Keep a personal wellness journal on DailyStrength to track your health and communicate with friends. http://dailystrength.org/people/21391/journal Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:40:14 +0100 DailyStrength RSS 0.11.3.0.6833 (FeedCreator 1.7.2) http://dailystrength.org/images/comprofiler/avatar/21391/1218977874.jpg http://dailystrength.org/people/21391 http://dailystrength.org/people/21391/journal/1285118 I looked at my journal and didn't realize I hadn't written in over 2 weeks. Not alot happening...the babies are growing so fast and so much fun!  Lily can now roll from her belly to her back in both directions...she can also blow raspberries and mimmick you when you stick your tong... Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:31:09 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/21391/journal/1257890 Had our 3.5 month check up yesterday and Ronan is 13.3lbs and 23".  Lily is 12.8lbs and 22 3/4". They got 2 shots each and did pretty well with them.  Both were a little feverish all day and we just gave them Tylenol.   We also got the go ahead to start baby food a... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:08:07 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/21391/journal/1227866 Today went fast thank God! It was very hard this morning....after we fed them breakfast, we put them in their car seats and they both just looked at me like "mommy, this isn't what we do in the mornings..."  It broke my heart and then I had my first breakdown... We got t... Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:20:10 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/21391/journal/1220911 So, Monday is the dreaded day...I am back to work and the babies start daycare. Did I mention I am so not looking forward to it.  I really don't mind the work idea, it is just the thought of leaving them in daycare all day and me not being there.  I just feel like I am abandoning ... Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:46:58 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/21391/journal/1214498 So the weekend went ok....it rained most of the time which really sucked because in Newport, RI you need to mostly walk everywhere and we were so looking forward to that.  We got to see some of the mansions but only in the car because it was downpouring with rain that day.  We did go to th... Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:49:19 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/21391/journal/1201343 We are doing good....the shots went surprisingly well on Thursday.  Lily did great and I thought she would be the one to throw a fit.  She screamed when she got poked and then stopped soon after.  Ronan on the other hand....he had the delayed reaction....didn't cry when he got pok... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:19:46 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/21391/journal/1191870 Hi all, We are taking the kids for their first shots tomorrow....I am wondering if I should give them Tylenol before or after they have them?  Someone told me to wait until after because Tylenol can mask a fever....have any of you heard this? I am so nervous for them and hopeful that ... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:02:48 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/21391/journal/1189845 Geez, didn't realize it had been since June 16 since I last journaled.   This may be a long one... We got back from OH yesterday at 5am after driving thru the night...the babies did wonderful and we only had to stop once to feed them.  (8 hour drive).  I am still a littl... Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:29:39 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/21391/journal/1125943 Just uploaded some of our JC Penny photos....they turned out ok despite the mean lady. Been a busy weekend and now it is Monday and the day is half gone...time so flies being home with them.  I love it all even when I am so exhausted I cannot see straight.  I just don't want it to... Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:41:17 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/21391/journal/1107755 Well, we survived our first mall trip yesterday.   We went to JC Penney's to have the babies' pics taken....they turned out ok...was not impressed with the people working there though so probably won't go back.  We were a little late for our appt and were rushed thru our p... Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:35:49 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/21391/journal/1089049 My babies are 3 weeks old already!  My time does fly but it has been a wild, wonderful, blissful, exhausting ride and I am so ready for more. My mom has been here with us since their birth and she is such a Godsend....I thank God for her everyday and that she is able to be here to help out... Fri, 30 May 2008 19:53:54 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/21391/journal/1066681 FINALLY!!! My babies are home and are together!  This is one of the best days of my life so far. I have posted a reunion photo of them.  Ronan on the left, Lily on the right....at long last they are together. God has blessed me in so many ways, my heart just full and there a... Tue, 20 May 2008 20:18:07 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/21391/journal/1061140 Thank you all ladies for the comments to my journal...they mean more than you all will ever know. I am doing ok.... Lily came home from the hospital on Friday and she is doing so great!  It was a very bittersweet day to say the least and probably one of the hardest days of my life lea... Sun, 18 May 2008 14:54:01 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/21391/journal/1052075 This is so hard.  I ache for my babies.  I miss them so much and just want them home with me. I stayed home from the hospital today because I overdid it yesterday and am in alot of pain but I don't know if my heart or my body hurts more. This is so very hard. Please ladi... Wed, 14 May 2008 18:00:13 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/21391/journal/1047404 Sorry, having trouble uploading the photos....will have to try again later.... Mon, 12 May 2008 19:53:43 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/21391/journal/1047387 Hi all, Quick update since my last journal.  I just got home from the hospital and boy was it hard leaving them.....I know they are in very safe hands but it was so hard leaving the hospital without my babies. They are both doing well and we will be going back everyday for the care ti... Mon, 12 May 2008 19:45:20 +0100