I wanted to give everyone an update on these two PRECIOUS babies that are occupying all of my time and energy! The past month has been great! The twins are growing and changing constantly, have outgrown all most of all their newborn clothes, are now wearing size 1 diapers, and are getting better and better at sleeping at night! We have had 2 nights this week where they have slept 6.5 straight hours!!! Mommy was SUPER excited about that! We took the babies on their first road-trip to Brownwood and they got their first round of shots at their 2 month check-up. We have seen their first smiles and love hearing their coos and babble each day. They recognize faces now, love to hold their heads up, love listening to Praise Baby music, and love taking baths!
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| We love our bouncers! |
Our daily schedule now:
Wake up between 6:30-7:30 to eat
Play time until 10:00-10:30
Nap time until 4:00 (eat around 1, then right back to sleep)
Daddy comes home for more playtime around 4:00
Eat around 7:00
Bath and bedtime at 9:00
Eat somewhere around 3:00-4:00 am
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| Loving our bath time! |
Not too bad! We have established this routine after several trial and errors...this is a combination of mommy scheduling mixed with twin scheduling. It is working well! Both babies are still breast-feeding exclusively (YEA!) and we have all gotten much better at feeding. The twins can feed at the same time now which cuts down tremendously on feeding time and they also drink pumped milk in bottles several times a day. This has worked best for us and both babies are growing well so we are keeping it up! I am so thankful that we have been able to continue breast-feeding and are not having to use formula! God is good!
Two Month Check-Up
Last Wednesday was the twins' two month check-up. I was dreading the appointment because I knew they would get their first shots, but excited to see how much my two had grown! We were hoping for good numbers! Our doctor said both babies looked great and healthy, which we are so thankful for!
Tucker weighed a whopping 9 lbs 15 oz (15th percentile) and was 22.5 inches long (33rd percentile). Adelyn weighed 9 lbs 8 oz (19th percentile) and was 22.25 inches long (44th percentile). So needless to say, our tiny little Tucker boy who caught up to his sister at the one month check-up has now surpassed her in weight and length at two months! He loves to eat and is a growing boy! Both babies are skinny for their heights (5th and 3rd percentiles) but are growing steadily so our doctor was pleased!
Now onto shots...this was the part I was dreading! And of course my sensitive little Tucker must have picked up on my nervousness because he had a rough morning before the appointment, not eating well and running 100 temperature before we even went! I will say that the shots were not NEAR as bad as what I envisioned. Tucker cried longer afterwards and Adelyn cried louder during the shot, but both calmed down fairly quickly. Daddy held the babies while they got the shots and I was the consoler afterwards. Thankfully Derek took the day off to help me at home in case they felt bad. Both babies slept a lot the day of the shots and ran low fevers all day and night. I had a long night of rocking babies, giving tylenol, and feeding but we made it through. On Thursday, Karla and Mom came over to help me out which was AWESOME! The babies were still running low fever and both wanted Mama all day. By Thursday evening, most of the fever was gone and the babies seemed to feel much better. We all survived and at least I know what to expect for next time!
Graduation
This past weekend was SUPER busy! Besides being mother's day, I also got to graduate with my MASTER'S degree in Curriculum and Instruction! It was SO exciting to finally be done with this degree which I started 2 and a half years ago! Graduation was easier said then done because it was a lot of work to get me and both babies ready for the event! Derek also had to take care of the twins, parking, taking pictures, feeding, etc. because I was basically stuck at the graduation! It all worked out and I am so proud that my babies got to see their mama accomplish this goal. Afterwards, we had a hamburger cook-out at my parents which was a lot of fun and then spent the day playing with Uncle Grant, Aunt Hillary, Jordan, and Jaxson. We had a nice evening sitting around in the backyard watching the kids play, Grant and Derek play, and holding the babies. Our evening was complete when Jaxson decided to run around the back-yard naked for about 30 minutes...too funny! I love that goofy kid!
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| Bubba was SUPER happy to have Mama back! |
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| Jaxson's hand on Tucker's head is hilarious! |
I am probably going to cry writing this...but I got to experience my FIRST Mother's day this year! Praise God for His goodness and faithfulness! I have kept this verse close to my heart during this whole journey and this year I got to see God's promise come true...
"He settles the barren woman in her home as a happy mother of children" Psalms 113:9
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| Our God is SO good! |
I knew throughout this journey that God intended to make me a mother. I didn't know how it would happen or what all I would have to go through...but I always trusted that it would happen. What a faithful God we serve! Mother's Day was always a reminder that I was not yet a mom...that God hadn't come through...that my body was still broken. I always dreaded the day and hated being reminded of my brokeness. Looking back...I wish I had been better, wish I could have trusted God more, wish I could have celebrated all the wonderful mothers out there who have been influences on my life. I wish I had focused on the positive role models in my life and celebrated my own mother, instead of dwelling on my own pain. Thank God for the gift of forgiveness, because I have had to ask for it several times for my selfish behavior!
Thankfully, our God chose to make this year be the year that I got to see His promise unfold. I got to wake up on Mother's Day to the two most beautiful babies I have ever seen who were waiting for me with a sweet wrapped present in between them. The twins got me a boy and girl dangle charm for my Pandora bracelet which I proudly wore to church. Church was even more fun, as the twins were very active in needing mama during the service. I was out of church more than I was in calming Tucker, feeding both babies, changing diapers, etc. I wouldn't have it any other way! How fitting it was to be needed as a mother on this special day! Daddy even gave me a gift that day by letting me take a nice long nap by myself in our room...amazing! All in all, it was a super sweet, precious day. God is good!
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| Opening my first present from the twins! |
These past 10 weeks...
have definitely been the best of my life! I still have to pinch myself sometimes to believe that I really have these two precious babies. My heart is completely over-joyed at becoming a mother and I love all the wonderful things that come with it! My two blessings are extremely sweet!
Adelyn is still Miss Personality keeping us entertained with her funny noises and coos. She is very easy going and will go to just about anyone. She can sleep anywhere, loves to be held, and is a party animal at night. I catch her talking to her bumper pads on the monitor all the time. She is also a scooter and will scoot her way off the pallet when she is ready to wake up! She gives funny one eyed smirks and has amazing full smiles. She takes her time eating and would nurse all day long if I let her...ha! She can still wear newborn clothes, but is slowly out-growing them. All in all, she is the sweetest little thing ever! We are pretty sure her hair is going to be some shade of red, although right now it is mostly bald...haha!
Tucker Boy is still very attached to his mama! He is my sweet, sensitive boy and does not like change! He is super alert and aware any time we are in a new surrounding or someone new is holding him. He tracks mama around the room and is particular about who he takes his bottles from! He is also SUPER snuggly and sweet and is my good eater! He would probably sleep through the night if sister wasn't waking up...and usually doesn't even open his eyes when we feed at night. He gives huge full mouth smiles and smiled at Ady this week which was super cute. Tucker boy is strong and loves to hold his head up already and will straighten his legs to standing if you hold him. He is starting to reach for toys and bat at them when he can. He talks and coos a little bit...when sister lets him get a word in!
As for me, I LOVE being mama to these two! Month two was definitely easier than month one...haha! My days just keep getting better and better and Derek and I are extremely thankful and grateful for our blessings. We are so glad that we serve a God that is so much bigger than our own weaknesses and has such better plans for our lives!
Prayers
We ask that you continue to lift these sweet babies up in prayer with us as we work to raise them the best that we can. We are constantly praying for safety and health for these two, that God will help mold us as parents, and that we raise these children to know and love God daily. We covet your prayers daily and ask for help in raising these children. We know that God has surrounded us with godly parents, friends, and family that will love and support our children throughout their lives!
Also, please pray for me next week as I return to work. I am going to be one sad mama! I know that the babies will be in good hands (Grammy and Derek) but that will not stop me from missing them! I am praying that the days go quickly and that I will soon be home with my sweet babies!
Hope you enjoy the pictures...it is CRAZY hard to get good pictures of both of them, but we try! Hope I can update soon, but if not know that it is because I am loving on these miracle babies! Love to all!
