We survived the first week! But...Hudson got circumsized yesterday so we will see if we survive the second week. He cried more last night than the entire time he's been alive. Poor kid. Now that they say there is no medical reason to have the circumcision(sp?) done it really makes me feel bad after it's done.
Hudson weighed 7 lbs 5 oz, he's truckin right along. Karter seems to have more energy than a hive of bees since Hudson came. I don't think it's any different than before I just don't have the energy to keep up with the both of them. Karter goes to bed at eight and most nights I am ready to hit the sack with him. Poor Karl results to laying in bed with me watching movies on his laptop. I wouldn't trade it for the world though. I can't believe how much happiness my little family brings me. I love my boys (Karl included) so much. I thank Heavenly Father every day for them. They are the greatest!!

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Karter has done really well with Hudson. I was super nervous about how he was going to react but he loves him. We haven't had any meltdowns and he doesn't get jealous when we are holding Hudson. What a relief!

Hudson Russell Bowcutt

Karter thinks Hudson is wonderful. He is ready to help at a moments notice and doesn't understand why he can't hold him all the time.

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Hudson was born on July 18th at 1:53pm. He weighed 6 lbs 15 oz and was 19 3/4 inches. My labor was great (minus the pain). I did have to be induced but when I checked in I was dialated to a three and was having a contraction every 15 min but I couldn't feel them. Once they started me on pit I went to fast and they had to slow me down because I am positive for Group B Step and so I have to have two doses of antibiotics while I am in labor. They have to be given four hours apart. Trying to slow me down didn't work though. Once I got my epidural I was ready to deliver within 30 minutes. So they never even got the second dose started. I pushed 2 1/2 times and he was here. We are both healthy and doing great. Karl is much calmer (at least on the surface) with this one. Now his biggest worry is trying to figure out how to keep Karter from spreading germs to Hudson without making Karter feel like he can't be a part of everything.

I mowed the lawn today. I'm still pregnant.

I love to take "sleeping" pictures. No matter how hectic my day has been or how many hairs Karter has made me pull out, when I go in and see him sleeping so peacefully it makes my heart skip. He is so precious when he is still. I hope that it is one thing that never changes as he grows older. I want to always be able to go in and watch him sleep and be reminded of how special these little spirits really are.

Uh-oh Dad. You'd better start taking Karter to do more "guy things". He started with my jewlery and has now moved on to my shoes.

I had a doctor appointment yesterday. I am dialated to a 1-2 and am almost completely thinned. It's more than I ever did on my own with Karter but will it be enough?? If I haven't had the baby by Friday they will induce me. I called Karl this morning (he is enjoying his weekly golf game) to let Karter talk to him and he thought I was calling to tell him I was in labor. No such luck.

Sunday morning breakfast. Karter had to wear his hat. Dad unknowingly taught Karter how to get the last drop of milk out of the bowl. Lovely!!

We went to the lake on Saturday. The whole family went plus a few extras that we'll claim. It was a great time. Karter loved riding in the boat and playing in the sand. He found it quite funny to throw mud at whoever was standing closest. Sam got it in the face one time. Karl had to go buy snorkels and goggles so him and my brothers could use them. He didn't realize that he bought kid size ones though. It was hilarious to see four grown boys with child size goggles on trying to keep them from filling up with water. (click on the pic to enlarge it to get the full effect, it's pretty funny!)

I went to the doctor on Monday and go figure I am not doing anything. I didn't expect to but hey you can always hope. The doctor said that I can get induced on Tuesday the 15th or on the 18th or 19th (those are the days she is on call)if I wanted to. I would like to see if I go into labor myself but I would also like to get off of my cobra insurance so it would be nice to get my six weeks started. We will decide on Monday when I see her. It's crazy that in less than a week we could have another baby. We still haven't decided on a name but I think we have it narrowed down to two. I like Hudson and Karl likes Sawyer. We will see if either one wins out.