Send in the troops! Reinforcement is on the way!
The first grandparent is scheduled to arrive this evening. Said grandparent, Kara's mom, is excited to meet the little ones while braced for a tiring two weeks ahead!
Julian will go back to work on Monday, and the two ladies will be home juggling the wee ladies. Julian and I are looking forward to having my mom here for the simple reasons, such as a third pair of arms in the evening to help allow the adults of the house to eat and get ready for bed. Just those simple things would make a huge difference here!
Anyway, one is napping on her tummy by herself for the first time EVER... yes, on her tummy... oh well - it works for now. And the other is napping with daddy, so I am going to take advantage of this time to do the laundry and other such fun things.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Why we think you're crazy
Recently we've heard a comment from people that makes our heads spin. Seriously, folks, if you say to us, "I always wanted twins!", here are a few reasons why we think you are truly a bit crazy.
1. Two arms per adult. Think about that when you think about two wailing infants and a parent trying to play 'zone'. Man on man doesn't always happen with twins!
2. Diapers cost mula. Our hopes of cloth are put aside for now, due to an already overwhelming laundry regimen.
3. Two babies means two different schedules. Think about that when you think about sleep. Riiiight.
4. From what we can judge, nursing is not nearly as convenient when you have two mouths to feed. Mom's Milk Truck, open 24/7.
5. In short, take a newborn and then double everything.
Now, we absolutely love our girls. The fact that we find their chubby faces adorable helps keep them in our good graces even when they both fuss for 3.5 hours straight in the evening or one decides that 1-5:30am is the best time to be awake and announcing her displeasure to the neighborhood.
And for those of you who still want twins, may you be blessed with triplets!
1. Two arms per adult. Think about that when you think about two wailing infants and a parent trying to play 'zone'. Man on man doesn't always happen with twins!
2. Diapers cost mula. Our hopes of cloth are put aside for now, due to an already overwhelming laundry regimen.
3. Two babies means two different schedules. Think about that when you think about sleep. Riiiight.
4. From what we can judge, nursing is not nearly as convenient when you have two mouths to feed. Mom's Milk Truck, open 24/7.
5. In short, take a newborn and then double everything.
Now, we absolutely love our girls. The fact that we find their chubby faces adorable helps keep them in our good graces even when they both fuss for 3.5 hours straight in the evening or one decides that 1-5:30am is the best time to be awake and announcing her displeasure to the neighborhood.
And for those of you who still want twins, may you be blessed with triplets!
Friday, May 16, 2008
20 fingers, 20 toes!
On Saturday, May 10th we welcomed our new baby GIRLS into the world! And yes, they are monozygotic (or identical) twins. We think they are both pretty cute :)
Here are the details:
Adele Rose, once known as "Footsie", born at 2:20 AM, 18.5" long and 6 lbs, 15 ounces
Nadia Eliza, once known as "Head-Head", born at 2:26 AM, 19" long and 7 lbs, 3 ounces
In case you weren't adding, that's 20 fingers, 20 toes, and over 14 pounds of baby!!!
We have added some photos of them in our Babies! album (click on the babies slideshow on the right side of this page). We have yet to label who is who, but N has the fuller cheeks, so maybe you can tell!
We're very happy and very sleep-deprived :)
Here are the details:
Adele Rose, once known as "Footsie", born at 2:20 AM, 18.5" long and 6 lbs, 15 ounces
Nadia Eliza, once known as "Head-Head", born at 2:26 AM, 19" long and 7 lbs, 3 ounces
In case you weren't adding, that's 20 fingers, 20 toes, and over 14 pounds of baby!!!
We have added some photos of them in our Babies! album (click on the babies slideshow on the right side of this page). We have yet to label who is who, but N has the fuller cheeks, so maybe you can tell!
We're very happy and very sleep-deprived :)
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Ode to babies
Please come out
of mom's belly.
Meet your dad
(sometimes he's smelly).
Acupuncture
isn't fun,
But for you
I had it done!
Other tricks,
but still no luck.
Eat spicy eggplant -
you come un-stuck?
Itchy rash on belly,
arms, legs, and back.
Babies please come out;
I'd get some slack.
Outside there's milk,
and songs, and cats!
Baby slings and
fuzzy hats!
A cozy bed
for you both to share,
and diapers for
your underwear!
Can't you see
that it's more fun
to come outside
and call it done?!
of mom's belly.
Meet your dad
(sometimes he's smelly).
Acupuncture
isn't fun,
But for you
I had it done!
Other tricks,
but still no luck.
Eat spicy eggplant -
you come un-stuck?
Itchy rash on belly,
arms, legs, and back.
Babies please come out;
I'd get some slack.
Outside there's milk,
and songs, and cats!
Baby slings and
fuzzy hats!
A cozy bed
for you both to share,
and diapers for
your underwear!
Can't you see
that it's more fun
to come outside
and call it done?!
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