Update on the Twins

Jackson came home with us on Sunday. The first night was what Chris termed the "Terror Dome." Jackson screamed every time we put him down. We were completely spoiled in the hospital with all of the relatives and the nurses taking care of him. I miss being able to send Jackson to the nursery to get a few hours of sleep. Last night was a little better and he slept more. Audrey is still in the NICU due to her small size (she is currently 3 lbs 3 oz). She is still in her isolette so that she does not burn calories staying warm. She also had a feeding tube put in to bulk up her feeding and get her out of the NICU sooner. We can't wait to have them both home with us.


Audrey (Right after the C-Section - which would explain my "out of it" look and my awesome hairdo)


Chris feeding Audrey on a couple hours of sleep


Mimi, Granny and Chris with Jackson


Nonna with Jackson


"You are bringing WHAT home?!?"

They Are Here!

The Twins were born on Sept 25 at 8:36 and 8:38 AM. Jackson Thomas was 4 lbs 13 oz and 18 in long. Audrey Lee was 3 lbs 3 oz and 15 1/2 in long (yes, we were surprised due to the info we received from the perinatologist). Jackson came home with us today, but Audrey will need to stay in the NICU until she gets bigger. Chris and I feel so blessed to finally have the newest members of our family.


Audrey in her isolette


Jackson (left) and Audrey together

Light at the End of the Tunnel!

Thursday, September 25th is D-Day (Due Date). We went to the perinatologist last week and he said that the babies were not growing as much as he wanted. This means that there might be a problem with the placenta. The boy is 4 lbs 10 oz and the girl is 4 lbs 5 oz. He decided that he did not want me to stay pregnant past the 36th week. It is hard to believe that the time has already come for the babies to arrive. Chris and I can't wait!

Charlie Gets Schooled

One of our biggest worries about having the twins is how Charlie would react to our new additions. He has never spent any time around kids and is not used to sharing Chris and I with anyone. Today Steve with Fidelio Dogworks came to our house to teach us (mostly me) a few techniques that will be important when the babies and guests come to the house. The first technique is how to get him to forget everything else that is going on and sit. The second technique was getting him to not bark or run at the door when someone rings or knocks. I thought that this would be virtually impossible. He surprisingly picked it up right away. It is amazing what a little can of CO2 can do to get the dog to "snap out of it" when the doorbell rings. The third technique is called "place." Charlie's "place" is different from his crate; this is where he is supposed to go when we want him to stay in his area but not have to be locked up in his crate. We still have alot of work and practice to do before the babies come home, but I feel better about the prospect. It was amazing what we accomplished in an hour. Steve is a miracle worker!


Charlie learning "Place." I was able to drop the leash and walk
away and he stayed put. AMAZING!