Will went back to work two weeks ago, and I have been pretty busy with the little guys. I will go ahead and apologize to those I haven't had a chance to call back. I promise I will do better once everything slows down a bit. The boys have been eating every two hours. It takes me about a hour to get them feed, burped, diapers changed (outfits changed depending...), and back to sleep. Then once I pump and get bottles ready for the next feeding, I have about 20 minutes before we start over again.
It feels like so much has happened in the past few weeks even though we still can't take them out in public. The twins look completely different to everyone but me. I guess b/c I see them so often, but they have put on some needed weight. We went in for our two week checkup on 9/9. Ethan weighed 5pds 8oz and Chase weighed 6pds 6oz. They had gained 10oz in a week. All was well at our checkup with the exception of our Dr. noticing that Chase has a slight heart murmur. He referred us to a Cardiologist, and we had our appt. on 9/17. Chase has a 4mm hole in his sweet heart. It sounds bad, but actually it is very common. The dr. said he was not worried about it at all and wants to see us in a year to make sure it has closed on its own. Whew...It was def. a relief.
I am loving getting to know them. They already have such different personalities and are so much fun to observe and take care of these days. We get bored so we go to the park daily for a stroll, and Will comes home everyday for lunch which is wonderful. We had a very fun week with friends coming by to see the twins. It really helps me to have grown-up time each evening. A very big thanks to Matt, Ginger, Weston and Whitney Hodges, Robert, Lizzie, and Egan Ferguson, Jason and Ashley Garrison, Jenni Parker, David and Jenny McPhail, and Haley King (who checks on me daily) for the conversation and keeping us feed.
Here are few things that we love and use daily.
*The Double Snap and Go Stroller- It was inexpensive, and it is very light which gives me the freedom to grab the twins and go to the park everyday.
*The Bon-BeBe Sleep Sacks- Will's mom and sister Robin hooked us up with about 15 of these wonderful gowns. It eliminates the need for socks or hand mittens. They wear them every night to sleep in and we love them!!
*The Pee Pee Tee-Pees for the Sprinkling Wee Wees- Thank you Libby! We don't change diapers without them.
*The Belly Time Lily Pads- We play on these everyday. They are small enough for Ethan and Chase to have their own. The sooner they get their neck and arm strength the better for everybody.
*Arbonne Diaper Rash Creme- It works wonders.
It feels like so much has happened in the past few weeks even though we still can't take them out in public. The twins look completely different to everyone but me. I guess b/c I see them so often, but they have put on some needed weight. We went in for our two week checkup on 9/9. Ethan weighed 5pds 8oz and Chase weighed 6pds 6oz. They had gained 10oz in a week. All was well at our checkup with the exception of our Dr. noticing that Chase has a slight heart murmur. He referred us to a Cardiologist, and we had our appt. on 9/17. Chase has a 4mm hole in his sweet heart. It sounds bad, but actually it is very common. The dr. said he was not worried about it at all and wants to see us in a year to make sure it has closed on its own. Whew...It was def. a relief.
I am loving getting to know them. They already have such different personalities and are so much fun to observe and take care of these days. We get bored so we go to the park daily for a stroll, and Will comes home everyday for lunch which is wonderful. We had a very fun week with friends coming by to see the twins. It really helps me to have grown-up time each evening. A very big thanks to Matt, Ginger, Weston and Whitney Hodges, Robert, Lizzie, and Egan Ferguson, Jason and Ashley Garrison, Jenni Parker, David and Jenny McPhail, and Haley King (who checks on me daily) for the conversation and keeping us feed.
Here are few things that we love and use daily.
*The Double Snap and Go Stroller- It was inexpensive, and it is very light which gives me the freedom to grab the twins and go to the park everyday.
*The Bon-BeBe Sleep Sacks- Will's mom and sister Robin hooked us up with about 15 of these wonderful gowns. It eliminates the need for socks or hand mittens. They wear them every night to sleep in and we love them!!
*The Pee Pee Tee-Pees for the Sprinkling Wee Wees- Thank you Libby! We don't change diapers without them.
*The Belly Time Lily Pads- We play on these everyday. They are small enough for Ethan and Chase to have their own. The sooner they get their neck and arm strength the better for everybody.
*Arbonne Diaper Rash Creme- It works wonders.
*Dekor Diaper Hamper- It is hands free and large enough to hold a bunch of stinky dirty diapers.
*The Happiest Baby on the Block - This book makes s lot of sense.
3 comments:
they are so precious! and AMEN for adult conversation! i know that you are doing an AWESOME job as mama... keep on keeping on!
glad to hear that they are packing on the ounces - and that all is okay on the heart front!!
Glad to hear the fam is doing great and that you are getting to get out of the house and go to the park everyday! I know that helps a lot! They are so cute Maggie. I also loved several of the items yall are into these days..esp. the pee pee teepees. Ya gotta watch out with those boys! Sounds like the heart thing is ok..Great news.
Sweetness! It looks like you've got everything down to a science. I can't wait to meet them!
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