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Tuesday, June 19, 2012
2 Month Pictures
As I mentioned in one of my previous posts we took the boys to JC Penny to have their pictures taken. We just got the CD back last week. I still cannot believe how good the pictures turned out. Prepare to ooh and aaahhh. :) I cried when I saw them...they are just so precious.
2 Month Check-Up
We took the boys to the doctor last Thursday (June 14th) for their two month check-up. They have grown so much. Jackson is now 10 pounds 2 ounces and is 22 inches long. Jacob is 9 pounds 2 ounces and is 21 1/4 inches long. You can really tell that Jackson is getting a bit bigger. I can start to tell the difference in their clothes. I have told Jacob he needs to catch up because I have two of everything and my OCD can't handle them not wearing the same thing. :) I guess one of them will always have something a little too big or a little too small. The doctor was very happy with their growth. They both increased in the percentages on the growth chart. We don't go back for 2 more months. They are both eating 4 ounces at feedings and she was happy with that as well as the fact that they are sleeping through the night. I am one proud momma!!!!
10 Weeks: Spring Cleaning and Father's Day
We didn't do a whole lot last week except clean, clean and clean some more. My grandparents came to stay with us for a little while so we had to get the house in tip top shape. Things were starting to drive me crazy anyway because I hadn't done a deep cleaning since before I was pregnant. So I went through the whole house and organized things and cleaned top to bottom. Justin and I literally did something every evening. Justin is such an amazing husband and father. He helped me so much. He cleaned out our garage and painted the floor and helped me with things inside too. I am so proud of our home that we share together with our precious boys.
The boys are doing so good. They are pretty much sleeping all through the night now. We feed them between 8 and 10 and let them sit up for a little bit and then put them to bed. They will sleep at least until 6 or 6:30 and sometimes longer. I have discovered that even if they wake up in the night that they can be re-swaddled or given a pacifier and they will just go back to sleep. Then we get up around 6:30 or 7 to eat and are up for the day. They have definitely learned the difference between night and day. During the day I leave their blinds open and their door open so they are exposed to everything. At even given point of the day there are either two girls playing, the TV is on, music playing or something going on in the kitchen and it doesn't phase them if they are asleep. Then after their 8 or so feeding we snuggle with them for a bit and I put them in their bed and close the blinds and turn off all the lights. They are such good babies.
They are starting to interact more. I have been putting them in their bouncy seats with toys in the morning. You can get a smile here or there out of them. On Tuesday I gave them these little things I call a lovey. I think the technical name for them is security blankey. It is a really small little blanket like thing with a stuffed animal head on the top. Jacob absolutely loved his. It was the first time he seemed to really smile because he enjoyed something. He just cooed and rubbed his face all in it and snuggled with it. It was the cutest thing ever. Jackson didn't care as much for it. He was fine with it but just didn't seem to enjoy it as much as Jacob did.
We did take them to the doctor on Thursday but I will write about that separately.
Then Sunday was Father's Day. Justin's very first Father's Day. I will post the pictures from that later. Travis took them so I have to wait to get them from him. We were supposed to dedicate the boys (we originally planned it for the 24th, then had to change it) but Mom and Dad were delayed getting back from their trip to California so we had to postpone it. It is now back on schedule for the 24th.
The boys are doing so good. They are pretty much sleeping all through the night now. We feed them between 8 and 10 and let them sit up for a little bit and then put them to bed. They will sleep at least until 6 or 6:30 and sometimes longer. I have discovered that even if they wake up in the night that they can be re-swaddled or given a pacifier and they will just go back to sleep. Then we get up around 6:30 or 7 to eat and are up for the day. They have definitely learned the difference between night and day. During the day I leave their blinds open and their door open so they are exposed to everything. At even given point of the day there are either two girls playing, the TV is on, music playing or something going on in the kitchen and it doesn't phase them if they are asleep. Then after their 8 or so feeding we snuggle with them for a bit and I put them in their bed and close the blinds and turn off all the lights. They are such good babies.
They are starting to interact more. I have been putting them in their bouncy seats with toys in the morning. You can get a smile here or there out of them. On Tuesday I gave them these little things I call a lovey. I think the technical name for them is security blankey. It is a really small little blanket like thing with a stuffed animal head on the top. Jacob absolutely loved his. It was the first time he seemed to really smile because he enjoyed something. He just cooed and rubbed his face all in it and snuggled with it. It was the cutest thing ever. Jackson didn't care as much for it. He was fine with it but just didn't seem to enjoy it as much as Jacob did.
We did take them to the doctor on Thursday but I will write about that separately.
Then Sunday was Father's Day. Justin's very first Father's Day. I will post the pictures from that later. Travis took them so I have to wait to get them from him. We were supposed to dedicate the boys (we originally planned it for the 24th, then had to change it) but Mom and Dad were delayed getting back from their trip to California so we had to postpone it. It is now back on schedule for the 24th.
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| Tummy Time |
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| Trey went to the movie with us this week to see Happy Feet 2. Jacob and Jackson stayed at Aunt Amy's. |
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| Jackson sleeping wit his lovey |
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| Jacob napping with his lovey |
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| I was trying to get a picture of his hair sticking up in the back but you can't see it too well. |
9 Weeks: Stay at Home Mom Testimony and Two Month Old Twins
I know I am a couple weeks behind but here is the 9 week update...
Monday I officially resigned from my job. I have been praying since I got pregnant about what to do about my job. I loved my job but knew that my children were much more important. At first I thought I might try to find some work to do from home but I just prayed for God's will. I have found in my life that when you truly release things into God's hands and not try to make anything happen that He will take care of everything. For several months I just prayed and still worried a bit about losing my income. We would be totally fine on Justin's but that was a huge chunk of our income to just stop getting all of a sudden. Then one day while I was pregnant the Lord took me on a journey down memory lane and showed me how he had always provided for me. Every job I had ever had was handed to me. My first ever job was working a hot dog wagon at Neil Sandler Ford on Saturdays. My sister worked it first and when she was done they asked if I wanted to do it so I said yes. I made very good money doing that. I am not exactly sure how long I did that. Then I was a nanny for a little while. A friend of mine called me and said she knew someone who needed help with her children and asked if I would be willing to help her. I was very excited and was there with that family for about a year. (Side note...that job allowed me to buy my very first car which happened to be a dream car for me at the time...a red Mustang) While I was working as a nanny my mom called me one day and said her boss asked if I would be willing to come and work for him. I started working with Mom in March of 2004 and worked there until September 2010. In June 2009 my neighbor at the time started talking to me about what I was going to do since I graduated from UT and asked me to come work for him. That is where I was currently employed. God just reminded me that every job I had ever had came to me without me ever seeking a job. There are more stories within there of how God worked those individuals times out but that is the main point that God provided. So I did not feel released to search for a job to work from home even though I kind of wanted to. I knew that if God had something for me to do He would bring it to me. He always had so why not this time? So I just kept praying for God's will. Then there was a possible opportunity for me to stay with my same company and work from home. While that should seem really exciting I didn't feel right about it and wasn't sure why so I continued to pray and just asked the Lord to close the door if it was not His will because I didn't want to do anything that was not God's perfect will. I thought everything was coming together and then I got a call that they were not going to be able to give me that option. I was thankful for a clear answer and gave them my formal resignation. I am thankful for my time with URS but I always knew it was only for a season. God has given me the desires of my heart to be able to be home with my children. I know it is not for everyone but for me home is where I am to be. I will miss everyone at URS but we will go visit them often. I am so excited about the journey ahead with Jackson and Jacob.
Tuesday was June 5th and the boys were two months old. Where is the time going??? They are getting so big and so much more alert. They went to their very first movie at the movie theater. Regal has summer movies for kids that are only $1 so I told the girls I am keeping that I would take them. We saw an American Girl movie. They did really good.
Wednesday we all went to the pool in our subdivision. It was such a perfect day. It was cool with a breeze in the shade so the boys didn't get too hot but the sun was out and warm enough to be in the pool.
Thursday I went to clean out my office. I didn't realize until I walked in there that I would be emotional over cleaning it out. I am still not sure why that happened but it did none the less. I think it was just the fact that I wouldn't be with some of the close friends I had made over the years there every day. I will still get to see them of course because they won't stay away from these boys for very long. :) It is just a change in seasons and I am thankful for the different seasons in my life.
Friday we took the boys to JC Penny to have their 2 month pictures taken. They did absolutely amazing. They never cried and let us pose them however we wanted. They turned out so good. I was shocked. Therefore we will be spending lots of money there. :) Every picture was so good that there was no way for us to pick so we just bought the CD. That way we can buy whatever we want from Walgreens or somewhere like that. Then after the pictures we went over to Amy and Travis' house for dinner with them and Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad were leaving for vacation so they wanted to see all the kids before they left.
Saturday we took the boys to "Bark in the Park". It is an event they have downtown where dogs are welcome. So of course we had to take Bailey. We had dinner on a patio out on Market Square and just walked a little bit. It was a beautiful night.
Sunday we didn't do too much. We went to church and then lunch and then we came home and took a nap with the boys. After that we began our week long extravaganza of spring cleaning.
It's been another great week watching my boys grow. :)
Monday I officially resigned from my job. I have been praying since I got pregnant about what to do about my job. I loved my job but knew that my children were much more important. At first I thought I might try to find some work to do from home but I just prayed for God's will. I have found in my life that when you truly release things into God's hands and not try to make anything happen that He will take care of everything. For several months I just prayed and still worried a bit about losing my income. We would be totally fine on Justin's but that was a huge chunk of our income to just stop getting all of a sudden. Then one day while I was pregnant the Lord took me on a journey down memory lane and showed me how he had always provided for me. Every job I had ever had was handed to me. My first ever job was working a hot dog wagon at Neil Sandler Ford on Saturdays. My sister worked it first and when she was done they asked if I wanted to do it so I said yes. I made very good money doing that. I am not exactly sure how long I did that. Then I was a nanny for a little while. A friend of mine called me and said she knew someone who needed help with her children and asked if I would be willing to help her. I was very excited and was there with that family for about a year. (Side note...that job allowed me to buy my very first car which happened to be a dream car for me at the time...a red Mustang) While I was working as a nanny my mom called me one day and said her boss asked if I would be willing to come and work for him. I started working with Mom in March of 2004 and worked there until September 2010. In June 2009 my neighbor at the time started talking to me about what I was going to do since I graduated from UT and asked me to come work for him. That is where I was currently employed. God just reminded me that every job I had ever had came to me without me ever seeking a job. There are more stories within there of how God worked those individuals times out but that is the main point that God provided. So I did not feel released to search for a job to work from home even though I kind of wanted to. I knew that if God had something for me to do He would bring it to me. He always had so why not this time? So I just kept praying for God's will. Then there was a possible opportunity for me to stay with my same company and work from home. While that should seem really exciting I didn't feel right about it and wasn't sure why so I continued to pray and just asked the Lord to close the door if it was not His will because I didn't want to do anything that was not God's perfect will. I thought everything was coming together and then I got a call that they were not going to be able to give me that option. I was thankful for a clear answer and gave them my formal resignation. I am thankful for my time with URS but I always knew it was only for a season. God has given me the desires of my heart to be able to be home with my children. I know it is not for everyone but for me home is where I am to be. I will miss everyone at URS but we will go visit them often. I am so excited about the journey ahead with Jackson and Jacob.
Tuesday was June 5th and the boys were two months old. Where is the time going??? They are getting so big and so much more alert. They went to their very first movie at the movie theater. Regal has summer movies for kids that are only $1 so I told the girls I am keeping that I would take them. We saw an American Girl movie. They did really good.
Wednesday we all went to the pool in our subdivision. It was such a perfect day. It was cool with a breeze in the shade so the boys didn't get too hot but the sun was out and warm enough to be in the pool.
Thursday I went to clean out my office. I didn't realize until I walked in there that I would be emotional over cleaning it out. I am still not sure why that happened but it did none the less. I think it was just the fact that I wouldn't be with some of the close friends I had made over the years there every day. I will still get to see them of course because they won't stay away from these boys for very long. :) It is just a change in seasons and I am thankful for the different seasons in my life.
Friday we took the boys to JC Penny to have their 2 month pictures taken. They did absolutely amazing. They never cried and let us pose them however we wanted. They turned out so good. I was shocked. Therefore we will be spending lots of money there. :) Every picture was so good that there was no way for us to pick so we just bought the CD. That way we can buy whatever we want from Walgreens or somewhere like that. Then after the pictures we went over to Amy and Travis' house for dinner with them and Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad were leaving for vacation so they wanted to see all the kids before they left.
Saturday we took the boys to "Bark in the Park". It is an event they have downtown where dogs are welcome. So of course we had to take Bailey. We had dinner on a patio out on Market Square and just walked a little bit. It was a beautiful night.
Sunday we didn't do too much. We went to church and then lunch and then we came home and took a nap with the boys. After that we began our week long extravaganza of spring cleaning.
It's been another great week watching my boys grow. :)
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| Big boy Jackson just chillin with a full belly |
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| Jacob aka Mr. Mittens |
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| Their first trip to the movies. We ran into Karen and had to take a picture to make Bro. James mad. :) |
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| Mr. Mittens chillin in his bed |
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| Jackson...I don't think he was too happy |
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| The boys all ready to go see everyone at URS |
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| Jackson taking a nap in his car seat |
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| My boys relaxin with their momma |
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| Jackson loves to take over his Daddy's chair :) So precious |
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| How sweet is my little Jacob?! |
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
8 Weeks: Sleep, Sleep and More Sleep
Well last week the boys turned 8 weeks old. Time is just flying by. They are becoming more and more alert and it is so neat to look at them and them look right back at you. Jackson and Jacob are just the most precious boys in the world. Last week they started sleeping longer at night more consistently. They had been going 4-5 hours between feedings and I thought that was really great (compared to 3 hours between feedings) but they weren't consistent every night. Sunday night a week ago they went 6 hours between feedings and became more consistent with doing that every night. All last week they would do 5-8 hours between feedings once per night. So that sleep, sleep and more sleep in the title is referring to me. I can sometimes get 6 1/2 straight hours of sleep now at once. I can handle that. I also discovered last week that they were no longer wanting to eat and go right back to bed during the day. Now they like to sit up for a while, have some tummy time or cuddle time for an hour or so before they start getting really drowsy and then they will lay down and take a nap. We can still lay them right down after their late feeding in the evening though and they will go right to sleep. We didn't do a whole lot last week other than hang out around the house. Here are some pictures of my growing boys.
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| Dad's All-Star Kids |
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| Jackson playing with his toys |
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| Jacob playing with his toys |
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| The boys hanging out in the kitchen with me while I wash bottles |
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| Friday morning cuddle time with mom |
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| Jacob |
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| This has got to be one of the cutest pictures yet! |
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| Jackson in Daddy's chair |
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
7 Weeks Old: Circumcision, Big Sisters, Shopping and Swimming
I cannot believe how fast time is flyin by. Last week the boys turned 7 weeks old. They are getting so big. I know they are just now the size of a regular newborn but they were so tiny when they were born that it seems they are all grown up to me. :) LOL They have been out of preemie clothes for a few weeks now and some of their newborn outfits are getting small. I am going to take inventory this week of our next size of clothing to see what we need. We are in newborn sizes now but it won't be long before we graduate to 0-3 month size.
Monday was a traumatic day for the boys. First thing Monday morning they had to be circumcised. Normally that is taken care of in the hospital right after they are born by my OB (Dr. Evitt) but since they were taken to the NICU at another hospital she was unable to do it. The NICU at UT would not do it there and referred us out to a doctor at children's hospital. I was really nervous about it and taking care of them after but it went really well. The first diaper change after was pretty terrible but after that it got better rapidly which I was extremely thankful for. They slept a bit more and didn't eat quite as much in the morning but by late evening they were getting back to normal. Also, on Monday, I started keeping two girls for the summer. They are 10 and 12 and are honestly more help to me than anything I am doing for them. I am looking forward to spending some time with them. Hopefully we can find some fun things to get into this summer. I have a feeling there will be several days at the pool.
Tuesday we didn't do a whole lot. We were planning to go to the pool but it was rainy all day. We went to the mall for a little while and then to Babies R Us for a few things. The girls played the Wii for a while and with Bailey. Bailey is enjoying some attention cause she sho nough don't get it from me. They like playing with her though so it is win win for us all.
Wednesday we were going to go to the pool but it was gloomy Wednesday morning and by the time it cleared off and got pretty it was too late in the afternoon to go and I had some errands to run. Also, Justin was coming through town from Virginia and heading to Nashville so he was going to stop by the house to see the boys and we didn't want to miss him. I put the boys on their tummies for the first time to start working on lifting their heads. They have both had a lot of movement in their heads since they were in the hospital. They both lifted their heads and moved them from side to side.
Thursday I promised the girls we would go to the pool no matter if it was pouring down rain. :) So the boys got to go to Tonya's (Aunt TT) for the first time. They did really well as they always do. I took a pack n play and a monitor and set it up in Tonya's house while me and the girls went outside to the pool. Addison was inside watching over the boys because she wasn't able to get in the water because of some stitches. I think the boys really enjoyed being there. We will probably try to do that several times this summer. There is a pool in my subdivision but the boys would have to be outside and I am afraid of them getting too hot. So it is nice that they can be right inside the house and I can be outside and can just pop right inside the check on them.
Friday I took the boys to the doctor for a weight check. They didn't see the doctor just a nurse. We will not see the doctor for a few more weeks but they told me I could bring them in for a weight check between their one month and two month check up to see if they are over 8 pounds. The doctor told me when they hit the 8 pound mark that we could switch from the extra calorie formula to the regular formula and that I could let them go further between feedings instead of waking them up to eat. I was concerned about Jacob and wanted to check his weight. Jacob and Jackson had made their way up to take four and a half ounces per feeding. Then Jacob backed down and Jackson kept going up. Jacob got very uninterested after about 2 ounces of milk most of the time. Last time we were at the doctor I told her they were taking about 4 ounces. She said to keep increasing as they would take it so that is what I did and Jackson kept increasing but Jacob was backing off. I was getting extremely concerned. So when we got to the doctor they weighed the boys...keep in mind at 4 weeks Jackson was 7 pounds and Jacob was 6 pounds 10 ounces....now three weeks later Jackson is 8 pounds 13 ounces and Jacob is 8 pounds 3 ounces. I obviously had absolutely nothing to be concerned about. The nurse said the normal amount for them at this time was 2 ounces so as long as he was taking that much he was getting plenty. She said if he wanted more and wasn't spitting up a lot he could have more but 2 ounces was plenty too. So I was worrying for nothing but being a first time mom I just didn't know. They had always been eating the same amount and then they were eating very different amounts so I was concerned. Oh well they are growing perfectly and the nurse was extremely pleased with their progress. They are catching up on the charts very nicely. Friday evening we went out to dinner and then had family snuggle time. It was a great evening.
Saturday morning we got up and went to the grocery store. Then we met Grammy out to do some shopping. We have been looking for dedication outfits for the boys. We are having them dedicated on June 24th. I also wanted to find a new outfit for church on Sunday. I got an outfit for church but couldn't find the dedication outfit for the boys. We did get them a couple play outfits. Then we came home and I made a lasagna for Sunday lunch and an Eye of the Round roast for dinner. Then we hung out with our boys and watched a movie.
Sunday I went to church and sang both services. It had been a long time since I had done that. I love singing with our group. I am so blessed to be a part of such a wonderful body of Christ. Justin stayed home with the boys because Jacob had been fussy all morning. I think he had a tummy ache. He wasn't feeling the greatest on Saturday afternoon either so we had stopped and picked up some gas drops. They seem to really help him. We got to Mom and Dad's for lunch and after I just held Jacob to calm him down and let him and brother sleep on my chest for a while. I had missed them so much while I was at church. Being there for two services was a long time away from them. The boys hung out on the "ocean" at Grammy's for the first time today. The "ocean" play mat was bought for Trey. He enjoyed it and so did Taryn and now it is Jackson and Jacob's turn. They enjoyed it and took a nice nap on it too.
Yesterday was Memorial Day and Justin was off work so we got up and went to the grocery store to get stuff to grill burgers for dinner. We got home and I made some sandwiches and then we went to meet Grammy, Amy, Travis, Trey and Taryn at the pool. It was the boys' first time outside at the pool. They did really well and didn't get too hot for a while. They were in the pack n play in the shade under a fan. It was such a beautiful day to be at the pool.
Here are some pictures from the week...
Monday was a traumatic day for the boys. First thing Monday morning they had to be circumcised. Normally that is taken care of in the hospital right after they are born by my OB (Dr. Evitt) but since they were taken to the NICU at another hospital she was unable to do it. The NICU at UT would not do it there and referred us out to a doctor at children's hospital. I was really nervous about it and taking care of them after but it went really well. The first diaper change after was pretty terrible but after that it got better rapidly which I was extremely thankful for. They slept a bit more and didn't eat quite as much in the morning but by late evening they were getting back to normal. Also, on Monday, I started keeping two girls for the summer. They are 10 and 12 and are honestly more help to me than anything I am doing for them. I am looking forward to spending some time with them. Hopefully we can find some fun things to get into this summer. I have a feeling there will be several days at the pool.
Tuesday we didn't do a whole lot. We were planning to go to the pool but it was rainy all day. We went to the mall for a little while and then to Babies R Us for a few things. The girls played the Wii for a while and with Bailey. Bailey is enjoying some attention cause she sho nough don't get it from me. They like playing with her though so it is win win for us all.
Wednesday we were going to go to the pool but it was gloomy Wednesday morning and by the time it cleared off and got pretty it was too late in the afternoon to go and I had some errands to run. Also, Justin was coming through town from Virginia and heading to Nashville so he was going to stop by the house to see the boys and we didn't want to miss him. I put the boys on their tummies for the first time to start working on lifting their heads. They have both had a lot of movement in their heads since they were in the hospital. They both lifted their heads and moved them from side to side.
Thursday I promised the girls we would go to the pool no matter if it was pouring down rain. :) So the boys got to go to Tonya's (Aunt TT) for the first time. They did really well as they always do. I took a pack n play and a monitor and set it up in Tonya's house while me and the girls went outside to the pool. Addison was inside watching over the boys because she wasn't able to get in the water because of some stitches. I think the boys really enjoyed being there. We will probably try to do that several times this summer. There is a pool in my subdivision but the boys would have to be outside and I am afraid of them getting too hot. So it is nice that they can be right inside the house and I can be outside and can just pop right inside the check on them.
Friday I took the boys to the doctor for a weight check. They didn't see the doctor just a nurse. We will not see the doctor for a few more weeks but they told me I could bring them in for a weight check between their one month and two month check up to see if they are over 8 pounds. The doctor told me when they hit the 8 pound mark that we could switch from the extra calorie formula to the regular formula and that I could let them go further between feedings instead of waking them up to eat. I was concerned about Jacob and wanted to check his weight. Jacob and Jackson had made their way up to take four and a half ounces per feeding. Then Jacob backed down and Jackson kept going up. Jacob got very uninterested after about 2 ounces of milk most of the time. Last time we were at the doctor I told her they were taking about 4 ounces. She said to keep increasing as they would take it so that is what I did and Jackson kept increasing but Jacob was backing off. I was getting extremely concerned. So when we got to the doctor they weighed the boys...keep in mind at 4 weeks Jackson was 7 pounds and Jacob was 6 pounds 10 ounces....now three weeks later Jackson is 8 pounds 13 ounces and Jacob is 8 pounds 3 ounces. I obviously had absolutely nothing to be concerned about. The nurse said the normal amount for them at this time was 2 ounces so as long as he was taking that much he was getting plenty. She said if he wanted more and wasn't spitting up a lot he could have more but 2 ounces was plenty too. So I was worrying for nothing but being a first time mom I just didn't know. They had always been eating the same amount and then they were eating very different amounts so I was concerned. Oh well they are growing perfectly and the nurse was extremely pleased with their progress. They are catching up on the charts very nicely. Friday evening we went out to dinner and then had family snuggle time. It was a great evening.
Saturday morning we got up and went to the grocery store. Then we met Grammy out to do some shopping. We have been looking for dedication outfits for the boys. We are having them dedicated on June 24th. I also wanted to find a new outfit for church on Sunday. I got an outfit for church but couldn't find the dedication outfit for the boys. We did get them a couple play outfits. Then we came home and I made a lasagna for Sunday lunch and an Eye of the Round roast for dinner. Then we hung out with our boys and watched a movie.
Sunday I went to church and sang both services. It had been a long time since I had done that. I love singing with our group. I am so blessed to be a part of such a wonderful body of Christ. Justin stayed home with the boys because Jacob had been fussy all morning. I think he had a tummy ache. He wasn't feeling the greatest on Saturday afternoon either so we had stopped and picked up some gas drops. They seem to really help him. We got to Mom and Dad's for lunch and after I just held Jacob to calm him down and let him and brother sleep on my chest for a while. I had missed them so much while I was at church. Being there for two services was a long time away from them. The boys hung out on the "ocean" at Grammy's for the first time today. The "ocean" play mat was bought for Trey. He enjoyed it and so did Taryn and now it is Jackson and Jacob's turn. They enjoyed it and took a nice nap on it too.
Yesterday was Memorial Day and Justin was off work so we got up and went to the grocery store to get stuff to grill burgers for dinner. We got home and I made some sandwiches and then we went to meet Grammy, Amy, Travis, Trey and Taryn at the pool. It was the boys' first time outside at the pool. They did really well and didn't get too hot for a while. They were in the pack n play in the shade under a fan. It was such a beautiful day to be at the pool.
Here are some pictures from the week...
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| The boys on Monday comforting each other after their traumatic day |
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| Tummy Time |
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| My giants after their weight check. They are getting so big |
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| Snuggling with Mommy |
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| How precious is this...I love seeing Justin with his babies |
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| Lazy Saturday morning :) |
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| Hangin out on the "ocean" for the first time |
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| Relaxin at the pool |
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
6 Weeks Old
Last week the boys turned 6 weeks old. We had a semi-busy week. Monday Justin was sick so he was home with us all day. I didn't like that he was sick at all but we sure did enjoy having him home with us. We didn't do much but just hang out around the house.
Tuesday the boys and I went over to Amy's to keep Taryn and Trey for a little while so Amy could go to a meeting. It went pretty well but I have to say it was very interesting to have four children under the age of four. Poor Taryn isn't too sure about the twins so I felt kind of bad for her. We had fun anyway though. I always enjoy being with my niece and nephew.
Wednesday I had my 6 week check up with Dr. Evitt. Everything was perfect and I was released from all restrictions. That meant I was able to go back to praise team practice full time, vacuum and work out. Three things I was very much so looking forward to doing. I stop going to praise team practice about 6 weeks before the boys were born when I was put on bed rest and went back to practice three weeks ago but haven't been singing much at practice and definitely not on Sunday's. I hadn't used the vacuum since probably November or December. Justin wouldn't let me. I know it sounds weird but I do enjoy cleaning my home. I was ready to start working out too because I want to get into better shape to be healthy for my boys. I am already down 4 pounds below where I was at my first doctor's appointment at 8 weeks pregnant. I am pretty excited about that and hope it keeps coming off.
Thursday I decided I was going to go for an early morning walk with the boys in our subdivision. Two large hills later I thought I was going to die and realized just how out of shape I really am. I did not think about having to push the stroller up the hills. I was so sore but still felt good about being able to do something. Thursday night I went to praise team practice. My sweet friend Erin came to help me with the boys. Justin was out of town and I don't like them staying up on the stage in front of the monitors. I am afraid it is a little too loud for them so I asked Erin to come sit with them off the stage while I practiced. I am so thankful for my wonderful friends who are so willing to help any time I need it. The boys will be staying home with their daddy while I go to practice when he is in town.
Friday the boys and I went to meet my friend Amanda and her boys at the mall for lunch and to walk around a bit. We had a great time. Again...So thankful for friends!!!
Saturday Justin, the boys and I went down to Market Square downtown. We were heading for biscuit festival but when we got down there it was lunch time and we wanted something more than biscuits. :) We ate some lunch and then walked around for a little while through the Farmers' Market. It was such a beautiful day to be outside. After that we did a little shopping and then hung out at home for the evening.
Sunday we all went to church and I got to sing again for the first time in a long time. I do love to sing for the Lord. He gave me my voice and I will use it to ever praise Him!!!! We spent the afternoon at Grammy and Poppy's with the rest of the family.
It was another wonderful week with my boys. They are just so absolutely precious. It is so neat to watch them grow and to see how different they really are. They are still sleeping most of the time. However, I did notice this week that they are becoming more and more alert and aware of their surroundings. I love to see them with their eyes wide open and now we get to see that a little more often. I am so thankful for my two little boys. They are doing so well. They will go at least one 5 hour stretch at night between meals and sometimes two. So I am getting a good amount of sleep and feeling great. Jackson usually takes between four and half and five ounces of milk/formula and Jacob takes anywhere from three to four and a half ounces. Jacob has had pretty bad baby acne for the last two weeks at least but it is starting to clear up. It started out looking like oily pimples and then it dried out and started peeling. His poor little face looked so bad but is looking much better now. Hopefully it will completely clear up soon.
Here are some pictures from their 6th week.
Tuesday the boys and I went over to Amy's to keep Taryn and Trey for a little while so Amy could go to a meeting. It went pretty well but I have to say it was very interesting to have four children under the age of four. Poor Taryn isn't too sure about the twins so I felt kind of bad for her. We had fun anyway though. I always enjoy being with my niece and nephew.
Wednesday I had my 6 week check up with Dr. Evitt. Everything was perfect and I was released from all restrictions. That meant I was able to go back to praise team practice full time, vacuum and work out. Three things I was very much so looking forward to doing. I stop going to praise team practice about 6 weeks before the boys were born when I was put on bed rest and went back to practice three weeks ago but haven't been singing much at practice and definitely not on Sunday's. I hadn't used the vacuum since probably November or December. Justin wouldn't let me. I know it sounds weird but I do enjoy cleaning my home. I was ready to start working out too because I want to get into better shape to be healthy for my boys. I am already down 4 pounds below where I was at my first doctor's appointment at 8 weeks pregnant. I am pretty excited about that and hope it keeps coming off.
Thursday I decided I was going to go for an early morning walk with the boys in our subdivision. Two large hills later I thought I was going to die and realized just how out of shape I really am. I did not think about having to push the stroller up the hills. I was so sore but still felt good about being able to do something. Thursday night I went to praise team practice. My sweet friend Erin came to help me with the boys. Justin was out of town and I don't like them staying up on the stage in front of the monitors. I am afraid it is a little too loud for them so I asked Erin to come sit with them off the stage while I practiced. I am so thankful for my wonderful friends who are so willing to help any time I need it. The boys will be staying home with their daddy while I go to practice when he is in town.
Friday the boys and I went to meet my friend Amanda and her boys at the mall for lunch and to walk around a bit. We had a great time. Again...So thankful for friends!!!
Saturday Justin, the boys and I went down to Market Square downtown. We were heading for biscuit festival but when we got down there it was lunch time and we wanted something more than biscuits. :) We ate some lunch and then walked around for a little while through the Farmers' Market. It was such a beautiful day to be outside. After that we did a little shopping and then hung out at home for the evening.
Sunday we all went to church and I got to sing again for the first time in a long time. I do love to sing for the Lord. He gave me my voice and I will use it to ever praise Him!!!! We spent the afternoon at Grammy and Poppy's with the rest of the family.
It was another wonderful week with my boys. They are just so absolutely precious. It is so neat to watch them grow and to see how different they really are. They are still sleeping most of the time. However, I did notice this week that they are becoming more and more alert and aware of their surroundings. I love to see them with their eyes wide open and now we get to see that a little more often. I am so thankful for my two little boys. They are doing so well. They will go at least one 5 hour stretch at night between meals and sometimes two. So I am getting a good amount of sleep and feeling great. Jackson usually takes between four and half and five ounces of milk/formula and Jacob takes anywhere from three to four and a half ounces. Jacob has had pretty bad baby acne for the last two weeks at least but it is starting to clear up. It started out looking like oily pimples and then it dried out and started peeling. His poor little face looked so bad but is looking much better now. Hopefully it will completely clear up soon.
Here are some pictures from their 6th week.
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| Just hanging out with mom |
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| All ready to go to Aunt Amy's |
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| Jacob and mom cuddling |
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| Getting ready to go to the doctor with mommy |
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| Mommy and Jackson cuddling |
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| Just hangin out with each other |
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| Jackson napping with Daddy. Just so peaceful |
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| Sleeping at Grammy and Poppy's |
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