More Cute Pictures

Evelyn on the left; Sylvia on the right
Sylvia on the left; Evelyn on the right

Just a few cute pictures from the last day or so. We got "Miracle Blankets" since they wiggle themselves out of receiving blankets we've swaddled them with. These put the babies in a straight jacket wrapped tightly and they nearly instantly fall asleep! Besides a little fussing for David at the 9pm feeding and a little more before the 6am feeding, it was a good night. This mornin we all cuddled in bed together for about an hour.

Hanging with Daddy

David and Sylvia love to chill together! BTW, under that hat is a HUGE fuzzy head of hair David is refusing to cut while on paternity leave. He wants to start a comb-over!

Tummy Time (or not!)

Thought you might enjoy viewing the ladies attempting tummy time. Their bellies were too full to do it! But, off camera later, they both greatly impressed us! Sylvia is on the left and Evelyn on the right.

Love Birds

Red shirt cutie is Sylvia and Blue trim cutie outfit is Evelyn

These girls love each other, but don't show it all the time. This morning while we were getting ready for our daily outing (today to Old Town to buy Meredith some new clothes!), the girls were nearly on top of each other cuddling when we came back to peek on them. So cute!

Walk 2

Thrilling, I know, but we went for a walk around a small lake in our neighborhood. The girls enjoyed viewing the wildlife...they asked for goose liver pate for dinner.

First Walk

Each day, David and I have been assuming a "normal routine." That means we shower, get ready and get out of the house. Typically this just involves running to the store and either David and I stay in the car with the girls. Today, we ran to the grocery and party store for Mexican Fiesta supplies. Since today was the first nice day since we got home (no rain!), we went for a 3/4 mile walk in the neighborhood. I didn't want to over do it, so it was short.

I'm off my pain meds and have been for days, but I was feeling it a bit later that night. However, the whole day consisted of a lot of up/down stairs (which I'm only supposed to do a few times). David reminds me that I need to take it easy, but it's hard not to resume my normal activity level when I feel good. Plus, I need to get this baby weight off!

One Week Old

The girls turned 1 week old today. I can't really tell if they've changed much, but I know they will soon (as much as Mommy doesn't want them to!). Sylvia is on the left; Evelyn on the right.

David feels left out of the nursing process and the girls have yet to figure out that he's not a source of food. Sylvia found Daddy's nose yesterday to be completely inadequate. [On a side note, this was so funny we laughed for hours!]

Mexican Fiesta!

Since today was Cinco de Mayo and our girls have affectionately been referred to as the "party girls" since they were old enough to be felt in the womb, we thought it was appropriate to put on a Mexican Fiesta! The girls had a great time and enjoyed a margarita (Mom's first adult beverage since August!), chips and salsa, and cheese enchilatas. Although they had a hard time staying awake, they had a great time. Evelyn is on the left; Sylvia on the right.

The Girls First Doctor's Visit

We had our first doctor's appointment today. They are 6 days old!!! The visit went well. The girls have not lost any more weight (which is typical) from their hospital discharge weight. Sylvia weighed 5lbs9oz and now weighs 5lbs10oz...almost regaining back to her old fighting weight at birth. Evelyn's hospital discharge weight was 5lbs5oz and now she's 5lbs7oz. The Pediatrician called Evelyn a little Turkey during the exam, it was so cute. She was happy with their overall condition and we are due back in 2 weeks. Attached are a few pics of getting them ready, putting them in the car seats and at the appointment.

[The doc is examining Evelyn in the picture; in the car seats and of them in their crib, Evelyn is on the left and Sylvia is on the right]