May 16th, 2006. Six week check-up.

The girls had their six week check-up today and we all met Dr. Heezen. We hadn't really gotten very far in choosing a pediatritian so we decided to see the one that the hospital had sent the girls' records to (they picked Dr. Heezen because she was the first pediatritian alphabetically at the clinic that we go to). Well, she was wonderful, so we'll be sticking with her.

Here are the stats:

Reagan at birth-----now-----------------Kieran at birth--------now
3 lbs. 9 oz.-----------6 lbs. 11 oz.-----4 lbs. 3 oz.-----------7 lbs. 8 oz.
17 inches-------------19 inches---------17 inches--------------20.25 inches

They're still wearing preemie clothes or newborn clothes in brands that run small, but they're growing well. I tried to put Reagan in a newborn outfit that I got at Target with hilarious results.





Later in the evening, the girls both looked like they were at a rock concert, so I guess they must've had an OK day.

May 4th, 2006. They snuggle!

The girls have been sleeping in the same crib since they're so small. I usually leave some space between them so they don't end up hitting each other if they wake up (they both startle easily and flail quite a bit). I went in to check on the girls at about 1:00am. Ok, I admit it. I just wanted to stare at them a little bit longer before I went to sleep myself. Well, I found Reagan snuggled up next to Kieran. It was the sweetest thing that I have ever seen. They normally seem very indifferent about each other so this was a nice surprise. My theory is that they "grew apart" in a sense when they were in separate isolettes in the hospital for two and a half weeks. It's going to be fascinating to watch their relationship grow and change as they do the same.

April 29th, 2006. The girls try their swings!

The people that Clyde works with at the MEPS were generous with baby gifts even as Clyde was preparing to leave the military. These swings were given to us by the MEPS and we're suspecting that they'll get a lot of use! As you can see, the girls were practically disappearing in them at this point. Nonetheless, they did their job and the girls slept soundly all afternoon.




Both of the girls still have a little trouble maintaining their temperatures so they are usually bundled up like they're going on a ski trip. I think Reagan looks like a sweet little elf in this picture.






Kieran was trying really hard to muster a smile this afternoon. She didn't quite get the smile down without having gas, but she managed to wave to all the fine folks at home.

April 21st, 2006. Visit from Grandma Jane and Grandpa Clyde.

Reagan and Kieran recieved their first visitors since they both came home. Grandma Jane and Grandpa Clyde came to visit! The girls pretty much slept through the whole thing, but it was fun for everyone anyway. You can see the exhaustion in our faces as we're learning not only how to be first-time parents, but also how to care for two babies at once.





Grandpa Clyde held the girls for the first time. He's holding Reagan in this picture. He's definately a pround Grandpa!




Grandma Jane just can't get enough of her new granddaughters. She could just watch them sleep for hours!