New Blog...here goes!

So I created this blog as a class assignment but I'd like to keep it going to share photos and stories with long distance friends and relatives of our little sweet peas!  I also plan to share helpful information about raising twins and our family adventures.

So here we go...

Adventures this week:

Monday
Physical Therapy for Foster.  Twins can often develop torticollis which is basically a tightening of neck muscles.  So we go to PT every other week to stretch and loosen his neck.  This condition is usually caused due to a lack of space in the womb.  Fortunately, Foster's torticollis is mild and will only have to undergo PT for 2 months.

Wednesday
"Aunt" Liz came to visit Foster and Jaxson after work.  I say "Aunt" because my husband and I are only children and we have elected some very close friends as "aunts" and "uncles" as the boys will not have any biological aunts or uncles. 

Thursday
We had a very busy day!  The boys had their 2 month check-up which they screamed almost the entire time.  Normally the boys are very well-behaved and very seldom have meltdowns...however since I was flying solo to this appoinment (husband had a meeting at work) it was only par for the course for them to throw tantrums.  The boys weighed in at 10 lbs. 6 oz. for Jaxson and 10 lbs. 9 oz. for Foster!  They also received their 2 month immunizations which only amped up their crying! 

Lunch with a fellow twin mom!  She has twin boys that are 2 years old and is a great resource...now I can know what to expect with my boys! 

Concord Mills after lunch.  We did 2 laps around the mall which equates to 2 miles!  I am desperately trying to get back in shape and back to my pre-pregnancy weight.  It's an ongoining and depressing challenge.  While checking out at Bed, Bath, and Beyond the two ladies behind the counter held this conversation:
"wow, they look identical!"...
"of course they are identical, they are twins". 

A list of more of my favorite comments we've received below.

Friday
A trip to Denver Days (basically a county fair in Lincoln County).  We didn't stay long, not an ideal place for 2 month olds. 

Saturday
The whole family participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure!  It was great...the boys slept almost the entire 5k.  On a strange note...on several different occasions we were stopped and asked if they could take a picture of our boys.  I have no idea who these people were, just random participants.  I felt a little like a celebrity, but it was also a little creepy.

Now for a few of my favorite twin comments and questions (and some responses I wish I was gutsy enough to make)...

"Are they identical?"
-No, they do resemble each other but you can tell a difference. 

"How old are they?"
-2 1/2 months. (Born July 13)

"Are they on the same schedule?"
-Yes.

"How do you do it?"
-I have to, I don't have a choice.

"Are they natural?" (one of my favorites)
-Yes, they are human.  (This, I believe, is an attempt to determine I underwent fertility treatments)

"How much did they weigh when they were born?"
-6 lbs.

"Are they twins?"
-Nope, just born on the same day.  Yes, they are twins!

"Did you have a C-section?"
-Nope.

"Did you do that IVF thing?"
-Hmmm, not really any of your business.

"I feel so sorry for you."
-Thank you for those lovely words of encouragment, I am BLESSED to have twins...thank you.

"I have two kids close in age, it's the same thing as having twins."
-I don't claim to know what it's like to have two kids at two different times so I don't think you really know what it's like to have two kids at the same time. 

"Wow, I guess you're done having kids right?"
-We'll see.  But I'd like to make that decision with my husband if that's ok.

Also, folks, I can see you when you point at me and my babies and I can hear you say "oh look, she has twins" or "oh, she has two babies in that stroller". 

Stay tuned for more adventures of Jaxson and Foster next week...