3 Months Old!!

I know I'm a little behind on this one because they are actually 13 1/2 weeks old but things have been quite busy around here! 

Brady and Owen have grown so much this last month that we are constantly having to find clothes and diapers that fit!  Brady now weighs (or did as of March 18th) 9 lbs 11 oz and Owen is a hefty 9 lbs 2 oz.  They have both more than doubled their birth weights and are still packing on the pounds.  I hope on their next visit to the pediatrician we can stop giving them iron supplements and adding calories to their milk.

Here's a few pics from the past couple weeks....

Cousin Max came to visit!

Grandma and Grandpa stopped by for a visit

Grammy and Papa got in some snuggles too...

Discussing politics and such

Mom! Seriously another picture....

It's been a busy couple of weeks around here so I hope you are anxiously awaiting my next post...it should be sooner than later :)  Blogging usually falls behind feeding babies, changing babies and a shower!

Love to all.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Just because we can't go anywhere doesn't mean we didn't get into the holiday spirit at the Stoneman house...I am half Irish afterall!!



Thanks Aunt Terri for our bibs!  We had to test them out early...



Happy St. Patrick's Day from our little lephrechans!

Mommy's Little McCuties!

We had to do a little celebrating before hand to check out all of our Irish gear....I couldn't resist!

Has anyone seen my paci???

A lazy morning in bed....so nice!

I hope you all enjoyed the day...we did here!  Cheers!

Just Hanging Out

The NICU staff officially scared us to death of bringing premies in contact with too many germs (i.e. people) during RSV season so the boys and I are at home ALOT!  Our activities right now include eating, sleeping, playing on our mat and hanging in our boppy or swing.  Here's some shots of our activities over the past couple weeks.

Giving each other the one-two punch



One of Rodney's co-workers made this beautiful blanket for the boys



This is the reason they put a harness in the swing

Brady doing a little tummy time

We did manage to make it out on a date for Rodney's birthday and had wonderful babysitters -- Thanks Chinh and Martha!

Happy Birthday Big Guy!

Also, Grammy came over to baby-sit both boys by herself while we went into Dallas for a United Way event.  Grandpa got sick that day so had to stay home.  She did awesome all by herself -- we were both concerned!

And since the weather has been so nice we went outside and hung out in the backyard one afternoon -- that was alot easier way to get some Vitamin K than loading everyone up for a walk.  Ike did a good job supervising the boys activities.

Owen enjoyed chilling at the table

A Place to Lay My Head.......eventually!

We are all so very blessed to have amazing people in our lives.  I've got an amazing friend who spent many hours away from her family helping me design and decorate the boys nursery.  If we are going to be completely honest, she did most of the work while I was "resting".



My coworker, Marisa, made this for the boys :)



Isn't the scoreboard cute....



The curtains were Courtney's first sewing project



So many toys and books already!

Kim Reile painted these letters for the boys

Rodney and Chinh, my brother in law had their first experience putting up a chair rail.  I think it turned out great!  I feel so blessed to have all of these wonderful people in my life.  The nursery turned out amazing and at some point the boys will be enjoying playtime and sleeptime in their new digs.

Many, many thanks to Courtney, Kim, and Chinh...you are such a blessing to all the Stonemans. 

Two Months Old Already....

I can't believe how time has flown by...Brady and Owen are two months old and growing so fast!

Current Stats:  Actual age 8 weeks 1 day old
                       Gestational age 2 weeks 3 days old
                       Brady 7 lbs 13 oz
                       Owen 7 lbs 5 oz

They are starting to getting little fat rolls and rounded cheeks.  It's going to get harder and harder to pick them both up with one arm :)

Here's some photos of the last couple weeks.



Doing a little tummy time



 



I just love this thing :)



What did you say?!?

   My mom (Grammy) came to stay with us for a week when Rodney went back to work.  It was a relief to have another person around during the day for that extra set of hands.  You don't realize how stressful it can be when you have you hands full with one boy and the other one is screaming at you.



Thanks Grammy!

Even with the help it was still exhausting to be up a couple times a night and still go to work....as the boys at work would say "Poor Rodney"

Grandpa even came over and cleaned the carpets one day.  Now we can put the boys down on their playmats and only get a few dog hairs on them as opposed to all of Ike's winter coat!  He even managed a little snuggle with Owen.  Thank you so much!!

When the weather got a little warmer I managed to get the boys fed, dressed and out the door for a walk around the neighborhood.  I didn't realize how much I had missed the outdoors until we were in the sun.  It's been at least 3 months since I have been able to get around so it was a wonderful change!  It only took us 20 minutes to get prepped for our 30 minute walk :)  I guess it will get easier somewhere around age 15....

It's been an exhausting month getting everyone settled and trying to establish some sort of routine.  We are by no means in a routine yet but we are loving every moment of having our boys home!  I'm getting anxious for the end of RSV season so we can get out more and begin to have every one meet Brady and Owen.  Time to sign off and feed someone or change someone or do some laundry or pump or.....well, you get the idea!

Finally asleep after a VERY LONG DAY!

Bothered by the paparazzi already!!

The boys had their first official photo session before leaving the hospital.  When the nurses told me to bring a "picture outfit" for the boys as part of our discharge checklist, I admit that I was a little skeptical of what that meant.  All hospital pictures that I have ever seen are of a confused looking baby swaddled in the hospital blanket with the gender neutral striped hat.  This was completely different!

The pictures are absolutely amazing and were done right at their bedside in their NICU crib!  The company really has it figured out because they put together a slide show right after to show you the pictures and it has this great music that just brings tears to your eyes.  They have got to be making a killing!!

Owen's home!!!

After 5 long days of separation the twins have been reunited!!  Owen John came home on Tuesday, January 25th!  It was much less fanfare as we just walked into the NICU, packed up their stuff and took our son home.  I was glad that we didn't have to room in again and it was an easy discharge.



So very lonely in my crib alone....




It's time to blow this joint!  I'm going home!


It's been an adjustment for everyone getting used to two different baby noises (they sure are loud when they sleep), how much time can they cry when  you are feeding their brother, how long can they really go between feedings in the middle of the night, etc.

Even Ike is having to make some adjustments.....So far the 85 pound puppy is doing well with the boys.  He is very curious with all their noises and wants to be in the same room as they are.  He now wants to spend much more time on the couch with us and will actually climb up into an open seat without an invitation (and quite gently I might add).  He will be a great friend for Brady and Owen (once they realize he is there).



He sat really still but just can't help himself from licking the baby....
they taste SO GOOD!



All tuckered out from keeping watch...he runs to their side when they cry

We've had a couple outings to the doctor which has made me realize that staying home right now isn't a terrible thing.  Both boys are gaining weight and are looking good....I think being at home together is good for everyone's health.

Getting ready for our first family outing...the doctor!

We are so blessed and grateful for our two tiny miracles.  Thank you for all your prayers!  We are so happy to be all home together.  Much more to come on our adventures at home!!