Random Thoughts & Pictures

I'm waiting on the next feeding...and enjoying sharing pictures of the girls.  I know I should be sleeping but I'm a little wound up. 

Today goes on record as the first official really tough day.  Most days are predictable and great!  Today, Momma couldn't make nobody happy!  But, we still managed to get some fun pictures.  We had some nice company today and it was great to have folks here to help with the feeding.  That is the best kind of help that there is....it sounds simple, but I love it when someone is here with me at feeding time.  Hint, hint.  :) 

The girls are starting to be more and more alert and I can tell they are beginning to realize when we come near and they know we're gonna solve their problems.....i.e. feed 'em!  They also are making new sounds that are fun to hear.  It is fun to see them look at something like a ceiling fan....they seem to be 'studying' it and thinking so hard.  I  l-o-v-e it!

I'm on a mission to try to find a person to come and watch the girls here at our house once I have to go back to work in October.  I've put my feelers out in several arenas....if you know someone that may be interested, please give them my email address (arb@sc.rr.com)...it would be Tuesday - Friday from 8:30 - 4:30....with two cute little girls.   

Time's runnin' short...so I better add some pictures and sign off for now.  Thanks for stopping by. 

On the Eve of 2 Months

Y'all, I am thrilled and :( all at the same time.  How wonderful that the girls have been here for 7 weeks!  But, the time is slipping through my fingers....and I can't believe next Monday they will be 2 months old.  

They are doing very well and we all are reminded daily of how much support we have from friends and family.  We've had so many loving visitors, cards, phone calls, delicious meals, and generous gifts that I truly wish I had kept a better record to show the girls one day.

I wish you could hear what is coming through the baby monitor right now.....it is hilarious and sweet and hard to listen to all at the same time.  Molly is a grunter and doesn't enjoy being swaddled...but she doesn't go to sleep well otherwise.  

I think we're on the eve of something else, too!  The girls are sleeping longer between feedings.  Up until yesterday, they were like clockwork....waking themselves up every 3 hours to eat.  But, we had a 5 hour stretch night before last....a couple of 4 hour stretches.....and once I get used to it, I'll take advantage of it.  But what's funny is that I find myself worried that they're going past the 3 hour mark and feeling restless until they're up and ready.  They've gained weight really well, so I know it is alright for them to sleep a little longer at this point. 

Well, I'm sure you're all enthralled with these details!  Ha ha.....so, I'll sign off for now.  Thanks for reading our blog.  It is a fun way for me to journal what's going on....and I love it when someone tells me that they actually read it!

Have a great day :)

A Beautiful 4th of July & Updates

The weather tonight at the 4th of July cookout was really nice....a cool breeze....great food....sweet family....

This is Molly in the red plaid outfit...all tuckered out, even before the picnic.

Macy is looking over Daddy's shoulder at the BBQ.  S-w-e-e-t!

I took the girls to the doctor this past Friday and Macy weighed 8 lbs 2 ounces.....Molly weighed 7 lbs 11 ounces.  They're really growing!  All three of us have double chins...but somehow mine isn't nearly as cute as theirs!

Here are some pictures from the past week or so....the pretty blonde young lady is helping me this summer which has saved my sanity!  She is such a huge help to me and truly loves the girls.  I'm trying to get her to drop out of college and help us out full time, but for some reason she doesn't want to do that.  Dang! 

This picture makes me smile.....this was after a feeding during the late night....both of the girls have those spontaneous, fleeting smiles.  I love it!

Some of our "Firsts"

Hi everybody!
It is so nice of you to check in on our blog.
Here are a few pictures of our "firsts" and some from the recent days.

First trip out that wasn't to the doctor or the hospital ... "Welcome to Moes!"

First Bath - Charles LOVES to do the baths!

Our First Car Ride Together - Thanks to Amanda Raper for the loan of the great carseats!

First pictures together at home! 

First trip to Grandaddy's

First trip to Grandpa Mully's - Startex, SC

First Father's Day for Charles (a.k.a. "Papi")

First Trip to Daddy's Work

Mommy's First Car Trip with 2 Babies & 2 Car Seats .... a Much Needed Hair Cut by Mrs. Dawn

Today is THE Day!

Just a short little post here to say that TODAY is the girls' DUE DATE!
Crazy!
I've tried to snuggle them extra today and imagine having carried them all the way until today.
Mercy - I can't imagine!
Tomorrow is mine and Charles' 4th Anniversary.
We are so blessed.
I do not take it for granted.
I'm so very thankful and wish this amount of happiness for everybody.

Love,

Angela

One Month - HOW??

How has a WHOLE entire month passed?  

I now understand why people say, "They grow up so fast...." 

We are so in love with these girls.

Thanks so much for checking in on our blog!

Today I had my postpartum doctor's appointment and that reminded me that my visits with those wonderful folks are coming to an end.  Dr. Risinger said my blood pressure seems to be back under control...so I can stop taking the medicine - yay!  I'll see her one more time in two weeks and then my withdrawals from seeing Mrs. Sylvia and Dr. R and the others will begin.  :(  I owe Melissa Hilton big time for sending me in the direction of that practice.

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3 Weeks Old

Somebody slow down time!!!  I don't understand how they can be almost a month old already.

We took the girls to the Doctor yesterday and got a great, "They're perfect", report!
Macy now weighs SIX POUNDS!
Molly now weighs 5 pounds 12 1/2 ounces!
This means they've each gained a pound since their birth!  I think it is all in their cheeks.

I love them SO much I can't stand it!!!

Two Weeks Old

Well.....can you believe it?  The girls are a little over two weeks old.  Kids grow up so fast.  :)  I cannot believe how happy I am.  Macy and Molly are absolutely precious and I'm thrilled to call them mine.

The girls first two weeks have been BUSY!  As you may know, Molly came home from the NICU on Sunday, May 23.  And life with twins at our home began. 

Each of the girls has had their Newborn Check Up with the Pediatrician.  He said they were "perfect"!
They also had a weight check/follow up type appointment.........and........drumroll......each of them weigh over 5 pounds!

Molly went up from 4 pounds 11.5 ounces to 5 pounds 1 ounce!
Macy went up from 4 pounds 13.5 ounces to 5 pounds 3 ounces!

Aunt Ginger came to visit from Massachusetts and her timing was perfect.  The doctor sent me to the hospital to get a blood transfusion due to toxemia/excessive swelling/anemia.  So, Charles stayed with the girls at home...and Ginger stayed at the hospital with me as we watched the clock for 12 hours.  I couldn't WAIT to get home to see the girls.  Ginger was a great conversationalist...and I showed all the nurses and techs pictures of the girls.   They very sweetly obliged.

Here are some pictures from the last few days.  Thanks for visiting our blog.