Sleeping arrangements

Yes we are still sleeping in the living room. I really miss my bed and decided to make some changes to get us upstairs. Yesterday I started to put Peanut in his pack n play bassinet I put the F.isher Price Ocean Wonders Aquarium in there with him to help him fall asleep. It's the same one I used with E. I like that it has music, a soft light and bubbling water. E used to wake up at night turn it on for herself and go right back to sleep. We got one off of e.bay so each baby would have his own for their crib. Once Peanut is groovy with sleeping in the bassinet I will put Squeakers in. One baby at a time so I don't lose my mind. The naps went okay. I thought nighttime wouldn't be too bad. Yeah, not so much. He cried and I picked him up to comfort/soothe him. Lather, rinse, repeat. Peanut slept in his swing once again. I just got too tired to keep going. He's in his bassinet right now taking a nap. I wish I could ask him why the bassinet is okay for naps but not for sleeping during the night.
They had their 4 month check up Monday. Peanut-14 lbs 15 oz 24" long. Squeakers- 14 lbs 8 oz 24" long. The doctor was very happy with their progress. They have come so far. Both giggle, clasp their hands, are close to rolling over and do pretty well with tummy time.
I'm doing ok. I believe that all my years bartending/serving have given me the skills to multi task and juggle. What else can you do? You do the best you can.
I would like to get my body back. I started eating better to get started. It helps, also, that I gave up chocolate for Lent. I would love to start working out but that's not going to happen right now. We have no defined nap times. Later in the evening or early morning would work but I'm pooped and would rather sleep at this stage in the game. I do look forward to the warmer weather so we can go for walks in the stroller. I think that will be a big help.

4 months

Squeakers and Peanut

The babies are 4 months old now. It is amazing to see these two small creatures grow so much over the past few months. Especially considering how early they came and how small they were. Squeakers and Peanut smile, laugh, are trying to roll over and take in interest in their surroundings. They are doing well with eating--Squeakers just set a new personal record: 6 1/2 oz in one feeding! Bath time is getting better. Squeakers seems to be enjoying it and Peanut is crying less. Car rides put them to sleep and they like riding in their stroller (hurry up warm weather!).
I am so blessed and thank God everyday for my miracle babies. I am loving being their Mom and am enjoying them immensely.
They keep me hopping. I always feel so bad when I'm feeding one baby and the other baby starts crying. If only I had another set of hands. It's a constant juggling act that is performed here by all of us. We do our best and and the babies are doing really well.
We went looking for tile last night at two home improvement stores. It didn't take us long to get ready to go--I'm really impressed with that. We've got in down to a science.
Life with twins--not just a job, it's an adventure ;-)

Logan and Squeakers

Logan and Peanut

Happy Hearts Day

What did the caveman give the cavewoman? Uhgs and kisses ;-)

Happy Valentine's Day to all my bloggy friends!

Cabin fever

Fall is my favorite season. I love the cool and crisp weather, the changing of the leaves and of course, my birthday. I thought it would be very special to have a baby during this time. Who knew that it meant being cooped up for months with two babies?
Squeakers and Peanut are becoming more awake and alert. They still sleep a lot but we spend a couple hours a day playing. Well, they look at stuff in their play gym really. And tummy time is still spent either crying or falling asleep. Lol.
We went out last Sunday to Weggies and T.arget. E, Peanut and myself. Squeakers stayed home with M because he takes a bottle more willingly. It was very nice to get out. Even though we had a baby--it was way easier to get one ready than two!
The weather here has been very cold and we've had a couple of snow/ice storms. E has already had 5 snow days and a couple of 2 hour delays. I look forward to warmer weather when I can put the babies in their double jogger-finally!-and head out for a stroll.
We are still residing in the living room. We attempted to sleep upstairs last Friday. Squeakers was up every 2 hours while Peanut slept pretty much the whole night. It was just to hard upstairs. We'll try again when Squeakers can sleep for longer periods of time.

Peanut and Squeakers


Peanut, Squeakers and E

Logan and the B.oppy. Who doesn't love a good B.oppy?

Present and accounted for

Mel made me think of when I took my life, death and dying class many moons ago. My teacher said too many of us live in the past and wonder about the future. He tried to get us to live right in the here and now. Enjoy our present time--as is. I was guilty of always thinking about my past and imagining how my life was going to be. My life was being lived without me being present. I try now to "live in the moment".
Time is going by so fast with the babies. Saturday they will be 3 months old! Holy crap! Now more than ever I take my time and enjoy my babies and family.

Let it snow (again)

It started a little bit ago, the snow. E has a 2 hour delay. Tuesday she had no school, Wednesday she had a 2 hour delay and the past two weeks each included a snow day. Gotta love Pa weather!
I am feeling much better. Thank you for all your well wishes.
The babies are starting to sleep a little longer. It happened the weekend I was sick-they couldn't have picked a better time! I'm hoping they will keep it up because I really want to move upstairs. We are still residing in the living room. We tried upstairs and it was just too hard with them being up every 1-1/2 hours.
We met our new cousin A today. She is gorgeous! A full head of dark hair, long legs, fingers and toes and dainty features. She was born Dec. 20. It was great to see her mom-my cousin S (we grew up together) and catch up. S was excited to have company. The babies and I picked up sandwiches from P.anera. The original plan was getting lunch from S.tarbucks through the drive thru but when they didn't have any sandwiches we went to plan b. I get so overwhelmed and nervous about doing things with two babies. It showed me that I can do things and we will be fine. I needed that push. Peanut and Squeakers were great the whole day. I'm so lucky ;-)

Saturday

I have been sick for the past two days. Sinus headache, chills and sore throat. I'm surprised I've lasted this long before going under. Today it's a slight headache and sore throat.
It sucks because there is so much I want to do: get new bottles (we've been using dr. browns because they are the only company I've found that makes preemie nipples) possibly tommee tippee or dr. browns wide neck bottles (so Squeakers can latch on better), look for a dressier cardigan for the baptism (jan 30) and new nursing bras. I just want to get out of the house. It's been over a week.
Watching the Dis.covery channel there is a new show called Flying Wild Alaska. Pretty cool show about the pilots who bring goods all over Alaska. I have an uncle who lives in Adak and he would talk about how cool the moose were. The moose were so big and beautiful. Sometimes they would come into town. I think it would be quite an adventure to travel to Alaska and see some moose. M and I do plan to travel, not for awhile of course. Ireland is definitely on the list. Taking a tour of the G.uiness plant is a must!