Monthly Archives: December 2007

Listening In My Sleep

Posted on December 30, 2007 by elizabeth

"Once upon a time there was a little Storm Trooper," Jude begins, poking his plastic Lego Storm Trooper out onto the mini puppet stage. He’s got the whole thing set up on my bed. "Do you like this story?" he … Continue reading →

Posted in Funny Kid Stories | 3 Comments

C-Section: The Cure For Baby Fever?

Posted on December 26, 2007 by elizabeth

"So which is better? C-section or natural delivery?" is the question I’m hearing. My answer: C-section is tolerable. As long as you take the drugs. Try to be a hero and skip the Percocet? You’re in for a very nasty … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas From Southern California!

Posted on December 24, 2007 by elizabeth

I’ve never had a white Christmas. And let it snow, let it snow, let it snow? In The OC, snow is about as rare as seeing a family with five kids. When we passed a guy at the pier and … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in The OC | 26 Comments

Two Weeks Old!

Posted on December 23, 2007 by elizabeth

Jorai (above) & Jasiel (below). Two weeks old (gestational age 36.5 weeks). They’ve already put on weight! At Friday’s well-check they both weighed exactly the same: 5 lbs. 3 ozs. I think it’s safe to say they like Mommy’s breastmilk!

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All Safe At Home

Posted on December 20, 2007 by elizabeth

No more tubes, wires or monitors. We have officially exited the NICU roller-coaster. My babies are home. My joy is complete. Jorai (baby A) was discharged yesterday! Let the feedings begin! I am pumping breastmilk and bottle feeding it to … Continue reading →

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When Did She Grow Up?

Posted on December 19, 2007 by elizabeth

Last night I had one of those crazy moments where I realized my older children have been growing and changing without me knowing it. Jewel performed in her Ballet Christmas Recital last night and when Grandma brought home the photos, … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting--toughest job out there | 9 Comments

We Interrupt This Program To Announce….

Posted on December 18, 2007 by elizabeth

ONE OF THE TWINS IS HOME!!!!!!!!Jasiel (Baby B) was discharged today and we brought her home!!!!! My heart is overwhelmed with joy!"I will give Thee thanks with all my heart…I will bow down toward Thy holy temple, And give thanks … Continue reading →

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Birth Story Part 1: Labor & Delivery

Posted on December 16, 2007 by elizabeth

I woke on Sunday morning, December 9, feeling more uncomfortable than usual. The strangest part was that I didn’t feel like drinking my morning coffee. That was the first sign that Something Big was about to happen. I swallowed a … Continue reading →

Posted in Pregnant Again! | 14 Comments

What’s In A Name? Our Family Story.

Posted on December 15, 2007 by elizabeth

Before I tell the birth story, let me tell the story of how our babies got their names. To be honest, naming these twins was by far the most difficult naming process we’ve ever gone through. I wrote about some … Continue reading →

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The Twins Are Here!!!

Posted on December 13, 2007 by elizabeth

Jorai Dawn & Jasiel Elizabeth Sunday, December 9, 20073:37pm & 3:38pm4.7lbs. & 4.6lbs. Jorai Dawn: Jasiel Elizabeth: The long wait is over & my babies are here! They are in the NICU because they were born at 34 1/2 weeks … Continue reading →

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