Changes and Reflections

My suspicions have been confirmed that the girls are growing. Not only have I noticed that both of their double chins are getting bigger, but also their bellies. The actual proof is in the diapers and the clothing. The girls have now graduated to newborn diapers and some of their preemie outfits don't fit them or are starting to get too tight(including the ones with Minnie that they wore to the doctor just recently). This is bittersweet for me. I want them to grow and want to see all the changes they will make, but I will miss those tiny little clothes and diapers. Such is life, I will probably save some of my favorite ones to keep for myself and then some of the others for the girls to play with on their baby dolls, that's if Randall doesn't turn them into football fanatics. I guess they could like both.

Everyday is such a blessing with the girls. I will probably have to go back to work soon and although it's only part time I don't really want to. I love my job, but I will sure miss my girls. At least we are lucky enough that we won't have to send them to daycare. Not that they are bad, I just want to be able to take care of my own children, plus since they were preemie they would be exposed to a lot more germs. We plan on planning our schedule so that Randall, my mom and I will watch them. Then of course there are tons of you out there who have offered to watch them so watch out double trouble may be coming your way soon. Of course, we are still holding out that we might win the lottery and we would both get to stay home with them forever like we are now. Some say we might have a good chance since the odds of us having monoamniotic twins was so rare.

I can't believe it has been 6 weeks since they have arrived and 3 weeks since we have been home. When I am with them I reflect on where this journey has taken us so far. We are coming up some one year anniversaries. Last year at this time we were talking about trying to have a baby. Yes, that was a baby, little did we know then we would be blessed with two. I think about our diagnosis of mono twins and how terrified I was of all the things that could have happened, but thankfully didn't. I still visit the mono website to keep up with the women who have experienced the journey, as well as to give support to those who are just starting theirs. Unfortunately, they have not all had such wonderful outcomes and their stories and strength is a constant reminder to me of how truly blessed we are. We have learned so much during this journey and became stronger than I ever thought we could. We want to thank everyone for all their support, prayers and words of encouragement. Most of all we thank God for our two wonderful, precious gifts.