Parenthood is definitely the best thing we've ever done! We still can't believe how lucky we are!
We started to get somewhat of a regular routine started this week as Bryan returned to work. It's challenging to work around the exhaustion, but we're splitting up nighttime feedings, & Michelle's parents are helping as well. They are also moving out of our house & into their new home this week - we will miss their help! Good thing they're only a few miles away!
Sleepy guys... Daddy & Casen snoozing after work.
Our sweet baby boy...
Mommy & Casen catching a quick nap on the couch.
Michelle's parents LOVE being grandparents!
Bryan's parents & sisters drove in from Dallas to visit last weekend. The NICU only allowed parents & grandparents to see the babies while they were in the hospital, so Aunt Megan and Aunt Lindsey came to meet Casen & Collins for the first time. They all had a great time getting to know each other.
Casen and Collins had their 1st well-check appointments this week with our pediatrician, Dr. Kae McCrory. They surprised us both by weighing the exact same - 4 lbs 6 oz. It's reassuring to see the weight gain, especially from Casen! He carries most of his weight in his arms & legs and is actually a full inch longer than Collins! He barely fits in some of his preemie clothes now and the majority of sleepers fit his arms at three quarter length! He is starting to fill out in his face, though & we're glad to see a little baby chub! For now we're still on an every 3 hour feeding schedule until they get closer to term baby weight (6.5 or 7 lbs.) Dr. Kae is happy with how they're both doing so far and we go back for our next well-check in 3 weeks.
Since we came home, we've been gradually introducing our dogs to the babies. Zeke is oblivious, but Mia has been extremely curious since she heard their first little cry. She's done really well & has been very gentle around the babies. However, she's also shown a slight bit of unhealthy interest in the baby's things - she chewed up a dirty diaper(YUCK!), chewed up a bottle, & did her best to curl up on their newborn lounger. We're trying to keep her stocked up on pets as much as we can when she's not misbehaving!
Even now we are seeing Case & Collins' personalities shine! Collins rarely fusses... Casen is a bit more vocal. He was disgruntled for some reason during nap time & somehow wiggled his way out of his blankie & half way out of his sleeper! It's a good thing Collins can sleep through the distraction!
They are absolutely PRECIOUS!! Just wanted to pass along some of the best advice we got and it SAVED US! There is a DVD called "The Happiest Baby On The Block" GET IT!! It's wonderful. Oh.. and cherish EVERY moment, they, go by so very fast. It took us 4 1/2 yrs to end up with our miracle and he's now about to turn 16 months... it has flown and been the BEST 16 months of our lives!
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