 6 weeks already! You’re doing great mama!
I hope you start to get better from your surgery, that much be rough! He is absolutely precious.
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He is beautiful!!
I did the breastfeeding/ formula thing it felt like all I did was feed. My body just never produced enough with any of my kids. Always dissappointing but much easier just to finally make the formula decision, for me. Sorry to hear you experienced the same (plus some because of the other difficulties you had). Good luck!
I love his shirt too! I’d like to get one of those as a gift for someone. Can you pass on where it is from?
THat is awesome that he is such a good sleeper. My daughter had colic for two months. Not fun. She sleeps 12 hours a night though now and is so loving so I guess it was worth it.
Awe, hope you get better soon from your complications! Hudson is so cute!
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Happy six weeks to little Hudson! I looove his shirt! Continued well wishes for both ya’lls health and happines 🙂
Wow, congrats on 6 weeks! My how time flies. He is absolutely precious, Erin, and I hope you enjoy that bottle of wine you deserve!
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6 weeks already! Wow! That flew by!
He is just the cutest!
Hope you have a fabulous time at the beach! I’m sure you are really looking forward to it 🙂
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He’s so precious!
Enjoy the trip!
I’ve been following your blog for a while. I have a 3 month old and stopped soley breastfeeding at about 5 weeks also. My body just wasn’t into it. I decided it was absolutely NOT going to be something I stressed out about! In fact, I felt a huge relief when I decided not to fight it anymore, so I say, do what’s best for you! {and the babe of course!}
he’s a precious munchkin! So glad he’s doing so well…
Have a fabulous time beachin’ it 🙂
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He’s so cute, and congrats on getting sleep – that’s great! Don’t worry about the breastfeeding thing, I did it for a couple of weeks and just couldn’t keep up with my little guy. I really didn’t enjoy it either. Some people love it, and then some don’t. I hope you’re getting better, not sure what surgery you had, but wow, sounds like you’re having a long recovery! That’s got to be tough with a newborn!!! Thinking about ya!
He is so darling!! Don’t worry about the breast feeding! He got all your immunities and that’s what counts! I didn’t breast feed my first one at all and he was as healthy and happy as my PD whom I did breast feed! I thought it would be hard to breast feed my first cause I was trying to adjust to having a new baby + breast feeding = I would’ve been nuts I think!! haha
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He’s getting so BIG! I am considering giving up breastfeeding too. My supply is low and I just finished battling mastitis, so I went to see a lactation consultant and she has me on a crazy feed/pump schedule. It is so exhausting!
He is so precious! Great job, Mama!
Happy 6 weeks baby Hudson! Hey girl I hear you about the breastfeeding. Here in Charleston I like to call them the breastfeeding Nazis ha ha! Carson and I only made it 1 month and it was the hardest month! Formula was the best decision we ever made! PS My husbands name is Todd too, and we had picked Hudson out for a boy name also. I thought that was funny!
Aww, Happy Six Weeks to little Hudson! He is absolutely precious!
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HAPPY 6 WEEKS HUDSON! OHHHH soooooo cute! He’s just precious and I’m so impressed that he has stayed in his bed! Happiest Baby On The Block??? We don’t have any children yet but I’m hugely fascinated with the book…. wonderful stuff!
Must stop the cuteness!! My uterus literally screams when I come to your page now!!! I don’t think he could get any more precious!!! And 6 weeks already? Wow… He’s an impressive little guy with that sleep schedule!!
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He is precious!
Congratulations on Hudson’s 6th week into his wonderful world with you and Todd!!!
I stopped beast feeding my first when she was 3 months old, and I breast fed my second daughter for one day. You’ve got to do what’s best for you. I know you already do, and I just love that about you!:)
Have a great weekend!
“(Spare me the what I should have done to increase my supply comments– we tried it all. This body just wants me to heal.) ” – I think you are incredibly rude. I’ve been reading since your pregnancy and you, at times, are very rude when it comes to other people having opinions about your life. If you post a public blog about your life and leave comments open for people to share their opinion, you have no right to try and discourage people from this. If you don’t want people to share what they think or critique you, A. Don’t have a public blog and B. Don’t leave your comments open. It’s kind of immature that you only want happy comments and any critique people may have is frowned upon by you. Get over yourself because I am over reading your blog.
Critic, what is there to gain with these kind of comments? It is much ruder to troll a blog of this type than any sort of post I’ve seen come from the author (which I’ve been following since before she was pregnant as well). Your comment has done nothing but leave a dirty mark on an otherwise great blog.
Congrats Erin for a wonderful 6 weeks old baby! You and your husband should be very proud.
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erin..i am shocked that anyone could be rude to a new mother and make such horrible comments. i think you are doing a fantastic job and appreciate that you share your thoughts so openly with all of us. only you know what’s right for you and hudson…he is one precious little guy…
A blog reader cannot control what the blogger writes, how they write it, or even when they write it. The belief that you can control it is arrogant and laughable. No one likes unsolicited advice, and I’m sure Erin is no exception. There have been plenty of times when she has reached out to her readers for their opinion. Erin’s blog is one of my daily reads and I look forward to her updates. If I didn’t like her blog, I wouldn’t read it – simple as that. Comments criticizing her blog posts are unneccessary and unwelcomed by this loyal reader !
Erin, Hudson is an angel and you are doing a great job as a new Mom.
I want to apologize for you know who…you know how we all feel about these comments…and these type of people. You are a beautiful person and a great friend.
Erin, as someone dear to my heart, it pains me someone would leave you such a harsk comment. They clearly don’t know you. I know what an incredibly kind, sweet, loving, and wonderful friend and person you are.
As someone that has received her fair share of ugly anonymous comments, I hope you know that these come from the commenter’s lack of maturity and self-esteem and really have nothing to do with you. If these people truly meant what they said they would put their name behind their comment…just like you do when you voice an opinion on YOUR blog.
Anyway, Hudson has already grown so much in such a short time. He’s adorable! I miss you friend! XOXO
MM
Sweet Erin, I know we have never “met” but you have become one of my dearest bloggy buds and your open, honest nature is just one thing that I absolutely love about you. I cannot believe someone would write something so hurtful and rude. Just like MM has said, if they truly meant it, then they would have the courage to put their name behind their comment. Hudson is truly lucky to have such a wonderful, caring family and I can’t believe how much he has already grown. I’m glad that he has been giving you the chance to sleep a bit (my sis is a HUGE fan of the sound machine)
Hope you are having a fabulous weekend with your adorable family!
I have walked every step of this journey with you, and I know what you’ve been through. We, laughingly, called ourselves Steel Magnolias through the painful, dangerous, disgusting, and joyous moments. There will be many more of those moments rearing this precious child … and the others who follow. You are the best little mommy, totally unselfish and devoted to your family. Chilling my bottle to hang with you!
Congratulations! Your baby boy is precious!
I am new to the blogosphere, and I’m really enjoying reading your posts. 🙂
Hudson is beautiful!!! 🙂 And “Critic” needs to put a sock in it! You can say anything you want on YOUR blog! I would guess MOST of us appreciate your honesty and openness and respect the things you would like to hear (comment wise) in return!
Congratulations on six weeks! Hudson is beautiful. The critic needs to stuff it.
I breast fed my son for 4 weeks and I had so many supply problems. I was feeding, pumping, supplementing and meeting with lactation consultant. Then my pump broke and my husband told that it was sign that I just need to stop. I had stressed myself out so much and I just needed to recover from my c-section and enjoy my new baby. What really annoys me though, is one of my single childless friends had the balls to call me (after hearing about my problems from another friend) to lecture me on my choice to quit.
Anyway, you know what is best for you and your family. I love reading your blog updates.
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Parents teach their children at a yoing age, “if you can’t say something nice, than say nothing at all.” obvisouly some ppl were not taught this. I just don’t understand why someone would waste their time to write something so untrue and unkind! Ugh! I think you are amazing! U r an amazing, mother, friend and wife! I love your blog and our friendship! Critic doesn’t know u like I do because you have been nothing but an über amazing friend to me! Giving me encouragement, enthusiam, advice and friendship!
Hudson just keeps getting cuter and cuter! Just want to kiss his Lil cheeks!!
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GRRRR. That critic makes my blood boil!!
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He is super cute! I hope you feel better soon.
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Yay for 6 weeks! He is just precious! And you sound like such a good mommy!
Bummer that you can’t breastfeed anymore because it burns so many calories and helps so much with weight loss! You look great already, though, so maybe it’s not so much of a concern to you.
I breastfed all my kids for several months but would never call myself a breastfeeding Nazi, as “Critic” surely must be. It’s really not the most fun thing in the world and if some people don’t want to take part in it, that’s 100% up to them!
Same thing happened to me with breast feeding. I finally gave up and said, give me a bottle. Most liberating and freeing feeling in the world. Loved it! 🙂
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He is darling.
I’ve been keeping up with your blog for awhile but haven’t commented until lately. We are expecting a baby on October 1 and it has really helped to hear your perspective and what has and hasn’t worked for you and your family. I appreciate you for being bold enough to share life experiences despite some undeserved negativity from anonymous readers.
i am a mom of an almost 6 week old little girl myself she is my forth. 3 girls and a boy . 17 15 and 10 year old so lots of mom experience they are all different.
any way the baby is so different then again it has been 10 years . i breast feed 2 and bottle feed 2 so lots of experience there. the bottom line do what works for you. sounds good to me. hope you feel well and the baby is aok.