Doctors Appointment!

The boys went for their "2 month" check up today. I say 2 months because they will actually be 3 months come Wednesday, but because they are premature we use their gestational age. The appointment went great! We really liked their doctor, he was very helpful and answered ALL my many questions! 

Everyone's predictions of the boys weight was wrong. Eli weighs 11 lbs and Ethan weighs 11 lbs 5 oz! Mommy knew they weren't as big as everyone thought they were haha. The doctor said that the boys are progressing great especially for premature babies! He also told us that the boys didn't need to be on Neosure formula anymore! Neosure is formula used for premature babies, but because they are growing so well we are now on Enfamil Newborn! 

Eli unfortunately has his mommas skin, VERY sensitive. We have discovered that he breaks out when he comes in contact with any perfumes and certain lotions. We also have to wash all his clothes and baby things in All baby detergent as well as our clothing. Ethan doesn't seem to have the same sensitive skin. They may share everything else but thats one way they differ! 

Today was very difficult for Tony and I the boys had to have three shots each! AHH! It was very scary and I almost cried. The nurse said its always worse on the parents than the kids. Now I understand why my mom would send us with our Mimi to get our shots! They seem to be doing very well, I'm just monitoring them to make sure they don't get a fever. 

We go back in 6-8 weeks for their next check up! I still cant believe that Ethan and Eli are almost 3 months!! They have been such a blessing and I never knew I could love to little babies as much as I love them. I've had several people ask me recently what its like being a mom of twins and if its hard. Well my response is, "I have my challenges, but its the most fun!" Having twins is one of the greatest experiences. I feel so blessed that God decided to give Tony and I two precious, amazing, handsome, and perfect twin     boys!! 

Family Update

On July 23rd, 2011 our family packed up and headed off to NW Arkansas. We found out that Tony got a job at Latco as the Sales Coordinator about three weeks before we moved. It was a wool-wind! Oh did I mention that we have 12 week old twin boys! There was so much that needed to be done and being stressed was an understatement, but we knew that this was the path that God wanted us to take. He provided everything along the way. The 15 hour trip with the boys went better than anyone could ever imagine. We were so nervous about taking the boys on such a long trip when they were only 9 weeks old. They slept almost the WHOLE time! What a blessing! They are the best travelers, the Lord was really looking out for us there. Instead of taking the trip in two days like we planned we drove all the way through! The move was very emotional for us. We love SC and we were very sad to say goodbye to all our family and friends we were leaving behind. 

Since being in AR things have been working out really well! One thing I was really stressed about was finding a job when we moved here. I was torn because I wanted to spend all my time with the boys, but I  thought that financially there was no other choice. Come to find out the Lord has provided everything we need through Tony's salary and I have been able to stay at home with the boys. Growing up I always thought that I would be a working mom and there was no question about it. I never knew how much being a mom would change my life, for the good! I love being a mom more than anything in the world and besides being a wife that is my biggest priority! Tony and I decided that I would look for a part-time job but there is no rush! So for now Im enjoying being the best wife and mom I can be!

When we moved here we knew that we didn't want to be locked into a 12 month lease because we are so ready to own a home! Right now we are renting a duplex for 6 months, while looking for our home. We are still in the very baby stages of looking and all that comes with with buying a house, but we are excited about that next step in our lives! 

Ethan and Eli are doing so well. They are growing very fast! They meet their new doctor on Friday and we are all anxious to see what they weigh! I really hope we like their new doctor, I've heard really great things about her. I will keep everyone updated when we find out the results on Friday! The family that we have here in AR have enjoyed the boys so much! It has been so neat to see how everyone is reacting to them. They have truly been such a blessing, not only to Tony and I, but also to everyone else! 

Keep us in your prayers as we find our way here! God Bless!!!

Naming my blog...

When I decided to write a blog coming up with a name was the most difficult part, but then it came to me. Multiples adventure is a play on words. The Lord blessed me with 2 little boys born on May 17th, 2011. We are a family with multiples! I wanted to create a blog so those close to our family can keep up with our new little family. Instead of naming it multiple adventures I named it multiples adventure, a blog devoted to the adventures of our twin boys. I hope you enjoy and I'm excited to share with everyone!