Kenny and I bought a little video camera on Black Friday with the hopes of taking lots of videos of the new babies. I've had fun taking videos and then watching and seeing how much the girls have changed in a short period of time. I thought I would try and post a few here. Enjoy!
December 26, 2010
January 2, 2011
March 13, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
It's been so long!
It's been a long time since I posted something new and a few people have asked me if I have updated this.
In the month of January we had Kenny's mom and my mom come stay with us...which was a fantastic help!!
With Grandma G:
With Grandma T:
In February, Aunt Katie, Uncle Tim, and cousin Jabin came to visit for a long weekend. It was fun seeing how big Jabin has gotten. He is such a smiley baby!
The cousins on the way to Target:
Sandra was able to come visit at the end of February. It was so much fun and I LOVED having her help.
Aunt Sandra with Rachel:
Jenna and Rachel are growing and changing right before my eyes. Last week they had their 2 month check-up.
Rachel gained 4 pounds since birth and is now 8 lbs, 14 oz.
Jenna gained 3 pounds and is now 8 lbs, 7 oz.
They look so big to me, but I guess they are the size of a "full-term" newborn baby!
In the past month, both girls have begun smiling and looking intently at faces. They love to play on their floor mat and make their toys rattle.
Jenna loves being on the changing table. Maybe it's because she has some one-on-one time with mommy!! Rachel loves to chatter, squeak, grunt, coo...she's full of noises and always makes me smile. I love seeing their different personalities emerge and grow.
We have had several night where they are sleeping for longer stretches. Because I am only breastfeeding them (no bottles right now), I look forward to those longer stretches of uninterrupted sleep!
I am truly loving that I am able to be home with the girls. Each day we experience something new!!
A few more pictures:
In the month of January we had Kenny's mom and my mom come stay with us...which was a fantastic help!!
With Grandma G:
With Grandma T:
In February, Aunt Katie, Uncle Tim, and cousin Jabin came to visit for a long weekend. It was fun seeing how big Jabin has gotten. He is such a smiley baby!
The cousins on the way to Target:
Sandra was able to come visit at the end of February. It was so much fun and I LOVED having her help.
Aunt Sandra with Rachel:
Jenna and Rachel are growing and changing right before my eyes. Last week they had their 2 month check-up.
Rachel gained 4 pounds since birth and is now 8 lbs, 14 oz.
Jenna gained 3 pounds and is now 8 lbs, 7 oz.
They look so big to me, but I guess they are the size of a "full-term" newborn baby!
In the past month, both girls have begun smiling and looking intently at faces. They love to play on their floor mat and make their toys rattle.
Jenna loves being on the changing table. Maybe it's because she has some one-on-one time with mommy!! Rachel loves to chatter, squeak, grunt, coo...she's full of noises and always makes me smile. I love seeing their different personalities emerge and grow.
We have had several night where they are sleeping for longer stretches. Because I am only breastfeeding them (no bottles right now), I look forward to those longer stretches of uninterrupted sleep!
I am truly loving that I am able to be home with the girls. Each day we experience something new!!
A few more pictures:
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Weekend Excitement and Updates!
We had a fun weekend. The daughter of one of Kenny's coworkers is a photographer. She came over on Saturday to do a "photo shoot" with the girls. The pictures and poses we saw so far were so precious. Soon, she will have them edited and we will be able to choose our favorites. Here's one of the pictures:
It's been so wonderful to be surrounded by good friends. Many of my coworkers have come to visit and have brought meals for me and Kenny. We have been so blessed!
On Tuesday, we went to the doctor's office for the two week check-up. Both girls were almost to their birth weights. Jenna was 5lbs 6.5oz and Rachel was 4lbs 13oz. I was so pleased because this tells us that they are eating enough and will continue to gain weight.
We are truly enjoying Jenna and Rachel. They make funny faces and cute noises. We are finding a routine that seems to work for us but it will change some when Kenny goes back to work next week.
Here's some new pictures:
It's been so wonderful to be surrounded by good friends. Many of my coworkers have come to visit and have brought meals for me and Kenny. We have been so blessed!
On Tuesday, we went to the doctor's office for the two week check-up. Both girls were almost to their birth weights. Jenna was 5lbs 6.5oz and Rachel was 4lbs 13oz. I was so pleased because this tells us that they are eating enough and will continue to gain weight.
We are truly enjoying Jenna and Rachel. They make funny faces and cute noises. We are finding a routine that seems to work for us but it will change some when Kenny goes back to work next week.
Here's some new pictures:
Monday, January 3, 2011
Welcome Jenna and Rachel! Birth story...
The Girls are Here!! Birth Story and more...
I've been meaning to update this blog for a week now, but it has been busy!!
Last Saturday (Christmas) was a normal day. Kenny and I went to a Christmas breakfast at the Johnson's house and then played games in the afternoon. We made a delicious ham dinner at night and then went to bed.
A little before midnight, I woke up feeling different and thinking something wasn't right. It turns out my water broke. I wasn't sure what was happening so I woke up Kenny and called the hospital around midnight. The nurse I talked with said we need to come in.
We were not thinking clearly and I didn't bring anything to the hospital except for my purse. On the way to the hospital, I began having contractions. I was admitted around 12:45, checked and found to be 3cm dilated. These girls were coming! I was hooked up to a machine to measure contractions and to check on the girls (like the non-stress test from before)
My doctor arrived around 3am and I was 6cm dilated. The nurses and my doctor encouraged me to get an epidural because of the possibility of having a C-Section. An ultrasound was done, and both babies were in the head down position so it looked good to give birth vaginally. The contractions weren't getting stronger so I was given pitocin.
Kenny left and went home get the camera and some other things we might need at the hospital.
Around 8:00, I was 9.5 cm dilated and I could feel stronger contractions (the epidural helped with pain, but I could still feel contractions).
I was wheeled into the operating room, still because of the uncertainty of what "Baby B" would do. Pushing began and "Baby A" was born at 8:36. After taking a short break, pushing began again and "Baby B" was born at 8:49.
The babies were taken to warming tables and checked. I could hear their cries and knew they were healthy!!
Baby A: Jenna Kathryn, 5lbs 7oz, 17.5 inches long
Baby B: Rachel Elizabeth, 4lbs 14 oz, 18 inches long
Both babies were breathing on their own with no need for oxygen(something that is often needed for babies born 35 weeks and sooner). Rachel had low blood sugar and needed an IV with glucose. Because of this, I wasn't able to see her right away, but I knew the nurses were taking good care of her.
I was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday 12/28 but stayed in another room while the girls were monitored for an extra day. We were all able to go home on Wednesday 12/29 because the girls were eating well, didn't show signs of jaundice, and were ready!!
I am in love and in complete awe of these two beautiful girls.
I've been meaning to update this blog for a week now, but it has been busy!!
Last Saturday (Christmas) was a normal day. Kenny and I went to a Christmas breakfast at the Johnson's house and then played games in the afternoon. We made a delicious ham dinner at night and then went to bed.
A little before midnight, I woke up feeling different and thinking something wasn't right. It turns out my water broke. I wasn't sure what was happening so I woke up Kenny and called the hospital around midnight. The nurse I talked with said we need to come in.
We were not thinking clearly and I didn't bring anything to the hospital except for my purse. On the way to the hospital, I began having contractions. I was admitted around 12:45, checked and found to be 3cm dilated. These girls were coming! I was hooked up to a machine to measure contractions and to check on the girls (like the non-stress test from before)
My doctor arrived around 3am and I was 6cm dilated. The nurses and my doctor encouraged me to get an epidural because of the possibility of having a C-Section. An ultrasound was done, and both babies were in the head down position so it looked good to give birth vaginally. The contractions weren't getting stronger so I was given pitocin.
Kenny left and went home get the camera and some other things we might need at the hospital.
Around 8:00, I was 9.5 cm dilated and I could feel stronger contractions (the epidural helped with pain, but I could still feel contractions).
I was wheeled into the operating room, still because of the uncertainty of what "Baby B" would do. Pushing began and "Baby A" was born at 8:36. After taking a short break, pushing began again and "Baby B" was born at 8:49.
The babies were taken to warming tables and checked. I could hear their cries and knew they were healthy!!
Baby A: Jenna Kathryn, 5lbs 7oz, 17.5 inches long
Baby B: Rachel Elizabeth, 4lbs 14 oz, 18 inches long
Both babies were breathing on their own with no need for oxygen(something that is often needed for babies born 35 weeks and sooner). Rachel had low blood sugar and needed an IV with glucose. Because of this, I wasn't able to see her right away, but I knew the nurses were taking good care of her.
I was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday 12/28 but stayed in another room while the girls were monitored for an extra day. We were all able to go home on Wednesday 12/29 because the girls were eating well, didn't show signs of jaundice, and were ready!!
I am in love and in complete awe of these two beautiful girls.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Monday's Appointment update!
I had a great doctor's appointment on Monday. I was nervous, not knowing what to expect with a Non-Stress Test, but it was really interesting. I was hooked up to 3 monitors: 1 for each baby and 1 to monitor me, to see if I was having contractions. The machine records the babies' heartbeats over 20 - 30 minutes. I was given a button to push when I felt movement. The purpose of the test was to see if the heartbeats increased when when the babies were moving. Both babies did great! Towards the end of the test, the nurse was looking at the machine and asked me "Do you feel that?" It was showing a contraction. My stomach gets really hard, stays that way for a few seconds to a minute then goes back. This is what happened and she said said it was a contraction.
I also had a growth ultrasound. Both babies are now head down (WAY down). I had a feeling that Baby B had turned down because of all the movement I had been feeling lately. I hope they stay in that position. The doctor was joking with me saying they have "big heads" and "they'll be smart". He got approximate measurements for both of them being about 5lbs, 7oz. each!!
Tomorrow, I will technically by 35 weeks which is a point when they babies are developed and there shouldn't be any reason for them to have to go the NICU. I am still hoping to get to 37 or 38 weeks. This break from school has been so good to rest and put my feet up!
I found this picture online showing what fraternal twins look like inside at 36 weeks:
Pretty amazing!!
I also had a growth ultrasound. Both babies are now head down (WAY down). I had a feeling that Baby B had turned down because of all the movement I had been feeling lately. I hope they stay in that position. The doctor was joking with me saying they have "big heads" and "they'll be smart". He got approximate measurements for both of them being about 5lbs, 7oz. each!!
Tomorrow, I will technically by 35 weeks which is a point when they babies are developed and there shouldn't be any reason for them to have to go the NICU. I am still hoping to get to 37 or 38 weeks. This break from school has been so good to rest and put my feet up!
I found this picture online showing what fraternal twins look like inside at 36 weeks:
Pretty amazing!!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Days Off and Baby Movement
Our Christmas break this year is 2 weeks starting on December 20th. I'm planning on returning to school after break, but I think I'm being optimistic because that will be my 37th week!
We got some snow and cold temperatures yesterday giving us snow days yesterday and today. We missed all the fun holiday activities at school and I left a lot undone. Oh well!! It was so good to relax and work on some thank you notes.
This morning, I've been enjoying sitting on the couch and watching my belly move and change. Both babies continue to get hiccups and it's really funny to watch and feel that movement. I'm hoping Baby B is moving so much because she is turning head down. I'll find out on Monday the position of both babies. Hopefully, I'll also have a good estimate of when the babies will come!
Here's my most recent picture from a few days ago: 33 weeks.
We got some snow and cold temperatures yesterday giving us snow days yesterday and today. We missed all the fun holiday activities at school and I left a lot undone. Oh well!! It was so good to relax and work on some thank you notes.
This morning, I've been enjoying sitting on the couch and watching my belly move and change. Both babies continue to get hiccups and it's really funny to watch and feel that movement. I'm hoping Baby B is moving so much because she is turning head down. I'll find out on Monday the position of both babies. Hopefully, I'll also have a good estimate of when the babies will come!
Here's my most recent picture from a few days ago: 33 weeks.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Thanksgiving and More...
Kenny and I traveled to NY for Thanksgiving this year rather than for Christmas. It was great seeing family while I still was pretty comfortable (for the most part!) We split the drive and spent the night in PA both on Tuesday and on Saturday. It was perfect because I don't think I could have traveled in the car for 8 hours.
On Thanksgiving, we visited with Katie and Tim and got to see our 3 month old nephew Jabin.
On Saturday, my sister and my Mom, with the help of friends and family, hosted a baby shower for me at their church in Victor. I got so many beautiful handmade items along with clothes and lots of baby things! I really was blessed by my family and friends. The shower was perfect!!
Sandra, me, and my mom with the beautiful (and delicious) cake:
My sister-in-law, Amy handmade these bears!
This weekend, Kenny and I worked on the nursery. We bought a window valance and lamp and will be buying so wall decorations soon. It's really starting to come together!
On Thanksgiving, we visited with Katie and Tim and got to see our 3 month old nephew Jabin.
On Saturday, my sister and my Mom, with the help of friends and family, hosted a baby shower for me at their church in Victor. I got so many beautiful handmade items along with clothes and lots of baby things! I really was blessed by my family and friends. The shower was perfect!!
Sandra, me, and my mom with the beautiful (and delicious) cake:
My sister-in-law, Amy handmade these bears!
This weekend, Kenny and I worked on the nursery. We bought a window valance and lamp and will be buying so wall decorations soon. It's really starting to come together!
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