Amelia & Quinn

Last week Saturday, July 7, our little girls, Amelia Rae and Quinn Mattie, came into this world and we could not be more in love with them! Here is a little bit of how our weekend went:

Friday morning I had my Centering group and my blood pressure was higher than normal. That mixed with the swelling I was experiencing, my doctor said it was time! I could not have agreed more! She said to go home and get Kevin and our stuff and to come back to the hospital. My doctor wasn't officially on until Saturday though so she said to figure that Friday would be a slow and relaxing day. It definately was. We watched movies and walked around and that was about it. Late Friday night they started inducing me and Saturday morning at 7 my doctor came and broke my water. The day went pretty fast and at 3 pm they hauled us into the Operating Room incase an emergency C-Section would be necessary. Less than an hour later Amelia arrived and just over a half hour after that, her sister Quinn arrived. We were happy it was only a half hour--they told us sometimes Baby B takes 2-3 more hours! Both girls were 6.5 pounds and right around 20 inches. I knew I had a lot of baby in my belly but I didn't think it would be that much!

We got to come home on Tuesday afternoon! The girls have been amazing babies so far. My mom has been staying with us to help us through the night, with feedings, an extra hand at laundry and dishes, and reminding us it was time to eat something. :) She went back to Rocky today, so tonight, on their 1 week birthday, we have our first night at home alone with the girls.

For the most part, the girls have been on a 4 hour eating schedule, which has been great at night. They eat around 10 pm, 2 am, and 6 am. Not too shabby for right away. Last night, my dad stayed with us too and mom and dad volunteered to take the whole night shift so that Kev and I could sleep. I think they had a bit of an interesting night with the girls awake more than just at 10, 2 and 6 but I dont think they care. :)

We had a doctor appointment with the girl's doctor on Thursday. After losing a few ounces in the hospital, Amelia is back up to 6.1 and Quinn is at 5.13. We are also watching Amelia's bilirubin levels. They were ok in the hospital but will get them checked again next week. Definately not fun watching her get poked and scream afterwards. Next week Kevin will be holding her for the poking!

A couple things that we know about the girls already:

• They LOVE to sleep by eachother. They are sleeping in the same crib for right now and its pretty adorable the way they cuddle with eachother.
• Amelia has all kinds of dark hair. We are not sure where this comes from but glad she has it!
• Quinn loves to be talked to. Her dark blue eyes try to find the voice that is talking to her and will just stare back at you while you talk.

Here are a bunch of pics:

Amelia & Quinn cuddling in their little bed in the hospital:

Both girls ready to head home:

How the girls sleep at night:

Twin cuddle time:

Finally home:

Daddy's bright eyed girls:

Quinn after her bath:

Amelia after her bath:

Both of our girls!!!

Thanks to everyone for your support, prayers, visits, etc. We are truly blessed to have you and these little gals in our lives!!!