Baby Shower

The fun centerpiece

Grandma Corinne, me and Grandma (my mom)

This past weekend I had a wonderful shower hosted by two close friends of John's mom and my sister in law Kris. It was so fun to see everyone and spend time with family. Kris and I spent the rest of the weekend with our cousins scrapbooking (thank you Trisha). I made Hudson's baby book and I can't wait to add more to it. It was the perfect weekend!

Maternity Pictures

My belly at 33 weeks

Today we had maternity pictures taken. I had no idea what to expect...but it was so much fun! I wasn't sure that this was something that I wanted to do, until I got there. As soon as we started taking pictures I realized how wonderful it will be to have these forever. They are pictures of a time that we will never have again. Becoming parents for the first time is a feeling that I never want to forget.

I think that John loved it as much as I did. We had a tough time picking the ones that we wanted to purchase. This was one of my favorites!

10 More Weeks!

30 weeks!

I can't believe how fast the past six months have gone by. I'm so excited to get to the end, but I also LOVE being pregnant. I feel very lucky, have felt pretty good for most of my pregnancy. Besides not having a lot of energy I have felt great! I love looking back at the pictures that John has taken each week. Lately I feel like I look bigger each day. Also, Hudson is moving around a lot and I can feel it more than ever. I love it...except when I'm trying to sleep.

His bedding finally came in and is on his crib. It's perfect, I often stand in there and just think about him and imagine seeing him sleeping peacefully in his bed. As soon as his room is finished I will post some pictures.

Happy New Year

New Years Eve in Seattle

We had a quiet and relaxing new years with good friends. This was the first year that we didn't go downtown and have a big night out. It made me realize how much has changed over the past few years and how much is about to change REALLY soon. This year it was difficult for me to stay awake for midnight. Next year Hudson will be here and that is all that matters.

Merry Christmas!

Opening Hudson's presents from Santa (Grandma)

Daddy's first gift from Hudson

We had a wonderful Christmas and can't wait for next year! Hudson is definitely the most spoiled unborn child I know. On Christmas morning his stocking was full and he had presents under the tree. Hudson gave his daddy some pajamas that say I love Dad. I think that was one of John's favorite gifts this year. Hudson also received his first football in his stocking. Thank you Santa...you know who you are.

Palm Springs

This weekend we went to Palm Springs to celebrate Kris's 40th birthday. It was great to see the whole Muse family. Hudson cooperated (finally) and kicked for Aunt Kris and his cousins Britni and Jenelle. We can't wait for our next visit...Hudson will be able to be able to meet his Uncle Waco, Aunt Kris and cousins Britni, Dave, Jenelle and Damon. Our trip was short but so worth it!

25 weeks

We finally had some time to take a picture today. Usually by the time we are both home at night I don't feel like I should have my pictures taken. I had the day off of work today and John came home early. So here I am at 25 weeks and feeling BIG. I feel pretty good most of the time. I'm just REALLY emotional. I was an emotional person before I was pregnant...so you can only imagine...poor John. He is doing such a wonderful job of supporting (dealing) with me. No matter how crazy I get, he tells me that I'm wonderful. I couldn't ask for a better husband or father for Hudson.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!

We have been so busy the past week I haven't taken any pictures of my ever growing belly. I promise to take some this week. We have been decorating for Christmas, putting up our tree and my favorite thing...hanging Hudson's stocking. Who says that you can't spoil an unborn child? Personally, I think it's the perfect excuse to go shopping!

We have also been working on Hudson's room. When I say we, I mean my mom and John. They painted last week and put all the furniture together. We ordered the bedding and it won't be here for 8 weeks! I don't know if I can wait that long. I can't wait to see it all put together. Sometimes I sit in his room and think about what life is going to be like three months from now. The holidays are going to be so different next year.

23 Weeks

Today was Thanksgiving and we had quite a long day. We spent the morning at home. Then we were off to lunch at my grandpa's and straight to dinner at John's parents. It was wonderful to be with family, but I'm ready for bed. I love this time of year, the decorations, dinners, parties, and the overall cheerfulness. I can't wait to have Hudson and start our own family traditions. I especially can't wait to take him to see Santa!

Yesterday we put up our Christmas lights and decorated for Christmas. It was so exciting to hang THREE stockings this year (yes, we already have one for Hudson). I can't wait for next Christmas when Hudson will be here and crawling around.

Tomorrow John and I are going to the Nutcracker and beginning our holiday season!

Sunday we will finsh the weekend off by going with Shelbi and Dustin to get our Christmas tree.

Tis the season!

Heidi

Happy Birthday John!

Monday was John's birthday and I think that he received the best gift ever from his brother Greg. Greg had this jersey made with John's high school football number. I have to admit that I cried when I saw it. The best part is that he got it in two sizes and calculated Hudson's size/age for the next two seasons! Now that is impressive.

21 weeks

The past week has been fun and full of shopping and planning for Hudson. My parents were here last weekend and we got the furniture ready. I found the perfect fabric and I'm having the bedding made. I can't wait to see it in the room. Over Thanksgiving I hope to pick out the paint and get the room started.

I think that John and I both feel more connected now that we know he's a boy and we have a name. I love talking about him and he is constantly reminding me that he is here. I can feel him moving around like crazy. He definitely has a lot of energy. I can't wait to meet him!

It's a BOY!!!

Baby Hudson's Feet



A Happy Baby

Today was one of the most exciting days of our lives! We found out that we are having a little BOY! His name will be Hudson Douglas Cowan. During the ultrasound he was moving all over and he even wiggled his fingers and toes. I can't wait to meet him. John was more than excited to know that our first child will be a boy. I'm sure he will be at the Seahawks shop buying a jersey this weekend. I just can't wait to start on Hudson's room. My parents are going to be here this weekend to help us start.

Now I can't wait to sleep. Last night I was WAY to excited to think about sleeping.

Goodnight,

Heidi

First Flutter!

Wow! What an amazing feeling...feeling your baby flutter in your belly. I can't even describe it.
Last night I was laying down and it happened. At first I didn't realize what it was. Then it happened again. I have a whole new feeling about being pregnant. I can't believe that in two weeks I will know the sex of our baby, be able to name him/her and plan the nursery. I just want to enjoy every moment. I feel like it's going to go by so fast.

16 Weeks

I'm finally ready to post a belly picture. It's starting to pop and I love it! Having a little belly makes everything feel real. I'm still able to wear my old clothes. I don't know how much longer that will last. Thank god for Juicy sweatsuits...I would wear one everyday if I could.

15 Weeks

I'm at 15 weeks and finally feeling like myself again. All the nausea and fatigue are gone, thank god! Some days I feel like this is going really fast and then there are other days when I feel like I have been pregnant forever. I'm starting to show and it's so exciting! I'm counting down the days until October 30th when we find out the sex of the baby.

12 Weeks

So far it's been a long 3 months. I have been extremely tired all the time. Even when I first wake up in the morning. I feel nauseous most of the day. The only thing that helps is to eat. The problem is nothing sounds good. I have to say this isn't enjoyable. It's so worth it though. Every time I feel sick I think about holding my baby for the first time and it's not so bad. I have been told that I will start feeling better soon. I'm looking forward to that.

10 Weeks

The first picture of our baby!

Today we had our first appointment and ultrasound. Wow! What an amazing day. I can't even describe the feeling we had when we got to see our baby moving around. I was so happy that John was able to be there. Today was a very happy day.

I'm pregnant!

John and I are expecting our first baby on March 19th, 2008. We couldn't be more excited. We have decided to create this website to keep our family and friends involved in all the changes that we have ahead of us.