Iowa Mom of Twins and Girls Blog
I don’t know how many times I had heard, “The longer you breastfeed, the quicker you will lose that baby weight.” HA!. That’s funny stuff right there. It’s been four and a half months since Nathan and Lucas were born and I am stuck hating my body right now. While I do not exclusively breastfeed… [Continue Reading]
About two weeks ago, Lucas had a physical therapy consultation with the in-home Early Access Services. Well, it wasn’t what I expected at all. I was under the impression that the physical therapy would be actual physical therapy. The meeting consisted of me being shown how to do exercises with him. Now, okay, that’s awesome… [Continue Reading]
As a mom of four, you can imagine our home has lots of baby items and clothing. When it comes to clothing, one name that I have always loved has been Carter’s. For both my girls and the boys, I can always rely on durable clothing that also come in adorable designs that are sure… [Continue Reading]
Did you have something happen in one pregnancy that didn’t happen in another? I know I can tell you, being pregnant with twins was WAY DIFFERENT compared to a singleton pregnancy. With the release of What to Expect When You’re Expecting coming May 18th, I think we all can think of something we definitely DID… [Continue Reading]
It always cracks me up when someone realizes you have twins or see you walking out in public with two babies. The things I hear on a regular basis have me thinking of responses in my head that might get me slapped if I actually said it out loud. It’s one thing for friends and… [Continue Reading]
I can not believe our little guys have been here over two months. Last week, they had their two month well child appointments and man oh man, are they growing like weeds! Nathan Weight 12 lbs. 14 oz. Height 22 3/4 inches Lucas Weight 12 lbs. 2 oz. Height 22 3/4 inches. While they are… [Continue Reading]
As I’ve connected with several Moms that held the title of “NICU Mom”, it seems there’s one thing all have felt-an “out of place” position. I know that I am very blessed and fortunate that my boys were only in the NICU for two weeks. We needed very few interventions to get our little guys… [Continue Reading]
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]
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