The Start of a Family

This blog will be about the start of my new family.

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Location: Arnold, MD

Monday, May 22, 2006

Internet back up







Hello everyone. Sorry for such a long delay between posts, our internet has been down but now we are back up and running.
I can't beleive that Steven and Olivia are already 3 weeks old, they have been growing like weeds already. At their last appointment Steven was 7 lbs 12 oz and Olivia was 6 lbs 2 1/2 oz. They are now holding their heads up when placed on their tummies, and have discovered themselves in the mirror. Steven and I have been trying to get them out for walks, we found when they get fresh air it helps them sleep better at night. Speaking of sleeping at night we have come up with a little routine for ourselves, Steven stays up with them and does their midnight feeding, I get their 3 AM feeding and then we feed them together at 6 AM. They are starting to eat more so I am hoping that with fuller tummies they will start to sleep longer between feedings.
They had their first trip home to Cleveland to meet some more of their family, and they both did really well in the long car ride there and back.
Well, that's all I have for now, keep in touch and if you are in the neighborhood, please feel free to stop in. Here are a few pics of the twins and we will talk to you later.
Steve, Holly, Steven, Olivia

Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Home from the hospital












Hello everyone. Thank you for all your well wishes and words of advice.
Well we have been home since Monday afternoon and everything is going great. The first night was a little hectic but once Steve and I figured out that the babies didn't like to sleep near each other (who could blame them, they've been cramped together for 9 months) everything worked out for the better. We are all still adjusting to our new life and routines but we are loving every minute of it. And if anyone is in the neighborhood (or wants an excuse to be in the neighborhood) please feel free to stop in and say hi.
The first pic is of the two getting to know each other Steven is on the left and Olivia is on the right. The second pic is of them having some tummy time. The third is of mommy sleeping with Olivia. The fourth one is of a wide eyed Steven and the last is of a tightly bunndled Olivia.

Talk to you all soon.
Love Holly, Steven, Olivia, & Steven III