Catching up

Being a mommy keeps you busy for sure. I barely get to make blog post now. I really want to document everything but it is soooo hard.

So, Cali had an eye doctor appointment to have her retinas check for maturity. This was a horrible appointment. They dilated her eyes and then put this numbing stuff in it. Okay, that part was fine, but then they take this torture device to hold her eyes open while he shines a bright light in there. She cried the entire time and of course I cried like a baby. I couldn't get it together after the appointment. I called Aaron crying my eyes out. The good news is she never has to do that again because everything was perfect. She just has to go back for eye check-ups, I really did not like that appointment.

Cali also had a follow-up with NICU doctor again. She is doing great. The only issue now is the right side of her head. Her ear has shifted a little so we have to keep her on her left side or the back of her head. This is hard because she loves the right side and will move her head every time. Her weight was 5lbs 11oz! She is doing great! I asked them to weigh Savannah as well, even though it wasn't her appointment. We need a weight on her for the Syniges shots. She weighed 8lbs 6oz!!! She is my chubby little sugar bear! I love it, she is great to snuggle with.

I was hoping to be finished going over to the hospital, but nope we still have to follow-up with the NICU doctor on the 11th of Nov. We are hoping to avoid the helmet for Cali.

I stopped in to see the High Risk nurses, the ones that took care of me and the had the lights down in the hallway. I asked why it was so dark and of course after I am no longer a patient they added "nap time". I would have loved to have nap time! So from 1-3 pm no one would bug you. That would have been heavenly.

I am not sure, but I think we might be getting real smiles. I am not going to call it yet, but I think we are getting close. Oh and another milestone (maybe), the girls slept 5 straight hours last night. This was music to my ears!

This past Saturday the clinic had baby day at the zoo. I had to take the girls to see Dr. S. I am so grateful for my girls. It was cold and breezy, but I was determined to see the doctors that helped me get my girls! Itty was the smallest baby there, but they were not the youngest. There was a 10 day old there. Dr. S told me that Itty was the winner of the day though. The nurses went crazy over my girls. They carried them around and asked if they could have them. They took lots of pictures of them too. The girls did have great costumes thanks to Aunt Amber. It was awesome to see all the babies they helped bring into the world too. I was asked to leave a message in the camera and I thanked everyone. I started crying while I was talking which made my mom start crying. It was pretty funny. We are not a crying type of family, but I am complete waterworks since having the girls.

Here is a picture of the girls with the RE at the clinic. This is Dr. S! He is wonderful!

Here is Daddy with his flower and Bee.

Mommy and the girls

Itty was the bee!

Savannah was the flower

I love, love this picture!

I hate that I am getting closer to going back to work =( I thought about it the other night and cried for like an hour. I hate the thought of leaving them with someone. Why does money have to be so damn important? UGH!

Happy Due Date babies!!!!!

Yes, they have been with me for 6 weeks, but I wanted to recognize today is their due date! This is the date that marks their 40 week gestation!

Since Savannah is over 5 1/2 pounds and the due date is here she can start living like a "normal" baby. I don't really know what that means though:) I guess I don't have to wake her up every 3 hours and just let her tell me when she is hungry, but I like having them on the same schedule and it works for now.

There isn't much to report these days. They don't do much but eat, sleep and poo. I try to get some sleep between feedings. We have doctor appointments this week. I have 2 for myself and Itty has one. I am not looking forward to getting us all ready and out the door on time:)

I am not sure if I mentioned it before, I am too lazy to go back and check, but we picked a day care place. The deposit has been made. I just wish I could take them with me to work. I am going to miss me them so much!

On with the pictures and a happy due date to these little cutie pies!

Savannah and Itty having some tummy time.

Itty, tummy time and ruffle butt:)

Savannah and tummy time!

Up close and personal with Savannah:)


I really wish I could learn to turn these pictures. This one is so cute and she looks just like her daddy:) Her ears don't stick out that much though, it's the way she is laying.

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Mini updates and Professional PIctures

The days just seem to fly by now, which I am not liking. I want to be with the girls longer. I am not ready to go back to work. I know I still have until around Thanksgiving, but that is just right around the corner. We did find a couple to provide childcare and we are pretty impressed with them. I will feel comfortable (I hope) leaving the girls. It's only about 5 minutes (if that) from work. I can just swing up there whenever I can get away from my desk.

So what else is new since the last update, uh, both girls have found their cry and it's so damn cute! I can't help but giggle at it. They let us know when they are hungry too, which is also cute! I know daddy doesn't think it's that cute when he is on shift. It seems to be only between the hours of 12am and 4am they seem to want extra food and cry. I am usually on shift, but he gets it every once in awhile.

I took Itty back to the pediatrician yesterday she has another cold or a never ending cold. She is now up to 4lbs 12oz. She is still my little Itty Bitty. I am so paranoid about her. I am getting over a cold myself. I had to go 2 days without caring for the girls. It was hard, I like being able to hold them whenever I want.

Oh shooting poo, daddy got it! Savannah showed him all about the shooting poo, but he didn't take pictures =( They both have made me a target, I am sure Itty will get him all in good time:)

On to the pictures!!!!!

Well Sara Streit did it again, she captured some great moments! The first set are from the hospital. The girls were 2 days old.

Savannah having a bottle.

Itty's turn

You can see how tiny they are, look at that soothie

I could fit them both in one arm

Itty's foot

Itty (Cali)

Sugar (Savannah)

Itty

Savannah

Savannah

Itty

Savannah

This next set is from their 3 week session! Sara came out to our house after Cali came home! LOVE them!

Cali and Savannah

The girls in our sink:) Savannah is giving the finger! ;)

Outside in our gazebo.

I love this one, they are holding hands.

Family picture

So COZY!!

Savannah was not liking the bowl idea.

Okay, I think I will stop for now;)

Happy One Month Birthday my pretty little ladies!!!

Dear Savannah and Callista,
You have made the last month the best month of my life. It's so hard to put into words how much you two mean to me and daddy. The sleepless nights and the shooting poo were all worth it. I can't believe it's already been a month. I am bummed that I am getting closer to going back to work. I really don't want to leave you ladies with anyone.

I love looking at you two anytime I want throughout the day. You two have the best smiles, pouty lips and my goodness the grunts. I love listening to you ladies grunt. It's the funniest and cutest noise ever. Oh and I can't forget the sneezes followed by toots:) I will have to teach you ladies about being lady like, well the stuff I know:) Your mommy isn't the most lady-like person, but you won't know any of that until you are 25 years old.

I look forward to many, many more months...years...decades with you two. You have made me the happiest mommy ever!!!!!

I love you ladies!


Love, Mommy

1 month old!!!!

The teddy bears are still bigger than us!

We had the girls one month doctors appointment today. Savannah weighs 6lbs 9oz and is 19 inches long! Callista weighs 4lbs 5oz (Savannah's birth weight) and is 17 3/4 inches. They are getting sooooo big:) Okay, not yet, but they are big compared to what they were at birth. It makes me sad and happy all at one time. I am sad that time seems to be going by so fast. I am afraid to blink, I don't want to miss anything. I want to just take it all in and not miss anything. I love these two little ladies. Of course I am happy that they are doing so well and are healthy.

I know they doctor is still worried about Itty's weight, they would like to see her with a little more weight on her, but things are going well and happy that she is still gaining. I am going to hate going back to work. I just love being with them.

So precious!

I love looking at the size difference.

This is before they changed into their matching outfits on their birthday.

Aww look at the proud daddy with his girls.

They had to moved from the wooden bassinet, so this is their new bed. I love the twin bassinet.

I can't get over how much I love them...

Savannah and Callista, Mommy loves you!