I love watching my girls grow and gain different, unique personalities. They are just amazing and I couldn't be any more proud of them.
They have several new tricks that they love to show off! Alex loves to blow raspberries on her forearm...well, make any kind of loud noise! She also loves to sprint to an open gate and try to sneak through!
Keegan loves to play peek a boo and give her animals kisses. It just melts my heart!
They have also started to chase each other around and scream with delight.
They are so amazing and such a gift!
Friday, September 11, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Crazy nights...
So, I was a little late getting back home from my parents. So, the ya-ya's were not too pleased with their mommy. I decide that I will feed them a little something in hopes that they don't wake up in the middle of the night hungry.
YaYa K was not too into eating, was wanting to crawl on her highchair, so I put her down. Man, she smelled really foul, but figured I would finish up with Alex first, then change her. That was my first mistake. Literally, she came crawling up to me and I about vomited. I mean, I change diapers all day long and this was bad. But, still, I decide to wait a couple of minutes while she talks to me at my feet. Then..I just can't take it and I lift her up to take her to the changing table and I get poop all over me. I mean, it was so gross. Of course, she had just gotten a bath right before I left my parents. Poop everywhere.
So, I clean K up (after realizing we were out of wipes, luckily there were some in the basement) and let her free. I went to check out the aftermath. All over me, her highchair, the floor. Oh, and not just on her highchair, but all over her little restraints that she wiggles out of!I am trying to clean it up before the girls decide to play in it and talking to Rob on the phone (while freaking out). And all I hear is silence.
Crap. Keegan has crawled all the way up the stairs, Alex was hot on her trail. So, i have to grab both of them, put up the gate and then put a blanket on the gate because they know how to climb over it to get up the stairs.
Then, I keep finding poop. All over the place. Now, on to mopping and sniffing for poop while drinking. Honey, you owe me one.
YaYa K was not too into eating, was wanting to crawl on her highchair, so I put her down. Man, she smelled really foul, but figured I would finish up with Alex first, then change her. That was my first mistake. Literally, she came crawling up to me and I about vomited. I mean, I change diapers all day long and this was bad. But, still, I decide to wait a couple of minutes while she talks to me at my feet. Then..I just can't take it and I lift her up to take her to the changing table and I get poop all over me. I mean, it was so gross. Of course, she had just gotten a bath right before I left my parents. Poop everywhere.
So, I clean K up (after realizing we were out of wipes, luckily there were some in the basement) and let her free. I went to check out the aftermath. All over me, her highchair, the floor. Oh, and not just on her highchair, but all over her little restraints that she wiggles out of!I am trying to clean it up before the girls decide to play in it and talking to Rob on the phone (while freaking out). And all I hear is silence.
Crap. Keegan has crawled all the way up the stairs, Alex was hot on her trail. So, i have to grab both of them, put up the gate and then put a blanket on the gate because they know how to climb over it to get up the stairs.
Then, I keep finding poop. All over the place. Now, on to mopping and sniffing for poop while drinking. Honey, you owe me one.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Sprinting...
Seriously, how do we go from crawling to sprinting??? Boom-b has been sprinting around for a few weeks, but now K is sprinting everywhere. I really think she just didn't want to walk before...All the sudden, she just started standing up and walking....maybe she was practicing in her crib =)
Saturday, August 22, 2009
A New Day....
So, let's just say I started this blog thing awhile ago...I just stopped blogging. I guess, I didn't like the direction it was going. I have decided to start over, be a little bit more creative.
A little background....My girls are amazing. Literally, I think they are. Born at 30 weeks and 1 day, they fought so incredibly hard. They were in the hospital for a little over six weeks. No oxygen ever needed!!
They are now almost 15 months old! Miss Boombie and Keegie-Weegie are so much fun, still overwhelming at times, but awesome! Boom is walking all over the place and Keegie is determined not to walk. I really think it is because Boombie is. She is my little climber though.
I hope you enjoy this blog...I am going to try and mix it up a bit...blogging about family, friends and trying to save money!!
A little background....My girls are amazing. Literally, I think they are. Born at 30 weeks and 1 day, they fought so incredibly hard. They were in the hospital for a little over six weeks. No oxygen ever needed!!
They are now almost 15 months old! Miss Boombie and Keegie-Weegie are so much fun, still overwhelming at times, but awesome! Boom is walking all over the place and Keegie is determined not to walk. I really think it is because Boombie is. She is my little climber though.
I hope you enjoy this blog...I am going to try and mix it up a bit...blogging about family, friends and trying to save money!!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Happy Birthday Alex and Keegan!
Wow! I really don't know where to start. I can't believe my girls are one. I really, can't believe it. This past year has been the scariest, hardest, most rewarding and amazing time. All wrapped into one. I really wasn't sure we would all make it out alive, but we did and are doing so well. I feel like the past few weeks have gotten so much better! The girls are sleeping well, playing and cruising around like it's their job.
Keegan is suffering from allergies. It's so sad =( But, she still moves and grooves. She has two teeth now and has this new scrunch face that she does. It's freaking hilarious. She is walking behind her walker, so I figure it's only a matter of time. She is also our little adventurer. She loves to explore the house and usually has Alex following right behind her.
Alex is a mommy's girl for sure. She loves to be held and thrown up in the air! She holds her breath for a second when you throw her up and then gets a HUGE grin on her face! She only has one tooth and is able to stand on her own, but hasn't attempted to walk yet. She is also a very smiley girl and we often find her in her crib after her nap just playing around smiling away!
Both the girls light up when Daddy comes home. They love him so much, it's so amazing to see. They also love baby einstein's, which is great when we are trying to have dinner!
I am planning on posting pictures soon!
Keegan is suffering from allergies. It's so sad =( But, she still moves and grooves. She has two teeth now and has this new scrunch face that she does. It's freaking hilarious. She is walking behind her walker, so I figure it's only a matter of time. She is also our little adventurer. She loves to explore the house and usually has Alex following right behind her.
Alex is a mommy's girl for sure. She loves to be held and thrown up in the air! She holds her breath for a second when you throw her up and then gets a HUGE grin on her face! She only has one tooth and is able to stand on her own, but hasn't attempted to walk yet. She is also a very smiley girl and we often find her in her crib after her nap just playing around smiling away!
Both the girls light up when Daddy comes home. They love him so much, it's so amazing to see. They also love baby einstein's, which is great when we are trying to have dinner!
I am planning on posting pictures soon!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
What a year...
A year ago was one of the scariest times of my life. Rob and I had just found out the girls were diagnosed with twin to twin transfusion syndrome and we were in Cincinnati going through testing. Man, that day was the longest and most painful experiences. There was nothing to invasive completed, it was just alot of laying down on my back and I was pretty pregnant. We waited for what seemed like hours to hear the final verdict. They brought us into this cold conference room and started to speak what seemed like a complete foreign language. They then told us that initially they had thought we would be diagnosed as a stage 1 and not need any form of treatment. But, the echo on the girls proved otherwise and that we were a stage 4. Rob and I had to make a tough decision at that point. We could try amnio reductions or do the fetal laser surgery.
Rob and I decided that we wanted to go ahead with the fetal laser surgery. We wanted to correct and give the girls the best chance possible. This type of surgery came with a huge risk and we really weren't sure how the girls would handle the stress. I had so many fears. Fears about the girls futures, fears about waking up. But, we knew that this was the right decision.
After the surgery, we were told that it was indeed the right decision. I had over 40 shared vessels and that amnio reduction most likely would not have worked. The girls' hearts also were doing so much better. And, the doctors were very hopeful for their survival.
Now, here we are, a year later and I have two healthy babies crawling all around and driving me crazy =). At times, I do lose it and get so frustrated because the girls won't sleep. But, I have to step back and realize how lucky we are to have them. I truly feel they are miracle babies.
As for the sleeping. gosh, i don't know what the deal is. They did so awesome when they were separated. Now, not so much. I am sure it is because they are still sick and teething, but Rob and I are both dying. So, we decided that we will put them in different rooms. Rob is up moving a crib now and I almost started crying. I wanted them to share a room..they have always been in the same room. It's just sad. I feel like I have failed in some way. Rob has promised we can move them back once the sleeping gets better, so that makes me happy. Please keep your fingers crossed that we can move them back together soon!
I promise to post pictures soon!
Rob and I decided that we wanted to go ahead with the fetal laser surgery. We wanted to correct and give the girls the best chance possible. This type of surgery came with a huge risk and we really weren't sure how the girls would handle the stress. I had so many fears. Fears about the girls futures, fears about waking up. But, we knew that this was the right decision.
After the surgery, we were told that it was indeed the right decision. I had over 40 shared vessels and that amnio reduction most likely would not have worked. The girls' hearts also were doing so much better. And, the doctors were very hopeful for their survival.
Now, here we are, a year later and I have two healthy babies crawling all around and driving me crazy =). At times, I do lose it and get so frustrated because the girls won't sleep. But, I have to step back and realize how lucky we are to have them. I truly feel they are miracle babies.
As for the sleeping. gosh, i don't know what the deal is. They did so awesome when they were separated. Now, not so much. I am sure it is because they are still sick and teething, but Rob and I are both dying. So, we decided that we will put them in different rooms. Rob is up moving a crib now and I almost started crying. I wanted them to share a room..they have always been in the same room. It's just sad. I feel like I have failed in some way. Rob has promised we can move them back once the sleeping gets better, so that makes me happy. Please keep your fingers crossed that we can move them back together soon!
I promise to post pictures soon!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Payback
So, Florida was awesome. I had an amazing time hanging out with my sissies! We ate, drank and shopped....I think I shopped a little too much, but I found so many deals. I didn't even buy a thing for the girls, I don't think. I think this was the first time I really shopped for myself in over a year. I figured I have earned it.
After returning to Florida, both girls got sick. Are still sick. And I feel like will forever be sick. Rob's sick. PLEASE don't let me get sick. I just want some sleep =) Seriously, when will spring be here and I feel like we can actually leave the house and not come down with something??? It seems like we have one good week and then one bad month. I just don't get it. THANK the LORD for my sister in law Erin. She was here this past weekend and helped out so much! Love her!
In between crabbiness, the girls are getting so funny. Imitating what you do and totally ignoring each other. Unless, one wants the others binky. Too funny. Once things settle, I will post some pics from FL!
After returning to Florida, both girls got sick. Are still sick. And I feel like will forever be sick. Rob's sick. PLEASE don't let me get sick. I just want some sleep =) Seriously, when will spring be here and I feel like we can actually leave the house and not come down with something??? It seems like we have one good week and then one bad month. I just don't get it. THANK the LORD for my sister in law Erin. She was here this past weekend and helped out so much! Love her!
In between crabbiness, the girls are getting so funny. Imitating what you do and totally ignoring each other. Unless, one wants the others binky. Too funny. Once things settle, I will post some pics from FL!
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