Life of the Lewis's: 9/12/2008 to 9/20/2008

We were so happy to finally have the girls home! We were busy adjusting and finally sharing some quality family time from Thursday all the way until Saturday, when their first visitors arrived! Grandma and Grandpa Lewis and Aunt Jenny and Uncle Rick stopped by. Mom finally took a nap and actually did wake up in time to see Grandpa Lewis and Uncle Rick. She felt bad and embarrassed, but she was able to visit with Grandma Lewis and Aunt Jenny. Apparently Madison provided some excited by having a major blowout on the changing table on Aunt Jenny. We had to have a discussion that she needs to save those moments for Mom & Dad and not her visitors!

Unfortunately, Monday meant back to work for Dad. Mom stayed busy in the morning with feedings and baths. Dad was able to leave a little early to take the girls to their first doctor's appointment. We were anxious to find out their weights. Taylor was 4 lbs, 11 oz and Madison was 5 lbs, 3 oz. Taylor was up 5 oz and Madison was up 7 oz just since Thursday! Although it does not sound like a lot, it is for their size! We were relieved that our 3 am feedings were paying off! Everything else checked out great and they were scheduled to go back in 2 weeks, in which they would be 2 months old and due for vaccinations.

Grandma & Grandpa Mraz arrived late Monday afternoon after the girls' appointment! They could not believe how much they had grown! We were lucky to have some much needed help, as with Dad back to work it is hard to get much sleep with just two people available for feedings every three hours. Not to mention the fantastic dinners that we had all week!

Mom & Dad even got out to see how the new house was coming along. It looks great and we can not get moved in quick enough! Not too much longer though, hopefully early December!
Mom also had an exciting afternoon at Babies R' Us picking up some items that she needed! Wow, how things change with newborns! Who would have thought that a trip to Babies R' Us could be so exciting! Not too mention that purchasing a few items that make everything easier (like an additional video monitor, an incline bed (to help prevent spitting up) and a bottle storage/dryer rack) could be so fun!

Early on Wednesday morning when Mom was preparing the girls for their 6 am feeding, she laid them by one another to have some sister time and Taylor was being especially cute. She was smiling and reaching out to hold Madison's hand (at least it appeared that way). Grandpa Mraz was able to watch as well!

On Friday Mom gave the girls baths with the help of Grandma & Grandpa Mraz. We then dressed them in cute outfits for a little photo shoot! Then it was time for Grandma & Grandpa Mraz to return to St. Louis. Mom, Dad, Taylor, Madison and even Indy (he was able to go on long walks with Grandpa) had a great time and really appreciated all of the help!

Saturday, September 13, 2008