Has it been long enough since I updated this? LOL! We don't have much to update on the twins other than they are growing like weeks. A recent Dr's visit showed Brianna to be slightly over 13 lbs with Brandon being just over 12 lbs. Both are now smiling regularly and Brianna has started to talk (baby talk that it). Brianna has been sleeping through the night for a good while now and we expect/hope Brandon will start to do the same pretty soon.

This past Labor Day weekend, we went to Jellystone Park for the day. It was a bit hot outside (mid 90's) and the twins were a little fussy. Was still a nice break from sitting at home as we have most of the summer with the twins being so young.

New/old pictures

Here are a couple of picture of the twins that I never got around to uploading.

Even though it was the day after they were born, this was Guens first time to hold the twins. The medicine they had Guen on was making her sick so this moment didn't get to last long before Guen had to return to her room to lay down.
Brianna was amazingly alert for only being one day old.
Brandon had to use a feeding tube for the first week while in the NICU.
This part really freeked me out. Within minutes of being born, the twins were put into my arms and the nurses told me to follow them. I had no idea where we were going till I realized we were going to show them off to the family. I was extremely nervous and was scared to death I was going to drop one of them. At this point they hadn't even been weighed or anything. They were literally only minutes old. This is both grandmothers getting to see them for the first time.
Brainna in the NICU right after getting her full check-up. Amazing how small she was. Here it is almost 10 weeks later and she has already doubled in size (literally).

Update

This is just a quick update following the twins doctor visit today. Brianna has shot up to an amazing 9 lbs 9 ounces while Brandon is up to 8 lbs 2 ounces. Today was also the day of the first shots for them. They got a whopping 4 shots each which went suprisingly well. Both kids screamed when getting them, but quickly quieted down for mommy and daddy afterwards. It also seems like they might be finally getting to a point to where they want to start sleeping longer in one period. Unfotunately that one time seems to be happening durring the day instead of night. I guess we are going to have to work on that.

Lets try this again

Here are finally some pictures. Both are doing great although Brandon has been really fussy as of late with a cold. We took him to the doctor to get checked out and turns out he has put on almost 1-1/2 lbs in just the past week to reach 7 lbs 6 ounces. Since Brianna is usually about a pound bigger, she has to be well into the 8 lb range now. For twins, these two could not be more different. Mommy and daddy (mainly mommy) could reeeeeally use some sleep.




Taking a nap together at home in the crib. Brianna getting some tummy time on daddy.
Brandon taking a nap with Grandma Kelley while Summer guards them.
Bath time. Even though they are only about 1 lb apart, Brianna looks huge compared to Brandon. They don't seem to mind baths that much as long as the warm water is running on them. Although, once they get cold, WATCH OUT!
Brianna taking a nap.
Daddy with his hands full.

Brianna looking cute for mommy about to finally leave the hospital.

A daddy's touch.
Grandma Vars and Great Grandma Cloyd.
Play time at home. Brandon's shirt could not be more accurate "Party all night, sleep all day (don't worry, I will keep you up too)".

Together again.

1st Doctor Visit

Brandon and Brianna had great reviews at their 1st doctor appointment. Since they have been home they have been eating like pigs. No complaints from mommy and daddy. Brandon now weighs 6 pounds and 2 ounces (he has gained 1 pound in a week since being discharged from the hospital). Brianna now weighs 7 pounds 2 ounces (she weighed 6 lbs. 8.8 oz when she was discharged). They both are eating up 90 mL - 100 mL. At this rate Brandon will soon pass up his little sis.

Brianna is definitely out of Preemie clothes and moving unto 0-3 months real soon. Brandon will soon be out of Preemies and into Newborn clothes.

They both are changing everyday. It is amazing how fast they change. Boy do we have some children with personalities.

Brandon and Brianna are here!!!

Welcome Brandon Ray & Brianna

Eve!!! They were born May 2nd, 2008.

Since my sister is giving me hell for not using this after she set it up, I suppose I will give it a try. Time is now getting close for the twins. Since this is the first post we are making, I guess I should mention we are having one of each. That's right, one boy and one girl. Due date is June 6th, but we expect these little ones will not wait that long and decide to be May babies instead. We have names picked out, but I am going to stay hush hush on that for now and wait to make the announcement when they are born. Guen is constantly fussing about her back hurting and how she can't sleep at night. I guess that comes with having a party ball for a stomach. That's ok. I will keep giving her the support she needs. Although, I am not sure who is more ready for the babies to be born now. LOL!