The twins are doing well, sleeping reasonably well during the day (little N is definitely the feistier of the two, but little A shows some temper every now and then so we don't forget about him) thanks in large part to the awesome new swings we got that cradle the babies, swing the babies, and even gently vibrate the babies. They're magic, I tell you.
They've slept pretty well the past few nights, so I don't feel like I'm in a total fog anymore. Before that, we had three very rough nights, with about 1 hour of sleep for me each of the nights. By Monday morning at 6 am, after trying to get little N to stay asleep for what seemed like forever, I took off with her in the car to see if that would put her to sleep. A good idea to go driving when you've only had 45 minutes of sleep? Probably not, but I was desperate. Unfortunately, it didn't work. She screamed the whole time and even pooped. I got home, fed her yet again, and just let her sleep on my chest. And miracle of miracles, the three older kids woke up and quietly watched cartoons until 10 am so the three adults could grab some shuteye. It was amazing.
The three older kids absolutely adore their new siblings, and want to adore them every minute of every day. I love that they love their new brother and sister, but could they sometimes do it without the constant hovering, oohing and aahing, and fighting over whose turn it is to hold this or that baby? I don't know that the babies necessarily mind, but it makes me claustrophobic after a while.
I am starting to feel a little bit of cabin fever. A keeps asking me if I want to get out for a bit, even if it's just to go grab a smoothie. In theory, this would be a good idea, but then I look in the mirror, remember that I've been wearing my glasses for the past week, I have no makeup on, and I'm rotating through my pajamas and lounge wear. I think I'll stay indoors for a while longer.
All in all, we're surviving. The babies are beautiful and doing well. The older kids are hyperactive, but adjusting. The three adults (including my mom) are sleep-deprived, but otherwise doing ok. And the new level of craziness that is our life continues on. :)
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Yeah for swings. Yeah for having 3 adults and yeah for cartoons that big kids can watch till 10 when necessary. And especially yeah for posting eyes open pix of the newest of the family! They are wonderful and I'm SO glad they are sleeping.
I didn't even know you wore glasses. Come to the midnight release party for Breaking Dawn with Sabine and I! Wear your glasses and P.J.s, they're doing a costume contest, not sure what costume that would be, but we can be creative and make up something. You really are amazing! I wish you knew how much I admire you. Five kids!! I can't even imagine.
What sweet pictures! They are adorable! Glad you're hanging in there. Take A up on that offer even if you have to leave in glasses and pajamas. Allison is right you're AMAZING!!
Oh my, they are cute! I can't imagine having two little ones. Hang in there, it will soon be a memory :-)
Just go through the drive through somewhere. That's what I do when I am desperate. I've even done it without my hair/hat... :)
If you need a smoothie, I will drive you, so you can stay in your glasses and lounge wear. I thought you looked great the other day. Have A watch the kids and you can take a bath or shower and then go get that smoothie. Do you need a coupon?
Love the pictures.
Beautiful babes, Tennilleo - awesome work. And you went out driving on 45 minutes of sleep? Truly not smart, but at least she pooped? Ugh, I hope things improve, vastly, soon. You're a trooper. I was going to be amazed at how similar A&N look, but then I remembered that ALL of your babies look the same, so it's only to be expected. Good work.
Yeah for Twins!!! Twins are the best... but I am sure that is when they get a little older. I will stay in touch with you to see if you need any help.
Love you guys!
Lindi Shumaker
They are so cute! Good luck with the sleep thing.
What cute little angels you have been blessed with! Here's to smoothies and lots of rest!!!
Yea for more pictures!! I can tell that's mom's hand holding Little A. They both are adorable. Give them a chance...remember they are even smaller than your other guys. Smaller babies seem to be more needy. Since all of mine have been that way I guess that is what I expect now. And yes I love, love , love swings!!! My H lived in one for the first three months of life. When we have to move across the country from Ca. I even tried bringing the swing into the hotel every night since that is the only way I knew to get him to sleep. I know pretty sad! Just don't move and you won't have to worry about that. Love you!!! Call me when you feel up to it!
beautiful babies, tennille!! as soon as my boys are not sick i am coming to bring some of your children to my house---for as long as you will let me. love you.
Yeah, I've been hearing about your rough nights and been looking at your blog going man, she doesn't complain nearly as much as I do! Or she just doesn't have time to complain. I feel your pain. I actually got lucky and the twins were sleepy for the first few weeks, but Cash never had that "you may have to wake your baby up to eat" kind of thing. I still look back at that time and shudder at the memory because of how hard and tiring it was. I didn't go to church for weeks because the time would roll around for church and I'd look at the clock desperately and think, "But I haven't even slept yet!"
I wish I knew about those swings with the twins! We wore out the vibrating motor on our bouncy seat because someone slept in there almost the whole first month. I'm too wimpy for the sleep deprivation now though. I actually skipped one of the night feedings for the first month and had someone else do it because I knew I needed to sleep and to let my body heal. You could give that a thought. Hope it's continuing to get better!
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