Iowa Mom of Twins and Girls Blog
February 17th marks my “due date” given to me by our doctors according to ultrasound. It is hard to believe, the boys have been here with us for a month and a half. It feels weird knowing how ahead of the game we were with their birth and of course, how they are doing now…. [Continue Reading]
Yeah…I fell victim to mastitis. It came on quicker than quick. Yesterday I mentioned it at my postpartum check. I looked “irritated” but it wasn’t infected. Boy did that change fast. By evening, chills, teeth chattering, and sobbing in pain trying to pump. No, no babies to breast. I tried it and well, I don’t… [Continue Reading]
I have sat here going back and forth with how to write this post. Blame it on the postpartum hormones, the lack of sleep, and everything else that some might think I’m “over-reacting” when in all reality, I feel heartbroken. From the get-go of getting adjusted in my room at the hospital from visiting the boys… [Continue Reading]
Overnight, I developed the worst case of stomach flu ever. The irony was just an hour before I had read a news story of Norovirus spreading through Iowa, specifically interviewing a doctor at my primary care office. Now, I am stuck “isolated” from the NICU and the boys. If that doesn’t stab me in the… [Continue Reading]
As many of you know, last week, Lucas and Nathan made their way into the world. Based on their estimated due date of February 17th, they were considered 33 week premature twins. While in labor, we were told without a doubt, they’d be making their way to the NICU. In a matter of five days,… [Continue Reading]
This is probably the more “exciting” portion of the boys’ birth story. As I said, we had no real warning signs that labor was on it’s way when we went for our appointment on Tuesday so greeting our boys was very surreal! Part 1 of their birth story is here. After the epidural, it was… [Continue Reading]
Well this labor and delivery was a bit interesting to say the least so while the posts are a bit long, I promise you’ll get to see more baby pics I will try to get everything up as soon as I can. Tuesday, January 3rd, we just expected our typical run to the OB appt… [Continue Reading]
Much more information to come but I wanted to take the time to throw up a quick note introducing our newest family members… Lucas Michael January 4, 2012 4:05 pm 5lbs. 4 oz. Nathaniel Gary January 4, 2012 4:13 pm 5lbs, 10oz. More to come, including pics taken by of course, Tanya at MommyGoggles. I… [Continue Reading]
It is officially 3:30am. I am exhausted yet, I am wide awake. I have to be awake in a little while to head to an OB appt. and it’s royally going to kick my butt. I layed in bed for two and a half hours before I decided it was doing me no good and… [Continue Reading]
As we prepare for the twins, I’ve began to notice the differences between shopping for little boys and little girls. With the many styles in baby clothes, there really is just about everything you can think of. Both of my little girls are full of personality and spunk and have always shown character when it… [Continue Reading]
Today marked another ultrasound for our little boys. Both big sisters got to come along and check out-of course, as exciting as seeing black and white pictures on a tv can be but the room went silent hearing both of those heartbeats. In the past few days, there has been LOTS of movement and this… [Continue Reading]
One thing that has always driven me absolutely crazy when it comes to pregnancy is finding maternity clothing that has personality and isn’t some frumpy outfit that you just can’t have fun in. I’ve always had a personality and fashion for funky and energetic clothing. Having the chance to check out 2 Chix Maternity,… [Continue Reading]
While Kelsie obviously has already taken on the role of big sister, Aubrey is becoming a big sister too. Either way, having two new siblings is a BIG deal! It is funny to see how Kelsie and Aubrey’s personalities show when it comes to the idea of baby brothers. Kelsie loves checking out baby things… [Continue Reading]
I knew the second I was pregnant it wasn’t going to be easy. I’m learning my lesson as I carry twins and that I really had no idea what I was getting myself in for this go round. This past week we had another ultrasound. Both boys are growing on target and measuring about the… [Continue Reading]
One thing I know when it comes to baby is always having a safe and secure spot for baby when your hands might be full or you are working around the house. While I’ve known many to lay baby in the car seat, how comfortable is that for baby? When I heard about the Nap… [Continue Reading]
Jenna Goodwin, Independent Scentsy Consultant
