Head holding, Giggles and Grins!

Well, the boys are now 12 weeks old (this sunday), and I can't believe it! As crazy as it has been, time really does fly!
The last couple weeks have really been rewarding in so many ways! Both of them are now really holding their heads up well, and can push up onto their arms when on their tummys! They are continuing to "coo" and talk to us (Mason really does a lot!)--and last night we heard Mason Giggle for the 1st time!! It was so fricken' cute!!! I managed to get a video of him right afterward, and he let out another little giggle! See below video!

Another great milestone has been that they are continuously sleeping about 4.5-6.5 hour stretches of sleep at night! hooray!! One of them has actually gone about 7 hours a few times....but I think I may have just slept through more of his crying....who knows?! they are still eating about every 3 hours during the day, and taking naps throughout day; but they are definitely having more "awake" time where they play, etc. They both really like to be on the Changing Mat, but Mason especially.

Good news also is that Noah doesn't have to take Iron supplements anymore--he is back to normal. I will be so happy when they don't have reflux anymore--and they don't have to take a bunch of medicine everyday! I do have them both on Probiotics now too--just for good health--but also b/c they weren't pooping (TMI...sorry!;) very often, and now they seem to be doing that more regularly.

They are both battling their Reflux issues still, but I kind of think that Mason may be getting a bit better--or just getting used to it more--because he isn't as fussy as much as he used to be! yeah! However, Noah now has more fussy spells then he used to.....but overall, he is a pretty easy baby! Mason is going to be a little high maintenance regardless I think...;) they are both so cute though...even when they cry....it is hard to not just hug and kiss them all the time!

Anthony and I are truckin' right along! Just taking it day at a time, and really enjoying these new little milestones of interaction!

Hope all had good Holidays, and we look forward to seeing you all in the New year!!













Mason...


Noah...

















Happy 2011!!

9 weeks old and growing!

Wow! Time really flies! It's been a busy and ever-changing last 4 weeks or so!

the boys are growing very well, and doing great overall! Mason still deals with his Reflux issues and is a bit fussy because of that sometimes, and now we have found out lately that Noah has a bit of reflux issues as well. He started spitting up a lot like his brother, and then getting really fussy (unusual for him) and looking like he was in pain a lot. I was nervous that he was developing Colic (oh no!), but he seems to have just had some bad issues with gas lately, and then the spitting up more is hurting his little esophagus. It is definitely not fun for any of us--but the doctor says that they should outgrow this by 3-4 months--so we are almost there!!

Mason now weighs (as of Friday the 17th) 10.8 lbs, and Noah weighs 10 lbs!! Noah is sure catching up quickly! They got their 1st round of shots at the doctor on Friday, and they did pretty well with the actual shots (I think it is harder for the parents to watch!); but then little Noah started acting a bit weird, and went really Pale, and so we had the doc look at him before we left, and turns out we had to hook him up to the little O2 machine to see what was going on! He was just acting dead to the world-- it was really scary. But we got him to wake up a bit, and he got a bit better, and then managed to get him to eat a little, and he got even better. They tested his iron levels though, and he is a bit on the low side, so we have to give him Iron supplements for 2 weeks. Poor dude. Traumatic day!

We are trying to get some good sleeping habits formed now as well, and I think that we are making good head way! We had a really good night last night--and hopefully it will continue. The doctor told us that they "should" be having 5-6 hour sleep intervals at night now....and they are not! They still wake up at 3 hours on the dot and want to eat! she told us that they (mostly Mason.....our big baby!;) needs to learn how to self soothe himself to sleep, and that will help with the length of sleep, and the reflux. Here's hoping!!

As for Anthony--he is doing great with dealing with small intervals of sleep at night--and then going to work all day! He is a great daddy, and the boys really love to look at him!
At home he has stayed busy besides the boys----as we crazily decided to re-do our Office! Upon doing this, we discovered that the previous person that did all the framing, electrical, etc in the basement did a complete botched up job of it0--so we had to tear everything down to the foundation and are starting from scratch! We both had a little too much coffee that day we decided this was a good idea right now....

I have actually been lucky enough to meet up with a new photographer friend in the last 2 weeks, and able to get out and do a family photo shoot, and an engagement shoot! She has also been kind enough to invite me to be a 2nd shooter/assistant on all of her 17 weddings this year!! I am also still an associate photographer for Grant Oakes, and have a few others that are mentoring me/letting me shoot with them! Anthony has designed my website, and so in the near future I will have that up and running, and then my hard work leading up to really getting myself out there will actually be happening soon! I am super excited!! I will send yo all the link to my website once it is done! In the meantime-- if you need family pics, portraits of any kind, know someone getting married, etc.......pass them my name and let me know, and I would love to shoot! (This is of course all possible only with the support of Anthony--he is amazing! Also--our parents for babysitting so I can go!!! Thank you!)


Here are some cute pictures from the last few weeks! There are so many to choose from because they are just so darn cute, it is really hard! ;) (I am biased...I know!)

Happy Holidays to you all!! Stay Safe and Warm!

One month old already!!

There is not too much to report at this point-- But they are ONE MONTH OLD already!!
They are doing great and growing like little weeds!! Mason is probably well over 7.5 lbs by now, and Noah is probably around 7 or so (?). We goto the doctor on Tuesday--so we will see!
Mason is still dealing with his Reflux issues, and has little tear duct infections--but he is very healthy overall (says the doc). They are going through a little growth spurt--and Noah seems to want to eat non-stop!
The nights are becoming tougher--- but it won't last forever! ;) I can't believe how much they change everyday......

Anthony and I were lucky and got out of the house on Saturday night for the 1st time--
Grandma Lorrie and Grandpa Greg watched the boys, and we went out to a Movie and Dinner with our friends (Alex and Alysha). It was great! It was a nice little b-day celebration for me!; )

Anyway-- here are a few pics from recently--enjoy!!!













We LOVE this picture!

















We have had many visitors and such--here are a few pics!


Anthony's Uncle Jay came to visit from Phoenix!


Devin came to help for a weekend (thank you!) and Logan came along and stayed with Dodo (grandma).....but not before he got a hold of some of Anthony's Power tools! I thought this picture was hilarious with his underwear sticking out!

New Pictures of the boys!

Here are some recent pictures of the boys! They are both already changing so much-- and I can't believe they are already almost 3 weeks old! Time flies!
As of today, Noah now weighs 5 lbs 13 oz, and Mason weighs 6 lbs 7 oz!! they gained a lot in this last week--apparently they were going through a growth spurt!

We have had lots of visitors, and have really appreciated all the help from both family grandparents, and enjoyed seeing all our other friends and family too! You have all been great!!!

Anthony was back to work for half days this last week, so I was a bit nervous to be by myself--but I will figure it out! ;) I had help on a few of the days--so that was good. It will actually be a good way for me to ease into being by myself with them both for all day-- so it is probably good! Anthony's work is close to home too, so if I have a complete meltdown, at least I know he can get home pretty quick!

As for me, last week I actually was surprised at the doctors office (for my blood pressure check up), when I explained to him that I was having shortness of breath and such still--and I was sent to the hospital to get a CAT Scan immediately. He wanted to check my lungs for a blood clot, or to make sure I didn't have an enlarged heart. It was pretty scary. But there is nothing to fear--as the scan was clean! So, basically I still just have some excessive fluid in there that needs to get out; which will happen over time. My body is still just adjusting back to normal!

Until next time! Enjoy the pics!