One month down :( Makes me so sad that its going by so fast. I have put together some pictures from this first month of their lives and all the fun and not so fun things we have done in these short 30 days. I just love my boys!!!!
To help increase my milk supply I take supplements. Yes, these cookies are part of my supplements! These are lactation cookies. They have brewers yeast, flax seed and oatmeal, all which have lactation properties. I have to say they are pretty amazing too! Along the with fenugreek that I take, I feel like these cookies really do help!
Reid Thomas
Kane Michael
I could just eat them up!!!!
This is one of my favorite pictures!
Oh this boy! He has learned so much since these boys have come home.
Meet the newest member of our family, Auburn Hudson Bell. Born June 3rd, weighing 6 pounds 4 ounces.
Proud Uncle Ryan holding Hudson for the first time!
Me holding Hudson …
Their girlfriend Ansleigh came to visit them and we had to take a picture of all 3 of them together. It will have to go in the yearbook their senior year! HAHA!
Happy Father's Day to Ryan! He got a new mower for Father's Day. He got it a little early because he is so impatient and was going to go buy one before I could surprise him with it! Liam loves to ride with him! He will change his mind once that is one of his chores when he gets older!
Kane & Reid
Watching me pump…
Our first real bath! I decided to do it in the sink but it was hard because they were so slippery!
June 7th we had our first ER scare. After our midnight feeding, like I always do, I prop them up on a pillow while I pump. While I was pumping, Kane decided to projectile vomit. They both have had some reflux since birth so it wasn't anything alarming. Ryan picked him up and we quickly realized that this time was different. He couldn't catch his breath. I quickly quit pumping and grabbed the suction bulb and started beating his back. After about 2 minutes of doing what all I know to do and him not getting any better, Ryan called 911. He would gasp for air and make a little cry and then turn purple. He did that a few times. Scared us to death! It took them about 3-4 minutes to get here and by then he had calmed down and was doing better but we decided to go ahead and go to the ER and have someone else look and him and tell us he is OK. The ER doctor at URMC was new and had horrible bedside manner. I knew he was fine, as you can see in the picture but he didn't have to be rude. Yes I know I have brought in a baby that is sleeping and fine but about 15 minutes ago he wasn't so give us the time of day and not treat us like we are over protective parents. I am a nurse and nurses only go to the doctor when their kids are dying and I seriously thought Kane was dying! Enough with my rant. He is doing fine now, occasionally vomiting but thats normal for a baby!
Nana and Papa with all their grand babies!
All of babies together. Reid was the only one ready for the photo opportunity.
Had to have a picture with Liam too!
Kane passed out and sliding off his newborn boppy pillow.
Brother passed out like a little angel on his boppy pillow.
Gotta get our rest when we can!
Our friend Rhett Rogers came to visit us! He didn't want his picture taken as you can see by the alligator tears, but we made it quick!
Our first real outing. Ryan and I washed our cars and the boys hung out in the cool garage with G and Liam!
Look and this sweet baby snoozing!
Monday, June 16th the boys had an appointment with Dr. Eastham. Maggie and Hudson had an appointment at the same time, or so she thought. His appointment wasn't until the next day but they got her in anyway. Dr. Eastham was happy with everything. Here are their statistics:
Reid
Weight - 7 pounds 0.5 ounces (0.89%)
Height - 20 inches (4.31%)
Head Circumference - 35.25 centimeters (10.44%)
Kane
Weight - 7 pounds 1.5 ounces (1.06%)
Height - 20 inches (4.31%)
Head Circumference - 35.25 centimeters (10.44%)
That's a 2 pound weight gain since birth!!! Dr. Eastham said that night time feedings can be the boys choice. We don't have to wake them up anymore. We still have to feed them on schedule during the day. If I make enough breast milk then we can cut out supplementing with formula. As of right now I am making just enough. They each are taking 3 ounces a piece and when I pump after they eat I get roughly 6 ounces. That is going to take away from my freezer stash that I am trying to build up but I already have 70 - 6 ounces bags in the freezer.
After our appointment we went to eat at Chuy's which is mine and Maggie's favorite place to eat! We decided to feed them before we started home. I asked for a cup of hot water to warm their bottles. I didn't expect it to be so hot so I had to cool it off in my ice water. Do what you gotta do! HAHA!
Happy 1 Month Birthday Boys!!!!
