Hello I'm a Baby and I Like to Poop

Yesterday was a...... I'm going to use the word 'interesting' to describe my day. Yes, it was very interesting and a day like I have never had before, nor wish to have again. I should start the story by saying that Henry has been extremely irritable and has been crying all night and all day the past few days. It has been both exhausting and annoying. The poor kid has had something going on, I just don't know what. He had been crying pretty much all day and did not want to sleep. I was reaching my limit with him, so I put him in his bouncy seat, told the big girls I needed a breather, and stepped out on the deck for a 5 minute breather. I came back in and found the girls talking with him and playing with him. The had every toy in the room around him and he was happily enjoying all the attention. Just then, Millie woke up. I went and got her and found that she had a poop diaper. I changed her nasty big diaper and then placed her on the play mat on the floor. I then proceeded to feed Henry in his bouncy seat. The toys were in the way so I threw a few on the mat with Millie. Henry ate and the entire time was tooting (a lot). When he got done eating I decided I should change him because he probably had pooped. I began to lift him out of the bouncy seat when I noticed poop running down his legs, up his back, and about an inch of poop in the bottom of the bouncy seat. NASTY! So, I stripped him down, put him on a changing mat and got him cleaned up. I then spent the next 20 minutes or so cleaning the bouncy seat with my carpet cleaner. Just then, Isabel says to me, "Mom, what is all over Millie?" I go over and see that Millie's face, arms, and upper torso is covered in poop. Where did it come from? That's right, the toys must have had poop on them. Her binky is covered in poop, her hands, the toys she has been sucking on for the past 20-30 minutes. So, I strip her down and proceed to get her cleaned up. Meanwhile, Henry is freaking out. By the time I got done cleaning them both up I had a huge bag of wipes and diapers for the garbage. It was so gross.

So, how is it having twins? A full time job!

Henry

Just an update for those of you who don't receive my texts and don't do facebook. Henry is doing really well. He had his surgery on the 11th (Wednesday). The surgery he has is called "The Glen". It's pretty major stuff. He was on the bi-pass machine for about 30 minutes. Everything went as it should have. He came right off the ventilator after surgery and when we went in to see him he looked great. He slept most of the first day and moaned a lot. It was sad to hear him complain, but was very much expected. That evening he had some bleeding and the doctors were a little concerned. He was extremely pale and honestly looked horrible. It scared us to see him look so bad. They gave him some blood and eventually the bleeding stopped. Almost instantly he started to look better when he received the blood. The next day he looked really good and started eating. He was awake more, but still out of it a lot of the time. He stopped his moaning and pretty much just laid there quietly. The next day (yesterday), he really started to eat. They pulled all his drains and lines, so we were able to hold him. It was so nice holding him and knowing that he was going to be okay. Last night he was moved out of the ICU and onto the Cardiac Surgical Unit. It's nice to have a private room and a little more quiet. I talked to the nurse this morning and it sounds like he is doing really well. He slept all night and she was going in to feed him. We are taking the girls to see him today, that ought to be interesting. They are excited to see him.
I am extremely grateful to my Heavenly Father for Henry's strength during all of this. I feel so blessed that Henry is doing so well. Every time I look at Henry I see a miracle. I would never wish any of this upon anyone, but I am grateful we have gone through it. I feel like I have learned so much about myself, life, and my relationship with Heavenly Father through this trial. My faith has been tested. Henry is a sweet baby and I love him more each day. I cherish my life and health more today than yesterday. I think blessings (and wake up calls) come in a variety of packages, mine came in the form of a little baby boy. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. I am so lucky to have such wonderful friends and family. I love you all so much!

family picture

Last week we got family pictures taken. It's always a gamble how they will turn out, but I have to say I was extremely happy with the results. My sister Michelle took them at a local park. Thank you so much for doing it for me! It was a lot of work to get ready for them and make the kids happy, but totally worth it.
On a side not if anyone is wondering...... Henry's surgery was suppose to be on July 3rd but he was bumped off the schedule due to an emergency. He is now scheduled to have his surgery this coming Wednesday. We will keep everyone posted on how it goes. I am extremely nervous and every once in a while I have a total melt down thinking about it. He needs to get it done however, and I know that whatever the outcome is we will be fine. I am relying on my Heavenly Father 100% that His will will be done (and hopefully that is that everything will go fine and he will make a speedy recovery). Please pray for my little Hank (and maybe for me too). I would be lost without the little guy and hope I don't have to experience life without him.

They are all related!

I was looking through old pictures and was shocked at how much all my babies look alike. Actually how much Henry looks like Isabel and how much Amelia looks like Lucy. It is a little shocking. The top photo is Isabel, the middle Lucy, and the bottom Amelia and Henry. Can you believe it? Amazing. I guess they are all mine after all.

3 Months and blessing day

I can't believe the twins are 3 months old. It is happening so fast. They are barely on the growth charts, but they look huge to me. Amelia is a super chunky baby with the awesome thigh rolls. I love them! Henry is long and thin (just like Isabel was). He is super healthy and actually weights more than Amelia (even though she looks bigger). He is super handsome boy!

Amelia and Henry got blessed today at church. Ryan did an amazing job and I was very proud of him. Here they are in their church clothes looking super cute.

2 Month Pictures

Aren't they cute? I think so!

2 Months (9 weeks) Old

I can't believe the twins are 2 months old already. I would upload a picture or two, but they are all on my phone and Ryan has it right now. I promise to put some recent pictures on my blog soon. The twins had doctors appointments this week and I was shocked at how big they are getting. Keep in mind that they both weighted 5lbs 10oz at birth, just 9 weeks ago.

Amelia:
weight: 8lbs 12oz (6%)
length: 20 1/2" (2%)
head: 14" (0%)
Henry:
weight: 9lbs 3oz (5%)
length: 20 1/2" (0%)
head: 14 3/4" (6%)

As you can see they are either barely on the growth charts or not on them at all yet. They seem so big to me compared to what they were at birth, but really they are just the size of most newborns. In fact, when Isabel was born she weighted 8lbs 12oz and was 20 1/2" long, exactly what Amelia is now. I can't believe I pushed out a baby that size looking at Amelia. I am so happy they are growing and developing. They both look so healthy and are getting so strong. We go in to see Henry's cardiologist in a few weeks and I am anxious to hear what they have to say. He seems like he is doing great. I am so grateful for my little babies. They are a ton of work and I am always tired, but it is wonderful and I love them so much!