Sick Baby

Yesterday I had to take Megan to the doctor, cause she just wasn't acting right. The night before, she was really fussy, and for the first time in 2 weeks, she needed a bit of a bottle to go back to sleep. Then, yesterday morning, she was virtually inconsolable, wouldn't nap and would only sleep in my arms. When she would cry, it was a blood curdling scream and she would grab both her ears. Tylenol wasn't helping and I knew if we didn't check her out, it would be a long weekend.

So, we went to the doc. She had low grade fever and a right ear infection. We are now on amoxicillin, Tylenol and doing a bit better today. I unfortunately had to work today and all I wanted to do was be home with my baby girl. It is bad enough having to be away when they are healthy, let alone sick. She did fine with Daddy and was all smiles when I got home! I just hope she gets better soon and stays well (Lucas too). Winter is just starting!

3 months

Okay, so I am a week behind...but my kiddos are 3 months old now! They are still growing like weeds! They have mastered holding their heads up and and sit up supported really well. They have not totally taken to their bumbos, but I am sure they will soon. They continue to roll over, and Megan has mastered it with great ease! She rolls over multiple time a day now and I even find her on her back in her crib at times. I am sure she will be crawling before we know it!They both smile every day and Lucas even gives us the beginnings of giggles. We attempted cereal feeding a couple times, and they are not quite ready, but they and I have fun trying.

Our first Thanksgiving as a family was unfortunately spent with me working and Daddy at home, but we can't wait for Christmas! They will be 4 months old on Christmas Eve. Where did the time go?

I really need to get pics posted......but since the computer died and we are just on the laptop, I am bad. Soon....

Rolling Over!

Babies on the move! 2 nights ago Lucas did not want to go down after is night bottle. He was veryy fussy and was up like a seal on his hands. Before I knew it he was on his back! He did it again the next morning for Nate. Megan couldn't let her brother out-do her and rolled from her belly to her back as well! They are only 12 weeks old!! I am such a proud mommy!

2 Months Old

Megan and Lucas turned 2 months old on Saturday! It is hard for me to believe that they are that old already. They are getting so big and it is crazy to remember how little they were. They are not only grow in size (outgrowing some 0-3 clothes!), but developmentally as well. They are both gaining really good control of their heads and I have even set them in the Bumbos for a few minute with no problem. Megan really likes to lay on her belly and push up on her elbows. I have a great picture of her doing that on Uncle Brian's chest....just staring at him! Lucas is very vocal and loves to lay on his back, watch the mobile/toys and just coos and squeals. Megan hasn't gained nearly that much interest in the toys yet. She is a people person. She loves to be near someone....anyone, and to be talked to. Hopefully soon she will realize that her brother is that "someone" she needs to entertain her! They are both smiling with purpose now and I can't wait to hear them giggle!

They had their 2 month check up today. Megan weighs 10 lbs 9 oz and Lucas weighs 10 lb 13 oz. Lucas is 22" tall and Megan is 21 1/2". Little sister is starting to catch up! They both had to get shots today too. Megan was first and turned beat red them wailed in pain. She even shed a few tears (she never has before). I did too! I didn't think that it would bother me, as I see kids at work every day and even have to give them shots, but it is so different when it is your child! Nate had to help with Lucas, while I got myself together. Lucas did well. He cried, but not as much as Megan and was easily consoled!

Thing we are watching...... Lucas has a swollen lymph node on his head, behind his left ear. It has been there almost since birth (I noticed it a 2 weeks old). It is not getting any bigger, but we are watching it. Megan has an umbilical hernia. Right now it is not huge, but it is still bigger than it was in the beginning. We are watching to make sure it does not become incarcerated (permanently stuck out). It will need to be fixed eventually.....well not "need", but I am sure we will do it for her for cosmetic sake. No girl wants funny looking belly button!

Other than that all is well! We'll keep you updated!

Christening

Today Megan and Lucas were baptized. It was a beautiful (yet chilly) Autumn day and God was definatly smiling down on us! It was wonderful to have so many family and friend here to support us! Megan and Lucas are so blessed to have a wonderful group of people to guide them as they grow!

Special thanks go to Megan's godparents (Brian & Mandi) and Lucas' godparents (Jon & Tess). They are so lucky to have you in their lives! We pray that God continues to bless all of you as Megan and Lucas grow to be happy and healthy children!

1st night out!

Tonight, Nate and I had out first night out without the kiddos! My best friend Tess and her hubby, Jay, were in town for the night to see a friends band play and we met up with them for dinner. Grandma and grandpa Barker watched Megan and Lucas for a few hours. It was SO nice to get out and have adult time and to have a BEER!!! That's right, mommy had a beer!! We both did well and we only called home once to check on them. Everyone at home did well too, and we are home and happy to be so! We both remember the days of staying out late, but nothing beats coming home to two sweetly sleeping babies! God, I love being a mommy!

Good-bye to the breast!

I have officially decided to stop breastfeeding. Well, actually pumping. I have not been "technically" breast feeding for some time, as Lucas never took to the breast and Megan drooled out half of what she sucked in. I have been pumping, though. I have been able to keep up enough to give the kids 1/2 breast milk and 1/2 formula at each feeding. Over the last couple of weeks, though, my supple has seemed to dwindle. To make matters worse, when I went back to work, I am not able to pump as often as I would like. Sure, I could force myself to up and leave the department, but being in the ER, it is not terribly responsible to leave when you have active patients. And as busy as we are, there is NEVER a time that we don't have patients. And when I am at home, the last thing I want to be doing is pumping when I can be spending much needed time with my kids and/or husband. It just got to be more burden than it seemed worth.

So, I decided to stop. I felt like a bad mom, though. I know full and well, that I am not, but there is a sense of guilt and failure when you stop breast feeding before you intended. I wanted to use breast milk for at least 6 months, but I guess 2 months with twins isn't half bad! I have to be grateful for the time I was able to do it. I talked to my mom, too, and she formula fed all of us and I turned out okay, right?! I love my kids dearly, but at this point, I feel the time I can actually spend with them is a million times more valuable than the time I spend pumping for them!