Hi, everyone! Sorry I haven't been able to check back in sooner-- this first week at home has been a little bit hectic. Both babies are doing pretty good and we fall in love with them more and more each day :*) but they lost some of their birth weights, so we've been seeing a lactation specialist (I'm nursing both) for tips, etc. Turns out Samuel had a condition called 'tongue tied' so we had to get that clipped and he's been nursing gangbusters ever since--Sarah's been maintaining her weight but not really gaining so I'm giving her extra feedings as much as possible and that seems to be working too. They go back on Thursday for their first Well Baby visit (2 weeks old by then).
Maya's been doing great as a big sister, and dad has been totally sleep deprived but doing a great job as my main helper (his parents weren't able to come help out after all because his mom got really sick).
Here's a bunch of pictures I eventually can't wait to scrap! :-) Thank you all for the kind well wishes and prayers for us! I'm hoping to thank everyone individually when I get a chance! :-)
Carolyne in TX ==================================
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Me bonding with the babies
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Twins taking in the world
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Maya meets her new siblings
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Sleepy Sarah
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Samuel dreaming sweet dreams
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Twins together in bassinet
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Proud papa! :*)
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Dad and Sarah
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Aunt Nita and Niece Sarah
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Samuel asleep
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Sarah meditating
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Father & son talk
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Serious issues being discussed!
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Aunt Nita, Niece Maya, Niece Sarah and Nephew Samuel
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A proud Aunt Nita!
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Maya and Sarah bonding
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A few baby gifts from family and friends
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Sarah having deep thoughts while sleeping
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Dad's smile says it all!
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Dad and Sarah
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Sisters at last
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Maya's version of how a mom feels after having a baby. LOL!
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Hospital food is actually very good!
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One swollen foot, ouch!
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Smiling Sarah and Sleepy Samuel all dressed up
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Maya and the twins
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Sarah and Dad
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Aunt Nita and Samuel
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Maya and Samuel
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Maya and Sarah
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Maya and twins
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Sarah
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"I'm thinking of a number between 10 and..." :-)
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Sarah's going home outfit (don't have a good one of Samuel's though, too much going on!)
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Both going home outfits
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First family picture together (my legs aren't that big, they're very swollen here!)
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First time in new carseats
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Happy siblings
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Home at last!!
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Girlfriends
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Contemplative Sarah
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It's good to be a baby! :-)
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Snuggle buddies
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Talk to the hand, brother!
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Tandem feeding has its difficulties...