Sleeping Soundly

Mark and Ella enjoy sleeping close to each other (sometimes), so we snapped a pick of this one. They pretty much sleep most of the time and its a struggle to keep them awake to get a full feeding, but they are definitely getting better at it. Mark is slowing figuring out that night time is for sleeping, but Ella seems to have that down a little better. Hopefully she won't prove me wrong anytime soon.

2nd Week Home

The twins have been home for 2 weeks now. Here's a pic of Ella with her Aunt Angela, who also just had her baby Joseph on Friday. We can't wait to meet their newest cousin! Mark and Ella also had their first Dr appointment last week. Everything was right on target. Mark has gained 5 oz since birth and Ella has gained 1 oz. They are both growing and are 18 3/4 inches long.

1st Week

Here are some pics of Mark and Ella's first week home. You can see from their picture that they really enjoyed their first bath. They had some good snuggle time with Nana and Poppy too.

More Hospital Pics

Its hard to believe it was 2 weeks ago (it seems like yesterday), but here are some more hospital pics.

At home

Here are some pictures of us at home. We actually got some sleep the first night, so I'd call that a success. Though I don't know what I'm going to do when Matt goes back to work since he does SO much. What a great daddy! :) Nana (my mom) is here this week to help out and its been priceless and its only been 1 day!

They're Here!!!

Mark James Meloy and Ella Grace Meloy were born Thursday August 9th at 6:28 am and 6:29 am. Mark was 5lb 0oz 18 inches and Ella was 5lb 8 oz 18.25 inches. Everything went smoothly and we were all able to come home Sunday afternoon. Mark had a bit of trouble (as with most preterm boys) and was in the NICU for our entire stay, but he's doing great at home. I'm not surprised that Ella flipped several times in the womb now that I see how she is on the outside. Such a wiggle worm. And Mark is perfectly content all bundled up.

Last Belly Pic

Here it is...the last picture of my giant belly. I had a dr appointment Wednesay 8/8 and I got looks and comments from everyone I came in contact with. Its pretty bad when you are at the OB office and get stares from the receptionist, random nurses in the hall, dr's on the elevator, other pregnant women! :)

Its Official

I have confirmed with the Dr and Thursday is the day!! I'm scheduled for the first c-section of the day at 6:30 in the morning, which means Matt and I will be at the hospital bright and early at 4:30! So hopefully I'll be too tired to get nervous about whats going on. :) Wish us all luck!

Delivery Day .... maybe!

I went for an ultrasound with the specialist on Tuesday and everything looked pretty good. Mark weighed in at 4lb 15 oz (30th %) and Ella was 5 lb 6 oz (40th %). Their %'s dropped and will continue to do so, so she said she'd like the babies delivered within 2 to 2 1/2 weeks. Unfortunately, that is precisely when my OB is out of town.

So after seeing my OB the next day, she thought going a bit early would still be ok (I'll be 36 weeks then). So I'm scheduled for a c-section August 9th at 6:30 in the morning. Ella has now decided to lay sideways which is pretty much the worst position for her. So unless she decides to cooperate, we're looking at a c-section. My OB would like to talk to the specialist and get her opinion on the August 9th date just to be sure. But of course, the specialist is out of town so we won't know until Monday. But, hopefully, everyone agrees and thats the day! Can't wait!