Whenever we are out in public with the babies, we get asked the same questions over and over. I can usually guess what someone is about to ask. Here are the most commonly asked questions, and the answers that I always give.
Are they twins? Yes
Are they identical? Um... no
Were you on fertility drugs? Nope
Do twins run in your family? Nope - twins were a complete surprise
How much did they weigh when they were born? Addison was 4 lb. 7 oz. and Fischer 3 lb. 15 oz.
How much do they weigh now? Around 14 pounds
Do they sleep? Fischer sleeps great at night, and we are still working on Addison
Are you done having kids since you have a boy and a girl? Yes
Man, you have your hands full! (I know that isn't a question, but we hear that all the time.)
Some of the questions can get personal, but the truth is, I love being stopped by people because I love showing off the babies. :) One day, the questions will stop and that will just show me once again how fast they are growing. It amazes me that they will be 7 months old soon. We are creeping towards their year birthday, and I just can't believe how fast it's all going!
Friday, September 11, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Last night we went out to eat and tried the babies out in the restaurant highchairs for the first time. We went to a Mexican place because we knew it would be quick incase the babies freaked out. I bought two of those high chair/shopping cart covers for the big event. They did great! They didn't cry at all and actually sat in them for our whole meal. I brought some toys and some puffs, so they ate a few of those while we ate. The covers sort of swallowed them up, but they will grow into them soon, I'm sure. They have straps on them so you can secure the babies in them, and to me it looks like they have giant backpacks on. :)
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
A year ago today, I headed to my 12 week checkup. Scott was in Chicago, but that was OK since this wasn't a "big" appointment. It was just to check blood pressure, heartbeat, and those kinds of things. Little did we know this would be the biggest appointment of them all.
They called me back, checked my weight and blood pressure, then I waited to see the doctor. She asked how I was feeling, and we discussed my concerns about why I hadn't gained any weight, and if fact had lost 5 pounds. She said this was sometimes common in the first trimester, and just to keep eating! Then she went to listen to the baby's heartbeat and couldn't find it. A friend had told me already that sometimes it would take awhile to find the heartbeat on the handheld doppler, so I didn't worry when she couldn't find it. She finally found it, but also found something else. An extra membrane. She sent me across the hall to check it out on the better ultrasound machine. And sure enough, there was baby #2. I quickly had my reason about why I wasn't gaining weight. I wasn't eating enough for both babies!! The rest of the two hour appointment is sort of a blur, but I remember walking to the car and as soon as I got in I started crying. I don't think I stopped crying for quite some time. So many things were going through my head about carrying and having twins.... the risks of multiple pregnancies, the financial aspects, how we would need two of everything... I even thought about having to buy 2 cars when they are in high school, two college tuitions, etc... I thought about everything. I finally got ahold of Scott and he couldn't have been more excited. We were not on the same page at all!! I came around, but it took a few days. Now I can't imagine having it any other way!
We are so lucky to have two healthy babies! They are doing great and are continuing to do new things everyday. They are so much fun to watch. The past couple days, Addison has really enjoyed watching her hand. She opens it, then closes it, then moves her fingers, then turns her hand upside down. She seems in awe of her own hand! They have both discovered tags on toys.. the little white tags that have washing directions or other information. If we give them a toy, they go straight for the tags and just start chewing on them. Soon we'll have to remove them all.
I am still doing a tooth check every morning, but nothing yet! They are both still getting up on their knees, but haven't quite gotten up on all fours yet. Addison did get up on her knees and elbows on Monday, so I think she's very close! Fischer has really "discovered his voice" lately and does this screaming noise a lot and it is LOUD!! I guess he has a lot to say and wants to be heard.
We go to the Doctor on Monday for another shot, so I'll have a weight update then!
They called me back, checked my weight and blood pressure, then I waited to see the doctor. She asked how I was feeling, and we discussed my concerns about why I hadn't gained any weight, and if fact had lost 5 pounds. She said this was sometimes common in the first trimester, and just to keep eating! Then she went to listen to the baby's heartbeat and couldn't find it. A friend had told me already that sometimes it would take awhile to find the heartbeat on the handheld doppler, so I didn't worry when she couldn't find it. She finally found it, but also found something else. An extra membrane. She sent me across the hall to check it out on the better ultrasound machine. And sure enough, there was baby #2. I quickly had my reason about why I wasn't gaining weight. I wasn't eating enough for both babies!! The rest of the two hour appointment is sort of a blur, but I remember walking to the car and as soon as I got in I started crying. I don't think I stopped crying for quite some time. So many things were going through my head about carrying and having twins.... the risks of multiple pregnancies, the financial aspects, how we would need two of everything... I even thought about having to buy 2 cars when they are in high school, two college tuitions, etc... I thought about everything. I finally got ahold of Scott and he couldn't have been more excited. We were not on the same page at all!! I came around, but it took a few days. Now I can't imagine having it any other way!
We are so lucky to have two healthy babies! They are doing great and are continuing to do new things everyday. They are so much fun to watch. The past couple days, Addison has really enjoyed watching her hand. She opens it, then closes it, then moves her fingers, then turns her hand upside down. She seems in awe of her own hand! They have both discovered tags on toys.. the little white tags that have washing directions or other information. If we give them a toy, they go straight for the tags and just start chewing on them. Soon we'll have to remove them all.
I am still doing a tooth check every morning, but nothing yet! They are both still getting up on their knees, but haven't quite gotten up on all fours yet. Addison did get up on her knees and elbows on Monday, so I think she's very close! Fischer has really "discovered his voice" lately and does this screaming noise a lot and it is LOUD!! I guess he has a lot to say and wants to be heard.
We go to the Doctor on Monday for another shot, so I'll have a weight update then!
Monday, September 7, 2009
Friday morning I went to a consignment sale and got the babies a few new books and toys! They've had fun playing with their new things, and here are some pictures.
Last night, we gave the babies some peaches in their little mesh bags that lets them get the juice out without actually eating the food. At first we had to hold it for them, but they started to get the hang of it on their own. Once the figured out what they were supposed to do, they really liked it. It quickly became a juicy, sticky mess and we ended up having to do a quick bumbo bath to rinse them off. We may try a new fruit tonight!
And last but not least, Fischer has enough hair now that he can sport a little mohawk when he wants to. This was after his bath and his hair was like this... we didn't style it for him. :)
Last night, we gave the babies some peaches in their little mesh bags that lets them get the juice out without actually eating the food. At first we had to hold it for them, but they started to get the hang of it on their own. Once the figured out what they were supposed to do, they really liked it. It quickly became a juicy, sticky mess and we ended up having to do a quick bumbo bath to rinse them off. We may try a new fruit tonight!
And last but not least, Fischer has enough hair now that he can sport a little mohawk when he wants to. This was after his bath and his hair was like this... we didn't style it for him. :)
Friday, September 4, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Today is a big day. The babies are experiencing their first Gamecock gameday. They are dressed for the occasion, and very excited for tonight's game. They even wore their Gamecock bibs for lunch today... I hope the fact that they covered them with squash isn't a bad sign. :) They will be in bed for most of the game tonight, but I know they will be cheering from their cribs. They are the cutest little gamecocks!!
They also tried Graduate Puffs for the first time today. We gave them the apple cinnamon flavor. They are supposed to dissolve instantly in their mouths... I tried one first to make sure they dissolved, and that the cinnamon wasn't too strong. It didn't really dissolve that fast in my mouth, but I'm also not drooling buckets like they are. :) They were a little unsure with the first one, but then seemed to like them ok. Fischer kept spitting his out but Addison kept looking at the container for more. I really don't think we'll have eating issues with her.
I've had a taste of fall over the past couple of days and I'm so ready for cooler weather. The babies and I have enjoyed a lot of outdoor time and it's been so nice. Last night the four of us went downtown and walked around, ate dinner outside, then walked around the park afterwards. It was so nice and I can't wait until it cools off for good! Plus, it makes it feel like it's actually football season. Goooo Cocks!!! :)
They also tried Graduate Puffs for the first time today. We gave them the apple cinnamon flavor. They are supposed to dissolve instantly in their mouths... I tried one first to make sure they dissolved, and that the cinnamon wasn't too strong. It didn't really dissolve that fast in my mouth, but I'm also not drooling buckets like they are. :) They were a little unsure with the first one, but then seemed to like them ok. Fischer kept spitting his out but Addison kept looking at the container for more. I really don't think we'll have eating issues with her.
I've had a taste of fall over the past couple of days and I'm so ready for cooler weather. The babies and I have enjoyed a lot of outdoor time and it's been so nice. Last night the four of us went downtown and walked around, ate dinner outside, then walked around the park afterwards. It was so nice and I can't wait until it cools off for good! Plus, it makes it feel like it's actually football season. Goooo Cocks!!! :)
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
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