OK, these pictures are in reverse order of how things happened, but I didn't want to take the time to switch them all around, so we start with New Years.
We had a quiet New Year's at home (until Carlos and Rivers blew the horns and woke everyone up). Oh, and I dyed my hair almost black a couple days before Christmas. It washes out in 10 shampoos though so I haven't totally commited to dark hair yet.
Rivers and CD in their spots watching Ryan Seacrest usher in the New Year.
We got out our fondue fountain and had flowing waves of cheese to coat our dinner in.
Schatze enjoying the snow we've been blanketed with.
The snow was finally sticky enough to build a snowman - Utah powder is great for backcountry skiing, but is often too dry and powdery for snowmen. The trick is to wait until it starts melting.
More than an armful -- and they only weigh about 6 lbs. I still haven't mastered how to pick one baby up when I already have another baby in my arms and they have floppy necks that need to be supported.
Carlos has a picture of him as a baby in his Christmas stocking, so I took one of Dreyton in the stocking I made for him.
After their first baths at home looking fresh and clean.
I like how their hair gets fluffy after being washed. Yes, Reagan has a little bit of red in her hair.
Here is Reagan enjoying the warm water...they both loved, loved, loved their baths.
I put Dreyton in the water in his clothes because that's how we had to do it in the hospital so they'd always be covered up. It's still a little nerve wracking because they're so tiny and slippery.
Rivers got her wish for Christmas - she said all she wanted was to have the twins home from the hospital. Reagan surprised us all and came home on December 17th and Dreyton followed closely on December 23rd. (I could have taken all her presents back since she got her wish)
I was brave and took the two bitty babies to their first doctors appointment by myself. I got lots of looks and comments as I carried both the carseats by myself into the building instead of using a stroller. I won't be able to do that once they each gain 3 more pounds - good shoulder workout. I got a stroller the next day off of craigslist that you just snap both carseats on and go.
Lots of sippy cups and bottles in this pic. Dwight still won't give his up and says he has a big boy bottle because the twins' bottles are really little that we use to measure fortifier into. It's kind of a pain because we have to give them 4 bottles each a day and add different amounts and different types of fortifier for each baby so my pumped milk will be higher calorie to help them grow. I also have to add sodium chloride to Reagan's milk and multivits to both of them.
This is a good example of their personalities. Reagan is the calmest, quietest baby ever who sleeps through everything, and Dreyton is always wide eyed and won't sleep through anything.
It's fun to think about what it's going to be like when they get older. When Reagan is 13 she's probably going to be very glad she has a twin brother when he has his cute friends over.
Christmas Eve night.
This was our first Christmas at our own house without going anywhere and it was a success. Tyler and Amber came over for breakfast and Carlos' family came over for Christmas dinner. They brought all the food which was the best Christmas present I could ask for.
I take lots of pictures of them in their crib together because I still can't believe I have two of them. This was their first time together in the crib.
Dreyton arrives home just in time for Christmas.
Tyler and Amber visit from Oregon and see the babes for the first time.
CD told me to just put that baby in it's bed when I brought her home and asked me to hold him like a baby, but he's warmed up to them now and is always bringing them toys and blankets and has to watch me change every diaper. I heard him talking to Reagan today saying "hello there cutie baby".
My Mom came and helped for a couple of weeks and we went to see the lights at Temple Square with Tanner and Alissa. The crowds and cold unfortunately made that night not so fun. I felt like turning into a bull so I could just put my head down and run through the hoards of people blocking my way.
First night having Reagan home (December 17th). I think I checked on her every 7 seconds.
And this is how I found Carlos asleep at 3am. This picture doesn't do it justice. I got up in the middle of the night to get a bottle and found him slumped over the foot rest with his head resting on the ground. I took a picture to show him because I knew he wouldn't believe me the next morning.
Taking Reagan from the hospital. Turning off all those monitors was a scary and liberating moment. I bought little breathing monitors for them so I can sleep occasionally.
We had a quiet New Year's at home (until Carlos and Rivers blew the horns and woke everyone up). Oh, and I dyed my hair almost black a couple days before Christmas. It washes out in 10 shampoos though so I haven't totally commited to dark hair yet.
Rivers and CD in their spots watching Ryan Seacrest usher in the New Year.We got out our fondue fountain and had flowing waves of cheese to coat our dinner in.
Schatze enjoying the snow we've been blanketed with.
The snow was finally sticky enough to build a snowman - Utah powder is great for backcountry skiing, but is often too dry and powdery for snowmen. The trick is to wait until it starts melting.
More than an armful -- and they only weigh about 6 lbs. I still haven't mastered how to pick one baby up when I already have another baby in my arms and they have floppy necks that need to be supported.
Carlos has a picture of him as a baby in his Christmas stocking, so I took one of Dreyton in the stocking I made for him.
After their first baths at home looking fresh and clean.
I like how their hair gets fluffy after being washed. Yes, Reagan has a little bit of red in her hair.
Here is Reagan enjoying the warm water...they both loved, loved, loved their baths.I put Dreyton in the water in his clothes because that's how we had to do it in the hospital so they'd always be covered up. It's still a little nerve wracking because they're so tiny and slippery.
Rivers got her wish for Christmas - she said all she wanted was to have the twins home from the hospital. Reagan surprised us all and came home on December 17th and Dreyton followed closely on December 23rd. (I could have taken all her presents back since she got her wish)
I was brave and took the two bitty babies to their first doctors appointment by myself. I got lots of looks and comments as I carried both the carseats by myself into the building instead of using a stroller. I won't be able to do that once they each gain 3 more pounds - good shoulder workout. I got a stroller the next day off of craigslist that you just snap both carseats on and go.
Lots of sippy cups and bottles in this pic. Dwight still won't give his up and says he has a big boy bottle because the twins' bottles are really little that we use to measure fortifier into. It's kind of a pain because we have to give them 4 bottles each a day and add different amounts and different types of fortifier for each baby so my pumped milk will be higher calorie to help them grow. I also have to add sodium chloride to Reagan's milk and multivits to both of them.
This is a good example of their personalities. Reagan is the calmest, quietest baby ever who sleeps through everything, and Dreyton is always wide eyed and won't sleep through anything.
It's fun to think about what it's going to be like when they get older. When Reagan is 13 she's probably going to be very glad she has a twin brother when he has his cute friends over.
Christmas Eve night.This was our first Christmas at our own house without going anywhere and it was a success. Tyler and Amber came over for breakfast and Carlos' family came over for Christmas dinner. They brought all the food which was the best Christmas present I could ask for.
I take lots of pictures of them in their crib together because I still can't believe I have two of them. This was their first time together in the crib.
Dreyton arrives home just in time for Christmas. Tyler and Amber visit from Oregon and see the babes for the first time.
CD told me to just put that baby in it's bed when I brought her home and asked me to hold him like a baby, but he's warmed up to them now and is always bringing them toys and blankets and has to watch me change every diaper. I heard him talking to Reagan today saying "hello there cutie baby".
My Mom came and helped for a couple of weeks and we went to see the lights at Temple Square with Tanner and Alissa. The crowds and cold unfortunately made that night not so fun. I felt like turning into a bull so I could just put my head down and run through the hoards of people blocking my way.
First night having Reagan home (December 17th). I think I checked on her every 7 seconds.
And this is how I found Carlos asleep at 3am. This picture doesn't do it justice. I got up in the middle of the night to get a bottle and found him slumped over the foot rest with his head resting on the ground. I took a picture to show him because I knew he wouldn't believe me the next morning.
Taking Reagan from the hospital. Turning off all those monitors was a scary and liberating moment. I bought little breathing monitors for them so I can sleep occasionally.
3 comments:
Tasha,
It is so fun to catch up on your family. Corvallis days are such a distant memory, but have some great highlights. Congratulations on the new twins, home and healthy! It really humbles a person to see such helpless and fragile babies enter the world. I have been there a few times. My first preemie is almost 13 now! Time flies. I just wanted to drop you a hello. Amanda (Skidmore) Stevens
Are the Bushnell runners keeping tradition up with unbelievable speed? I am just now enjoying training again with my youngest being two!
Yay! It must be so great to have both of your new babies home! What a great Christmas gift. I ran into your sister at Gymboree last week...I thought she must be shopping for you, then saw that she has her own adorable baby bump! How exciting! She says you are starting to be able to exercise and get back into shape again. That must feel pretty good. You look great and you have such a beautiful family. I'm so happy for you! I am going to be in Park City for a week, the last week in February. I'd love to see you! I'll get in touch with you soon!t
So glad to see you have a blog! I saw it a few weeks ago. Hope you are doing well. It looks like you are doing great. The twins look soooo much healthier:)!!! So happy for you and your cute family! Hopefully we can catch up soon. We live in Germany now. I think that is where you served your mission? We love it so much minus the disgusting food I can't bring myself to eat:( YUCK! Good thing for an american grocery store! Don't worry about those legs....I have all the confidence they'll be muscular again soon....two babies do lots for the arms and legs!
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