We have really enjoyed comparing Tanner and Hudson's baby pictures! We think they look a lot alike! See what you think!
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2011!!!!!
13 years ago
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Hudson!
We first want to thank you for all your love and support! All the thoughts and prayers were felt and appreciated so much. We thank you to those that took time out of your busy schedules to come up to the hospital, and visit with us (even though you couldn’t really see Hudson).
For you who don’t know (and those that do), this is what we have gone through the last few days. It started with Jana’s regular weekly checkup on Wed. Her OB told her that she was going to have a baby that night or early morning, and sent her straight to the hospital. She called me and luckily I was with Grammy, so Grammy took Tanner and I gathered up our bags and headed to Presbyterian Hospital of Rockwall. Jana was sitting comfortably when I got there. We then were told they would start a small dose of pitosin (sp?) about midnight, and then ramp it up about 4 am Thursday and should have Hudson by noon. In the morning we were able to talk with the anesthesiologist about our concerns with spinal headaches (Jana had one with Tanner), and he calmed our fears as much as possible. We talked about getting the epidural ASAP, but the hospital was crazy busy and ended up getting it about 45 min too late. Poor Jana was in some serious pain for a while, but once the epidural took she was much better off! That happened about 9:45 a.m., and then we rested till about 10:45. The Dr. came in about 10:55 and Hudson Lee Hake was born at 11:06 a.m. on July 30th weighing in at 7lbs 4oz and 20 ½ in length!
We were able to take a few family pics and snuggle for about 15min. when the nurses decided to take Hudson to the nursery for observations because of fluid in his lungs (he was grunting with every breath). We were told he needed a little extra time to get rid of the fluid. Several hours later it was decided he would need an IV that helped him feel full so he could concentrate solely on breathing, and hooked him up to monitor his breathing. He continued to struggle with breathing throughout Thursday. Jana and I went to the nursery so she could try and nurse him for the first time, later Thursday evening. He got pretty worked up trying to eat and his respiratory rate went crazy, so they made us stop to let him rest. He then rested for the remainder of the night and Friday morning we talked with the pediatrician and she told us he needed to go to a hospital that had a NICU. She had looked at some x-rays of his chest and it showed that his lungs were sticking together in some areas. This was due to a lack of surfactant, which is developed at birth so your lungs don’t stick together and lasts your entire life.
An ambulance took Hudson and I to Lakepointe Medical Center (this is the hospital Tanner was born at), while Grammy and Tanner stayed with Jana and helped her get discharged. At Lakepointe they had to stick a tube down his throat for oxygen, another tube in his throat to shoot the med’s in, an IV in his hand, and a central line into his belly button to take blood for tests
Jana was discharged and went home for quick shower and then was dropped off at Lakepointe later Friday evening.
We could go into the NICU and touch Hudson but couldn’t pick him up because of all the tubes and wires in him. When we were in touching him late Friday night he “clamped up” (stopped breathing and stiffened up) for about 1 or 2 sec.’s. This obviously was the lowest point and we were scared for his life. We went home after that, and cried hysterically for a while. Luckily Ed and Theresa were at our place watching Tanner for us, and they comforted us tremendously.
We headed back up to the hospital Saturday morning and Hudson was doing so much better already! He had taken 2 shots of the surfactant and his lungs were good now. They were just working on his oxygen levels in his blood. He continued to improve all day. Before we went home for the night they had taken the oxygen tube from his mouth, and the medicine tube out and he just had a thing in his nose to whisk oxygen in for a gentle reminder to breathe even though he wasn’t having any issues with that yet. We called the NICU to check on him later that night and they had taken out the central line and they said he would be ready to nurse in the morning.
So we got in our last great night sleep that we would have for a while, and returned to Lakepointe Sunday morning and the pediatrician had told the nurse to take the oxygen thing from his nose out and let momma feed him. So we were able to pick him up and hold him (up until this point we had only been able to hold him for a combined 20 min or so). It was great! He ate well, and by middle of the day Tanner was up to the hospital holding and singing to Hudson.
We were able to get a room at the hospital Sunday night and Hudson stayed with us all night. Monday was a busy day for Hudson; he woke up for a circumcision, then shots, and then a hearing test. Then we were able to take him home around 4:00 p.m. on 8/3/09.
Proud Big Brother!
For you who don’t know (and those that do), this is what we have gone through the last few days. It started with Jana’s regular weekly checkup on Wed. Her OB told her that she was going to have a baby that night or early morning, and sent her straight to the hospital. She called me and luckily I was with Grammy, so Grammy took Tanner and I gathered up our bags and headed to Presbyterian Hospital of Rockwall. Jana was sitting comfortably when I got there. We then were told they would start a small dose of pitosin (sp?) about midnight, and then ramp it up about 4 am Thursday and should have Hudson by noon. In the morning we were able to talk with the anesthesiologist about our concerns with spinal headaches (Jana had one with Tanner), and he calmed our fears as much as possible. We talked about getting the epidural ASAP, but the hospital was crazy busy and ended up getting it about 45 min too late. Poor Jana was in some serious pain for a while, but once the epidural took she was much better off! That happened about 9:45 a.m., and then we rested till about 10:45. The Dr. came in about 10:55 and Hudson Lee Hake was born at 11:06 a.m. on July 30th weighing in at 7lbs 4oz and 20 ½ in length!
We were able to take a few family pics and snuggle for about 15min. when the nurses decided to take Hudson to the nursery for observations because of fluid in his lungs (he was grunting with every breath). We were told he needed a little extra time to get rid of the fluid. Several hours later it was decided he would need an IV that helped him feel full so he could concentrate solely on breathing, and hooked him up to monitor his breathing. He continued to struggle with breathing throughout Thursday. Jana and I went to the nursery so she could try and nurse him for the first time, later Thursday evening. He got pretty worked up trying to eat and his respiratory rate went crazy, so they made us stop to let him rest. He then rested for the remainder of the night and Friday morning we talked with the pediatrician and she told us he needed to go to a hospital that had a NICU. She had looked at some x-rays of his chest and it showed that his lungs were sticking together in some areas. This was due to a lack of surfactant, which is developed at birth so your lungs don’t stick together and lasts your entire life.
An ambulance took Hudson and I to Lakepointe Medical Center (this is the hospital Tanner was born at), while Grammy and Tanner stayed with Jana and helped her get discharged. At Lakepointe they had to stick a tube down his throat for oxygen, another tube in his throat to shoot the med’s in, an IV in his hand, and a central line into his belly button to take blood for tests
Jana was discharged and went home for quick shower and then was dropped off at Lakepointe later Friday evening.
We could go into the NICU and touch Hudson but couldn’t pick him up because of all the tubes and wires in him. When we were in touching him late Friday night he “clamped up” (stopped breathing and stiffened up) for about 1 or 2 sec.’s. This obviously was the lowest point and we were scared for his life. We went home after that, and cried hysterically for a while. Luckily Ed and Theresa were at our place watching Tanner for us, and they comforted us tremendously.
We headed back up to the hospital Saturday morning and Hudson was doing so much better already! He had taken 2 shots of the surfactant and his lungs were good now. They were just working on his oxygen levels in his blood. He continued to improve all day. Before we went home for the night they had taken the oxygen tube from his mouth, and the medicine tube out and he just had a thing in his nose to whisk oxygen in for a gentle reminder to breathe even though he wasn’t having any issues with that yet. We called the NICU to check on him later that night and they had taken out the central line and they said he would be ready to nurse in the morning.
So we got in our last great night sleep that we would have for a while, and returned to Lakepointe Sunday morning and the pediatrician had told the nurse to take the oxygen thing from his nose out and let momma feed him. So we were able to pick him up and hold him (up until this point we had only been able to hold him for a combined 20 min or so). It was great! He ate well, and by middle of the day Tanner was up to the hospital holding and singing to Hudson.
We were able to get a room at the hospital Sunday night and Hudson stayed with us all night. Monday was a busy day for Hudson; he woke up for a circumcision, then shots, and then a hearing test. Then we were able to take him home around 4:00 p.m. on 8/3/09.
Proud Big Brother!
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Hudson Lee Hake
We have officially decided on Hudson Lee Hake for the new lil Hake's name! Actually, we have known for awhile and just forgot to post our decision. While we were in the process of making our choice and researching names, we started calling the baby Hudson and from then on it just made since that his name should be Hudson. I am officially 28 weeks and getting huge! At my last appointment he was measuring big so next week I have a sonogram to find out exactly how big he really is! While I am excited to get to see him again, I am really hoping that he is really right on track!
It looks like I will have another funky monkey -- while looking at tons and tons of baby bedding online and fabrics I couldn't find anything I really liked that compared to Tanner's sock monkey bedding. So, the sock monkeys will live on in Hudson's room too, but this time in blue! I plan to make their rooms matching but everything that is orange in Tanner's room will be blue in Hudson's. I am getting the itch to get his room ready -- I haven't been in much of a hurry at all as we lose our guest room once converted to a baby room. But, the nesting instinct is starting to take over and I am ready (well, ready for Brian) to get busy! :-) So if anyone see's any great sock monkeys out and around let me know as we are adding to our collection!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Arboretum and Camping
Dallas Arboretum
My friend Scarlett and I, braved taking three two year olds to the arboretum. It was a beautiful day and we had a great time. They had story book houses on display that the kids could go in and enjoy. Each one represented a different story book. They were really cute!
Tanner showing his new 'cheese' smile!
Tanner by the big flower cake!
We rented a wagon for our three tired pups! The best purchase ever!
Hansel and Gretel was Tanner's favorite house -- he kept trying to get a lick of the cupcake cutout. Yuck, he was disappointed it didn't taste like cake!
Cooling down and getting soaked at the frog fountains -- I think this was the highlight!
A view of where we ate our picnic lunch -- overlooking white rock lake.Camping at Whispering Pines
This weekend we went camping at whispering pines in tyler, tx. This was Tanner's first time to go camping and our first time camping with a lil one! Like everything in life with a toddler -- it was different than we were used to. We remember camping being so relaxing, well, not anymore! But its way more fun! We had a great time. Grammy and Papa went with us so that made it even more fun! It was great to get away and have a change of scenery and activities! We stayed in a cabin (no tent, for the pregnant lady). So it was pretty cush camping!
Tanner and Daddy
Tanner loved throwing rocks into the water and we even saw some tadpoles! 
Tanner and Grammy roasting marshmellows by the fire . He didnt care for the marshmellows all that much he just wanted the chocolate from the smores (thats my boy)!
Tanner and Daddy cooled off by pouring water over their heads. We managed to have no rain all weekend, but it was very hot and humid.
Future Golfer?
Tanner and Papa swinging!
Tanner on the jumping pillow (it was the coolest thing -- it was about the size of a swimming pool and bouncy like a jump house) Tanner loved running on it! Thursday, March 19, 2009
It's a ...... and celebrating 2 years!
Well, the new lil hake is a BOY! Tanner is going to have a little brother! Brian is excited he already has half a basketball team and I am excited to have another lil momma's boy to get lots of hugs and kisses from! We are really excited and as you can tell by the second picture -- there is no doubt its a boy! He spread eagle and let the whole world see his glory! It was so fun to see him moving around -- he was kicking those lil legs and swaying his arms. We are already anxious to see if he is going to look like Tanner and if he will be the wild child or even sweeter than Tanner! No names picked for sure, but I will let you know when we decide (but no its not Jordan)!
We also celebrated Tanner's birthday last week -- we officially have a two year old!!! He had a curious george party and was soooo excited to wake up from his nap and see George everywhere on balloons and color sheets and a cake! He was so cute -- he squealed like a girl! He was so happy to see all his friends come over and had a great time! He got lots of great toys, books, and clothes! I was exhausted after his party and it was even an as simple as you get party -- cake, ice cream, and punch!
On Monday, his actual birthday we took him and Marty to the zoo. It was really fun -- he was really into it more than ever. We spent the longest time at the monkeys -- yep, i have trained him well! They were eating oranges for their 'nack' (snack) and all week he wanted oranges for a nack! He was yelling 'hi' to them and got sooo excited when they would move!
I just have to say that I love love love this age!!! I mean, there are moments when I am like yep, we have reached the terrible twos, but for the most part it is soooo great! There is nothing like those big hugs and kisses you get and the big smile and 'MOMMA' that he yells when he sees me! I love being with him and he brings soooo much joy and laughter to my life! I am definitely going to cherish the time we have left with just Tanner! 
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