I guess I’ve established a trend where I give weekend recaps on Monday morning. It’s not my trend, but it’s something that I’m doing now. Our weekends are such a special time because Hudson and I spend all of our time together at home during the week, but it’s so nice to have Todd with us on Saturday and Sunday. We try to pack as much in as possible– even if it’s sitting on the couch watching movies and eating supper.
I got my hair highlighted and dyed blonder last week and was planning on posting pictures, but I’m really disappointed in the way it turned out. My hair turned a lot darker during pregnancy, so we decided to highlight it and dye it blonde. The dye has turned my hair more of a red color than blonde and I just can’t post pictures until it’s right. I’m going to see someone new next Monday to try to correct it.
I decided on a dress for my dear friend’s wedding in Charlotte this weekend.
I had my first girl’s night on Saturday night since having the baby. Five of us from our Sunday school class went to dinner and then out for drinks and had such a good time. It was so nice to be out with girls and have a reason to put on a cute outfit. It was great enjoying my first Sweet Tea Mojito since last fall! I do have to say that I was so happy to see my husband and baby when I got home. One look at that little face makes me never want to leave again!
I had a follow up doctor’s appointment this morning and everything seems to be okay– my body just isn’t healing the way I’d like it to. This whole experience has been a nightmare. I’m always so careful about how much I complain about it because I’m so blessed to have my baby boy as a result of all of this, but I would never wish this experience on anyone. I go back to see my doctor on Friday and hopefully the report will be good.
And now my big news. This one is a bit more exciting than doctor’s appointments and dress buying. I started a new job today. I’m officially a Stay at Home Mom. I resigned from my job and committed myself to another one. Todd and I have been praying about this for a long time and after a lot of reflection, we know that it’s something we can afford to do, but also something that I need to do for me and for Hudson. With so many medical issues right now, my event planning job would have been extremely limited. No lifting, no standing in one place for extensive periods of time, and the requirement to be horizontal at least 50% of the day had me questioning my effectiveness in the job. I’m very excited to start this new chapter and see where it goes. I have more responsibilities in the Junior League this year and the possibility of teaching is still there for me if I want it.
Right now I’m just excited to get out of town with my family next week and spend a week at the beach.
Oh Erin that all sounds so wonderful (except the medical stuff, obviously)! You and Todd are so blessed that you can stay home and that is a decision you will never regret! I’m so happy you got to enjoy a great girl’s night out and seem to be a natural Momma to your sweet boy. 🙂
I’m so glad your family has been able to come to a decision that is right for all of you! What an exciting time!!
I’m wishing you the very best in your recovery and sending lots of prayers your way. XOXO
Beyond thrilled for you about the new job!!! I knew, I just knew it. Congrats! You are going to be the best SAHM 🙂
And, you are going to be full of fabulousness this weekend in that dress! xoxo
Congratulations! I will keep you in my prayers for your recovery.
I’m so excited about your big news – what a wonderful time to be home with Hudson!! I am praying for your medical issues, though, and hoping that healing comes quickly! So glad you shared…
I am so happy for you and your new job 🙂 I think it’s wonderful that you are going to be a stay at home mom!! So glad you are able to do this for you and Hudson!
And that dress is something WONDERFUL. you will look stunning!!
XOXO-love ya!
YAYAYAYAYAY. I’m so excited you took the plunge.
The first time i ever highlighted my hair (a month before the wedding) the dye turned it orange…not just brassy but ORANGE/RED…it was awful. i got it fixed by the wedding and I didn’t start re-highlighting my hair until our anni pics. i so know your pain!!! Sorry that happened to you.
YAY! 🙂 Congrats on the job change..I think it will be a fun one! Sorry things aren’t healing up properly 🙁 That is NO FUN (coming from two previous female surgery experiences). Super cute dress! I’ll be praying for you guys! 🙂
Yay Erin! I am so glad that you’ve made a decision that you feel so good about and that is so right for you, Todd, and Hudson! You’ll be a fabu stay at home mom and equally fabu at whatever the future holds for you!
And… GREAT dress!
Congrats, Erin, on a wonderful decision about your job situation! I know you will be so, so happy being able to dedicate yourself more wholly to your family! Yay for you, Hudson & Todd!!
Congrats for your fam!!
You already know how I feel about Nanette, and I loooove that dress. Wanted to try it on at Nordstrom this wknd and was reminded that I purchased another Nanette only a week ago. But I can’t help myself with her!
erin – congrats on being a stay at home mom!
during my pregnancy my hair got much darker and i went and got highlights shortly after lyla was born and the highlights just didn’t take as well as they used to. i have thought about going back but i am hoping my beach vacay later this summer will bring back some blonde. fresh lemon juice on my hair used to make it really blonde so we will see if it still works!
it is so funny that you bought the nanette lepore dress for the wedding – i bought and wore the exact same one to a friends wedding a little over a month after lyla was born. and still having about 25 lbs left to go in my post preg. weight loss it hid all of the areas i wanted to hide and enhanced the areas that a breast feeding mom should show off! oh and my main accessory of the night was my breast pump. 🙂 good times.
Congrats on becoming a SAHM! I hope that I will be able to make that move one day. I think it is a blessing to anyone who can do it.
Congrats on the big decision! Hudson is such a lucky little boy! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Congratulations, Erin! How exciting to be able to be a SAHM!
Love the dress, too – it’s beautiful!
wow! congratulations on your big decision. i hope your hair works out for you! i need to find a new hairdresser and i am putting it off for fear of just such a hair catastrophe.
Such tough decisions- I wonder what I’ll end up deciding when B & I have kids- SAHM or Working Mom. Either way- good for you! I’m glad you are happy with your decision….if you ever want to share more insight on the decision please do… there are always others wondering the same thing/looking for opinions.
Congrats on the big news! That is very exciting. I highly recommend my friend Nicole, at Hello Gorgeous Salon. She does great work. Its on Spears Creek Church Road which is just one exit up from Clemson Road. You should give her a try! 🙂 Their # is 419-5125
I had a feeling this was coming! I am so excited for you! I know you will be an awesome SAHM. You’re probably still always going to be on the go! Congrats on the new job =)
Love that dress too! It will look awesome!
Yay yay!! So excited for u and your new job! I know u are going tone a fun, wonderful and great sahm!! Congrats my dear friend! Just another reasoni wish we lived closer to eachother.. We could do all sorts of fun stuff together!! My hair has been Lil more red when trying to go blonder.. Love the dress! Can’t wait to see pics of the wedding!!
How exciting!! 🙂
Congrats on the new job! And you have quite the cute co-worker/baby 😉
So many of my friends are currently pondering that decision- I know it’s such a tough one to make, even though like you, they know it’s such a blessing to have that choice. Although its going to be a while (at least according to my “plan”) for me and the Hubs, I hope I can have your new job as well- so happy for ya’ll!
P.S. love the Nanette.
What a blessing for you to be able to stay home with Hudson. I know he will be thankful for it in the years to come 🙂 Hope recovery speeds up!
Congrats on being a SAHM! You’re going to love it and so will you family!
That is the best job ever! Congrats!
Congratulations on your new position! I’m so sorry to hear about the problems you are having healing up, I hope things get better soon. I had a friend in what I imagine is a similar position and her story has me absolutely terrified to have children (as if I needed any more ammunition). Maybe your body will start to heal up now that it knows you will get some time to spend with Hudson!
Stay at home mom has to be the best job in the world and certainly the most rewarding though no less demanding than a typical 9-5, heck it would be more! You guys are blessed to be able to accommodate the situation-hooray! Enjoy the weekend vacation and work the dress, it’s darling!
congrats on the new job! you’ll be a great stay at home mom! im sure hudson and the hubs are very happy about your promotion 😉
I am so sorry to hear about your medical problems and I am sending you my prayers. How excitng and wonderful for you to be starting a new job as a SAHM!!! The dress is beautiful and I hope you can get your hair back the way you want it.
Congrats on the new {hardest} job, Erin! You are going to be a fabulous SAHM. I can only dream of the day we’d be able to afford that so for now I’ll live vicariously through you. Heal well and take your time!
Congrats on the new job! Hope your healing begins to speed up.
I know it is super personal, but if you ever feel inclined, I think a lot of us would-be and soon-to-be moms would be grateful for you sharing your medical problems so that we can get an accurate depiction of birth, etc.
Congrats on staying home; I know you’ll just love it!
Oh Erin, what wonderful news about your new job!!! I decided to stay at home after my daughter was born. I was planning on going back to work, but as soon as that beautiful little life came into our world we knew home with our precious baby was where I was meant to be. Fifteen years later, I’m still home, but I’m doing what I love. Making a home for my amazing family, volenteering, my photography and working on my cookbook-I love it!
Wishing you a more speedy recovery!
The dress is beautiful!! I look forward to reading along as you experience full time mommyhood 🙂 Continued wishes for a full and speedy recovery!!
Congrats on the new job!!!! I love the dress BTW!
Congratulations Miss Erin, that is such an enormous decision to make. We hope the health issues resolve themselves, it sounds like they have been such a challenge.
We send you good thoughts and hopes of much happiness as you move forward as a SAHM!
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Congrats on the new job!! 🙂 That’s so exciting that you’ll get to stay home with that beautiful little baby.
Congrats on staying home! I know how you feel in regards to medical conditions. It’s hard when you are so ready for your body to heal, and your body is taking it’s sweet time! It’s hard when you can’t do the little things like picking up heavy items, not able to move around like you are use to and just do the normal everyday stuff. I will keep you in my prayers, and pray that you are on the road to a speedy recovery.
I can’t get over how cute that dress is…you will look fab for sure!
Many congrats on your new gig. How wonderful to get to spend such valuable time with Hudson! I’m so happy for your sweet family.
Sending you prayers for a full and speedy recovery!
Beautiful dress!
SAHM-it’s the best job ever (that’s why my blog title has a wine reference:)) you are going to look so great in that dress this weekend, how fun! How’s Hudson sleeping now? Im so sorry you’ve had such a hard road to recovery, but dont ever feel like you are complaining too much, that’s why this is such a good outlet…have fun this weekend!
What a wonderful decision for your family. I’m sure you’re beyond excited about it! I would be thrilled!!
I’m so glad you were able to get out of the house and enjoy your girlfriends. Even though it was a small break, it will recharge your batteries and make you a better (less stressed) mommy! Plus, it’s great for Todd to have some time alone with Hudson!
Congrats 🙂 That’s an awesome decision!
ps … the dress is fabulous!
I’m so sorry to hear you are having a difficult time healing but I’m so excited for you and your new job. Congratulations!
yay! congrats on your new job. :0)
so sorry you’re still having a hard time, physically. i pray you will soon be completely healed.
Congrats on your new job!! So happy for you. Praying for a speedy recovery!!
I just wanted to extend some sympathy for all of the problems you are experiencing. I have also had a baby boy recently and have had much pain and discomfort in the healing process. Oh the things they fail to mention, right?
Congrats on the new job, it is so great that you can stay home with Hudson. I hope to be able to do the same thing someday!
And I love the dress!
I’m so glad to hear you’re healing. I’m sorry that it’s been such a difficult journey, healthwise.
Congratulations on your new job!!!!! I’m so happy for you, Hudson, and Todd!
Last…. that is a super cute dress!
That’s a really cute dress! And congrats on ‘accepting the new position’! 🙂 You’ll be perfect at it! Hope your doctors appointment later this week goes well.
Congratulations! What a wonderful thing for your family…that has always been my dream, once we have children. Enjoy every moment!
Congratulations on becoming a Stay at Home Mom – what an exciting time for you and your family! I’ll keep you in my prayers to get well soon.
Congratulations on your new job!! I just love to hear it when mommies are able to stay at home (when that is what they want to do). I hope your body heals quickly.
Welcome to the club, my friend. 🙂 We make this job sound so fun, don’t we? 🙂
It is most definitely the most rewarding job there is. It’s a shame that the majority of children in the western world aren’t raised in a family with a stay at home mom anymore. I know that it made such a big difference to me when I was growing up to have my mom there by my side.
Yay for Hudson to have his Mommy home all the time! You can do play groups and JL and all that fun stuff!! Congrats.
Congrats on making the right choice. Only monsters continue to work once they have a baby.
I JEST! I’m kidding!
Congratulations on your new job! It’s the hardest and the most rewarding job out there! Enjoy every moment of it!
Yay! You are going to love being a SHAM!!!! I know you will look so pretty in your new dress! Hope you start to heal soon.
Congratulations!!!!
I hope the healing goes quicker and that you get your hair fixed–it’s amazing how a botched color job can really ruin a mood–but, I’m sure it still looks fabulous on you 🙂
This sounds like a great decision for your family!
congrats on being a SAHM! that’s such a blessing that you can afford it! i’ll be praying for your health recovery!
Yea for you Erin! I know you will enjoy being home with Hudson. He is lucky to have a mommy like you. I am gearing up to go back to work in the August. I know I am ready and can’t wait, but I did have a little break down the other day when I realized that I wouldn’t be able to hold my precious little girl all the time. It will be a change for us, but I am not quiet ready to stay at home. Maybe after the second one! If there is a second one…hahaha. Hope you start feeling better and start healing. You are in my prayers!
Cute dress!
The University & HRSM will certainly miss you, and I’ll miss going to lunch with you and complaining about all we have to do, but I know you have made the right decision for you!
Congratulations 🙂
So sorry to hear that the post-delivery experience has been so rough. Praying for a quick recovery. In the mean time, SO glad to know that you’ll get to stay home with Hudson. What a gift!
I haven’t commented in awhile but have been trying to keep up with you. Congrats on the birth of Hudson. He is just precious. I also wanted to say congrats on your new job! Being a SAHM is such a wonderful experience. It is by far the most rewarding and wonderful job I have ever had (also the hardest at times). Blessings to you and Baby Hudson!
I am so glad you are going to be able to be a SAHM!! That is the toughest but most rewarding job of all! This way, maybe your body will begin healing properly (not really sure what is going on) – but I hope that you start to feel better asap! So funny about not wanting to ever leave Hudson after seeing his sweet face — the love between a mother and child is literally unbelievable.
I love the dress! I’m so sorry you are still experiencing problems. I hope you get a good report at the next appt!
Congratulations on your new role in life!! I definitely hope to be a SAHM when my time comes. = ) What kind of new responsibilities do you have with JL? I’m still a provisional, and I’m so busy with all of the philanthropy and social activities!
Yay! Congrats on the new job!!!
Congrats on the sahm decision! That is like a dream come true. Your little one is absolutely adorable.
That dress is so lovely!
so exciting! you will make a wonderful stay at home mom! : ) That dress is GORGEOUS! Take lots of pics of you in it : )
Love the dress! Congrats on your new job! It’s great knowing that you won’t miss a thing!
oh i’m so happy for you, Todd, and Hudson! that’s great! and you are going to rock that dress, love it=)! still praying for your recovery girl!
I love that dress!
erin,,,i am so happy you get to stay home with your precious guy,,it’s the greatest job …
my hair too got dark after babies and when i went to have it highlighted it turned a reddish color, i was horrified,eventually it got back to a good blond.
so sorry to hear about your slow recovery from your latest surgery..i’m hoping you get back to your oldself soon.
Yay for being a SAHM!!! 🙂 You are so fortunate to be able to be home with Hudson. 🙂 I am so sorry to hear that you have had a long road of recovering and healing. I hope you feel more like yourself in no time. 🙂
Ignore my last tweet to you, for some reason your website isn’t pulling up on my computer, but it did on my iPod! 🙂 Yay! 😉
Your “exciting news” should have been titled “ecstatic news.” That is the best news ever! I know you will LOVE being a SAHM (and I’m so jealous.) You will cherish every moment with Hudson and he will love it too! Congrats on making this great decision. And P.S. LOVE the dress. You’ll look smashing! 🙂
Congrats on the big move to SAHM-dom! I never have any intention working outside of the home when we have kids, and although money can sometimes be tight (even right now, when it is just the two of us) I want to relish that time with my baby, not drop him off at day care every day. Everyone has different priorities but I do think it’s a shame that SAHM-dom is sometimes thought of as less of a job. I’m sure Hudson (although a litle cutie pie) gives you just as much trouble as event planning ever did!
Congrats darling!! That is the BEST job!