Rough Week ~ June 18, 2009

Sorry it has been a while since I got a chance to post. These past few days have been a little bit rough. I think the boys are going through a growth period since they are so hungry (CRANKY) all the time. The nights have been getting better, amazingly Ryan made it 6 hours between feedings last night, now if we can only get them to sleep that long. Both boys can usually give us a good 4 hour nap between feedings, but only at night. They have been staying awake more during the day now, which is good in some ways, not so good in others.

The wonderful pictures are from when I was treating the boys and myself for thrush. It kinda looks like the boys are ready to go to a KISS concert. Thankfully we are all better now and our lips are back to normal too.

We went to the pediatrician on Monday because Matthew still looked yellow from the jaundice. He has what the doctor called "breastmilk jaundice" where the jaundice just has not completely disappeared yet. The doctor said it can last for a few months, but is nothing to worry about as long as it doesn't seem to get worse. His bilirubin levels were not high enough to bring home the bili-bed again (thankfully) and we were told to try and give him a little indirect sun during the day to help breakdown the bilirubin. We will monitor his color, but thankfully it already seems to be getting a little bit better.

Other than all that, they have been growing like weeds. They are six weeks old now and both should be over 10 pounds now, I will check and see in the morning how big they are.

Also, I wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS to my brother Dale and his wife Tabitha. They welcomed their newest addition, Shiloh Victoria, into the world on June 12th. The boys will have a cousin right around their age to play with! Happy Thursday!!

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Tummy Time ~ June 12, 2009

The boys are both trying to get some tummy time in each day to strengthen their neck muscles. Ryan is definitely the stronger of the two at the moment. He is always moving!

Matthew was too hungry in this picture to think about trying to lift his head, although he is also getting better at lifting it on his own.

I am also trying to start cloth diapering the boys, especially during the day when I am fully awake. So far it has been going OK. Matthew has a diaper rash (from disposables) that I am trying to treat as well... and so far it has been slowly getting better. These diapers are nothing like the cloth diapers from long ago. With Velcro closures, and a microfiber insert, they are extremely easy to use and super absorbent. Plus they come in some pretty cute colors. I can usually get through about 2-3 half days of diapering before I have to wash the diapers. Not too bad! The only draw back is the bulkiness of the diapers. With them on, it's a little more challenging to find clothes that will fit right.

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Fredbird's littlest fans ~ June 5, 2009

Today was Washington University's employee appreciation day, and I took the boys to see some of my old coworkers, and get some Ted Drewe's ice cream. While we were there, we saw that Fredbird (the St. Louis Cardinal's mascot) was posing for pictures. So I had to go and get pictures of the boys with Fredbird. Too bad they were sleeping and will never remember meeting him.




















The boys are officially one month old today, how time flies! Some of the things I have learned in the past month are the following:





~ Never put off a nap... if they are sleeping well, sleep with them!

~ Even though the boys can sleep through the dog barking, the bag of cookies will inevitably wake them

~ A diaper stays clean for approximately two minutes

~ The boys like to try and get mommy wet when she is not awake at 2 AM

~ Babies draw a lot of attention, twins draw even more

~ Enjoy every moment!

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So cute ~ June 3, 2009

We are both finally awake and not crying! I know I am slightly biased... but these guys are adorable! Happy Wednesday!

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Out and About ~ May 30, 2009

So far things are going well with the boys. Sleep deprivation is catching up to us though. But hopefully the boys will soon sleep longer stretches and we can both try and catch more sleep at night. Usually we end up with one that sleeps great and one that is cranky...






















We have been able to get out a little with the boys. I have attempted to go to the store with them by myself and have been pretty successful. It's quite a production though to get them both packed up to run and get some milk. But it is nice to get out of the house and know I can manage it (so far) on my own. Both boys really like their shoulder strap protectors, they come in handy when they lose their pacifiers.


I also just added a "Current Measurements" box to the right on the blog. I will try and weigh the boys a few times a week and keep that updated as much as possible. As of right now, they are both two pounds over their birth weight, and are continuing to grow and change fast!

We're almost a month old already! Can you believe it?!

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I *love* Fisher Price ~ May 26, 2009

We recently discovered that the boys love the vibration option on the Fisher Price rocking chair that my sister-in-law bought us for Christmas. The chair was such a big hit, my mom and I went out and bought a second chair (a bouncy chair) to have both twins in at the same time. They sure have been nice to have during the night shifts, especially since the rocker has a "kickstand" that can convert it into a makeshift bed.





















These few minutes that the boys decide to nap at the same time are extremely cherished by us, since we can try and catch a few minutes of rest ourselves.

I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day!

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Dad's Team ~ May 21, 2009

First of all, Ryan seems to be doing better. No more fever, and the diapers are looking better... and he still has a healthy appetite!

Mom tried another photoshoot today... which went better than the first, but we still could not do without our binkies.

We're hoping for the next big Cardinal's pitcher and catcher team. Give us a few years and we'll be famous!

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