Hello!

This is my first blog ever, and I am really hoping someone out there reads it. I'll pass on any interesting info relevent to twins I can find, and would love to hear from you about all things twins. Just email me or post a response. But first, here's a little bit about my family and me... I have five month old twins; a boy Alex and a girl Emma. They have a seven year old brother Justin. I'll post some pictures in a few days. We live in Sammamish,Washington where our family loves to spend time together. Outdoors if possible, but the kids, and my hubby Shawn are sick, so lately we've spent a lot of it inside. I've escaped unscathed. Perhaps I've just jinxed myself?
My babies were born on September 6th 2007 at 36 weeks gestation. Labor lasted 7 1/2 hours, and they were delivered the way God intended, only WITH an epidural. Alex weighed 4lbs 2 oz when we brought him home two days later, and Emma weighed 5lbs when she followed 10 days later. Having Alex home alone was good, I nursed and bottle fed him, plus I was pumping so I could take milk to the hospital. When Emma finally came home I was so excited. Then reality hit. I don't remember the first week. I slept when they slept and barely showered or ate. It was sleep, eat, poop and pump (to establish better milk supply). Over and over 24/7. I finally emerged from my fog when they were about two or three months old. My mother in law came over a lot, and my husband cleaned and handled Justin. I talked on the phone with my mom alot. Support is crucial for survival.

Now they sleep through the night, mostly. Sometimes just when it seems to get better, they get sick. But all the craziness is balanced by the wonderfulness. Like the fist time they really look at you and see you. The first smile, the first laugh... playing together. Emma rolls over now all the time. Alex has only rolled over a couple times, but then he's more interested in talking than she is. They notice each other more. They actually reach over to comfort each other if they're crying.

Alex totally outweighs Emma now, and he is calmer and quieter. He's my laid back child. She is very high maintinence, but oh so cute. Justin is a great big brother, and all around great kid ,and I love him vey much! I hope you have a Happy Valentine's Day! Hope your Valentine's are as great as mine. God Bless!