Thursday, August 06, 2009

Hudson Alexander Pettijohn

We are so very very proud to introduce you to our sweet tiny, our 8 lb 1 oz tiny :)

Hudson Alexander Pettijohn
August 5th, 2009
8 lbs 1 oz
20 1/2 inches long
My labor was textbook {post-epidural} and I was so fortunate to have gone from 1-10 centimeters in just 6 hours on my own!! After 30 minutes of pushing we met our son. Our doctor could just not believe how fast he came! He was ready to see the world---and this mommy and daddy are more than willing to show it to him ♥
He is a clone of his daddy, with his momma's lips! Just about the only contribution I made to this precious child. We are in awe of the miracle that he is, so perfect and ours. It is a love that you cannot explain, beyond any any any love we have ever experienced. Last night we snuggled with him and kept saying that it felt like we've known him forever, our baby boy. Mommy's tiny pea pod :)
I just sit and stare at him and have a really hard time laying him down to sleep, because we end up just wanting to hold him forever. My heart could explode right now, August 5th is the greatest day of JR and I's life!!! Welcome to the world, Hudson. You are loved more than you could ever ever know.

JR and I also thank you ALL for so many prayers and well wishes. We have really been looking forward to sharing him with you, and appreciate so much your sweet words/phone calls/messages...we love you.

{birth story to come} must sleeeep.....

45 comments:

Melissa said...

I'm so happy for you guys. It's still hard to imagine JR is all grown up and a Daddy! Those pictures made me cry!!! Hudson is one lucky boy to have parents as wonderful as you two. Congrats!

The Fenner's said...

he is amazing, and I'm so glad things went smoothly! Can't wait to see more pictures, get some rest!

LWLH said...

HE IS PRECIOUS!
Congrats to you, JR and your family.
You both made a beautiful baby! :)

Clint and Lauren Brock said...

I'm so so so happy for you guys. I love the pics! He is adorable. I can't wait to see and hear more. Love you 3!

The Russells said...

I am so, so happy for you! He is absolutely adorable, and is making me look that much more forward to little William's arrival!
Blessings to all of you!

Erin said...

I am SO glad he is here and healthy. Congratulations. He is just adorable.

courtney said...

What a cutie! Congrats!

Sassy&Classy said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Your baby boy is BEAUTIFUL!

Stephanie said...

I am so crazy happy for you! He is gorgeous =) your family will continue to be in our prayers.
enjoy your heaven sent blessing!

The Drama Mama said...

OH MY WORD....BEAUTIFUL! Absolutely precious! I'm so glad everything went so well...enjoy your precious baby boy! Still praying for you all! HUGS!

HLB said...

Congratulations.

Kelly said...

Congrats...he is handsome!! :)

Adventures in Newlywed said...

congratulations...he is beautiful!

Caroline said...

Congrats Natalie!!! He is soo precious and absolutely perfect!! :)

Elaine said...

So cute! Congratulations!

Courtney said...

Congratulations!!!! He is so adorable!

SMT said...

Congratulations! I am a closet reader of your blog and have been following your new journey (I am also besties with Foxy Flores Fam who referred me to your blog). I am very excited with your new bundle of joy and my thoughts and prayers are with your family :)

Sara

Lindsey said...

Congrats!!!! He is gorgeous!!

Lived With Love said...

congratulations :) xxx

ambermarie said...

Congratulations!!! He is SO beautiful! :)

Lea Liz said...

Ohh girl he is beautiful!!!!!!!! Look how sweet!!! I am so glad you had a good labor and delivery!!!! He is an angel!!!

The Three Bees said...

I found your blog off of Kelly's Korner "Show us Your Life" link and just wanted to say congratulations! How exciting and what a beautiful baby you have! Best wishes with everything and I hope all continues to go well for you and your family!

Alison said...

Congrats! He's beautiful!!!!

Red High Heels said...

He is easily one of the prettiest newborns I have ever seen!! Enjoy the little precious guy and Congrats!

Christine said...

He's absolutely adorable!! I can't wait to hear the birth story. Get some rest tho, we nosy people can wait :)

Cody Thrasher said...

He even has his daddy's hair. That's impressive! Like I told Nancy, J.R. I have must have some strong genes. It's also impressive you are able to blog about it already. These pics are much better than all those tiny cellphone pics, although I appreciated those greatly.

Alright, enough rambling. Congrats to all 3 of you, and I can't wait to see that little guy. Luke is also excited to see his new cousin. :)

Meant to be a mom said...

He's so beautiful, CONGRATS!
What a doll baby.
I share birthdays with mr. Hudson so I'm here to tell him Aug. 5th is a special day. Happy birthday Hudson.
I'm so happy for you both and for your families. I can't wait to see more pics and here the birth story.
Congrats again!

Sarah and Mike said...

He is gorgeous!! What a sweet little boy!! Congrats Natalie, you are going to be a wonderful mommy!

Holly said...

Congratulations! What a cute little boy!

Kyndal said...

I can't tell you how blessed I feel to have gotten to hold that sweet tiny today. He is perfect, absolutely perfect. Kaiser can't wait to meet his new best buddy! Can't wait for our boys to start making memories...Love you guys.

In With the Light said...

he is precious! so glad you had a nice labor and delivery. can't wait to hear your birth story!

Nat said...

Congratulations!! He is so precious!!

Rob and Amy said...

Natalie, he is simply STUNNING!!! He DOES look like JR!!!!! Congratulations to you ALL!

Suzi said...

aww congratulations. he is adorable

Jess said...

Congrats! Hudson is gorgeous! I came across your blog through the wedding dress post from Kelly's Korner. I have been watching to see when Hudson would make his appearance. I'm sure you are so excited! I'm only 12 weeks pregnant and am already anxious to meet my baby son/daughter!

SarahJarnagin said...

Natalie! He is precious and so adorable. Congratulations!

Abby said...

Aw, Nat, he is just PRECIOUS! Congrats, and rest up. Enjoy this special time. Love from KY!

Heather Gorton said...

Se cheeks are flawless! He is precious and made perfectly just for you and JR.! Congrats! May God bless all of your adventures ahead!

All our love,
Jeff & Heather

Kelly | Fabulous K said...

He is SO CUTE!! Congratulations!

Kelly {Erin's sister}

Unknown said...

Awww ... he's beautiful!! Blessings!! ♥

~The Neaves Nest~ said...

Oh how I love him already! He's so beautiful and I could kiss those little heart shaped lips for days. Nat, It's been so neat watching you go thru this past nine months. Talking on the phone, you sound different. Proud momma totally in love with your little family. We love you guys! Give Hudson lots of kisses from aunt Lu!!=)

Erin W said...

By far the cutest baby I have ever seen! Congratulations!!!

Proud Manchu Family said...

JR and Nat,
What a handsome little guy! I am so happy for you both! Congrats and welcome to the blessings parenthood brings.
Sarah(JR's cousin), John, Zander, and Jake

Landon and Jen said...

I came across your site from the wedding dress post from Kelly's Korner, and then noticed that we are both OU grads. Boomer Sooner. Congrats on your new arrival...he is beautiful!

Brandi said...

Hudson is beautiful!! Congratulations on your new bundle of joy!!!!