Day 28 - busy day

Brian had to go back to work today :(

Thankfully my mom has come to stay and help me with the babies during the day.  We had a busy afternoon today including a trip to the lactation consultant and Josie's first Dr. Appointment.  

Both the LC and Dr were impressed with the twins.  They are eating well, sleeping well and popping well - everything a baby should be doing.  

We also weighed the babies today.  Josie is a woping 4 lbs 15 oz and James is a mammoth 5 lbs 12 oz.  They are both exceeding the goal of gaining 15 -30 grams per day, which makes us very happy parents.

Today we also got to meet our new family Dr. She is amazing.  Very kind, attentive and compassionate.  Because the twins are so tiny she will be seeing them once per week until they are 2 months old so that we can track their weight gain.  Despite being little they are developing well.  Both James and Josie are developing their neck muscles during tummy time and are able to follow our voices with their eyes and heads when we talk to them.

Tomorrow we are going to be having a quiet, easy day at home to avoid the cold.  Bundle up everyone.  

Day 27 - first outing with the twins

So today we took the twins on their first outing.  We took them to meet their faith family at Islington United Church.  Brian and I planned ahead and we actually arrived at church an hour early so that we could feed the babies before the service. As expected we got a very warm welcome.  It was wonderful to get to introduce so many people at IUC to our little ones.  And the twins were great during church.  They both fell asleep about half way through the service.  

At home life is great.  We have had lots of visitors and people have been bringing us  meals and snacks which is so kind and helpful.  We are very lucky to have such great family and friends.  

Tomorrow my mom and I will take the babies to see the Peel Public Health lactation consultant to make sure the twins are growing the way they should be.  Then we have Josie's first Dr.s appointment.  I am sad that Brian has to go back to work, it has been so great being home together.  But someone has to bring home the bacon and I am happy that I get to stay home to snuggle with our little ones.  

Day 25 - lazy day with our babies

So today we are having a lazy day at home with the babies. So far being the parents of twins is pretty easy (probably because Brian and I are both home and because Jane and Dave stayed over last night to help with the 11 pm and 5 am feeding, and brought us dinner, and for lunch today we had food that Kat and Jason brought over).  The twins are currently asleep in their basinette - it is so cute how they turn towards each other as they sleep.  Brian and I have been using this down time to organize the nursery and get some marking done (I am so glad that I don't have marking to do!)

We are expecting a few visitors this afternoon and will probably have a lazy evening and hopefully a quite night.  I am loving life right now!

Day 24 - first day home

It's 3:30 pm.  The twins just finished eating and are now cuddling in my lap. I am so in love with these two it is crazy.  But how could I not be, they are just so darn cute.  

Sammi, Lexi and Dee were there to welcome us home today and they helped with the twins first bottle feed at home.  So far, everything is going smoothly, but will I still feel this way at 3:30 AM?

Day 24 - good bye NICU!!!!!

23 days after our babies were born they have both been discharged from the hospital and we are going home!

We have lots of follow-up appointments booked for the next few weeks but the babies are healthy and happy and ready to come home!

When I first found out I was having twins I decided that they were going to be born January 2nd.  Obviously God had other plans, and January 2 was meant to be the day they came home.  

Those who have been waiting to visit, give us today to get settled and then feel free to come on over!  We can't wait for you all to meet our little ones.  

IUC folks we are coming to church on Sunday - not sure what service yet but probably 1st.  See you all then.

Xoxo MBJJ

Day 23 - a room with a view

It is the day before Josie is set to leave the hospital and she's been upgraded to one of the coveted beds beside the window!  We had a great snuggle this afternoon while we watched the cars drive by.

The pedestrian came to check little Josie today and gave her the green light to go home.  So, now we just wait until tomorrow for her to be 7 days spell free and we can take her home!

Update: before Josie's bath we weighed her .  She is now 4 lbs. 11 oz.  that is 2 oz bigger than James when he came home from the hospital.  We have a dr. Appt for them on Monday and it will be interesting to see how much they grow when they are home with us.   

Day 23 - happy new year

James was wide awake for the stroke of midnight last night.  We had a pretty low-key night with good friends, food and of course Catan. Emily also got to help take care of her little cousin.  She is going to be a great help with the twins this summer!

 James continues to do really well at home.  He is eating more than the required minimum for his size, sleeping lots and seems to have more time when he is awake and alert.

We have established a good night time routine with him but all that will change when we add to Josie tomorrow.

I miss her so much when I am not at the hospital and I can't wait for her to come home and join our family.  Our home just doesn't feel complete when she's not here.