Emma 8lbs
Olivia 8lbs 8oz
Savannah 8lbs 2oz
They are much more alert and awake now, which makes things more fun sometimes but also more frustrating. It seems that when they are awake if one of them decides to cry the others think it will be fun to join in (not fun for mommy and daddy). It is funny because sometimes if we can get one to stop crying they will all stop, but then sometimes they will continue until everyone has had their turn at being held. We are working on getting them on a good schedule during the day so they will be awake at the same time and then nap at the same time.
You can already tell that they are going to have very different personalities. Emma is pretty laid back and easily comforted. Olivia is the most alert and playful but she is the one that likes to be held the most and let's you know when she is not happy about being put down, she is our cuddler. Savannah is usually very content, but she has a temper and she can wail the loudest, often times setting off her alarm. Speaking of alarms, both Emma and Savannah have been doing great and we have had very few instances of 'real' alarms and the instances seem to be slowly diminishing.
We have had many visitors over the past month including Scott's brother and sister-in-law and their new baby Dominic, he is 2 weeks older than the girls, but he looks huge compared to them. Also Scott's dad was able to see them for the first time this past weekend. Here is a picture of Scott's parents with all the girls:
Here is a picture of my parents with my girls and Stephanie's children (Jesse and Bethany):
The girls have made a few outings now that we have bought a minivan. Before purchasing the minivan it took two cars to take the girls anywhere, but now we can all fit into one vehicle. We bought a used Honda Odyssey and are really enjoying the extra room it provides for us and the girls and all their stuff, lol.
Other than lack of sleep Scott and I are doing well, we have even managed to escape to dinner twice (once on our anniversary even). This is my first week back at work. I am working full-time but and am able to work from home some. Scott is still working full-time, but his contract with Wachovia will expire at the end of the year so he is looking for something more permanent.
I want to thank everyone that has helped us in adjusting to this new exciting (but very tiring) life. We are very grateful for the hot meals many of you have brought. We are especially grateful to Scott’s mom for staying with us and helping with everything, including midnight/early morning feedings.
I want to thank everyone that has helped us in adjusting to this new exciting (but very tiring) life. We are very grateful for the hot meals many of you have brought. We are especially grateful to Scott’s mom for staying with us and helping with everything, including midnight/early morning feedings.
Here are some recent pictures of the girls:
Emma:
Olivia:
Savannah:
Our little Pumpkin Patch: Emma on bottom left, Olivia on bottom right, Savannah on top:
