One month old!!

How is this possible? How is it that my babes are already a month old? Where is the time going? And boo! My maternity leave is already a third over :(

We really, really, really tried to take some fabulous pictures is honor of their month birthday. However, Josh & Jules had other plans. I tried to take their pictures after every feeding (as that is when they're awake - the rest of the time they are sleeping). They are just so much cuter when their eyes are open, because their eyes are HUGE and beautiful. However, it didn't work out that way. They either fell asleep or cried the entire time. So, this is as good as it gets. We have both of them asleep and Josh hunched over so he looks like he doesn't have a neck, poor thing, ha!! We even did matching outfits and I made a sign and everything. Don't they know the trouble I went through for this?

Also, I realized that I don't have a picture of me and my babies. How crazy is that? They are a month old and I don't have a picture of me with them! I end up always being the photographer. Now, there is ONE of me in the hospital with them, but that was the day after delivery: post preeclampsia, morphine, no sleep, hair in knots, etc and it is awful. I look like Don King (seriously, not joking). So, we won't be posting that jem on the old blog.

Update on the babes

The Baby Striblings are officially full-term! Woohoo! They turned 40 weeks yesterday. Hopefully, this will make life a little easier. At least that what the doctors say.

We are still dealing with babies with intentional issues. Boo!! They are still spitting up alot, vomiting, very gassy and just all-around fussy. Yes, I know it could be worse. They could have colic and cry for hours on end, so thankfully we aren't dealing with that. There is a light at the end of the tunnel though - WE HAVE ZANTAC!! It has been called into Walgreens. Please say a prayer that this will help them (and me...and Jake...and any and all helpers) , as I have thought for a while that they simply suffer from acid reflux.

They are still cute as ever and I can't stop staring at them. Every day they look so different. I hope I don't forget all this time. Most moms of twins say that they forget the first few months, as its such a blur and they probably have just blocked it out, LOL. Its a good thing we take tons of pictures!

Its hard to believe they are three weeks old already. Time is absolutely flying by. It seems like yesterday we were a month out from delivery, and now they are here and have just settled into our lives like they have always been here the whole time.

We are trying to do some sleep training. Its hasn't been very successful so far, as they have been premature, and as I said before, you really can't do anything like you can with normal babies until they are full-term. So, hopefully starting now it will get better. We have changed our schedules around it seems like 100 times already, but here it is so far (or at least what we are attempting to do so far).

7:00 - wake, feed
8:00 - nap
10:00 - wake, feed
11:00 - nap
1:00 - wake, feed
2:00 - nap
4:00 - wake, feed
5:00 - nap
6:15 - bathtime
6:30 - feed, then bed time
9:00/9:30 - feed again

Then they usually wake twice in the night to feed again. Sometimes (uggggg) three times.

So....riddle me this. With all this naptime, how come I am not sleeping?? Good grief! Where does the day go?

We are Tennessee fans!

My friend, Julie Hacker's parents got Josh and Jules a tailgating basket. It's black and says, "Tailgating with Josh and Jules - the twins", in honor of tailgating at football games. Well, what better time to stage a photo op? Now, the problem is that the only UT outfits we have are 3-6 months, but we just had to try them on. After all, they can probably only fit in their picnic basket for so long. But, seriously, have you ever seen anything more precious in your life? I love playing dress up with my dolls!

Bathtime

We still love our pacifiers!

Jules with her paci.

Josh with his. They are still so big for their face!

Bedtime with pacifiers!

2-week Doctor Appt

Well, we had another very good doctor appointment! We actually called and got in a lot sooner than we thought because my sweet babies are still suffering from intestinal issues. They are still very grunty, very gassy, and very spit-uppy.

However, I have some chunkers on my hands!! The doctor wanted to see them sooner because he was worried than with the vomiting and spit ups, they weren't gaining weight. But, they have put on weight nicely! In fact, they are gaining weight very rapidly. Sweet Jules is a superstar! She now weighs 5lb13oz, and Josh weighs 6lb1oz. He has hit the 6lb mark, and she has gained a whole pound in a week and a half! It makes me a little sad though because she is my little, teeny tiny, porcelain doll. And now she may overtake her brother!

They told me I could start breastfeeding again, which I have been doing. Well....honestly I haven't started breastfeeding. I have been pumping and doing the bottle thing. I hate to admit it, but it is just so much easier. I feel terrible about it, I really do. And I had a hard time deciding to do it. But, at least I can pump. I have a huge supply, and we haven't even had to supplement yet with formula. Speaking of that, they gave us a new formula to try. Its an Emfamil formula specifically for babies with dairy allergies and colic.

Other than that, all is well! I was at the doctor all day yesterday thinking I had a blood clot in my leg. Turns out, I have irritated my sciatic nerve! WTH!! How does that happen??? So, now I am back on paid meds. Good grief.

My heart is full

Happy Two Week Birthday precious angels!!

This one makes my heart full...


Josh had the hiccups and he literally rolled to his side and reached over and grabbed and held Jules' hand. Seriously, could anything be more precious???



In this one you can tell how small they really are. The bouncy seat is usually for only one baby. Both of mine can fit in there quite easily and still have a lot of room :)



In other news, we have developed tummy issues. Poor things. The pediatrician thinks they might be allergic to my breastmilk :( or formula, or have acid reflux. We are on a trial and error for the moment. So, I am on a 5 day break from breastfeeding and they are on strictly formula. I, in the meantime, have to take all dairy products out of my diet, as well as anything acidic. This has been quite hard!!! But, they are worth it in every way imaginable. I just wish they felt better :)